MARCH, 2005:

March 4-6: Save the Heart of Texas! A Regional Summit on the Edwards Aquifer and the Hill Country. Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio TX. On Saturday, March 5 Hill Country conservation and business leaders, experts and government officials will review and debate current land development and water use trends, planned public expenditures of billions of dollars in roads, water, and other infrastructure, and the potential for harm to the Edwards Aquifer, our Central Texas economy, and our rural Hill Country heritage. Together panelists and attendees will examine the myths and explore the alternatives. Activities on Friday March 4 and Sunday March 6 will be dedicated to empowering residents to save the Hill Country and protect the Edwards Aquifer Ecosystem. Friday, March 4: Building Our community! 2:00 - 5:00 Skill Building Workshops; 7:00 Reception with a Special Tour of the Witte Museum's Water Works Exhibit. Saturday, March 5: Save the Heart of Texas! Panel Discussions, Key Note Speakers. Sunday, March 6: Taking Action! 9:00 - 1:00 Strategic Planning and Workshops for Taking Action Locally and at the 2005 Texas Legislature! Picnic at the Springs (IN AUSTIN) afterwards! Tuesday, March 8: Make Your Voice Heard! Alliance for Clean Texas, Statewide Lobby Day! (IN AUSTIN) For More Information Contact GEAA at 210-320-6294 or PO Box 15618, SA TX 78212 or email: watersummit@aquiferguardians.org. Register on-line at www.aquiferalliance.org.

March 6: Real 'Moral' Values And Politics, Sunday, 2:00-3:30 pm. Panel presentation and discussion by Bexar County Green Party about principles of nonviolence, peace, social justice and ecological wisdom. At the Picante Grill, 3810 Broadway. For more information, call Kat Swift at 210.215.1723.

March 14: War And Conscience. Monday. 7:00-9:00 pm at the San Antonio Mennonite Church, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Panel presentation on conscientious objection to military service and taxation, and preparing to file to support a claim of conscientious objection. For more information contact Val Liveoak, 210.532.8762.

March 15-17: St. Mary's University President's Peace Commission Spring Program. The theme is Sexual Dialogue. Sex and gender color our daily interactions with others. Healthy dialogue about sex and sexual issues helps one understand how another views the world we share. Understanding how another views the world is crucial to creating peace on this planet. Since everyone has an opinion on sex, this topic demands conversation. For a complete schedule, visit http://www.stmarytx.edu/ppc/content/2005-03.html.

FEBRUARY, 2005:

February 1: 3rd planning meeting for the International Women's Day March, to be held in March. NOON at Fuerza Unida, 710 New Laredo Highway. Call 210-927-2294 for more information.

February 5: San Antonio march in connection with the National Season for Nonviolence and in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Gandhi's Salt March. The March will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the downtown SAMM shelter. (910 W. Commerce St.) it will end at the Arneson River Theater. It is approximately a 45 minute walk. An inspirational program will begin at the Arneson River Theater at 11:15 A.m. and Arun Gandhi will speak at 12:00 Noon. The activities at the Arneson Theater will include performances by musicians, poets, and other speakers. Cooperating Organizations will be available at the site as well. Join us in "being the change we wish to see in the world." For more info contact: Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett, Unity Church of San Antonio Phone: 210-824-7351 e-mail: revlindamw@sbcglobal.net.

February 5: Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed. Documentary film screening, 7 pm at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro. Call 210-228-0201 for more information. Presented by Esperanza and P.O.V. series of PBS, www.pbs.org/pov/pov2005/Chisholm/. NY Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was the first woman to run for president.

February 8: "Women's Rights and Multiculturalism in Israel" by Dr. Daphna Sharfman, Chair of Political Science, Western Galilee College, Israel, and widely respected scholar in human rights. Will speak Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Library Auditorium, University of the Incarnate Word. Free and open to the public. This educational opportunity is through the partnership of Western Galilee College, the San Antonio Jewish Federation, Women's Global Connection (www.WomensGlobalConnection.org), and the University of the Incarnate Word. For more information, contact Sister Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D. University of the Incarnate Word, 210-829-3854.

JANUARY, 2005:

For a full calendar of MLK Commemorative events: http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/MLK2005.pdf

January 29: IN AUSTIN. Governor Ryan from Illinois will speak in Austin on January 29, at a TCADP (Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty) fundraiser. For more information http://www.tcadp.org/conference2005.html

DECEMBER, 2004:

NOVEMBER, 2004:

November 11: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service. An International Education Week event giving thanks through various faith traditions. Co-Sponsored by: President's Peace Commission, International Education Programs, and University Ministry Thursday, November 11, 2004; 4 PM; St. Mary's University Center, Conference Room A.

November 11: Get "A Look at The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center" from its director, Iliana Pena, at the next Bexar Audubon Society public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the auditorium of the Grossman International Conference Center, University of the Incarnate Word, at the northeast corner of Hildebrand and Highway 281. Parking is ample. The meeting is free and open to the public. National Audubon signed a Memorandum of Agreement with San Antonio Water System and assumed management of the Mitchell Lake wildlife refuge this year. Pena will discuss the current status of the refuge and the new center and plans for the future. Long beloved by local birders, the refuge now promises to become an educational asset to the larger community. An outing to Mitchell Lake will follow on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 8 a.m. Call Marge Lumpe at 545-1822 to reserve your space. Bexar Audubon Society is a chapter of National Audubon Society. For more, call Harry Noyes at Tel (210) 490-3124 or e- mail vp@bexaraudubon.org.

November 18: The League of Women Voters is hosting a forum on 2005 legislative issues, 5:30 pm at the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint. State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Mike Villareal will share their thoughts on the upcoming session. Free and open to the public.

November 19: On Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM, Spirit of Peace Church will be sponsoring a showing of the documentary film, "Bonhoeffer." The writer/director/producer of the film, Martin Doblmeier, will be present for a question and answer session after the showing of the film. The requested donation is $10 ($5 for students), and the film will be shown at the Jary Auditorium of Keystone School, on Woodlawn between Main and McCullough.

OCTOBER, 2004:

October 9: Launch EFN Campaign The Edgewood Family Network will announce a new campaign within the Edgewood school district. Place: TBD Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm Contact: Martha Alvarado Phone: Free and open to the public.

October 21: Ethics of Working with the Battered & Battering. NISD community education will host this workshop on domestic and ethic. CEU's will be available. Place: Holmgreen Jr/Sr High Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Contact: NISD Community Ed Phone: 210-397-8100. $18, must register through NISD.

SEPTEMBER, 2004:

AUGUST, 2004:

August 10: Public Hearing on New Power Line hosted by: CPS Board of Trustees. Contact CPS at (210)353.4168 or www.citypublicservice.com. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at 12221 Leslie Road - Helotes (O'Connor High School.) The City Public Service (CPS) Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to gather public input on a recommended route for the Cagnon-to-Kendall high-voltage power line. Registration to speak will open on-site at 5 pm, and speakers will be limited to three minutes per person. However, an individual may cede his or her time to another speaker, but no speaker may speak for more than nine minutes total. The CPS Board is planning to make a final decision on the route for the line at a special Board meeting tentatively set for mid-September.

JULY, 2004:

JUNE, 2004:

MAY, 2004:

May 15: Celebrating Islam, 2nd annual symposium/bazaar by the San Antonio Muslim Women's Association. 9 am-5pm. At the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's. The theme is "Women loving and serving Allah, sharing knowledge, giving time, working together." Speakers, bazaar, henna decoration. 3D Sim City project from Houston Al-Hadi students. Babysitting provided. Bring a sack lunch or donate $8 to the Alternative Shelter Project for a plate lunch from Sister Nadia's kitchen: chicken, rice, beans and a drink. Call 210-381-0646 to reserve a plate. For more information call 210-393-6830 or email samuslimwomen@yahoo.com.

APRIL, 2004:

April 15: William Julius Wilson, director, Joblessness and Urban Poverty Research Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, will speak at Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 7:30 pm.

April 15-May 8: The Clearing, A Powerful Drama by Helen Edmundson, at the Sheldon Verxler Theater (on the lower level of the Barshop Jewish Community Center at the corner of N.W. Military and Wurzbach Parkway in Northwest San Antonio.) Call (210) 302-6835 for ticket information. Oliver Cromwell may be remembered in England as one of the great social reformers, but in Ireland his name is quite justly as potent a symbol of historical racial persecution as Adolf Hitler. The Clearing is set in County Kildare, Ireland. By 1650 Cromwell has suppressed most of Ireland, leaving it in ruins. The English parliament has passed one of the most dramatic measures in its history: the policy known as 'to Hell or Connaught'. This story is based on grim facts. It is the tale of a small few who fought back in desperation.

April 22: Ernesto Cardenal will speak at the Instituto de Mexico in HemisFair Park, at 7 pm. Free and bilingual. (Read Letter to Ernesto Cardenal: Guns Don't Work, by Daniel Berrigan on the peaceCENTER's Web site for background.) Cardenal is Nicaragua's greatest poet; he will read from his work and discuss the war on Iraq.

MAY, 2004:

March, 2004:

March 8: The Pursuit of Peace Between the Israelis and Palestinians. Third and Final session: Future Prospects for Peace With Dana Kursh (Staff, Israeli Consulate, Houston) and Mohammed Alatar (Palestinians for Peace and Democracy.) Moderated by Lynell Burkett, Express-News... $25 for all three sessions. Call the SoL Center at 210-732-9927 to register.

• Tuesday, March 23, 2004
  • 9:45 AM-11:00 AM: Historical Development of Dispute Resolution
  • 11:10 AM-12:25 PM: Getting Past "No": Negotiating What You Really Want
  • 12:35 PM-1:50 PM: Mediation in Action: A Reality Experience
• Wednesday, March 24, 2004
  • 9:20 AM-10:10 AM: It's All in the Family: Resolving Family Disputes
  • 10:20 AM-11:10 AM: Peers as Peacemakers
  • 11:20 AM-12:20 PM: Career Opportunities in Conflict Management
  • 12:20 PM-1:10 PM: Sixth Annual Art of Peace Award. Recipient: Naomi Shihab Nye, poet, fiction writer. Reception to follow, outside President's Dining Room Ms. Shihab Nye's works on display at the Louis J. Blume Library through March 31
  • 6:30 PM: Post-Hussein Iraq: Perils and Possibilities
• Thursday, March 25, 2004
  • 9:45 AM-11:00 AM: Diversity Wars: Resolve to Keep the Peace
  • 11:10 AM-12:25 PM: I'll See You Out of Court: Pros and Cons of Arbitration
  • 3:00 PM: 16th Peace Concert: War and Peace A free concert of classical and contemporary music

April, 2004:

February, 2004:

February 9: It has been over a year that some of us worked together on the petition drive regarding the PGA Village. As time has passed, many of us have continued to keep and eye on the PGA Village issue and we have collected very interesting information that we would like to share with you. There are actually many important efforts on going that address water issues and aquifer protection. This meeting will be a great time to become informed about the latest efforts. A meeting (with presentations by Maria Berriozabal, Richard Alles, and Joleen Garcia) has been planned for Monday, Feburary 9 @ 6:00 p. m., Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 922 San Pedro. If you have any questions, call Joleen Garcia at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, (210) 228-0201.

February 10: Talk about strategies for CPS for the upcoming months, including how to press both City Council and the CPS Board to for clean, affordable energy rather than a new power plant. CPS has submitted a permit application to TCEQ, but it has not yet been determined to be administratively complete. After that date, and the issuance of notice in the newspaper, we'll have 30 days to respond and file for a contested case hearing. Tuesday, Feb. 10th, at 7 PM at Terrell Castle, 950 E. Grayson. Diana Smilgin will provide chips, hot sauce and drinks. (Donations toward this will be gratefully accepted, but are not required.) Please let us know if you can make it by calling Diana Smilgin at 271-9145. Please let me know as well, by calling 512-797-8481 or by emailing karen@seedcoalition.org.

February 11: Date change for the monthly Smart Growth-San Antonio meeting: Arrive early for the February Smart Growth-San Antonio meeting Wednesday, February 11, at the Mennonite Church / peaceCENTER at 1443 S. St. Mary's. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. because Councilman Art Hall has to leave at 7 p.m. He'll be joining us to share his priorities with us and to discuss how we can work effectively with one another to achieve mutual objectives. Councilman Hall's talk will be followed by our monthly business meeting.

February 12: Worried about the Patriot Act and its assault on our civil liberties? Attend a working meeting at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro, starting at 7 p.m. We will be writing a resolution for City Council condemning the Patriot Act; planning an educational campaign and organizing the community. All welcome. For more information call Jane Tuck, (210) 828-4627.

February 19-21: Restorative Justice conference in Fort Worth, sponsored by the Methodists. Living Our Faith, Living the Gospel. Featuring Howard Zehr, author of Changing Lenses, Arun Gandhi and Ann Helmke. Workshops will cover legislative issues, Victim-Offender reconciliation programs, sex offenders and restorative justice, churches as peace building centers and changing the criminal justice system. $50 /$20 youth. For more information, call Wanda Holcombe, 888-349-4191 X576.

January, 2004:

January 29: Dr. Farooka Gauhari, the first Afghan woman to publish an English language memoir, will recount her personal story of life in Afghanistan after Taliban occupation in the first installment of the St. Philip s College 2004 President's Lecture Series on Thursday, Jan. 29. Dr. Gauhari is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. in the Watson Fine Arts Center Theatre on the main campus of St. Philip s College (1801 Martin Luther King). Admission is free and open to the public. Read more about this event here: http://www.accd.edu/spc/pr/2003/gauhari.rel.htm

December, 2003:

December 1: Meet Green Party Presidential Candidate David Cobb, hear his views on national issues, including issues the Two Party System won't discuss. FREE refreshments (not $2000 per plate). Downtown VFW Hall, 10 10th St, turn west off Broadway, go to dead end. 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 1. Info 210-804-4148.

December 2: International Human Rights Day: Workers Rights are Human Rights. Panel discussion at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Room 1.338 Buena Vista building Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Fifty-five years ago on December 10, 1948 the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, however, the United States is a laggard among nations when it comes to ratifying international human rights treaties. This is especially true for the human rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively. Panelists: Bob Salvatore (San Antonio Labor Council); Lesley Ramsey (Texas Fair Trade Coalition); Julius Getman (Sheffield Regents Chair at the UT Law School); Peter Monod (Director of Social Services, Catholic Archdiocese); Stephen Amberg (UTSA Dept. of Political Science and Geography); and other guests. For more information contact: Stephen Amberg, 210-458-5618 at UTSA.

December 2: Citizens for Ethical Government needs all of you. City Council is dragging its feet on Campaign Finance Reforms recommended in January and we need to put on some pressure. Let's get together for dinner - 6:30 p.m. at the Picante Grill, 3810 Broadway. For more information contact Kat Swift, katja@texas.net.

December 2: 2nd Meeting of the Martin Luther King March Planning Committee, 6 p.m. at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro.

November, 2003:

November 4: Progress or Pollution? Kilowatz or Cancer? Energy or Emphysema? Do we have to make a choice? Is San Antonio's new coal-burning power plant going to help or harm our community? Come hear two different sides...Joe Fulton, CPS Director of Environmental Research and Policy Assessment and Karen Hadden, Deputy Director of Sustainable Energy & Economic Development Coalition. Tuesday night - November 4 8pm Trinity University Science lecture hall (This is a link to a map of the TU campus. The Science Lecture Hall is located in the Cobb-Racy Building-- building #12 on the map) http://www.trinity.edu/departments/public_relations/tour/map/map.html. For more info, contact Jenne Turner, Co-President, EnAct, Jennifer.Turner@trinity.edu.

November 23: Texas Solidarity Demonstration With The School Of The Americas Rally Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas. Sunday, November 23, 1:00 p.m. Details pending. See www.iconmedia.org/mdp/iaafa/index.html for more details.

November 23: The Tri-Faith Dialogue is having a program on Ramadan followed by a break the fast (pot- luck style) dinner. It will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the program explaining Ramadan and will continue at 6:00 p.m. with the iftar, break the fast dinner. At the peaceCENTER, details pending. For more info, contact Barbie Gorelick, bmjgorelick@stic.net

November 28: The day after Thanksgiving is Buy Nothing Day, See www.adbusters.com for details.

November 28: Food Not Bombs will be celebrating Thanks for Nothing Day by handing out winter clothing to homeless people. Drop your donations at the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's or that the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro.

