Some of the events scheduled for A Season For Nonviolence. For a full list contact The Season at 310 815-0222.
Youth
Workers Retreat March 18-20, 1998 10:00am Wednesday to 11:30am Friday Gindling Hilltop Camp, Malibu |
Sponsor:
The National Conference (NCCJ) Contact: Lori Nelson, Daniel Loera (213) 250-8787 |
Residential retreat for adults working in youth services to explore better ways to serve youth, share successful program models, develop new alliances and strategies for youth programming and recognizing the difficulties encountered in working with youth. |
Revelation
98 - The Spirit of Peace March 19-22, 1998 Westin Hotel at LAX, 5400 W. Century Blvd |
Sponsor:
Agape International Center of Truth Contact: Norma Harris (888) 689-7132 |
A transformational conference exploring the dynamics of peace featuring such inspirational speakers as Rex. Dr. Michael Beckwith, Rev. Mary Tumpkin, Bro. Ishmael Tetteh from Ghana, and Neal Donald Walsch, as well as talented musicians including the Agape International Choir. |
Introduction
to Nonviolent Communication Power of Compassion March 20, 1998 7:30pm to 10:00 pm Burbank Holiday Inn. 150 E. Angeleno |
Sponsor:
Center for Nonviolent Communication Contact: Gary Baran (818) 957-2938 |
An introduction evening to nonviolent communication led by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, who uses stories. original songs and role playing to demonstrate the basic principles and the process of nonviolent communication which he has developed and taught over the last 35 years. $20.00 suggested donation. |
Resolving
Conflicts Through Compassionate Communication March 20. 1998 1:00pm to 3:30pm Student Center. E. LA College. 1301 Cesar Chavez Monterey Park |
Sponsor:
East LA College Contact: Alma Johnson-Hawkins (213) 265-8743 |
A workshop in nonviolent communication led by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and offered to faculty, staff. students and community. |
Permission
Granted March 21. 1998 9:00am to 5:00pm 6161 Centinela Avenue, Culver City |
Sponsor:
Personal Fitness Consultants Contact: Del Millers (310) 358-7519 |
A day of fun, joy. laughter and celebration. workshops and performance combining play, improv art, storytelling, drumming and dancing to promote deep connection with self and others. |
Teen
Peace Garden March 21, 1998 10:00am to 5:00pm 690 E. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena |
Sponsor:
Church of Truth Contact: Rev. Kathy Meyers (626) 795-6905 |
A two hour workshop for teens focusing on the parable of sowing and reaping as a principle to live by. Lunch will be served and the teens will plant donated flowers in the garden. |
Violence
& Nonviolence in the Media: What's Our Responsibility March 21, 1998 1:30 to 3:30pm 10850 W. Pico Boulevard, West Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Barnes & Noble Bookstore Contact: Lisa Duke (310) 836-6326 |
Panel discussion with moderation featuring prominent entertainment industry producers, directors. actors and press discussing violence and nonviolence in the media. |
Peace
With Ourselves, Our Neighbors and the Earth March 21, 1998 6:00am to 4:00pm 117 Bimini Road, Los Angeles (near 1st and Vermont) |
Sponsor:
LA ECO-Village I White House Place Primary Center Contact: Andrew Rasmussen (213) 739-7983 |
A morning program of meditation, yoga. mindful listening and speaking and mindful gardening. Afternoon program includes spring unity celebration with a neighboring primary school. Open to all who are interested in sustainable communities. |
Labyrinth
Walk for Nonviolence March 21, 1998 9:00am to 9:00pm 260 N. Pass Avenue, Burbank |
Sponsor:
Burbank Church of Religious Science Contact: Roger Aldi (818) 848-4158 |
The Labyrinth is an ancient, non-denominational tool. which is universally recognized as a symbol of unity. The church will be open all day for people to come and walk the Labyrinth to tap the powerful, quiet core within. |
Institute of Noetic Science
- Monthly Meeting March 21. 1998 9:30am to 3:30pm MGM Plaza, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica |
Sponsor:
Unity and Diversity World Council Contact: Leland Stewart (310) 577-1968 |
Morning program will focus on the teaching of Gandhi, M.L. King Jr.. and other nonviolent leaders. Afternoon program will hold wisdom circles seeking to discover ways of applying nonviolence in participants personal lives and in their intergroup cooperation. |
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Season for Nonviolence March 21, 1998 12:00pm to 2:00pm 1734 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Newton Street Area Clergy Police Council Contact: Rev.
