[CCPJ Update] CCPJ Update August 25, 2008

[Susan Berres]

Submitted by sue berres </user/440> on Mon, 2008-08-25 22:27. News 
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<http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org>
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org

*CCPJ Events*
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*Join Our Anti-War Demonstration This Thursday*

<http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday>

WHEN: August 28, 2008, 5:00 -- 6:00 pm

WHERE: Federal Building, corner of Ridge and Water Streets, Charlottesville.

Map and more info: http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/thursday
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*Come to Monthly CCPJ Meeting*

WHEN: Sunday, September 7, 2008 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1042 Preston Avenue, 
Charlottesville

Please join us for our monthly meeting. Find out what's going on in the 
area of peace and justice, offer your ideas, and participate in events 
and actions. Everyone is welcome.

Pre-meeting potluck at 5:45. Nourish yourself with good food and 
conversation.

More information: 434-961-6278
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*Stand Up Charlottesville for Darfur II*

WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2008 7:00 pm

WHERE: The Paramount

Ireland's Lúnasa and Mali's Vieux Farka Toure will transport 
ticket-holders to musical other-worlds. All proceeds will go toward 
alleviating suffering in war-torn and drought-ravaged Darfur.

Ireland-based Concern Worldwide is one of the world's foremost relief 
organizations. Praised internationally for its work in Darfur, Concern 
ties life-saving emergency programming --provision of food, health 
supplies, water, and housing -- to innovative, long-term development 
efforts.

Sponsoring Organizations:

Concern Worldwide at www.concernusa.org <http://www.concernusa.org>
Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice
Amnesty International (Group 157, Charlottesville, VA)
Virginia Organizing Project:
Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation (ACCT)

For tickets or more information, go to www.theparamount.net 
<http://www.theparamount.net>.

$48 . $68 . $88
Please give more if you can afford to do so.

Thank you for helping to maximize Charlottesville's contribution to lessen
the suffering in Darfur.

For more information visit http://charlottesvillepeace.org/node/1701
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*Register Now For The CCPJ Retreat!!*

WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville
just west of the US-250 Bypass west of town,
directions at: http://www.campholidaytrails.org/directions.php.

WHAT: Centering our Center as CCPJ
A Retreat to /Dialogue, Strategize, and Build Community/

Bring? a sense of inquiry, fun, and appreciation.

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Veggie and non-veggie food options 
will be offered.

Please register by September 13, 2008.

For more information and registration call Susan at [434-244-0374] or 
email charlottesvillepeace at gmail.com <mailto:charlottesvillepeace at gmail.com>
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*Events Sponsored by Other Organizations*
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*Promote Peace -- Join the Peace Alliance Group*

WHEN: Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm

WHERE: Mudhouse

Adults and teens interested in Peace are invited to join us to promote 
the creation of the US Dept. of Peace.

For more information visit www.thepeacealliance.org 
<http://www.thepeacealliance.org>, or www.studentpeacealliance.org 
<http://www.studentpeacealliance.org>
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*Contaminated Without Consent: Avoiding Toxins in Everyday Products*

WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: St. Mark Lutheran Church
(Corner of Ivy Rd. & Alderman Rd. in Charlottesville)

Deborah Judson-Ebbets and Barbara Cruickshank will show this
compelling video and describe ways that people can reduce exposure to
toxic chemicals. Bring your questions & join the discussion.

Sponsored by the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club

For more information call John at (434) 973-0373 or email 
jcruickshank4 at gmail.com <mailto:jcruickshank4 at gmail.com>
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*6th Annual Happily Natural Day*

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31, 2008

Theme: Hip Hop For Social Change : An African-centered business expo, a 
cultural arts and craft trade show, an all day lecture & workshop 
seminar, a conscious hip hop, soul and spoken word showcase, a fashion 
and natural hair exhibition and holistic health fair all rolled in one.

For more information visit www.HappilyNaturalDay.com 
<http://www.HappilyNaturalDay.com>.
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This E-mail comes from the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice 
(CCPJ)
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org
434 961 6278

CCPJ's work depends on your participation and on your funding.
Please contribute what you can here:
http://charlottesvillepeace.org/donate

To submit events to the CCPJ website: Please use the 'Submit Your Event 
for Listing' form at http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org

To submit events to this weekly email update, please send the following 
information to Sue Berres at Sue at TellMeAboutItTours.com:
title of event, date, time, location, *brief* description, sponsor, 
contact name/email/phone. Please put CCPJ in the subject line.

To subscribe or unsubscribe to the CCPJ email list please use:
http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org

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