October, 2003:

Tuesday, October 21, 2003
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Race, Class, and Gender: Who Gets Health Care?
11:10 AM - 12:25 PM: New Ways of Making Babies (Although not as Much Fun)
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM: From Dolly to The Boys from Brazil: Cloning Human Beings

Wednesday. October 22, 2003
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM: A Blueprint for Life: The Human Genome Project
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM: A Brave New World: Genetic Technologies
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM: HIV and AIDS: Prejudice and Policies
12:20 PM -1:10 PM: Powerful Cells: Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Thursday, October 23, 2003
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Human Guinea Pigs? Ethical Issues in Human and Animal Experimentation
11:10 AM - 12:25 PM: Your Organ, My Life: Organ Transplantation
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM: When Doctor Death Pulls the Plug: Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide

September, 2003:

August, 2003:

July, 2003:

June, 2003:

MAY, 2003:

APRIL, 2003:

• April 6 from 5 - 7 pm at the peaceCenter, 1443 South Saint Mary's St
• April 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Grant Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church 7667 Potranco Road (at Micron)
• April 10 from 7:15 to 9 pm at peaceCenter, 1443 South Saint Mary's St - potluck! bring a dish to share.

TIME	ROUTE A	ROUTE B
11 am	KSTX (NPR), 8401 Datapoint Dr.	Clear Channel, 200 E. Basse
noon	KENS-TV, 5400 Fredricksburg Rd.	Telemundo-TV, 6234 San Pedro
1 pm	KABB-TV, 4335 NW Loop 410	News9-TV, 600 E. Euclid
2 pm	Univision-TV, 411 E. Durango	KSAT-TV, 1408 N. St. Mary's
3 pm	KLRN-TV (PBS), McCullough & Broadway	WOAI-TV, 1031 Navarro
4 pm	(Routes A&B) SA Express-News, corner of 3rd & Ave E

In a recent Pew Poll (SA Express-News Religion section, March 22) it stated, "Americans are little influenced by sermons and religious pronouncements about war but few resent clergy activism." (or, go to the original study). It is time for faith leaders in San Antonio to act, and to act together! Come & pray:

• FOR the people who serve in the Media that they be true mediators between the global story and the ordianary people, telling all sides of the current context,
• FOR those who serve in the Military that they may return home quickly, safely, and whole,
• FOR the people in lands that are experiencing the direct conflicts, for their families, health, environment, and economy,
• FOR our local community, that we may find ways to bridge the gaps between divisions and seek healing solutions that will lead to unity.

• Monday, April 7: Oakwell Farms Branch Library, 4134 Harry Wurzbach.
• Tuesday, April 8: San Antonio Fighting Back - barbara Jordan Center, 2003 E. Commerce
• Wednesday, April 9: Ressurection of the Lord Catholic Church, 7990 SW Military Drive
• Thursday, April 10: Cortez Branch Library, 2803 Hunter Blvd.

MARCH, 2003:

• What: A peaceful, nonviolent demonstration - billboarding (holding signs) along the side of the road.
• Where: In front of Clear Channel Communications, 200 Basse Road, across from Alamo Quarry Market
• When: Saturday, March 1st - noon- 1 pm
• Bring: A sign to hold and ALL your friends!
• For more info: www.salsa.net/peace or 224-HOPE
• Why are we doing this?: On Saturday March 1 WOAI Radio is hosting Glen Beck’s “Rally for America” at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Their Web site promotion says, “Want to give Martin Sheen and the Marxist-infiltrated appeasement movement a foot-stomping hissy fit? Attend a Rally for America!” Both WOAI and the Amphitheater are owned by Clear Channel Communications. The San Antonio peace coalition is appalled that a international media conglomerate would use a radio promotional gimmick that attempts to turn neighbor against neighbor instead of focusing on the important issues of peace and justice in our fragile world. We commend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland for turning away a similar rally because it was, in their words, “starting to take on political undertones in supporting war with Iraq.” Talk show host Glen Beck retaliated by claiming that “(the) joint censored the rally after pressure from big-shot peaceniks.” The airwaves belong to the people!

• Precinct 4 March 5 Comanche Park - Navajo Rm, 2600 Rigsby (Adkisson)
• Precinct 4 March 6 Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd (Adkisson)
• Precinct 3 March 11 SAPD Northside Substation, 13030 Jones Maltsberger (Larson)
• Precinct 1 March 12 Harlendale HS, 114 E. Gerald Ave (Tejeda)
• Precinct 2 March 13 Holmes HS, 6500 Ingram Rd (Elizondo)
• Precinct 2 March 17 Jefferson HS, 723 Donaldson (Elizondo)
• Precinct 3 March 19 Alzafar Shrine Center, 901 Loop 1604 (Larson)
• Precinct 1 March 31 Southwest HS, 11960 Dragon Lane (Tejeda)

March 7-8: The Stringmaker, Friday-Saturday, March 7-8, 7 p.m. at Edgewood Academy for Arts and Communication. For information call 269-9311. Forty performers ages 6 to 80 (most from the San Antonio community) will create a vibrant and magical weave of story, song and dance in conjunction with Turning the Wheel Productions (TTW), an intergenerational dance/theatre company committed to the collaborative creation of works of art that are rooted in and restorative for the communities in which we perform and teach. Through extensive outreach programs to youth and elders, and a working model that is based on inclusiveness, collaboration, and unconditional acceptance, Turning the Wheel strives to make art accessible to people of all ages, experience, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• March 11: The African-American Experience in San Antonio, 1920s - 1945
• March 18: The Years of Change, 1946 to the 1970s
• March 25: From 1980 to Now: Seeking Out a Framework for the Future

• U.S Foreign Policy: What's Its History? Tuesday - March 25, 2003 9:45 am
• Post 9/11 and the War on Terrorism Tuesday - March 25, 2003 11:10 am Portrayal of U.S. Foreign Policy by Media Tuesday - March 25, 2003 12:30 pm
• Gender and U.S. Foreign Policy Wednesday - March 26, 2003 9:20 am
• Human Rights in U.S. Foreign Policy Wednesday - March 26, 2003 10:20 am
• The United States in the Global Economy Wednesday - March 26, 2003 11:20 am
• The United States in International Organizations Wednesday - March 26, 2003 12:20 pm
• Trafficking in Persons: News from US State Dept.Wednesday - March 26, 2003 6:30 pm
• Weapons Proliferation Thursday - March 27, 2003 9:45 am
• Why Do They Hate Us? Roots of Terrorism Thursday - March 27, 2003 11:10 am
• What Can the U.S. Offer the World Today? Thursday - March 27, 2003 12:30 pm P
• anel discussion Thursday - March 27, 2003 5:30 pm

FEBRUARY, 2003:

JANUARY, 2003:

• Jeannette Popp - Mother of a murder victim and chair of the Texas Moratorium Network
• Rev. Carroll Pickett - Former Chaplain on Death Row, author of Within These Walls and three-time guest on Nightline
• Dave Atwood - Board Member of Pax Christi USA and producer of the film, Balancing the Scales. . Steve Hall - Director of the Austin-based "Standdown" initiative for reform of the Texas criminal justice system
• Richard Daly - Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference. For more information visit www.uiwtx.edu/~ministry/nodeathpenalty.htm or call Sisters US Province Office, 210-734-8310 - Sisters US Province Office.

• January 28: After the weekly peace vigil from 4-5 at the corner of Main and Commerce, join us for a peace potluck at the peaceCENTER (bring a dish to share) and watch the State of the Union Address on TV with a lively group of peace activists. Share the pain! Free, all welcome.

• Tuesday, January 28: Paul Osterman, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of Gathering Power: The Future of Progressive Politics in America will be speaking at 7 PM at St. Mary's University, University Center, Conference Room B [2nd Floor]. The presentation is sponsored by the 21st Century Leadership Center of St. Mary's University and is free and open to the public. Paul Osterman argues that political change lies not in crafting a better message to beam from Washington but rather in effective local action. Gathering Power explores the most successful and promising organization to enable local activism and strengthen our democracy: the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF). Osterman focuses on the successes of Valley Interfaith, a progressive multiracial coalition founded by the charismatic Ernesto Cortes. It is based in the Rio Grande Valley, which straddles the border between Texas and Mexico and, since the passage of NAFTA, has been one of the fastest growing regions in America, as well as one of the poorest. With the help of the IAF, and working primarily through local churches, Valley Interfaith has brought together Latino residents to improve their communities. They have fought for, and won, reform in their schools and improved wages-but most important, the members of Valley Interfaith have been transformed into active citizens, ready to take on future battles as a community. There is some biographical information about Paul Osterman at http://mitsloan.mit.edu/iwer/osterman.html and more information about Gathering Power at http://www.beacon.org/f02cat/osterman.html.

• January 31: The Circle School Family Cooperative invites you to their CoffeeHouse, Friday, January 31, 2003, 7 - 10 p.m. at The Circle School, 217 Pershing, (South of Hildebrand, between Broadway and N. New Braunfels, near the Witte Museum) Musical Guests include The Circle School Music Classes lead by Kelly Aguilar; Rudi Harst; Dr. Googenheim Bendhover. Poetry by Heather Tafoya, Pat Booker, Tina Karaguilian, and Monique Martin. Art Exhibit by Tim Mcmeans. A family friendly event. Proceeds to benefit the Circle School a non-profit, family cooperative for children in pre-school and elementary. For more information visit our new website at www.thecircleschool.org or call 210-822-0461 or e-mail us at peace@thecircleschool.org.

• January 31: The Hill Country Peace Movement is having its first rally on the sidewalks around the Kerr County Courthouse (Main and Sidney Baker) on Friday, January 31, 2003, from noon to 1p.m. They will walk slowly, mindfully and with dignity. Opening prayer at noon. For more information, call Tom O'Brien, 830-896-2090 or tomob@ktc.com.

  DECEMBER, 2002:

• December 2: Rabbis for Human Rights Rabbi Jeremy Milgrom, co-director of the Jerusalem-based Rabbis for Human Rights, will speak at three San Antonio universities on Monday, December 2, 2002. All the events are free and open to the public. The events are:
  • "Seeking Justice and Peace" 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. at the University of the Incarnate Word Student Center Ballroom Rabbi Jeremy Milgrom and Wisam Salsaa will speak of their work and experiences trying to encourage peace in the complexities of the Middle East. Wisam Salsaa holds a degree in Social Work and diploma in Biblical Tourism from the Christian Brothers' Bethlehem University. He has worked with the Rapprochement Center which promotes Palestinian and Israeli dialogue. He is speaking throughout the U.S. and selling olive wood carvings for which his people are famous. 7:45 breakfast may be purchased 8 a.m. Welcome from Dr. Lou Agnese, President of UIW Presentations by Rabbi Milgrom and Mr. Salsaa followed by dialogue with San Antonio Jews, Muslims, and Christians, opportunities for questions Co-sponsored by U.I.W. Liturgical Outreach, the San Antonio Tri-Faith Dialogue, the Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue, Congregation Beth Am and the peaceCENTER For information contact Barbie Gorelick, 491-0805

  • "Making Peace in Jerusalem: A Jewish Perspective on the Arab-Israeli Conflict" 4 -5 p.m. at Trinity University, Chapman Graduate Center Auditorium. For more information, contact Donald Clark, 999-7629 or Email dclark@trinity.edu or: Dr. Saber Elaydi, Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, Email: selaydi@trinity.edu Office : 210-999-8246 Fax: 210-999-8264

  • St. Mary's University 7:00pm at St. Mary's University Center, Room B For more information contact: Larry Hufford, Ph.D, Director, Graduate Program International Relations, St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX 78228-8571 Phone: 210-431-6790 Fax: 210-431-4233 Email: lhufford@stmarytx.edu
  Rabbis for Human Rights was founded in 1988 in response to serious abuses of human rights by the Israeli military authorities in the suppression of the Intifada.. It is the only Israeli rabbinic organization comprised of Reform, Orthodox, Conservative and Reconstructionist rabbis and students. It counts among its members rabbis in national leadership positions, as well as educators and congregational rabbis capable of influencing change from the grass roots. Rabbi Milgrom is a Conservative Rabbi, originally from the U.S., who has lived in Israel for more than 30 years. He is internationally respected for his commitment and writings.

• December 4: Everything Comes Next: A Forum For Peace Poetry Comments and Remarks CARY CLACK Columnist San Antonio Express-News BRIAN DAVIES Associate Professor of History, UTSA TOM KEENE San Antonio scholar, teacher, activist NAOMI SHIHAB NYE San Antonio writer and activist Author of 19 VARIETIES OF GAZELLE: POEMS OF THE MIDDLE EAST National Book Award Finalist Wednesday, December 4, 12-2 p.m. Science Building 2.03.08 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UTSA 1604 Campus Sponsored by the UTSA American Studies Program For further information contact Gaye Okoh at gokoh@utsa.edu or Bill Mullen at bmullen@utsa.edu.

• Friday, December 6, 1:00 pm, KPAC FM 83.3, One-hour SAVAE special hosted by KPAC's Kathy Couser. Hear all seven ensemble members talk with Kathy about music, unusual intruments we play...and much more! Excerpts from all four SAVAE recordings are included . . . a "best of" show with interviews.

• Sunday, December 8, 5:00 pm, San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) will give a free concert at Southwest School of Art & Craft in San Antonio. The peace Pole will be there!

• Dec 9: peaceCENTER Board of Spiritual Directors meeting, all day.

• Tuesday, December 10: Peace Potluck at the peaceCENTER, hosted by Food Not Bombs. 7 pm, bring friends and a dish to share! For more information, call 224-HOPE.
• December 10: St. Matthew Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach, will hold a prayer vigil for peace in the Middle East from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. For more information call 210-521-3377.

• Saturday, December 14: 2nd Annual Noche de la Paz, at the peaceCENTER. Naomi Shihab Nye, who has been nominated for a National Book Award for 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East, will read her poetry, accompanied by David Underwood on classical guitar; Members of SAVAE, who have just released a new CD, Ancient Echoes, will play Middle Eastern music, joined by special guests; Wisam Salsaa; whose family has been carving Olive Wood in Bethlehem for more than a century, will share stories about contemporary life of Arab Christians; Sr. Martha Ann Kirk will dance for peace. Suggested donation, $5. There will be hand-crafted gift items from Bethlehem and Nazareth available to purchase for holiday shopping. at the peaceCENTER, Saturday, December 14, 7-10 pm, 1443 S. St. Mary’s San Antonio, TX 210-224-HOPE.

• December 14: Christmas party for parents of people executed in Texas. hosted by Yolanda Cruz, mother of Oliver Cruz. 2pm at St. Timothy's Church, 1515 Saltillo. Take the Couples Exit off I-10 west, go right on Couples until you reach Saltillo, and then take a right on Saltillo. Yolanda's home telephone number is 210-674-3331.

• December 28 and 29: The Tooth that Nibbles the Soul. A Dramatic Reader's Theater Production by peacePARTNER Gemini Ink. Celebrate the sacred through visionary literature and music that inspire and delight the soul. Hear poetry by Emily Dickinson and Virginia Hamilton Adair; a creation myth by Gerald Housman; humor from Woody Allen; stories by Harold Brodkey, Annie Dillard and Jorge Luis Borges; an excerpt from Melville's Moby Dick and scenes from Arthur Miller's play, Playing for Time and Samuel Beckett's Endgame. Suggested $5 donation, at Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa. Call Gemini Ink at 210/734-9673 for details.

  NOVEMBER, 2002:

• November 1: Dia de los Muertos: The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, San Anto Cultural Arts, Guadalupe Cultural Arts and Inner City Development host a celebration for Dia de los Muertos. Procession, street theater, music and a community altar on Guadalupe St. to memorialize those who died due to domestic and street violence. At the Peace and Remembrance Mural, San Patricio & Trinidad Streets at 6:00 pm. For more information call Manuel Castillo, (210) 226-7466.

• Saturday, November 9: peaceCAFÉ at Inner City Development, 1300 Chihuahua Street. Doors open at 7:30; music begins at 8:00. Featuring Scott Duncan and Dow Patterson. Scott is a singer-songwriter who has twice been a finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Dow is a former president of Luckenbach and is a Kerville Festival performer. Adults $5; Children $1.50. Refreshments included inadmission price.

• Nov 13: The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center invites you to join Chicana lesbian-feminist, poet, writer, and cultural theorist Gloria Anzaldua, and other queer and straight writers, for two important events in celebration of the release of the new anthology "this bridge we call home," and in honor of Anzaldua's lifetime of contributions to queer/Chicana/feminist/humanist thought. READING: THIS BRIDGE WE CALL HOME w/ co-editors Gloria Anzaldua and AnaLouise Keating and others 7-9pm, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, San Antonio TX Free, $3-5 suggested donation. For more info, call the Esperanza: (210) 228-0201.