Alvin Hawkins (310) 412-1676 |
A community forum to exchange ideas with ministers, police officers and our neighbors about the practice of nonviolence as a tool to change, to heal and to empower our lives and our communities.
Planting
Seeds for Peace March 21, 1998 3:00pm to 5: 00pm 4101 E. 4th Street, Long Beach |
Sponsor:
Living Arts Institute/Heights Chiropractic Health
Contact: Shan Waters (562) 433-'2665 |
A facilitated Labyrinth walk focusing on planting seeds for peace on the equinox. The Labyrinth image holds the experience of wholness and is universally recognized as a symbol of unity.
Interfaith Celebration March 21, 1998 10:00am to 1:00pm 2828 Casino Drive, West Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Unity and Diversity World Councils World Interfaith
Network Contact: Leland Stewart (310) 577-1968 |
A celebration which will be held in cooperation with the International Society of Divine Love and will include messages from different faiths. prayers, meditations and a Unity and Diversity candle lighting.
Strengthening
the African Family: It Takes A Village March 21, 1998 7:00pm to 11:00pm UCLA Ackerman Grand Ballroom |
Sponsor:
African Community Resource Contact: Pri de Silva (213) 637-1458 |
An annual Fundraising Awards and Recognition Dinner honoring individuals who have advocated for the rights of refugees, immigrants, and those of African heritage in their pursuit of economic and social independence in this country. Guest speakers. live entertainment and traditional African fashion show.
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Labyrinth Workshop March 21, 1998 10:00am to 3:00pm St. Michael Episcopal Church, 17114 Ventura Blvd.. Encino |
Sponsor:
Coldwater Counseling Center Contact: Robin Newell Winslow (818) 990-9900 |
A workshop exploring the mythology and symbolism of the Labyrinth as a universally recognized symbol of unity and wholeness and experiencing the transformative energy of walking it. Price is 545.00 preregistration.
Nonviolent
Communication - Intensive Training w/
Dr. Marshall Rosenberg March 21-23, 1998 9:00am to 4:30pm each day Burbank Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno |
Sponsor:
Center for Nonviolent Communication Contact: Gary Baran (818) 957-2938 |
An intensive training in nonviolent communication led by the founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. This is an opportunity to refine our skills of nonviolent communication, deepen our understanding of the process and to learn how to help others to do the same. Limited to 25 people. $325 for 3 days; $250 for Sat. & Sun.
Disarming
the Heart March 22, 1998 3:00pm to 7:00pm 4316 Lanai Road, Encino |
Sponsor:
Holy Spirit Retreat Center Contact: Chris Machado (213) 637-7747 |
A dedication of a new Labyrinth invites people to walk this ancient symbol of unity and pray for peace.
Using
Nonviolent Communication to Heal Self
and Society March 22, 1998 7:30pm to 9:30pm Burbank Holiday Inn 150 E. Angelieno Burbank |
Sponsor:
Center for Nonviolent Communication Contact: Gary Baran (818) 957-2938 |
An introduction evening to nonviolent communication led by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, who uses stories. original songs and role playing to demonstrate the basic principles and the process of nonviolent communication which he has developed and taught over the last 35 years. $20.00 suggested donation.
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Season for Nonviolence March 22, 1998 1:30pm to 3:30pm 420 E. 20th Street, Los Angeles |
Sponsor: Newton Street
Area Clergy Police Council Contact: Rem. Alvin Hawkins (310) 412-1676 |
A community forum to exchange ideas with ministers. police officers and our neighbors about the practice of nonviolence as a tool to change. to heal and to empower our lives and our communities.
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Night of Theater and Music March 24, 1998 7:30pm to 8:45pm Stella Adler Theater, 6733 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Unity of Hollywood Contact: Doris Johnson (213) 936-1610 |
An evening of readings, pertinent skits which emphasize nonviolence, and Unity's choral group singing songs of joy and peace.
