Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center

Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center
55 Eckley Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 933-7850
info@mtdpc.org

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Peace Center Events

Peace Center Tabling

Ongoing Peace Center Classes

Nonviolence Study and Discussion Group
Usually Third Thursdays
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sequoia Room, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalists Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek

Lorin will be working with a group of Muslim peacemakers in Thailand in February.

So our next group will be March 21, where we will continue with “A Clear Picture of Peace”, chapter seven of Michael Nagler’s masterwork. Our basic questions: If war never creates lasting peace, how do we prepare the groundwork for peace? Where do we begin? Do thoughts matter? What about our words?

If time permits, we will view the next segment of Attenborough’s “Gandhi”, including the tragic aftermath of the partition of India, Gandhi’s fasts to challenge his own people’s violence, and his antidote to justifiable hatred of terrorists.

The group is guided by Lorin Peters, who has taught 'Alternatives to Violence', based on Gandhi's principles of nonviolence, to high school seniors since 1972, and served on a peacemaking team for seven summers in Israel-Palestine.

For more info, call 510-207-6720, or email lorinpeters@yahoo.com.

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Conversations that Matter
Next Meeting: To be determined
Redwood Room (in Bortin Hall), Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek

Stay tuned for announcements about the next meeting.

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LOCAL OCCUPY WALL STREET ACTIONS

Wednesdays 4:00 PM to dark
Main Street Meets Wall Street/Occupy Walnut Creek
Main Street and Mt Diablo Blvd (Bank of America), Walnut Creek

The Occupy Wall Street movement continues in Walnut Creek "Main Street Meets Wall Street" demonstrations at the corner of Main Street and Mt. Diablo Blvd (Bank of America). There will be some signs available or you can bring your own. We will be collecting canned food for the Food Bank.

Contact:

Kathy Klein
kathyrklein@hotmail.com

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Other Bay Area Events

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Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 PM
Noam Chomsky’s reflections on his visit to Gaza
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
World-renowned political theorist and author, activist, and linguistics professor, Noam Chomsky, will be joined by Special Guest Holly Near, to celebrate MECA's 25th!
For tickets: http://www.mecaforpeace.org/events/oakland-ca-noam-chomsky
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Ongoing Events

Vigils/Tabling Participants are welcome for all the following activities!
For complete list of vigils in the Bay Area, go to http://upj-bayarea.org/vigils/
Lafayette Crosses
Second Alternate Saturday-Sunday, 10 AM to 12 Noon
First Sunday meditation sessions led by Nora Mukai-Rosenbaum, 9:30 AM
Deerhill Rd. across from Lafayette BART. Help put up and paint new crosses. Donations for materials can be sent to Jeff Heaton, 3576 Terrace Way, Lafayette, CA 94549

Grandparents for Peace Meeting
2nd Monday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Del Valle Club House, Rossmoor

Weekly Peace Vigil
Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Corner of Tice Valley Blvd and Rossmoor Parkway in front of Rossmoor sign.All are welcome. Signs and Cheers provided.
Call Bob Hanson, 944-3366 or doctoroutdoors@comcast.net

Immigration Task Force of Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Call Bob Lane for meeting times and more information: 925-426-1226

Weekly Vigil at Oakland Federal Building
Mondays at Noon
1301 Clay Street (2 blocks west of 12th St. BART station)
This vigil began in the Spring of 1998, when Madeline Albright tried to gain support for a war against Iraq. The focus has changed over time, and is now calling for an end to the Iraq War and the occupation.

Veterans for Peace, East Bay Chapter #162
Peace Vigil, Tabling & Leafleting
Wednesdays, Noon to 1:00 PM
Bancroft and Telegraph, UC Berkeley
Contact Gene Ruyle, 510-428-1578, eruyle@csulf.edu
Meeting: Second Saturday of each month, 9:00-10:00 AM
6501 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland 94609
All veterans are welcome.
Questions? Call Fred at (925) 462-7495

Women in Black Vigil for Justice in Palestine, Peace for Israel
Fridays Noon to One
Bancroft and Telegraph, Berkeley

Martinez Peace Vigil
Sundays from 5:00 to 5:30 PM
Iin front of Martinez City Hall
For more information, call Barbara at 925) 372-4152

Pleasantonians 4 Peace
Second Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
Main Street in front of the Museum, Pleasanton
For more information, contact Cathe Norman at 925) 462-7495 or mjs@gmail.com or visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org

Peace Tabling
Weekends, 9:30 AM -12:00 Noon - 2-hour shifts
Contra Costa Farmers' Markets and special events
Volunteers needed. Call 925-933-7850.

Fair Trade Concord
2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Room HE-1, Mount Diablo High School, 2450 Grant Street, Concord
Contact Dan Reynolds at screendocdan@yahoo.com
This emerging organization seeks to help Concord become a Fair Trade Town USA. We hope to work with city merchants to offer more fair trade products for sale in our town, to work with the community to raise awareness of the importance of fair trade in our lives, and with the city council and city offices to gain their participation and support.

Monthly Vigil For Immigration Detainees at the West County Detention Center
Third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
5555 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA 94806
The event is organized by the East Bay Interfaith Immigration Coalition, comprised of religious leaders from throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties deeply concerned about the rights and dignity of immigrants in our community. Come and share worship with us and hear the stories of those caught up in our broken immigration system.
For more information contact Rev. Deborah Lee: 415-297-8222 || dlee@clueca.org or Kristi Laughlin: 510-847-2399 || kristi@workingeastbay.org

Peace Center Task Force Meetings
Volunteers and participants are welcome!

Art and Writing Challenge for Middle and High School Students
Call 933-7850 for schedule.

Youth & The Military
Currently inactive--seeking a volunteer to lead this activity

Peace and Justice Advocacy Committee
New Priorities Campaign and Federal Tax Information leafletting
Next meeting March 14, 4:00 PM
Peace Center Office

Education - Peacebuilding in the Schools
Next meeting TBD
Peace Center Office

Forums
Help determine programs at the Peace Center
usually 2nd Mondays, 6:00 PM
Peace Center Office
Contact Sergio Lub to confirm: sergio@seriolub.com

Peace Gazette Newsletter Committee
Contact Ginny at editorpg@gmail.com
Articles due: 1st Monday. Send submissions to editorpg@gmail.com.

Peace Center Committees
Volunteers are welcome for all the following committees!

Fundraising Committee
Peace Center Office.
Contact Margli Auclair at 925-933-7850 or margli@mtdpc.org

Communications (Gazette/social media/website)

Peace Center Office

usually 2nd Mondays, 7:00 PM

Contact Margli Auclair at 925-933-7850 or margli@mtdpc.org

Membership Committee
Third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM
Bob Hanson 925-944-3366

Ongoing Classes

Third Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Nonviolence Study and Discussion Group
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, Sequoia Room, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek
The group is guided by Lorin Peters, who has served on a peacemaking team many summers in Israel-Palestine. He has taught ‘Alternatives to Violence’, based on Gandhi’s principles of nonviolence, to high school seniors since 1972. For more info, call 510-207-6720, or email lorinpeters@yahoo.com.

Second Saturdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek 94596
All are welcome and invited to join in these uplifting and meditative evenings of chanting, singing and sacred
circle dancing from the world's faith tradition. Each simple dance is taught and accompanied by live music.
$10 suggested donation. Please bring a dish to share. Contact SierraLynne White at 925-685-2409 or
pathwork@comcast.net.

Second Sundays, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Awakening the Dreamer Action Circle
Unity of Walnut Creek, , Education Bldg, 1871 Geary Rd., Walnut Creek
Join us in bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on our planet as the guiding principle of our times.

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