• November 14: Books & Brew Party! 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join Gemini Ink for an evening of food and music: two sets by local band Sexto Sol at Blue Star Brewing Company, and browse through their collection of hundreds of used books all for sale, cheap! Gemini Ink staff, faculty, students and board present, along with the community. Tickets are available in advance at the Gemini Ink office, $7. For more info, call Gemini Ink at 210/734-WORD(9673).

• Nov 16: Sierra Club's Legislative Workshop Details on the conferences are below. To register or for more information, call the Lone Star Sierra Club at 512-477-1729 or go to http://texas.sierraclub.org or e-mail Erin Rogers at erinrogers1@earthlink.net. Mabee Ballroom, Ragsdale Center, St. Edwards University Austin, Texas $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

• Nov 16: The Circle School Family Cooperative Presents The Merry Bazaar Art Sale, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., No admission fee. Purchase items from over 20 artists and vendors. Fine arts and crafts of acrylic, oil, water color, origami, paper making, black smith artistry, wood and textiles. Circle Students will display and sell their work. There will be live eintertatinement and children's activities. Featured artist is David Freeman. Vendors include Misty Freddy, Phillip Luna, Brian Stanchek, Christina Salgado, Jesse Castro, Kathy Elkins, Irma Hill, Daniel Baumann, Sherry Foster, Amy Jones, Iris Aurelias, Juliet Appelt, Maria Alejandro, Jil Ewing, Laura Clark, and Yolanda Barron. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Circle School a non-profit pre- school and elementary dedicated to cultural diversity. For more information, please contact the Circle School at 822-0461 or contact@thecircleschool.org The Circle School is located at 217 Pershing south of Hildebrand, between Broadway and N. New Braunfels, near the Witte Museum.

• Nov 20: The Citizens' Tree Coalition will meet on Wednesday, November 20. LOCATION: Conference Room; VIA Metro Center; 1021 San Pedro Avenue TIME: 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. AGENDA: 1. City Council activity on tree preservation ordinance. 2. Status of Leon Creek Country Store project. 3. Discussion of San Antonio Urban Ecosystem Analysis results. CONTACT: Richard Alles; Phone: (210) 494-2088; Email: TreeCoalition@att.net

• November 21: Socially Responsible Investing talk. Jim Donovan, Executive Director of the Socially Responsible Investment Coalition, a San Antonio-based non-profit organization, will speak on November 21 at 7 p.m. in the Waxahachie room. His topic will be the motivations, techniques, and objectives of investors who take into consideration the social and environmental impacts of their investments, as well as the financial return. Time will be set aside for discussion.

• November 22: The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) will be signing copies of their new CD "Ancient Echoes" at 6:30 pm, Viva! Bookstore, 8407 Broadway, San Antonio TX. For more information, visit the SAVAE Web Site

• November 29-30: Esperanza's 13th Annual Peace Market Noon-6 p.m. An alternative to the post-Thanksgiving landscape, the Peace Market offers unique handmade gifts and artesania centered around themes of peace, social justice, cultural diversity and ecological concerns. Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, 210-228-0201.

• Nov 29: Fur Dree Friday It's that time of year again--the busy holiday season. Many thousands of animals will suffer and die so that Americans can "celebrate" the season of peace and love. If you, too, find that an ironic tragedy, donate an hour of your time to say that Compassion is the Fashion and that "Fur is a Drag!" A handful of dedicated activists have agreed to dress in drag to make that point and to show just how "glamorous" fur really is. Whether you decide to dress in drag or come as you are, the day after Thanksgiving, Fur Free Friday. Set up: 11:30 Rally: from noon to 1:00 p.m. Place: 4025 Broadway (just south of Hildebrand, near the Boardwalk Bistro) Questions? call VOICE for Animals at 210/737-3138.

• Nov 29: Buy Nothing Day. OCTOBER, 2002:

  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  Download the 2-page October Month of Peace calendar for reproduction and distribution. This is in Adobe PDF format.

• Tues. October 1: Legislative Agenda Update P.E.A.C.E. monthly meeting explores vital family violence public priorities. The Texas Council on Family Violence and the National Training Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence will discuss their agendas for the 78th Texas Legislative Session. Place: Estella’s Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin from Noon - 1:30 p.m. Contact: Patricia Castillo at (210) 735-4988 for more information.

• October 1-3: Responding to Domestic Violence Conference, sponsored by Army Comminity Service Family Advocacy Program. CEUs available. Pre-registration required. At the Fort Sam Houston Roadrunner COmmunity Center, 8 am - 4:30 pm. For more info, call (210) 221-2334.

• October 2: Victim’s Advocacy Open House Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil speaks to us of the importance of the work we all do to end violence in families. Place: City Council Chambers, 103 Main Plaza from 11:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. Contact: Jane Shafer at (210) 207-2136 for more information.

• October 3: Marshall's Shop 'til it Stops Day. Marshall's will donate 1% of all sales nationwide, up to $100,000, to the Family Violence Prevention Fund. At all Marshall's stores.

• October 3: Ethics of Treating the Battered and the Battering class. Joan Wells will discuss the ethics of treating violent families. $15, pre-registration req uired, CEUs available. At Pat Neff Middle School, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Call NISD at (210) 522-8100 for more info.

• October 5: Domestic Violence Awareness Month opening event Join us for opening National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Cat Paws, fingerprinting by SAPD, the Rape Crisis Center’s Yellow Dino, face painting. Place: Milam Park, Across from Santa Rosa Hospital frpm 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Contact: Patricia Castillo at (210) 735-4988 for more information.

• October 5: State-wide rally in Austin on Oct. 5 to oppose the war efforts against Iraq. The timing is to commemorate the beginning of the bombing of Afghanistan last year.
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm statewide meeting at Threadgills (Riverside location)
  • 2:00pm Gather and organize at Republic Square Park, 5th and Guadalupe
  • 2:30pm March to Federal Building, 300 E. 8th 3:00 - 5:00pm Rally and speakers at the Federal Building, Austin
  Speakers include Anthony Arnove who is the editor of Iraq Under Siege () as well as Rahul Mahajan and others. You can get more information and download flyers at www.austinagainstwar.org .

• Sat, October 5 & 12: F.A.C.T. Training Help put an end to family violence! Join the F.A.C.T. Volunteer Program, a part of the Victim’s Advocacy Section of the San Antonio Police Department. Volunteers assist victims of violence on Friday and Saturday nights at each of the police substations. Must complete application process. San Antonio Police Department from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: Jane Shafer at (210) 207-2136 for more information.

• October 5 - 6 Solidarity Weekend Since 1995, a program to educate and involve everyone in ending violence against all people, including gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gendered persons. October 5: Working Toward Solidarity skillshop. 9 am - 3:30 pm and Feasting in Solidarity, 7pm-10 pm, dinner and keynote by Sr. Christine Vladimiroff, OSB. At the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary’s. $35 skillshop; $20 Dinner and Keynote; $50 both. Preregistration required. October 6: Celebrating Solidarity in our Diversity. 5:30 pm interfaith service at the Episcopal Church of the Reconciliation. 7 p.m. potluck dinner. Free. For more information, call Dignity/SA at (210) 735-7191 or emial Rosalyn Collier, rosalyncollier@juno.com

• Oct 7: On the First Monday of October, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, the St. Mary's Student Action Coalition is presenting a program focusing on Civil Liberties in a new America in Conference Room A of the University Center. This national program will consist of a film about civil liberties, a Speaker: Ruth Epstein of the ACLU, an oppurtunity for ACTION, and a Panel from Each Sponsoring Organization including, Amnesty International, ACLU, NAACP, LULAC, We the People, and the St. Mary's Pyscology Club. Free and open to the public.

• Mon, October 7: Domestic Violence Hotline, KSAT 12 The domestic violence hotline will have legal advocates available for those with questions related to domestic violence. The hotline will open at noon and be available until 7:00 p.m. Watch KSAT 12 for the number to call. Noon- 7:00 p.m. Contact: Cyndi Jahn at (210) 335-2865 for more information.
• October 12: Peace Conference at St. Philips' College. Details pending.

• Wed., October 9: You Be The Judge Nonpartisan forum for community and advocates to speak directly to judicial candidates. Twenty eight candidates have been invited. At the Bright Shawl from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Contact: Patricia Castillo at (210) 735-4988 for more information.

• October 9: "You can No More Win A War Than You Can Win An Earthquake" -A Teach-In to explore critical questions about violence and about creative alternatives -Interdisciplinary approaches internationally, nationally, and locally. Wednesday, October 9, 2002, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., University of the Incarnate Word Jordan Plaza (in case of rain, Student Center Lounge). For a complete schedule visit the UIW Campus Ministry Web site or download a flyer in MS Word format.

• October 9: Universal Worship Service, 7:30 pm. at the peaceCENTER Led by Shams Bobhawk Scott. The Universal Worship is a multi-religious worship service in which the major religions of the world are represented and honored equally. It includes music and readings from each religion on a given theme, which demonstrate the complimentary teachings of each and their underlying unity. It is a celebration of the Divine which is the Source and Goal of them all. Indian Sufi Master Hazrat Inayat Khan initiated this tradition in the early 1900s. He taught that truth is one, but called by many names. His efforts to create a mode for people of different faiths to worship together as brothers and sisters are reflected in the Universal Worship, led by an initiate in the Sufi lineage of Hazrat Inayat Khan. For more information, call Covita Moroney at (210) 573-6335.

• October 9: Domestic Violence Awareness Fair from 9am - 1pm in the Palo Alto College Student Center (cafeteria) Sponsor is Counseling and Advisement Center Contact is Eloisa Cordova 921-5382 for more information.

• October 9: Family Violence: In A Pumpkin Shell class. Covers family dynamics, the cycle of violence, power and control, the effect on children and community responses and resources. Facilitated by Joan Wells. At Pat Neff Middle School, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. For more info call NISD at (210) 522-8100.

• Oct 11: at 9pm ET on KLRN, Channel 9, NOW with Bill Moyers will examine public arguments being made against going to war by a number of community-based groups including the National Council of Churches, Veterans for Peace, Voices in the Wilderness, and Black Voices for Peace. In a thoughtful and measured documentary segment, NOW will illuminate the issues on the minds of these groups' leaders: the impact of the war on the black community, the possibility of continuing sanctions, the human tragedy at stake, and the high financial cost of war with so many ongoing domestic problems.

• October 12: The Justice That Heals High School students can preview a PBS special about restorative justice and brainstorm how to apply it to their own lives. Free, preregistration required. Place: KLRN Studio Time: 1-4 pm. Contact: peaceCENTER, Rosalyn Collier at (210) 224-HOPE.

• Saturday, October 12: First peaceCAFé at Aldaco's Mexican Restaurant in Sunset Station. No cover, 7-10 pm. The peaceCENTER's all-new monthly coffeehouse is a "peace caravan" that will be traveling throughout San Antonio over the coming months...a cafe without walls! Poets Jenny Browne & Tom Keene will share their moving and inspiring works about Time, Presence, and Peace. They are joined by wonderful and gifted singer-songwriters: Nuala Bensen, Shirley Reed, and Maricela Alarcon. Call the peaceCENTER at 210-224-HOPE for more information about the CAFÉ, performing, or having your location hold its own peaceCAFÉ.

• October 12: 3rd Annual March for a Moratorium The 3rd Annual March for a Moratorium - demanding a stop to executions -- will take place in Austin, Texas on Saturday, October 12, 2002. For more information visit http://www.texasmoratorium.org.

• October 12: Texas CURE, which organizes prisoners, their families, and others for education and advocacy in criminal justice issues, will be holding their state convention in San Antonio at the Volunteer Pavilion of the San Antonio State School, 6711 S. New Braunfels $20. For more information, contact David Paredes david.r.paredes@att.net or visit their Web site at www.txcure.org.

• Sun.-Wed. Oct. 13-16 Texas Council on Family Violence 21st Annual Conference Preregistration and fee. At the Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact TCFV at (800) 525-1978.

• October 14: PGA Village Debate Broadcast on KSTX, 89.1 FM A debate on the merits of the proposed PGA Village will be broadcast on 89.1 FM, KSTX - Texas Public Radio on Monday, October 14th, 7:00 to 8:00PM (rebroadcast Tuesday, October 15th, at noon). Further details are available on the TPR website.

• October 14-15: Fr. Roy Bourgeois, founder of School of the Americas Watch, will speak at Trinity University, 4 pm, Tuesday, October 15 at Chapman Auditorium on "Terrorism of Our Own? U.S. Foreign Policy and the School of the Americas." Free and open to the public. On Monday, Oct. 14, at 7 pm in Cowles 336 at Trinity, view the film "Father Roy: Inside the School of Assassins" 57 minutes. Narrated by Susan Sarrandon. The SOA story is told through the extraordinary life and daring actions of Father Roy Bourgeois, a Vietnam war hero and leading activist in the campaign to close the school. Following the film there will be a discussion, Making the Connections: Columbus Day, Indigenous Rights, and the School of the Americas" featuring indigenous rights advocates, who will analyze the linkages between our historical memory and current policies in regard to indigenous peoples and others similarly oppressed. For more information, contact Marcus Denton.

• Oct 14: Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller will speak at Trinity University Chapman Auditoruim, 7pm. Free and open to the public.

• October 15: P.O.W.E.R. Conference: Domestic Violence in later life. For investigators, law enforcement and prosecuters. Presenters are Candace J. Heisler, San Francisco Assistant District Attorney and Randolph W. Thomas, Investigator for the Behavior Science Unit, S. Carolina Department of Public Safety. $15, CEU, CLE and TCLEOSE offered. Morning session at San Antonio Police Department, 214 W. Nueva from 8:30 am - noon; repeated at ACOG, 8700 Tesoro from 1:00 - 4:30 pm. For more information call Jane Shafer at (210) 270-2136.

• October 16: San Antonio's acclaimed poet and novelist Naomi Shihab Nye will reader from new poetry and prose. Q & A session, reception and book signing to follow. 10 a.m. Heritage Room, St. Phillip's College. Contact Rose Thomas Writing Center 531-4625 for more information.

• October 16: You are cordially invited to attend & participate in a panel discussion on our mental health services in Bexar County. This public forum is open to all & will be at the Harlandale Civic Center, 115 Southcross on Wednesday, Oct. 16th at 7:00 p.m. If you have issues related to services that you are receiving, now is the time to exress your concerns! For more info: 210-615-0820. Alliance for Mental Health consumers rights, P.O. box 29921, San Antonio, Texas 78229.

• October 18-November 17: "And Then They Came for Me . . . Remembering the World of Anne Frank" at the Steven Stoli Playhouse, 210/408-0116. James Still's drama weaves together videotaped interrviews with Holocaust survivors, including people who knew Anne Frank, with live performances of the events the survivors describe.

• October 17: Family Violence: Understanding the Court System. A panel of experts will give an overview of the court system. Facilitated by Joan Wells. CEUs, $15, pre-registration required. At the Pat Neff Middle School from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. For more information call NISD at (210) 522-8100.

• Sat. Oct 19: “The Healing Begins” 7th Annual Run Benefits the Alamo Children’s Advocacy Center. Fee of $15-$18 to benefit the ACAC. At McAllister Park Contact: Karen Ybanez at (210) 675-9000 for more information.

• October 21: “Issues of Sexuality and Abuse”. Mondays, 7 to 9:00 p.m. (10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18). What are the causes of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse? What are the cultural and theological backgrounds that lead to abusive behavior? We will seek out answers to these questions by examining areas of widespread abuse in our society. Topics will include the abuse of children, clergy abuse within the church, violence against women, and violence against gays and lesbians. Recommended reading for the course is Pamela Cooper-White’s The Cry of Tamar: Violence Against Women and the Church’s Response. Dr. Miller teaches at the University of the Incarnate Word and is a member of the SoL Center Board of Directors. Tuition charge: $35 per person. At the SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. For more information, call Jack Jackson, (210) 732-9927.

• October 22-24: The St. Mary's University President's Peace Commission Fall Program will be held at Conference Room A, University Center, St. Mary's University All programs are free and open to the public. The theme is Problems and Promises of U.S. Education. Contact Diane Duesterhoeft, Faculty Co-Coordinator, at diane@stmarytx.edu or 436-3346 or Minita Santizo, Staff Co-Coordinator, at msantizo@stmarytx.edu or 431-4308.