Stop
the Violence / Clean Our Community March 28, 1998 8:00am to 1:OOpm 2214 E. 108th Street, Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Watts/Century Latino Organization Contact: Arturo Ybarra (213) 546-9140 |
A community event designed to increase respect for each other and the neighborhood through a clean-up program, beautifying our schools and our streets.
Foster
Care - Creating a Circle of Trust March 28, 1998 10:00am to 12:00pm John Edward Parr Health Enhancement Center, 1050 Linden Avenue. Long Beach |
Sponsor:
Foster Family Network Contact: Marni Cohen (562) 404-9917 |
A former foster child and Miss Teen USA in 1994, author of Lost in the System, Charlotte Lopez, speaks to foster children. current foster parents and caring community members about her experiences as a child in foster care.
Peace
Day 98 March 28, 1998 11:00am to 5:00pm Westwood Recreation Complex |
Sponsor:
Peace, Its All About Respect / Project Peace
Contact: Deidre Smith (310) 477-6754 |
The third annual Peace Day is bring together local organizations and communities for a celebration of life. The day will include plenty of entertainment such as musicians, poets, dancers, bands. step teams and celehrity speakers as well as community booths.
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Place for Peace starch 2S. 199K 10:00am to 3:()0pm 12500 Braddock, Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
D.A.R.E. Plus Contact: della Charles (310) 306-Y5Y5 |
"A Place for Peace" - Community and D.A.R.E. Plus event creating a mural..stepping stones. while working and planting a garden.
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Season for Nonviolence March 28, 1998 2:00pm to 4:00pm 1219 E. Adams. Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Newton Street Area Clergy Police Council Contact: Rev. Alvin Hawkins (310-412-1676 |
A community form to exchange ideas with ministers, police officers and our neighbors about the practice of nonviolence as a tool to change, to heal and to empower our lives and our communities.
Unity
and Diversity General Assembly March 28, 1998 10:00am to 1:00pm 1010 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles |
Sponsor:
Unity and Diversity Contact: Leland Stewart (310) 577-1968 |
A discussion which focuses on nonviolence and ways it can be applied today with the intention of building ongoing cooperation among individuals, groups, networks and the establishment of a Peoples United Nations.
Mural
at the LA Child Guidance Center March 28. 1998 9:30am to 1:00pm LA Child Guidance Clinic, Downtown |
Sponsor:
LA Works Contact: Leland Stew,art (213) 936-1340 |
Volunteers will create a mural on the clinic's play yeard that will give a warm and welcoming feel and reflect the diversity of the clients that the clinic serves.
The
Inner City Health Faire March 28, 1998 8:00am to @:00pm Carson Civic Center |
Sponsor:
Spirit's Way and Frances V'ashington Contact: J.M. Monegain-Wheeler and Frances Washington (310) 394-2556 (Spirits Way) and (213) 501-6424 |
A Health Faire. hosted by the City of Carson. which provides various types of practitioners offering their services free of charge to surrounding communities who otherwise could not afford it. There will be raffles, celebrities, autographing photographs. giveaways, gift certificates to the various centers either involved or donating their future services, food tasting and a children's room providing interactive information on health.
Embracing
Love: The Genesis of Community Peace March 28. 1998 9:00am to 9:00pm 525 N. Market. Inglewood |
Sponsor:
The R.O.S.E. Ministries Worldwide Contact: Rev. Barhara IVilliams (310) 673-5022 |
A 12 hour intensive - an opportunity to explore ones universal love, harmony and eternal peace. Price is $90.00.
Concert
for Peace March 28, 1998 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Compton Community College |
Sponsor:
Concert for Peace Committee Contact: Craig Sasser (310-655-4056 |
All day concert with speakers encouraging gang members to stop the violence and enroll in college.
Networking
- Birth to Three Priority March 29th, 1998 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 21516 Encina Road, Topanga |
Sponsor:
Gretel's House Contact Gretel Shanley 310-455-0453 |
Networking and community resourcing for parents, neighbors, caregivers and communities interested in promoting peaceful envoironments for infants, parents, and caregivers.