• Oct 23: Hot Potato Series - "Jewish, Christian, Islamic Fundamentalism," panel discussion with Judy Lackritz, Asslan Khaligh, and Mike Burton, 12 p.m., Methodist Student Center, San Antonio College. Free hot potato lunch. Everyone invited. For more information, call 733-1441.

• October 23: Child CARE: Because We All Do Setting the agenda for early care and education. Keynote speaker: Marian Wright Edelman of the Children’s Defense Fund. Free; registration required. Place: UTSA Downtown Time: 9am-5:30 pm Contact: Kaitlin Graham phone: (210) 480-0900 or www.cdftexas.org

• Oct 24: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event at San Antonio College. “Embracing Your Power” presentation by attorney Crista Marichalar. Topics include restraining orders, protective orders, child support, and personal safety. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Moody Learning Center Room 177.

• October 26: Peace March from Milam Park to Alamo Plaza opposing a war on Iraq, noon.

• October 26: Quinceñera Party celebrating the 15th birthday of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. Blessings by women elders, breaking of the bread, bebida y comida, piñata. Dance music by Eva Ybarra y su Cunjunto and Juan Tejeda. At the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro, 6 pm - midnight. For more information call (210) 228-0201.

• October 27: Peace Potluck, Interfaith Panel & Talk: FAITH & THE CONTEXT OF OUR TIMES On Sunday, October 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the peaceCENTER, an interfaith panel will meet with members of Global Peace Services out of Washington, DC to discuss the local & global context of our times, where faith intersects with that context and the importance of working across faith lines in nonviolent efforts. Dialog will touch upon the pending war, the shootings in the DC area, and what is happening locally. Panelists are: Imam Nadir Faris (Ft. San Houston); the Rev. Bill Lytle (peaceCENTER Board member); the Rev. Ann Helmke (peaceCENTER Animating Director); the Rev. Charlie Johnson (Sr. Pastor, Trinity Baptist); Meredith Norwood (Baha'i); Dr. Jonathan Hook (Director American Indian Resource Center); Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, CCVI; the Rev. Mary Earle (St. Mark's Episcopal). At 6:00 pm, preceding the interfaith panel, there will be a potluck dinner (bring a dish to share) accompanied by a talk by Dr. Jim Fleming, Director of Biblical Resources Study Center in Jerusalem, who will be sharing remarks about circumstances in Israel today and the status of the native Christian population there. The entire evening is free and open to the public. For more information, call the peaceCENTER, 210-224-HOPE.

• October 27-30: Elders for Peace: an opportunity to study, converse, site-see and explore ways to be a nonviolent witness for peace. Using the Elderhostel model, Global Peace Services, USA will focus on conflict resolution and transformation in particular domestic and international contexts. Media violence, interfaith responses to violence, and visits to historic places of "victory" and suffering will be major emphases at La Casa Retreat Center. For further information contact registrar Clara Doyle at (703) 356-8023 or at claradoyle@aol.com or visit their Web site at http://www.globalpeaceservices.org/EldersForPeace.html

• October 29: 4th Annual Phoenix Awards ceremony The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative recognizes people from the community who work to end violence in families. Place: San Antonio Federal Credit Union from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Contact: Jane Shafer at (210) 207-2136 for more information.

• October 30: Peace Day at Incarnate Word College. Enjoy the University of Incarnate Word Peace Day with speakers, exhibits, prayer and actions to encourage more just and peaceful societies. Open to the public. From 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Marina Alvarado at (210) 829-3128 for more information.

  SEPTEMBER, 2002:

• Monday, September 2: Activists working to prevent a new Vietnam in Iraq will gather at noon on Labor Day at the entrance to the Quarry Market on Basse Road near Hwy 281. We will greet Labor Day shoppers with signs and slogans for peace. Our theme is "A labor of love on Labor Day." Come join us. For more info call Tom Keene at 210/826-6656.

• September 3-5: Trinity University will be the site of the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival in San Antonio. Based in New York, the Human Rights Film Festival is the world’s leading showcase for dramatic, documentary, and animated films that feature human rights themes. Each year highlights from the festival are presented in a traveling film festival. All films are free and open to the public. The first film, War Photographer, will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 3. It will be followed by the showing of Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and The Trials of Henry Kissinger on Thursday, Sept. 5. All films will begin at 7:30 p.m. in room 336 of Cowles Life Science Center. A panel discussion will follow each movie. The film festival’s stop at Trinity is sponsored by the Coalition for Peace and Justice, the Student Film Society, Amnesty International at Trinity, and the department of communication. For more information, contact Robert Huesca, associate professor of communication, at (210) 999-8113.

• Saturday, September 7: Education and Advocacy for People of Faith Workshop, hosted by the Texas Interfaith Policy Institutes, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Shearer Hills Baptist Church, 12615 San Pedro. $25 includes lunch and child care. Topics include: Child and Family Welfare, Criminal Justice Reform and Restorative Justice, Death Penalty Reform, Gambling, Ethics and Campaign Finance Issues, State Budget and the Future of Texas, Environmental Issues and Civics for Activists. For more information, call 512-472-3924, e-mail bee@texasimpact.com or visit www.texasimpact.com.

• September 7: A Time for Reflection. PeacePARTNER Gemini Ink joins with the McNay Art Museum to commemorate September 11, 2001. Images from the McNay's collection will complement literary and musical selections to provide time for reflection. 2-2:45 pm, Leeper Auditorium at the McNay, 6000 N. New Braunfels. Call Gemini Ink at 210/734-9673 for details.

• Sunday, September 8: Remember Lives, Rebuild Hope, Renew Peace: Join us at the peaceCENTER for a Community Conversation, 2:30 - 4:00 followed by a peace Potluck, 4:40 - 6:00. How differently our lives could have turned out without 9/11, and how differently our lives will turn out because of 9/11. We are facing the anniversary of this tragedy and we can choose to leave a legacy of looking back or we can honor those lives lost and given by leaving a legacy that looks forward. It’s a choice we all need to intentionally make whether we live in New York or San Antonio. Could San Antonio also gain something new out of this? A new way of being about the democratic process and civil discourse? How do we constructively move forward as a community in the middle of turmoil? How do we go about healing so that we might be stronger as a people? How do we creatively voice diverse visions and opinions? We will be building a memorial altar and you may bring a small item to place there. If you plan to attend the potluck, please bring a dish or desert to share, drinks provided. At the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Free, donations joyfully accepted.

• September 10: The Fellowship of Reconciliation is asking other peace groups and people of peace to join us in a demonstration in front of the Federal Building on Tuesday, September 10, from 4:30 to 5:30 to again announce our disagreement with the idea of waging war on Iraq. We feel it is very important to again raise our voice loudly before the President makes his appeal to the UN. Bring flowers, origami doves, paper hearts, peace symbols or peace cards like Christmas cards to lay on the sidewalk for workers to pass as they leave the building. Bring signs to hold that encourage people to call their congressional representatives. We will work on bringing a very long sign that we will need people to help hold. For more information call Patti Radle (Fellowship of Reconciliation) at 224-2199 or Tom Keene (Pax Christi) 826-6656.

• September 10: Barshop Jewish Community Center of San Antonio, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy., Suite 275, 7 p.m. One of four live interviews from the 92nd Street Y in New York City broadcast to JCCs throughout the country. Interviews feature journalists, authors, spiritual leaders and entertainers. Tuesday program "Reflections on September 11th One Year Later," features Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas Friedman. $10 per person per event or $35 for all four programs (continuing Oct. 15 and 22 and Jan. 19).

• Sep 10: The San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston St. will assist visitors in decorating a memorial to Xaverian High School in Brooklyn as a memorial to all victims. $4 for ages 2 and up.

• September 11: The San Antonio Dance Umbrella and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will hold a Presentation of Healing Art, Retrospection and Inspiration featuring dancers, poets, spiritual leaders, mucisians and artists. 7 pm at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe at the corner of Brazos. Free.

• September 11: The music groups of St. Mary's University — Coro Santa Maria, Camera Santa Maria, the St. Mary's Concert and Jazz bands — will present "A Time of Remembrance," featuring classical, contemporary and popular music. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Conference Room A of the University Center. It's free.

• September 11: At Casbeers, 1719 Blanco Road, an eclectic group of local musicians will come together at 8 p.m. Wednesday for "Spirit of America Music Show" — Ron Knuth, Sylvia Kirk, Rudi Harst, Shirley Reed, the Rev. Blues, Carl Spann, Kevin Lewis, Trevor Morgan, R.B. Blackstone and Miss Neesie and the Ear Food Orchestra.

• September 11: Local jazz musicians have written songs especially for Sept. 11 in a performance called "San Antonio Artists Remember 9/11" at 8:30 tonight at Casa Bohemia Art Gallery, 3111 N. Zarzamora St. Saxophonist Jay Fort and singer Carol Cisneros wrote the songs. Bassist George Prado and drummer Church Glave will join them.

• September 11: The Witte Museum participates in the nationwide initiative "Museums Celebrate America's Freedoms: Joining Communities in a Day of Remembrance," which offers free admission into the museum Wednesday. Youths will sing and recite poetry from 5 to 9 p.m.

• Sep 11: Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and American Indian religious leaders plan to join in a community-wide memorial service for Sept. 11 victims Wednesday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 906 Kentucky St. at North Zarzamora Street. Archbishop Patrick Flores; Rabbi Barry Block and Rabbi Samuel Stahl of Temple Beth-El; Imam Omar Shakir of the Masjid Bilal Mosque; the Rev. Kenneth Thompson of the San Antonio Community of Churches; the Rev. Buckner Fanning of Buckner Fanning Ministries; the Rev. Lynne Coggi of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas; Xavier Delapass of the Comanche Nation; and the Rev. Ann Helmke of the Peace Center will be the main participants in the event, titled "Walking Together in Hope." The 7 p.m. event will last about 90 minutes. It will include an American Indian chant, readings and reflections from the Bible and the Koran, a candle lighting ceremony, a litany of hope and several hymns.

• September 11: University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, 7:30 a.m. memorial Mass in Our Lady's Chapel; 11:50 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. interfaith memorial at the Jordan Carillon Clock Tower Plaza; noon tolling of the bells across campus; throughout the day Pentagon memorial video displayed and readings associated with the tragedies, at the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library; 9-9:45 p.m. candlelight procession at the Jordan Carillon Clock Tower Plaza. All events open to the public.

• September 11: Our Lady of the Lake University presents Poetics of Peace candlelight vigil, 7:30-9 p.m. in Main Plaza, across from San Fernando Cathedral. Prayers and reflections for a healing world.

• September 11: Members of the Islamic Center of San Antonio will hold a "day of unity and prayer" 6:30 pm at 8638 Fairhaven, San Antonio, Texas, in remembrance of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. The Islamic Center of San Antonio will be open to the public to offer people of all faiths an introduction to Islam and their Muslim neighbors. "In this time of reflection, our hearts are with the victims of the September 11th tragedy and our prayers are for peace and compassion. Only through getting to know one another on a personal level can people of different faiths build bridges of understanding and tolerance," There are an estimated 6,000 Muslims in San Antonio and some seven million nationwide. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in this country and around the world. For more information, contact: Abdullah Muhammad (210) 863-5381 Said Motawea (210) 373-8573 Osama Ismail (210) 663-2201.

• September 11: The Baha'i Center invites all to gather in prayer for peace and unity from 8:30 - 10:30 am and for dinner and discussion and music on America and the promise of world peace from 6:30 - 10 pm. 735 W. Magnolia. Call (210) 545-4007 for more information.

• September 11: First Unitarian Church on IH-10 will be holding a common faith service beginning at 7 pm.

• September 11: The musicians of the San Antonio Symphony have joined forces with Lyric Opera of San Antonio to plan a free commemorative concert on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Billed as "A Concert of Remembrance," the program of inspirational and patriotic music is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Majestic Theater, 212 E. Houston St. Featuring Vikki Carr, George Cortes, Mark Richter, Timothy Jones and Bobbie Victor-Fried. The concert is intended both to reflect on the events of last Sept. 11 and to honor police and firefighters.

• September 12: KLRN, The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, and The Alameda Theater invite you to a screening of Señorita Extraviada (Missing Woman) Thursday at the Alameda Theater, 318 West Houston Street. 6:00-6:30 pm - Light Refreshments. 6:30-9:00 pm - Screening and Discussion Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 10 to 270-9000, ext. 2247. Someone is killing the young women of Juárez, Mexico. Since 1993, over 270 young women have been raped and murdered in a chillingly consistent and brazen manner. Señorita Extraviada is filmmaker Lourdes Portillo's haunting investigation into an unspeakable crime wave amid the disorder and corruption of one of the biggest border towns in the world. Free parking available in the lot at the southwest corner of West Houston and Camaron Streets. Watch the local broadcast of Señorita Extraviada on KLRN-TV9 Friday, September 13, at 10 pm. This event is made possible by P.O.V., the acclaimed independent nonfiction film series on PBS.

• Saturday, September 14: HeartBEATS Coffeehouse CANCELLED. Heartbeats will be reborn in October as the peaceCAFE.

• September 15: Micah Lecture: Compassionate Justice in a Hurting World, 5-7:30 pm at University Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala. Speaker Shannon Sedgwikis of the International Justice Mission will speak. Call (215) 696-1033 for more details.

• Sep. 15: The Tri-Faith Dialogue will meet from from 2-4 p.m. at The Library Auditorium on the campus of UIW to view and discuss part 1 of "Beyond the Hatred" which was broadcast on the Discovery Channel Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Barbie Gorelick.

• Sunday, September 15: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• September 21: One Hand Clapping, a Gemini Ink Dramatic Reader's Theater. We respond to suffering by questioniing the purpose of pain. We long to understand the point of existence, the sources of evil, and a clear concept of God. Answers to these questions have always eluded us. This Dramatic Reader's Theater production attempts to raise appropriate questions, to assist our community in its remembrance of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Find comfort in words and wisdom of great thinkers and writers, poets like T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden and Nancy Sullivan; short story writer John L'Heuruex; and playwright Anton Chekov. Free, at Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa. Call Gemini Ink at 210/734-9673 for details.

• Sep 20: Independent Allies will meet at Aldaco's Restaurant in Sunset Station, 7-8:30 pm. Larry Hoffman, civil engineer and member of the SAWS Citizens Advisory Panel, will update us on the current state of water issues in the area.

• September 21: United Nations International World Peace Day World Peace Symposium 1:30 pm - 4 pm SGI-USA San Antonio Community Center, 8030 Crosscreek Street, (210) 653-7755. Join us in dialogue & Discussion on "Choosing Peace: Creating a Spiritual Civilization in the 21st Century Based on Our Solidarity As Peacemakers" The World Peace Symposium Panel includes: Sarwat Husain ­ Muslim Association of San Antonio; Tom Keene ­ Catholic Archdiocese; Rev. Duane Beachy -- Mennonite Church; Dr. Jonathan Hook ­ American Indian Resource Center ; Dr. B. Kasmath ­ India-Asia Association; Yoko Takamine, J.D. -- SGI-USA.The discussion will be drawing from the new Middleway Press Book, "Choose Hope: Your Role in Creating Peace in the Nuclear Age". We will be reading an excerpt from this book at the activity -- attendees need not have read any of the book prior to the meeting. Questions and ideas presented will be of a universal nature and there will be no single discipline or religious view that will be propounded. This activity is for people of any background who desire to take concrete, value-creating action toward making the 21st Century a "Century of Peace".

• Sep. 22: from 3:00-5:00p.m. The Tri-Faith Dialogue along with the Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue will combine in commemoration of the Jewish Festival of Sukkot. The Jewish Festival of Sukkot is a week long fall harvest holiday. In ancient times Jews made a Pilgrimage to Jerusalem to celebrate this festival. A Sukkah is a Booth or temporary shelter that we will gather under and once again invite the spirits of our ancestors to join with us and help us achieve peace. For more information, contact Barbie Gorelick.

• Wednesday, September 26: The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a meeting at 11:30 on Wednesday: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Capital Punishment. Speakers will present arguments for and against the death penalty. The panel will be looking at current policies and research related to administering the death penalty in Texas and other states. There will be time for questions and dialogue. Where: Cadillac Bar, 202 S. Flores You can come and buy lunch or come at 12:00 for just the meeting.

• Wednesday, September 25: What’s Next for Campaign Reform? A Forum on Free Air Time 7:00 PM, Chapman Auditorium, Trinity. It’s only September and Texas political candidates have already spent more than $32 million on television ads Come hear about a proposal to stop the multi-million dollar TV ad wars! Featuring John Courage, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Representative from the 21st District; State Representative Mike Villarreal; Fred Lewis, Director of Campaigns for People and Harry Haines, Department of Communication, Trinity University. Special Guest: Paul Taylor, Former Washington Post political reporter and director of the Alliance for Better Campaigns. For more information contact Jeannie Lawson at (512) 472-9770 or jlawson@tpj.org.

• Sep 26: American Indian Writers' and Storytellers' Conference, "Indigenous Women Peacekeepers in 500 Years of Systemic Violence" at the San Antonio Learning and Literacy Center, 3141 Culebra Road, 6:00-10:00pm. For information contact Juan Pina (210-520-3990) or Jonathan Hook (210-655-1300) e-mail: jonhook@wt.net

  AUGUST, 2002:

• August 1-4: R. Scott Appleby, Director of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame will be one of the featured speakers at conference at St. Mary's University this week. "Small Christian Communities: Society aned Church from Paul's Corinth to North America" will also feature Robert Bellah, author of "Habits of the Heart. $175 includes meals. Registration information at 210/431-5081.

• August 5: Douglas Sidialo is a 32-year-old Kenyan who was blinded in the 1998 terrorist attack on the US Embassy there. He is on a mission to build a global support group for the victims of terrorism. and is featured in a new book written by St. Mary's professor Elijah Akhahenda. 7-8 pm at the St. Mary's University Center, room B. For further information, contact Stacy Maloney, smaloney@stmarytx.edu, 210/431-4377.

  Tuesday, August 6: National Night Out - turn on your lights and meet the neighbors! At the peaceCENTER, an open house with lemonade, a bounce house, two labyrinths and games. 6-9 pm, 1443 S. St. Mary's.

• Saturday, August 10 A workshop-style presentation and display with Libby and Len Traubman, who co-founded the 10-year-old Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Group on the San Francisco Peninsula. These 30 women and men -- Holocaust survivors and 20th generation Palestinians -- after 124 meetings, continue learning how to change strangers into friends, "enemies" into partners. With face-to-face listening and relationship building, they initiate concrete projects that help people and invigorate the public peace process, here and overseas. At the peaceCENTER, 3:00- 5:30 p.m. For information contact Barbie Gorelick 210/491-0805 or bmjgorelick@stic.net. Take a break for dinner before returning at 7:00 p.m.for:

• August 9: Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Rabbi Michael Melchior’s San Antonio speech on “The Future of Israel and the Jewish People” will air at 8 p.m. Friday on KSTX (89.9 FM).

• Saturday, August 10: HEARTBEATS!! An informal evening of music and sharing. Featured Music will include Ladino and Middle Eastern ALSO Stories and Wisdom from Libby and Len Traubman. At the peaceCENTER. Free, donations joyfully accepted. Call Covita at 210/573-6335 for details.

• Thursday, August 15: Independent Allies will meet at the peaceCENTER, 7-9 pm. The speaker will be Roger Gonzales, new editor of La Prensa. For more information, Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• August 22: Show us the Money Campaign Disclosure Workshop, hosted by Campagins for People, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St.Mary's. designed to give ordinary individuals, organizations, and groups the ability to use current disclosure laws and other resources to expose big money influence in their community. To learn more about the workshop call Campaigns for People at (512) 472-1007 or email dietrich@campaignsforpeople.org.

• August 24: Masjid Bilal Mosque of San Antonio presents an interfaith dialogue: 'Three Faiths, One Common Father: Abraham' to benefit the mosque's building fund, 6:30 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston Officer's Club. Speakers include Rabbi Barry Block, Father David Garcia and Imam Omar Shakir. $20/person. Call (210) 678-9670.

• Sunday, August 24: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• Thursday, August 29: Peace activists will protest the White House war plans at 1:00 p.m. in front of the Marriot River Center Hotel. Vice President Cheney will be there to address a veteran's group. For more information contact Patti Radle (Fellowship of Reconciliation) at 224-2199 or Tom Keene (Pax Christi) 826-6656.

• Thursday, August 29: There will be a meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Inner City Development, 1300 Chihuahua, to brainstorm local anti-war action.

  JULY, 2002:

• Every Wednesday: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• July 11: The Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue of San Antonio is hosting a Potluck Family Peace Dinner. All people of our communities are urged to bring your children and your elders for a casual evening of dining and play. Thursday July 11, 2002 6:30-8:30 pm at The Circle School 217 Pershing (1 block East of Broadway across from the Witte Museum.) Please bring a non-shell fish or non-pork dish to share. Vegetarian dishes especially welcome. Reservations by Tuesday July 9, 2002 phone to: 210/491-0805 or by email to: bmjgorelick@stic.net

• July 11: Save Our Aquifer Fun Raiser, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro. Featuring political commentator Jim Hightower (he will speak at 6:15 p.m.) and the Horizon Youth Choir. This wine and cheese social kicks off the next phase of the Save Our Aquifer Campaign. Suggested Donation: $10 student. $20/person or $50/person to include a copy of Jim's latest book. Donations may be made out to SOA. For more information, contact Save Our Aquifer, 210/733-9884.

  .

• July 11: Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower will appear in San Antonio on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian-Universalist Church of San Antonio (7150 IH-10 West). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at the First U-U Church office or through the Bexar County Green Party or Bexar County Democratic Party. Call 210-344-4695 or visit www.jimhightower.com for more details.

• Saturday, July 13: HeartBEATS Coffeehouse Maria Larsen - Luke Leverette - Covita Moroney - Brad Ruttman - Four San Antonio area singer-songwriters will gather in a circle to share healing and heart-centered music, tell stories, and generally create harmony. CDs will be available. Free and open to the public. Informal snacks and drinks served. Donations happily accepted.

• Sunday, July 21: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• July 22-28: Lama Ngawang Tashi Bapu. the Principal Chant Master of the Dalai Lama's Drepung Loseling Monastery in India will be in San Antonio throughout the week. For further information, caontact Bernice Gonzalez:
  • Monday, July 22 9:00am - Noon Oblate Seminary Will speak to classes on the Buddhist Tradition of Respect for Human Life. Also will do Chanting demonstration.
  • Wednesday, July 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm United Devine Science: Center for Spiritual Enrichment 7150 IH10 West Fellowship Hall Will lead a meditation during the service
  • Wednesday, July 24: peaceCENTER, 9-11:00 am, 1443 S. St. Mary's
  • Friday, July 26 12:00N-1:30pm Fuerza Unida Prayer for Peace
  • Friday, July 26 7:00pm - 10:00pm Esperanza Center Prayer for Peace at beginning of a concerrt by Ms. Lourdes Perez
  • Saturday, 27 July 7:00pm - 9:00pm Shambala Center 6623 Evers Rd.
  • Sunday, July 28 11:00am - 12:00N Celebration Circle 305 Dora Dharma talk, Chanting demonstration
  • Sunday, July 28 2:15pm - 3:30pm Institute of Texan Cultures Chanting, discussion and Q&A
  • Sunday, July 28 7:00pm -9:00pm First Unitarian Universalist 7150 IH10 West

• July 26-28: A Weekend with Rabbi Monty Eliasov, An Introduction to Jewish Roots of the Gospels . "Searching for the Lost Tribes --- historical reality or deep mythology? ...an overview as seen through the eyes of the Torah, the New Testament, and the Qur'an." For the Shabbat sessions on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon Rabbi Monty Eliasov will present the sources about the Twelve Tribes and open it up for group discussion. On Sunday he will help us do some writing of our own Twelve Tribes chart as we see them. Each session will add new layers of understanding to this most relevant subject. This introduction to the Twelve Tribes will provide a firm basis to the course which Rabbi Monty hopes to offer in San Antonio in the Winter of 2003: "Judaism and Christianity Before the Divorce." Friday evening: 6-7 p.m. Potluck Shabbat Dinner... Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Together we will welcome the Sabbath with bread and drink. There will be non alcoholic grape juice served. 7-9 p.m. Introduction to the Twelve Tribes material Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. We will explore the relationships between the faithful at the time of Rabbi Jesus through sessions of lecture and discussion alternately. Rabbi Monty will also weave in information from the Qur'an. Sunday: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will create our own Twelve Tribes chart which will be a tool that we can use for understanding and build upon in further study. Please bring: a Bible with both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. Also if have a copy of the Qur'an that would be good to bring as well. You will want something to write with and paper for notes. The weekend expenses will be handled on a "love offering" basis. The suggested donation for the entire weekend is $40. No one will be turned away due to finances. The basket will be passed for anonymous offerings. Space is limited only by number. Contact Barbie Gorelick to register for any day or the whole weekend. 210-491-0805 or bmjgorelick@stic.net Place and directions will be given with your reservation.

• July 31: Gang Workshop, Wed., July 31, 2002 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 8626 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100 / AACOG Conference Room. Registration Fee: $20. Presented by Judy Renick, Director, Texas School Safety Center. For more information, contact Lisa Hays at (210) 362-5200. Session topics will include: Indicators of Violent Behavior; How Law Enforcement and Educators Can Work Together; Gang Graffiti, Hand Signs, Dress, and Language. Ms. Renick is the Director of the Texas School Safety Center at Southwest Texas State University and has made presentations on gang awareness, anger management, bullying, parent concerns, and all phases of school security throughout the country. She formerly ran a gang rehabilitation center in Chicago.

  JUNE, 2002:

• Every Wednesday: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• June 6: Independent Allies will meet at the Malt House Cafe, 5210 Blanco Road. This week's program will feature a speaker from San Antonio's Jewish community to discuss the Middle East conflict from a Jewish perspective. Noticias will start at 7:00 and the speaker will begin at 7:30. Contact Susan Ives, suives@texas.net (694-4582) or Kat Swift, katja@texas.net (558-9503).

• June 6: Save Our Aquifer will be having a rally outside City Hall at 1 pm - the final count of the petition signatures will be anno9unced at that time. For more information, see their Web site.

• Saturday, June 8: HeartBEATS Coffeehouse Poet Pamela Ferguson invites a handful of prolific, powerful, published women to read their work. Lineup includes D Phelps, Martha Grant and others — plus a rare opportunity to hear Alice Holden, CCVI, read new works. Original music by women composers will also be woven into the evening. 7-10 pm at the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Free and open to the public.

• June 10: The National Public Radio program "Justice Talking" will be taped here in San Antonio on Monday, June 10th at 7:30 PM at the Witte Museum. The topic is "getting Guns."

• June 16: Living Peace by Walking Peace Come together in this time of war to nourish ourselves deeply, to contemplate the world’s suffering, to develop compassion & understanding & to offer our support to all beings everywhere. Zilker Park, 8:30 am -2:30 pm (public walk begins promptly at 9:30 am.) Meet under the very big tree just behind and to the right of the outdoor theatre stage. The day includes sitting and walking meditation, dharma talk and discussion, silent potluck lunch, deep relaxation and a swim in Barton Springs. Entrance to the pool is $2.75. Bring a blanket, a pillow or bench to sit on, a veggie dish to share, a cooler, water, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, & your intention to be deeply nourished. For Information contact Ari at 447.7002; email arastehh@hotmail.com or Paméla at 428.9921; email touchingpeace@earthlink.net

• Sunday, June 16: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• June 18: The Latino-Black-Jewish Dialogue and KLRN invite you to attend a This Far By Faith Premiere Screening. A Making CONNECTIONS project Tuesday, June 18, 2002 University of the Incarnate Word J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library, 7:00-8:30 p.m. The third program in the series, Guide My Feet, follows the movement of African Americans from the South to the Promised Land of the North, and from country to city, and rejection to hope. Based on stories of Thomas A. Dorsey, merging the sacred songs from the past with the blues he played by night - and of Reverend Cecil Williams, with his 'come as you are' church in San Francisco. Generous funding for the Making Connections Media Outreach Initiative has been made possible by a grant from The Annie E. Casey Foundation For more information, call 210/302-6960 Kitty Thomas KLRN-TV kthomas@klrn.org ; 210/270-9000.

• June 21: Solstice Ceremony And Peace Meditation Program begins at 7pm with The chant of the Archangels, and the Calling of the Sacred Names of the Saints and Sages of all the major World Religions. World Peace Prayers: Hindu, Buddhist, Bahai, Native African, Sikh, Zorastrian, Shinto, Jewish, Native American, Jainist, Christian, Muslim. Tibetean Singing Bowls Peace Meditation. Sacred Names of God from the Keys of Enoch, by J.J. Hurtok (based on Ancient Hebrew; handout provided.) Egyptian Toning at Sunset. Potluck Supper and fellowship around the Campfire, grilled chicken provided. Drumming Circle under the stars. WHEN: JUNE 21, 2002 Friday 7PM TIL 10:30 PM WHERE: Indian Springs Ranch, Bandera Texas -132 acres with a 360 degree view of the Hill Country Caravan leaves Albertson's Parking Lot 1604 and Hwy 16 at 5:45pm. Bring folding chairs, water, sturdy shoes or hiking boots, flashlight, toilet paper and a vegetarian dish or desert, and drums or musical instruments. COST: $15 paid by June 18 or $20 at the gate, children 12 and under $5 CONTACT: Michele Petty, 620 Rua De Matta, San Antonio, Texas 78232. 210/490-4133 or 210/491-9960; michpetty@aol.com

  May, 2002:

• May 1-10: San Antonio/Bexar County Hike and Bike Week, to raise public awareness of the financial, health, and environmental advantages of cycling and walking. Activities throughout the city. For more information, call 210/227-8651 or visit the AAGOG Web site.

• May 1: Trinity University professor Char Miller will lecture on “The Best Laid Plans: How San Antonio Grew and Why” at noon in the Coates Center Fiesta Room, Trinity University. Tickets are $14; Reservations must be made three days in advance of the lecture - (210) 999-8404.

• Wednesday, May 1: Crisis of Faith: The American Dilemma Watch and discuss this profound film at the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, April 3 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Caleb Harms.

• Wednesday, May 1: Dances of Universal Peace For the coming weeks we will be focusing our Dances to healing and peace in the Holy Land. Gathering in a healing circle, we will utilize prayers and simple movements from Judaism, Islam, and ancient Christianity. From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• May 2: Interfaith service of prayer for Middle East peace at Trinity Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m. (located on Mulberry at Shook between 281 and McCullough.) Rabbi Stahl, Archbishop Flores and Imam Shakir are confirmed participants.

• May 4: All-day workshop on Police Accountability sponsored by the ACLU. This all-day workshop is for anyone - activists, attorneys and others - who has an interest in holding the police accountable to the public at large. Among others, Will Harrel, Executive Director of the Texas ACLU and Joseph Berra of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) will present programs related to this issue. Reservations are necessary and a small fee will be requested to defray the cost of meals and other expenses. The workshop will be held at the Claude Black Center, 2805 E. Commerce. For further information, contact Eva Owens, evaowens@swbell.net or Dan Ramos at the San Antonio ALCU Office, 210/226-8707.

• May 10: Tea with the Gandhis, at the peaceCENTER. Arun and Sunanda Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi's grandson and his wife, will visit the peaceCENTER. Please join us to share their wisdom and insight and discuss moral responses to 9-11, as well as the philosophy and practice of peace and justice. 1-2:30 pm, children will greet the Gandhis; meet and mingle. 3-5 pm: Dedication of the Arun and Sunanda Gandhi Peace and Justice Resource Center followed by conversation and tea with the Gandhis. Free! Call the peaceCENTER at 210/224-HOPE for more information.

• May 10: Project WORTH, the city's teen pregnancy prevention program, will hold its second annual Teen Health & Action Fair on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at South Park Mall. Musical performances, a song contest and appearances by radio personalities Rude Dogg and Danny B. will highlight the free fair, which is co-sponsored by radio station KBBT. Educational materials will be available, and Project WORTH officials will offer sign-up sheets for summer youth activities. Parents will have an opportunity to join the Can We Talk? program, which teaches how to communicate with their children about sex and values. The fair is an effort to reach out to teens "with a message that says you're important, your future is important and there is too much to enjoy in life to interrupt your youth with early parenthood," said Janet Realini, Project WORTH coordinator. For more information, call (210) 637-7720.

• May 11: heartBEATS Coffee House fundraiser, 7-9 pm. Inspirational stories from Arun Gandhi; Indian dances from the Arathi Dance School; music from the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE). Plus food, fun and fellowship. $15 advance/ $20 at the door. Call the peaceCENTER at 210/224-HOPE for tickets and information.

• May 11: Battered women's shelter benefit. Family Violence Prevention Services has scheduled a Mother's Day fund-raiser brunch for Saturday at the Anacacho Ballroom in the St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St. Author Rosalind Miles, who wrote "Who Cooked the Last Supper: The Women's History of the World," will speak at the 11 a.m. event. Tickets cost $40. The proceeds will support the Battered Women's Shelter. Reservations are available at (210) 930-3669.

• May 13: Save Our Aquifer: at 2:45 pm, in front of City Hall, a joint press conference with COPS/Metro to turn in petitions. They have surpassed 71,000 signatures collected as of Saturday afternoon! Please also join them Monday night at La Tuna from 7 to 10 pm for a celebration of reaching this milestone, and to recharge your batteries for the long haul ahead.

• Wednesday, May 15: Dances of Universal Peace For the coming weeks we will be focusing our Dances to healing and peace in the Holy Land. Gathering in a healing circle, we will utilize prayers and simple movements from Judaism, Islam, and ancient Christianity. From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• May 15: A Special Gala Preview of Habibi. What a Night! See the Workshop production of Habibi, share in special readings by noted author Naomi Shihab Nye, enjoy the music of SAVAE (San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble) and feast on delicious Arabic food and drinks. 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25, or $50 at the sponsor level, which includes a signed commemorative copy of the novel Habibi. Reservations required. Call 210/227-JUMP to save your place. Jump-Start is in the Blue Star Arts Complex, at the corner of South Alamo and Probant.

• May 16: Indepenent Allies is back - at a new location! This week's IA gathering will feature Nadir Faris and Mohammed Alatar from the Palestinian-Jewish Dialogue of San Antonio. Mohammed Alatar is a businessman in San Antonio; he wrote a commentary that appeared in the Express-News this past Sunday, printed side-by-side with a piece by Jonathan Gurwitz. Estela's, our long-time meeting place, is now closed for dinner on Thursday. This week IA will now be meeting on the patio at CADILLAC BAR, 212 S. Presa, just across from the Courthouse. Noticias start at 7:00, program at 7:30. For more information, contact Susan Ives (suives@texas.net) 210-694-4582 or Kat Swift (katja@texas.net) - 210-215-4208.

• May 17-19 and 24-26: Jump-Start Theater Productions presents Habibi: A Workshop Production. From the novel by Naomi Shihab Nye. Seen through the fresh eyes of an Arab American girl, we get a glimpse of the international struggle between the Palestinian and the Jewish peiople played out on a very personal level. Poetic, political and playful, Habibi (Darling) invited the viewer to feel common connections. In preparation for next season's full-scale production, this workshop offering is an opportunity for you to be part of the creative process. Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets $10/$8/$6. Call Jump-Start Performance Company at 210/227-JUMP for reservations or more information. Jump-Start is in the Blue Star Arts Complex, at the corner of South Alamo and Probant.

• Sunday, May 19: : Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• Wednesday, May 22 and 29: Dances of Universal Peace For the coming weeks we will be focusing our Dances to healing and peace in the Holy Land. Gathering in a healing circle, we will utilize prayers and simple movements from Judaism, Islam, and ancient Christianity. From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• May 29: Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel will be speaking at Northwood Presbyterian Church (518 Pike Place) at 10:00 AM. Dr. Abu-Akel will share his views about the situation in the Middle East. Dr. Abu-Akel is a candidate for Moderator of the 214th General Assembly (2002), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He grew up in Kuffer-Yassif, Galilee, Israel, in a Palestinian Arab village 25 miles northwest of Nazareth. Fahed's Christian parents were the dominant influence in his life, but two Presbyterian missionaries from Scotland were also very influential. For further info, call Sheron Antczak at 201/497-8983.

• Thursday, May 30: A Peace Party Potluck Dinner, 7:00 p.m. at the The Instituto Cultural Mexicano (Mexican cultural Institute), 200 Hemisfair Plaza in downtown San Antonio Join us as Arab and Jewish Americans come together with others of all faiths and creeds for a very special event as we share food, music, song, dance, poetry and conversation in a peaceful human exchange of friendship. Bring your children and friends so that they may help celebrate a night of peace without politics. Bring your favorite Arab, Jewish or other dish to share. A suggested donation of $25 will support the Jump-Start Performance Company. However any donation you can afford is welcome. Local Arab and Jewish hosts and hostess await to greet you! This event was organized by poet and writer Naomi Shihab Nye It celebrates the conclusion of the workshop production of "Habibi." Call 227-JUMP (5867) to make your reservation by May 28.

  April, 2002:

• Monday, April 1: The Jewish Passover Seder For The Community has been CANCELLED.

• Tuesday, April 2:: PGA Public Meetings. Each City Council district will hold public meetings from 7-9 p.m. to discuss the proposed PGA Village.
  • District 1 City council chambers (114 W. Commerce St.)
  • District 2 American Red Cross Bldg Rm 3&4 (3642 E. Houston St.)
  • District 3 Fair Ave. Apts. multi-purpose room (1215 Fair Ave.)
  • District 4 South San West Campus Cafeteria (5622 Ray Ellison Dr.)
  • District 5 Kennedy High School auditorium (1922 S. Gen McMullen)
  • District 6 Jay High School (7611 Marbach Rd.)
  • District 7 St.Paul's Community Center (1201 Donaldson Ave.)
  • District 8 Hobby Middle School (11843 Vance Jackson Rd.)
  • District 9 Churchill High School (12049 Blanco Rd.)
  • District 10 NorthEast School District Rm. 614 (8961 Tesoro Dr.)

• April 2: Trinity Coalition for Peace and Justice presents "Citizens of the Empire: America's Moral and Political Challenge" By Dr. Robert Jensen, Free-lance journalist and Professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. Jensen is author of Writing Dissent: Taking Radical Ideas from the Margins to the Mainstream; co-author with Gail Dines and Ann Russo of Pornography: The Production and Consumption of Inequality; and co-editor with David S. Allen of Freeing the First Amendment: Critical Perspectives on Freedom of Expression. Reception and Q&A following the lecture. 7:00pm at Trinity University, in the Coates Library, Upstairs, Coates Waxahachie Room.

• April 2: Naomi Nye will read from her latest works and share her experiences as a poet and author at 7 p.m. April 2 at the UTSA Downtown Campus in the Buena Vista Street Building Auditorium. Her presentation is free and open to the public. Often referred to as the "first citizen of the world of poetry," Nye has traveled the globe to help young people find their poetic voice and has published collections of children's poems. She is a recipient of the Academy of American Poets Award. In addition to poetry, she has written picture books for young children as well as books for young adults, winning two Jane Addams Children's Books Awards, Nye's presentation is sponsored by the UTSA Reading Place/Plaza de Lectura and the UTSA Downtown Lecture Series. For more information, call (210) 458-2607.

• April 3: Jehan Sadat, widow of slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat will give a public lecture, "Sadat's Lasting Example of Peace." She will address her husband's form of diplomacy, the 1978 Camp David Accords, the final peace treaty with Israel in 1979, global terrorism and women's rights. 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002. Free and open to the public. Bill Greehey Arena, Alumni Athletics & Convocation Center, St. Mary's campus. Enter from Culebra Road or 36th Street. Parking available in Lot H. For more information, visit http://www.stmarytx.edu/news/stories/story_sadat.html.

• Wednesday, April 3: Crisis of Faith: The American Dilemma ''We in the West now have our faces in the mud of our own limitations, of what we can't do. We can get to the moon, but we can't create a healthy family ... we can create a polio vaccine, but fathers and sons can't talk to one another. So what kind of victories are these ... when we seem to be winning at the so-called top, but losing at the very real bottom?'' Watch and discuss this profound film at the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, April 3 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Caleb Harms.

• Wednesday, April 3: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• April 3: This spring, the Hispanic Research Center/Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute is sponsoring three brown bag symposia on "Critical Community Issues." April's topic has not yet been announced. The presentation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.338. The series is free and open to the public. For more information, call (210) 458-2654.

• Thursday, April 4: Independent Allies at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin, from 7-8:30 p.m. The speaker is David Richards, author of the just-published "Once Upon a Time in Texas: A Liberal in the Lone Star State." Free and open to the public; your meal is on your own. For more information: Susan Ives suives@texas.net 210-694-4582 or Kat Swift katja@texas.net - 210-215-4208.

• April 6: The Circle School is hosting an Internation Food Festival, Saturday, 7-10 p.m. 217 Pershing, call 210/822-0461 or thecircleschool@juno.com.

• April 8: Sister Karen Kennelly, C.S.J., a former president of Mount St. Mary's College who has taught in Ireland and the West Bank wil speak on moral leadership in the 21st Century at St. Mary's, 7 pm in Conference Room A of the University Center. Free. Call 210/431-4377 for more information.

• April 9: The Smart Growth Coalition will meet at on Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 at the Mennonite Church, 1400 block of South St. Mary's.

• April 9: Clean Money SA Charter Amendment Proposal at VIA Metro Center, 1021 San Pedro (1 block south of San Antonio College, across from Bill Miller Barbecue) Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. Clean Money San Antonio is now organizing for a City Charter Amendment to provide qualified candidates for City Council and Mayor with the option of financing their campaigns with public funds, thereby avoiding the fundraising game that currently indentures these officials to private interests instead of the public whom they are elected to serve. Decisions on key areas are being postponed until after this meeting in order to allow as many individuals as possible the opportunity to have real input into the process. For further information, contact Katherine Swift or Zada True-Courage. Clean Money San Antonio, 1938 Broken Oak, 78232 CleanMoneySA@ifairtrade.net, 210-558-9503. Via's Parking lot will still be under construction. You may park in the SAC lot directly behind Bill Miller's or in the Clinic Parking Lot directly across San Pedro from the Via Parking Lot, south of the Esperanza Center.

• Wednesday, April 10: Crisis of Faith: The American Dilemma Watch and discuss this profound film at the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, April 3 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Caleb Harms.

• Wednesday, April 10: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• April 11: Interfaith Peace and Memorial Vigil for the Middle East An interfaith Peace and Memorial Vigil for the Middle East will be held Thursday evening, April 11, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at The peaceCENTER, co-located with the Mennonite Church at 1443 South St. Mary's. Participants will gather around the fig tree that was planted on Sep. 13 by more than 300 people of diverse faith traditions who gathered in prayer following the attacks in New York Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The vigil will allow people of all faiths to come together in a show of common humanity by offering prayers for peace and comfort for all of the bereaved. This vigil is hosted by the peaceCENTER, the Tri-Faith Dialogue, SAME Peace (San Antonians for Middle East Peace) and the San Antonio Mennonite Church. For more information, contact the peaceCENTER, 224-HOPE.

• April 11: The Witte Museum's Points of View Series presents documentary films from the perspective of the humanities and the sciences with discussions facilitated by experts from the academic community. "Arabs and the West" and "The Arabs: Who They Are, Who They Are Not" Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m., with David Lesch, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Trinity University, is the facilitator for two films with discussion. Admission is $6 for Witte Museum members and studentsand $8 for non-members for each program. Subscription for the entire series is $15 for Witte members and $20 for non-members. Programs will be held in Memorial Auditorium with light refreshments offered during the showing of the films. For reservations and information, call 210/357-1910.

• April 14: The St. Mary's University Student Chapter of Amnesty International USA, with the co-sponsorship of the Esperanza Center, St. Mary's Chapter of LULAC, and Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation will hold a march at 3 p.m. April 14th in front of the Alamo to demand that the Texas Criminal Justice system review the case of Napoleon Beazley, the legislation enact a moratorium on the Death Penalty to review the widespread injustices occurring, and to mourn the loss of all human beings due to murder - state sanctioned or otherwise. The march will begin in front of the Alamo and end at San Fernando Cathedral, where speakers will address the racial discrepancies and classis inconsistencies of capital punishment, the moral dilemmas it raises, and the particular case of Napolean Beazley. For more information, contact Contact: Joseph Trigilio: 210-256-6985 or Matthew Ortiz: 210-734-5611.

• April 17: CANCELLED Michail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will speak on Wednesday, April 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University. Free and open to the public.

• April 17: Panel Discussion on the Middle East, 7:30 p.m. in the Chapman Auditorium, Trinity University. Moderated panel with three members from the Arab/Palestinian community and three from the Jewish community on the panel. Free and open to the public.

• Wednesday, April 17: Crisis of Faith: The American Dilemma Watch and discuss this profound film at the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, April 3 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Caleb Harms.

• Wednesday, April 17: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• Thursday, April 18: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Clean Money San Antonio will be presenting their proposal for Publicly Financed Elections at the City Level here in San Antonio and Dietrich Knabe from Campaigns for People to discuss the upcoming Sunset Review of the Texas Ethics Commission. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• Sunday, April 21: : Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• April 21: Gemini Ink Dramatic Reader's Theater will present Contradictions in Perspective, 2-4 pm at the McNay Art Museum Leeper Auditorium, 6000 N. New Braunfels. Alexander Rodchenko, a Russian avant-garde visionary, was a major figure in the revolutionary style of Constructivism that influenced 20th Century art and advertising. In the April Reader's Theater, the voices of modern literature accompany slides of exhibited works as actors perform shorts from stories, plays and poetry. Writers such as Vladmir Mayakovsky and Isaac Babel give voice to Rodchenko's stark and strange images of Russia and the revolution. For more information, call 210/734-WORD.

• April 20: Earth Day celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, 11am-6pm, Woodlawn Ave. and Josephine Tobin Rd. Call 210/467-6575 for details. Live music, children's activities and environmental demonstrations. Receive a free tree from CPS. Free.

• April 21: Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist is offering a free public lecture, Healing Terrorism Through Spirituality given by David Degler of Nashville, TN, a member of the Christian Science Board fo Lectureship. 2:30 pm at Trinity University Chapman Center (end of E. Rosewood, off Shook). Free child care provided. For more information, call 210/349-5819 or 344-9814.

• Wednesday, April 24: CANCELLED - Crisis of Faith: The American Dilemma Watch and discuss this profound film at the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, April 3 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Caleb Harms.

  
  

• Wednesday, April 24: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

  March, 2002:

• March 3: Prayer from the Center: God of Abraham, Jesus and Mohammed, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Chapel of the Incarnate Word, 4707 Broadway. An opportunity to experience prayer from three faith traditions, presented by Barbie Gorelick - prayers of Judaism; Rosalyn Collier - prayers of Christianity; Hajj Ali Moshirsadri - prayers of Islam. Woven together by ancient music from the Holy Land by Covita and Christopher Moroney. Refreshments and talk follows. This concludes the Interfaith Conference at UIW (see below.) For more information contact: Sr. Alice Holden 210/829-5980.

• March 1 - 3: Facets Of The Arab World: Insights Into Islam Relations Between Jews,Christians, And Muslims, Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3, 2002 at the University of the Incarnate Word. History, Literature, Education, Music, Art Workshops, Presentations, and a Concurrent Scholars Symposium of College and University Faculty, "Teaching About the Arab World and Islam" Presented by Audrey Shabbas, a nationally recognized pre-eminent instructor on the Arab world, Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One may participate in either or both of these workshop which will cover different content on each day. Certificates of participation will be available. The Middle East Policy Council is generously sponsoring Audrey Shabbas; see http://www.mepc.org/workshops.

  Music, Art, and Inter-cultural conversations with Muslim, Christians, and Jews on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Chant And Music Of Islam And The Holy Land, A Concert by the SAVAE, the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble, Friday, March 1, 8 p.m., Chapel, Administration Building Followed by a reception and an art exhibit by Salwa Arnous Elaydi in the Fine Arts Building.

  For information about the conference and the concurrent Scholars Symposium of College and University Faculty, see http://www.uiw.edu/IslamicCon2002/ or write Islam, Arab, and Inter-faith Conference, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway #77, San Antonio, Texas 78209.

• March 3: On Sunday, February 24th at 3 PM at Sacred Heart Church (W. Commerce and Trinity Streets) the Smart Growth San Antonio and COPS/Metro Alliance will assemble to discuss +Clean Water and the PGA Village +Better Jobs/ Human Development +Accountability with State Reps. This will be a combination assembly and press conference.

• March 5: This spring, the Hispanic Research Center/Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute will sponsor three brown bag symposia on "Critical Community Issues." Today's topic not yet announced. The presentation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.338. .The series is free and open to the public. For more information, call (210) 458-2654.

• Wednesday, March 6: A Moral Response to Terrorism: Conscience in a Time of War This five week study leads us through the soul searching moral and theological questions we are living with in the post-9/11 world. Study guide published by Sojourner's Magazine. At the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, February 6 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Ann Helmke and Susan Ives.

• Wednesday, March 6: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• Thursday, March 7: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. George Rice, Groundwater Hydrologist/Activist and Darby Riley, Environmental Attorney and Activist will present information on the proposed PGA Village. George will address technical/scientific effects of the proposed development on water quality. Darby will speak to other aspects of the proposal. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• March 9: The Exotic Sounds of Ladino Music Mediterranean music originating in Spain, this music combines the rhythms and modes of Arabic music, texts in Ladino (ancient language of Spanish Jewry), themes of spirituality, life, loss, and love. We will explore this wonderful folk music and teach Ladino sing alongs. With Hamilton Ulmer on clarinet, Christopher Moroney on percussion, and Covita Moroney on guitar and oud. At the heartBEATS Coffeehouse, peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's Free and open to the public.

• March 9: San Antonio Women's Day March, La Dignidad de la Mujer Obrera, the dignity of the women worker, locally in San Antonio and all over the world. 10:30 am - Rally; 11 am - March from Levi's Factory [which closed in 1990 - 6818 South Zarzamora] to South Park Mall [6315 South Zarzamora]. For further information contact Fuerza Unida, 210/927-2294 or FuerzaUnid@aol.com.

• March 10: Cathy Nobles will be speaking at the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's, on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cathy is on the staff of The Reconciliation Walk, a group of Western Christians who retrace the steps of the 11th Century crusaders, expressing repentance and seeking forgiveness from the descendants of the victims of the Crusades. She is based in Lebanon and does work with people from the three faith communities there. Free and open to the public, co-sponsored by Tri-Faith Dialogue.

• Wednesday, March 13: Popcorn Peacemaking In March, 295, Maximilian, a Christian, was beheaded by Romans for refusing military service, Thevesta, N. Africa. In memory of this event we will watch and discuss The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It, a PBS documentary about conscientious objectors during WWII. Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Susan Ives and Duane Beachey.

• Wednesday, March 13: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• March 17: The Tri-Faith Dialogue will hold a Pot-Luck Supper at the home of The Rev.s Mary and Doug Earle. Please email Mary MCEarle@aol.com with your RSVP so she can coordinate the pot-luck and give you directions. Please remember, no pork products or alcohol.

• March 17: San Fernando Cathedral celebrates a mass dedicated to farm workers and basic human rights, 8 a.m. Call 210/227-1297 for details.

• Sunday, March 17: : Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• March 18: Coalition for Peace and Justice planning session for participation in the Cesar Chavez March (3/30). At the Esperanza Center, 922 Main, 6 p.m.

• March 19: The SmartGrowth Coalition will meet at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro at 6:30 pm. They will be gathering petitions at this meeting so that they can be presented to the city council on Thursday, March 21st and discussing the development plan that will be released to the public soon.

• March 20: David McCullough, Historian, author of the recently accalimed biolgraphy of John Adams, will speak at Trinity University, Laurie Auditorium, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

• Wednesday, March 20: Popcorn Peacemaking This March is the 42nd anniversary of the Sharpesville Massacre. In memory of this tragic event, we will watch and discuss excerpts from Cry Freedom, the story of South African freedom leader Steven Biko. Wednesday, March 20 at the peaceCENTER, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Susan Ives and Sarah Roemer.

• Wednesday, March 20: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• March 19-21: St. Mary's University President's Peace Commission Spring 2002 Program - Understanding the Middle East. For details, visit their Web site.

• Thursday, March 21: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Program to be determined. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• Wednesday, March 27: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• March 26: Xicana Xicano Education Project will screen the film "The Fight in the Fields," which remembers civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. 6 pm, Barzan Branch Library, 2200 W. Commerce. Call 210/225-1634 for info.

• March 26: Dr. David Maldonado, President of Illif School of Theology and author of "Crossing Guadalupe Street: Growing Up Hispanic and Protestant" Will speak at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, 7 pm in the Timmerman room of the Hein Dining Hall. Free and open to the public; reception follows.

• March 26: Trinity University History Professor Char Miller will present "Running Dry: Water and the Development of San Antonio" at the monthly meeting of the San Antonio Historical Association. 7:00 p.m., Lions Field Community Center. For reservations, call 210/826-9041.

• March 27: Carlos Fuentes will speak on "US and Mexico Sharing a Border" at the UTSA Convocation Center, 6900 NE Loop 1604 West at 6:30 pm. Free and open to the Public. Sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute. Free and open to the public. Call 210/227-0123 for more info.

• March 28: The Witte Museum's Points of View Series presents documentary films from the perspective of the humanities and the sciences with discussions facilitated by experts from the academic community. "Women and Islam" Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m., with Sussan Siavoshi, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, Trinity University, as facilitator. Admission is $6 for Witte Museum members and studentsand $8 for non-members for each program. Subscription for the entire series is $15 for Witte members and $20 for non-members. Programs will be held in Memorial Auditorium with light refreshments offered during the showing of the films. For reservations and information, call 210/357-1910.

• March 30: The 6th annual César Chávez March for Justice. For additional information, contact Jaime Martinez or Rebecca Flores at 212-7101.

  February, 2002:

• February 1: The First Friday Forum will present "Did Our Civil Liberties Collapse With the Fall of the Twin Towers" on Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the University of theIncarnate Word International Center located at 847 E. Hildebrand (at I. H. 281). Dr. Richard Gambitta, Director of the UTSA Institute for Law and Public Affairs will moderate the discussion. Panelists will be Jim Harrington-Director, Texas Civil Rights Project; Dr. Lino A. Graglia-Law Professor, UT School of Law; Ed Pina-American Civil Liberties Union; and Dr. Mel Laracey-Professor, UTSA This forum is open to the public. Recommended donation $2.00.

• February 2: The 6th annual César Chávez March for Justice will be held on March 30. Individuals who want to help mobilize for the march will gather on Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a.m., at the United Farm Workers union hall, 1502 S. Flores St, corner of Flores and Cevallos (a couple of blocks south of the intersection of Flores with S. Alamo St.). From the UFW hall we will go out into the community with thousands of leaflets and posters. For additional information, contact Jaime Martinez or Rebecca Flores at 210/212-7101.

• February 2: The Medina Mud Band will hold its Almost-Annual Benefit and Dance for Inner City Development on Saturday, Feb. 2, 8-12 p.m. at the Quihi Dance Hall, just outside of Castroville. Admission is $6 a person. Beer, Set-ups and Soft Drinks, Tamales, Popcorn, Nachos. They are seeking contributions of items for the silent auction. Please call Inner City at (210) 224-7239 or Bob Brischetto at (830) 612-3643 or email him at brischetto@wireweb.net. Inner City Development is a a nonprofit community based organization that responds to emergency, educational, and recreational needs of the neighborhood. DIRECTIONS FROM SAN ANTONIO: Take Hwy. 90 to Castroville (about 10 miles past 1604) Stay on 90, cross river, go thru town At the top of the hill just past the Alsatian Inn, turn right on the road marked QUIHI. Then turn left immediately and go 8.3 miles to fork Take the left fork, you're nearly there Go .3 miles and look for dirt road Take a right, that's it.

• February 4: The San Antonio Coalition for Peace and Justice will meet at 6 PM at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center (922 San Pedro). They'll be discussing next steps, including having a presence at the upcoming Cesar Chavez march and developing further actions.

• February 5: Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy. This program explores what's been called an "end run around the Constitution." It reveals how corporate investors are using an obscure provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement to challenge U.S. laws, regulations and jury verdicts -- arguing those challenges before international trade tribunals that rule in secret -- and winning. Premieres February 5, at 10:00 p.m. on PBS, KLRN-TV Channel 9 in San Antonio.

• February 5: Help organize for the San Antonio Women's Day March. This year, organizing for International Women's Day is starting late. Please take the time to come to the Fuerza Unida offices, 710 New Laredo Hwy, Tuesday, February 5, at 6pm and Tuesday, February 12, at 6pm. The theme of the march, secheduled for Saturday, March 9, is La Dignidad de la Mujer Obrera, the dignity of the women worker, locally in San Antonio and all over the world. For further information contact Fuerza Unida, 210/927-2294 or FuerzaUnid@aol.com

• February 5: The San Antonio Environmental Network's Public Issues Forum will present Tom Smith of Public Citizen, speaking about how global warming could impact Texas, what is being done about it and what more can be done. 6:30 pm, Witte Museum Auditorium, 3801 Broadway. Free and open to the public.

• February 5: Award-winning photojournalist Steve Lehman will offer a presentation on the unrest in Tibet, 7:30 pm at the University of the Incarnate Word's Marian Ballroom. Lehman, who spent a year in Tibet photographing its culture during the 1987 urising against Chinese occupants, is the author of "The Tibetans: A Struggle to Surivie." Lehman has also traveled to India and photographed Tibetan exiles, including the Dalai Lama. His photographs have appeared in the New York Times and Washington Post.Starting Wednesday, February 6: A Moral Response to Terrorism: Conscience in a Time of War This five week study leads us through the soul searching moral and theological questions we are living with in the post-9/11 world. How do we find light in this present darkness? Why do the terrorists hate America? Is Islam the enemy? What's the best way to fight terrorism? Study guide published by Sojourner's Magazine. At the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, February 6 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Ann Helmke and Susan Ives.

• Wednesday, February 6: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• Thursday, February 7: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Jonathan Hook of the American Indian Resource Center will speak about the movement to eliminate offensive racially-stereotyped sports mascots. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• February 7: This spring, the Hispanic Research Center/Metropolitan Research and Policy Institute will sponsor three brown bag symposia on "Critical Community Issues." The series opens Thursday, Feb. 7 with "The Paradox of High Poverty and Low Crime: The Ecology of Homicide in San Antonio," presented by Michael Gilbert, faculty member in criminal justice. The presentation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.338. Presentations, with topic to be announced, are also scheduled March 5 and April 3 at the same time and location. The series is free and open to the public. For more information, call (210) 458-2654.

• February 9: HEARTBEATS, the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 7 until 10 pm, at the peaceCENTER: 1443 South St. Mary's at Carolina (in the Mennonite Church). This month Maria Larson will play original and traditional songs that will be included on her upcoming recording: "Open the Door Softly." In addition, Hardeman and Joe Smyer will share songs and stories from the Wilkd West, as well as songs about the need our children have for human touch. Light snacks and coffe/tea available. Donations accepted at the door. Call Covita at (210) 573-6335 for details.

• February 9: The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center and the San Antonio Coalition for Peace and Justice will present a screening of "People and the Land" a gripping work that examines the complexities of Middle East conflict. The screening will take place at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, located at 922 San Pedro, at 7:00 PM. Co-Producer Riad Bahhur will be in attendance and will also host a Platica entitled "Palestine and Israel: Post 9/11" earlier that day at 3:00 PM.Filmed almost entirely on location, "People and the Land" uses personal interviews, undercover footage, and straightforward editing to explore the role of the US taxpayer in perpetuating an armed occupation that has lasted over thirty years.

• Feb 12: There will be a meeting of the Smart Growth Coalition on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 at OPEN ROAD GRILL -next door to La Tuna Icehouse, 100 Probandt St. There are food and drinks available. Opposition to the PGA Village will be discussed. La Tuna is on the corner of Cevallos and Probandt just south of the Blue Star Art Complex.

• Wednesday, February 13: A Moral Response to Terrorism: Conscience in a Time of War This five week study leads us through the soul searching moral and theological questions we are living with in the post-9/11 world. Study guide published by Sojourner's Magazine. At the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, February 6 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Ann Helmke and Susan Ives.

• Wednesday, February 13: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• February 16: San Anto Cultural Arts, In collaboration with the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative Presents the 20TH Mural Blessing & Dedication, "Breaking the Cycle." The theme of San Anto's 20th mural project is Teen Dating Violence/Domestic Violence and addresses issues that are very critical to the development and health of the San Antonio Community. The mural was designed and is facilitated by Mary Agnes Rodriguez, who is working with crew members from Lanier, Kennedy and Brackenridge High Schools. The mural, entitled Breaking the Cycle (of domestic violence), is a collaborative project between the San Anto Cultural Arts Mural Project, the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, Annie E. Casey Foundation, City of San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs and Maria Pantoja E.D. S.T.&T. (wall owner and local business woman.) Saturday, February 16th, 2:00p.m. at 626 Zarzamora St.(Corner of San Fernando & Zarzamora St.) For more info call 210/226-7466.

• Sunday, February 17: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• February 17: from 2:00 to 4:00 pm -- peaceCENTER and the TriFaith Dialog of San Antonio. A Jewish panel including Rabbi Barry Block of Temple Beth El, Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan of Congregation Beth Am, Cantor David Silverstein of Agudas Achim and Rabbi Monty Eliasov of The Heart of Texas Havurah in Austin will be discussing the difficulties Jews encounter balancing "Being Both Pro Peace and Pro Israel." At Congregation Agudas Achim, 16550 Heubner. Following the discussion, SAVAE (San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble) will perform in a "Holy Land" Concert at Agudas Achim 4 pm.; $15

• February 17: Join us at Travis Park for "Light the Park: Shedding Light on the Homeless." This first of its kind event will be held to raise awareness about the growing number of homeless in San Antonio. Last year, there were over 21,000 homeless in San Antonio. Nearly half of those numbers were comprised of families. Homelessness is an issue that affects all of us- many of us are one paycheck away from adding to this startling statistic. Show you care by coming to this important event. Food will be served from 5 to 5:45 pm, Vigil Program from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there. Light the Park is made possible by the support of the following: American GI Forum, Boysville, The Children's Shelter, Christian Assistance Ministry, City of San Antonio, El Centro del Barrio Health Care for the Homeless Program, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio Area Homeless Action Coalition, San Antonio Community of Churches, SAMMinistries, St. Peter-St. Joseph's Children's Home, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, The PeaceCenter, La Casa de Maria y Marta, Café Corazon at Travis Park Church, Visitation House. You can download a flyer in PDF format HERE.

• Tuesday, February 19: Gemini Ink Dramatic Reader's Theater presents What Happens to a Dream Deferred?, St. Phillip's COllege, Campus Center, Heritage Room, 9:15 - 10:30 am. his piece combines history, humor, testimony and homage to celebrate African Americans' contribution to the literary arts. The cast will perform works by Langston Hughes, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, Nikki Giovanni, Ralph Ellison, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ernest J. Gaines, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Maya Angelou, among others. For more information or directions call Gemini Ink at 210/734-WORD.

• Wednesday, February 20: A Moral Response to Terrorism: Conscience in a Time of War This five week study leads us through the soul searching moral and theological questions we are living with in the post-9/11 world. Study guide published by Sojourner's Magazine. At the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, February 6 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Ann Helmke and Susan Ives.

• Wednesday, February 20: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• February 21-22: Texas Lutheran University 22nd annual Krost Symposium. A Woman's place: Transitional Roles for Women in the 21st Century. For more information, visit: http://www.tlu.edu/University_advancement/Krost/information/intro.html or call the University Relation Office at 830-372-8020 to request a brochure. Registration $40; $15 students.

• Thursday, February 21: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin will feature Paul Brock and Deborah Levoy of the Sierra Club talking about forest protection and restoration, with special emphasis on Texas issues and actions that we can take. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• February 24: The Very Reverend Frank Griswold, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the U.S. will be preaching at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 11 am. Bishop Griswold has been a leader in interfaith relations, particularly in the wake of September 11 and was one of the founding signators that created the U.S. Interreligious Committee for Peace In the Middle East.

• February 26: Hand out flyers in front of the StarBucks in the Quarry at noon. This is StarBucks annual stockholders meeting day. More than 300 US cities and 5 nations (UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia,and Japan) will leaflet and stage protests in front of StarBucks coffee shops. Why StarBucks? StarBucks is a marketplace leader = according to a recent marketing study,they are the fastest growing brand name in the world. They advertise themselves as being a socially and environmentally responsible company. StarBucks owns 4,000 cafes worldwide, buys 32 million gallons of milk (in US alone)and brews or sells more than 100 million pounds of coffee each year. StarBucks has twenty percent of the coffee shops in the US. By removing genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone and other GE ingredients from their beverages and foods and brewing Fair Trade once a week they can significantly impact the entire food market. StarBucks has an obligation to provide safe food for their consumers and a living wage to coffee growers. Last years protests/consumer demands got StarBucks to pledge not to use GE coffee beans. Lets send a message to the company that we want them to adhere to their pledge and to activily promote Fair Trade coffee, it's workers and sustainable agricultural practices. For more information, contact Erica Gray, veggielady@yahoo.com.

• Feb 26: The Smart Growth Coalition will be meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro (note location change!) Opposition to the PGA Village will be discussed.

• Wednesday, February 27: A Moral Response to Terrorism: Conscience in a Time of War This five week study leads us through the soul searching moral and theological questions we are living with in the post-9/11 world. Study guide published by Sojourner's Magazine. At the peaceCENTER, beginning Wednesday, February 6 for five weeks, from 7-9 pm. Facilitated by Ann Helmke and Susan Ives.

• Wednesday, February 27: Dances of Universal Peace From the beginning of time music, drumming, sacred movement, song and prayer have brought communities together at times of celebration, and as part of everyday life. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of a deep community sharing! The Dances are a profound, cross-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. They use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the faith traditions of Earth to promote peace and integration within individuals and groups. ALL ARE WELCOME! There are no performers or audience. No experience Necessary. New arrivals and old hands form the circle. Call (210) 573-6335 for more details. Every Wednesday at the peaceCENTER, from 7-8:30 pm. Facilitated by Covita Moroney.

• February 28: A People's Press Conference Uniting communities against the PGA, 4 pm, steps of City Hall. Every is welcome and the organizers encourage you to bring posters and signs opposing the proposed PGA Village. Also, sign in at city council before 5PM to join the many of us who will voice our opinion inside the city council chambers.

• February 28: Amnesty International is hosting a panel on Police Brutality, Racial Profiling, and Asylum Seekers treatment in U.S. prisons. The Speakers are Ann del Llano - ACLU Police Accountability Project in Austin; Milo Colton -- Criminal Justice Proffessor at St. Mary's; Joseph Trigilio -- Student Area Coordinator of Amnesty International at St. Mary's. The panel will take place February 28th at 6:00pm at St. Mary's University at the University Center in Conference Room B.

• February 28: The Witte Museum's Points of View Series presents documentary films from the perspective of the humanities and the sciences with discussions facilitated by experts from the academic community. "Why the Hate? America, From a Muslim Point of View" Thursday, February 28, 7 p.m., with Mansour El-Kikhia, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, as facilitator. Admission is $6 for Witte Museum members and studentsand $8 for non-members for each program. Subscription for the entire series is $15 for Witte members and $20 for non-members. Programs will be held in Memorial Auditorium with light refreshments offered during the showing of the films. For reservations and information, call 210/357-1910.

  January, 2002:

• Thursday, January 3: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. John Joseph of Amnesty International will lead a discussion on the Innocence Protection Act and the need to lobby Lamar Smith to promote its passage. He will also introduce possibilities for how we might apply some of the ideas from CURE's (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants) recent conference on prison reform. A member from TIFA (Texas Inmate's Families Association) will also share his/her experience. This discussion will provide an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming conference on prison issues to be held here in San Antonio January 12. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• January 4, 5 and 6: Ronald J. Young, the Executive Director of the US Interreligious Committee for Peace in the Middle East will be speaking at various locations throughout San Antonio on January 4,5 & 6, 2002. All events are free and open to the public.
  • Friday, January 4, 8:00 p.m., Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place. Young will speak at the Shabbat Service/First Friday Speaker Series.
  • Saturday, January 5, 10:00 a.m., Congregation Beth Am, on the campus of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7150 IH-10 West. Young will speak towards the end of the morning service, which lasts two hours and is to be followed by a Kiddush (Sabbath prayer over the wine) and fellowship.
  • Saturday, January 5, at 7:30 p.m. at, Centennial Hall, Incarnate Word Retirement Center, 4707 Broadway. Young will speak on "Is Peace Possible in the Middle East?" This lecture is sponsored by the peaceCENTER, the Tri-Faith Dialogue of San Antonio, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and The Islamic Foundation of San Antonio.
  • Sunday, January 6, at 9:30 a.m., University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell. Young will speak on war, peace, and current issues related to the Middle Eastern conflict during the morning Sunday school.
  • Sunday, January 6, at 10:45 a.m., San Antonio Mennonite Church, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Young will speak during the worship service.
  Young's trip to San Antonio was made possible through the generosity of Temple Beth El. The U.S. Interreligious Committee for Peace in the Middle East is a national organization of Jews, Christians and Muslims dedicated to dialogue education and advocacy for peace based on the deepest teachings of the three religious traditions. Founded in 1987, the Committee organizes and supports national and local programs of dialogue, education and advocacy for peace, while at the same time challenging the persistent prejudices and stereotypes members of one tradition may have of the other two. The Committee works to generate public interreligious support for U.S. efforts to help Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the Arab states achieve a negotiated, comprehensive and reconciliatory peace.

• January 9: Metro Alliance and COPS will hold a press conference about our aquifer and the PGA Village issue on Wednesday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m. at San Antonio City Hall. We will let the city decision makers know how important the protection of our city's water source is to the citizens of our region. Please attend this press conference, if you can, and bring your friends and neighbors.

• January 9: Edward Curtis will lecture on “Arabs in Israel” at the Trinity University Coates Center Fiesta Room at noon. Tickets are $14; Reservations must be made three days in advance of the lecture - (210) 999-8404.

• Jan 9: Clean Money San Antonio will be meeting at 7pm in the Community Conference Room, Via Transit Center, 1021 San Pedro Ave. This group meets to work on a campaign to establish the option of Publicly Funded City Elections in San Antonio. If you are interested in contributing to this effort, please attend or contact Joyce Swan, 210-532-9947, joyce@swansbookkeeping.com.

• January 12: HeartBEATS Coffee House, 7-10 pm at the peaceCENTER. WORLD RELEASE PARTY . . .. . . For Sofia's Table, the long-awaited CD by HeartBEATS regular Covita Moroney. Tracing one woman's rediscovery of her personal, inner connection to the Divine, the songs from Sofia's Table echo experiences of many women on this path. Covita's open-hearted vocals, soaring melodies, and rich instrumentations invite the listener into a sacred space of unconditional acceptance, where everyone has a place. All are welcome to partake of Wisdom's - Sofia's - banquet. The vivid imagery of Mary Earle's poetry is woven into this recording. Read by the author, these works complement a musical journey of discovery and wholeness. Featuring Covita and Mary Earle.

• January 11-13: Break the Chains: A Community Movement against the Criminal (In)Justice System
  • Friday, Jan 11
    • 7PM Esperanza Peace & Jusice Center - 922 San Pedro Movie Screening: Black and Gold SPEAK OUT on criminalization of Youth & Police Brutality Youth are especially encouraged to attend this event!
  • Saturday, Jan 12
    • Noon-6PM BREAK THE CHAINS TX Community Conference Noon - 1PM Welcome (local organizer) & Intro Speaker (TBA, ACLU prison project) Topic: State of the Prison Industry in TX, Prison Privatization Workshops including... Anti-Death Penalty Movement in TX Drug War & Racism Cop Watch and Community-Based Solutions to Crime Criminalization of Youth; Youth in Prisons Prison Conditions/Medical Care in Prisons Women in Prisons Justice Puppet-making 1 hour 20 min. in length, with 10 min break Workshops at (1PM, 2:30, 4PM) Each workshop will focus on solutions to the problems presented and a list will be available for people to sign-up for long-term planning.
    • 5:30 TX Networking opportunity
    • 6-7PM Dinner (not provided)
    • 7:30 Evening Keynote Speaker/Panel Speakers: Political prisoners (TBA) and Family members of TX prisoners Music Benefit (time, location TBA)
  • Sunday, Jan 13
    • Noon-1PM Lunch @ Hemisfair Park (S.Alamo) Speaker: Why we oppose the ACA
    • 1PM Demonstration at the ACA Conference (H.B. Gonzalez Convention Ctr)
  The above schedule will be updated as the information is available.

• Jan 16: Members of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese will host a press conference to respond to the recent announcement of Democratic candidate for governor, Dan Morales, supporting executions of the mentally retarded. The press conference will be at 12:10 p.m. at Main Plaza (Plaza de las Islas across from Bexar County Courthouse and San Fernando Cathedral.) It will follow a prayer vigil for Jamarr Arnold whose execution is scheduled for that day. For information call Tom Keene 826-6656.

• Thursday, January 17: Independent Allies Meeting, 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX, 20th Cong. Dist.) will be on hand to talk about current legislation and to receive an award from the Texas Free Trade Coalition for his opposition to Fast Track legislation. Every first and third Thursday of the month an informal network of progressive activists meets to share a meal, announce concerns and activities and listen to a short presentation on a compelling topic of current interest. Free and open to the public; your meal, should you choose to eat, is on your own. For more information, contact Susan Ives or Kat Swift.

• Sunday, January 19: Labyrinth Walk 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• Jan 20: Annual Martin Luther King Interfaith Service, Second Baptist Church, 3310 E. Commerce at 4 p.m. The guest speaker is Charles Johnson, the new pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. The choir of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be there as will representatives of many faiths including Christian, Jewish, Islam, Bahai, Sikh and more to offer song, prayer and sacred scriptures. Refreshments will be served after the service.

• Jan 20: The Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., The Boys and Girls Club, 3503 Martin Luther King Drive. Lighting the Way To Nonviolence - The Children, with Music led by Covita Moroney; Interfaith Prayers for PEACE and Prayers of the People; Universal Dance of PEACE, led by Covita Moroney - Drums led by Larry Hampton; Short Procession to the Sacred Space Where Monday's March Will Start; Blessing of the Sacred Space - Catherine Cuasay, P.E.A.C.E. Initiative Member. Coordinated by: The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative (Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts) Contact: Contact: Patricia S. Castillo, Phone: (210)735-4988 FAX (210)735-2615 E-mail: patpeace@texas.net

• January 23: What is it really like to live in Jerusalem? PROMISES offers touching and fresh insight into the Middle East conflict when filmmakers Shaprio, Goldberg and Bolado travel to this complex and charged city to see what seven children — Palestinian and Israeli — think about war, peace and just growing up. Living within 20 minutes of each other, these children are nevertheless locked in separate worlds. Through candid interviews, the film explores a legacy of distrust and bitterness, but signs of hope emerge when some of the children dare to cross the checkpoints to meet one another. Join us for a local screening of this Point of View PBS documentary, with a chance to discuss it with people who care: University of the Incarnate Word, Library Auditorium, Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Hosted by the peaceCENTER, KLRN Public Television and the University of the Incarnate Word.

• Wednesday, January 30: An author who says organizations such as San Antonio's Communities Organized for Public Service are reviving democratic activism in inner cities will discuss his work Wednesday at UTSA Downtown Campus. Mark Warren, associate professor of sociology at Fordham University and author of "Dry Bones Rattling: Community Building to Revitalize American Democracy, a study of COPS and the Texas Industrial Areas Foundation," will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Buena Vista building, Room 1.328. The public is invited.

• January 31: Living Faithfully in a Violent World book signing at Viva! Bookstore, January 31, 5-7 pm. Just published by Augsburg Press, a 5-part Christian Bible study written by Ann Helmke, Rosalyn Collier, Laura Holck, Susan Ives and Sarah Roemer of the peaceCENTER core team.

  December, 2001:

• December 5: Race dialogue meetings hosted by the Baha'i Community of San Antonio at the Bahai Center located at 735 W. Magnolia. Dinner (no charge) at 6:45 P.M. Discussion at 8:00 P.M. Free, all are welcome.

• December 5: San Antonio Global Warming Policy Coalition Meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 PM, The Barbara Jordan Community Center, 2803 E.Commerce. Advocate for a strong Global Warming Plan for Texas--from a San Antonio perspective. This effort is sponsored by the Cool Texas Network. For more information, call Joleen Garcia at 210/226-0783 or 1-800-580-8845.

• December 5: Allan Gerson, international law expert and author of "The Price of Terror", an examination of terrorism today, will speak at the JCC/Holzman Auditorium, 12500 N.W. Military Highway. 7:30 p.m., $12. For reservations and information, call 210/302-6828.

• Dec 6: Independent Allies Meeting, 7-8:30 pm at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin. Robert Jensen, Journalism prof at UT Austin, speaks on "Critical Hope: Radical Citizenship in Reactionary Times," He will bring copies of his new book, "Writing Dissent: Taking Radical Ideas from the Margins to the Mainstream" for sale and signing.

• December 7: from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm -- Noche de la Paz at the peaceCENTER. Live music, food, book signings, meet other peacemakers. A festiver night to celebrate our new location and the peace of San Antonio!

• December 16: The Southwest School of Art & Craft presents open house with hands-on art activities for families and "Abwoon: Ancient Music from the Holy Land," concert by the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble. Free. 1 - 6:30 p.m. Southwest School of Art & Craft, 300 Augusta. 224-1848.

• December 16: Labyrinth Walk December 16, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest.Each third Sunday of the month, a Chartres-style canvas labyrinth. Call 210/655-2731 for more information.

• December 20: Larry Hufford will speak to Independent Allies Thursday at 7 p.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin, on "The Role of Democratic Elections in the Development Process." Dr. Hufford was an official election observer for the Nicaraguan national elections in November. He was also an observer of elections in Guatemala in 1995. He will discuss the role of US foreign policy and give an analysis of the proposal to hold elections in Afghanistan within two years. Hufford is director of the graduate program in International Relations at St. Mary's University, where he has taught for the past nine years. Prior to that he taught at Incarnate Word College, where he developed the first M.A. in Peace and Justice Studies at a Catholic college in the U.S.

• Dec 22: TheTri-Faith Dialogue of San Antonio's Holiday Happening! 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. at the peaceCENTER. Bring your favorite sweet and salty snacks to share & soft drinks only. Also, bring some info about Images of Light from your faith's tradition. For more info, Barbie Gorelick or 210/491-0805.

• December 30: A Special Mass and holiday party will be held on Sunday, December 30 for the families of death row inmates and other prisoners. The Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church, 1619 S. Flores. The party, which includes a potluck dinner and a belated visit from Santa with presents for the children of the inmates, will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the church hall. The event is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Yolanda Cruz, 210/267-8637.

• December 31 - January 1: Year Begining Retreat: At La Casa de Maria y Marta. As one year ends we look to how to begin the New through dance and prayer and meal and laughter. We will be studying and learning from many wisdom teachings including Aramaic prayers of Jesus. Begins Monday with dinner and ends after dinner on January 1st. $100 per person includes all meals and one night’s lodging. Contact moroneys@ix.netcom.com 210/573-6335 to register, or for more details.

  November, 2001:

• Fri., Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead, 6:00p.m gather at PEACE & REMBERANCE Mural corner of South Trinity & San Patricio. You are invited to join us for the 1st Annual Dia De Los Muertos Westside procession. The event is a collaborative effort by San Anto Cultural Arts, the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, Inner City Development and the San Jacinto Senior Homes and will focus on the issue of Domestic Violence. The event will begin in front of the Peace and Remembrance mural. At the mural, we will conduct a ceremonial addition of a name onto the mural, bless the added name (Fr. Marty, Issac Cardenas), place a wreath in memoriam of the nameless victims of Domestic Violence, have a poetry reading by Victoria Garcia-Zapata Klein. The procession will then begin with music guiding the way by - Los Dos, Mariachis, Los hijos de Valerio Longoria -, candles and calaveras. The procession will stop at the corner of Montezuma and Sabinas for a skit of Dia De Los Muertos Street Teatro. From there, the procession will stop at artist Alex Rubio's studio. At the studio, there will be 4-5 nichos created by local students and community residents, pan de muerto, champorado, aguas frescas, and poetry by Jesse Cardona. The procession will end at the San Jacinto Homes to view an altar created by the seniors around the Virgen de Guadalupe Mural. Food and music will be there as we celebrate life with the seniors. For more information and to participate call Manuel Castillo at 226-7466.

• Nov 3: Speaking/Making Peace with Justice, at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro, 6:30 p.m. A number of artists will convey their work with an evening of art, poetry, culture and debates. Salwa Elaydi will show her artwork and speak about the effects of war, religious tolerance, and the role of women in Muslin culture. Food and community altar also available. Call 210/228-0201 for more details.

• November 4: Music From the Crescent Lands: Dünya Divani Middle East Ensemble. At the Center for Spirituality and the Arts, 4707 Broadway, starting at 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Join Dünya Divani on a musical journey through the ancient holy lands encompassing the musical traditions of many lands and many people, through traditions that stretch back centuries. Our journey begins in 15th century Andalusia when people of many races and religions lived in peace in Southern Spain under Moorish rule. From there we travel through North Africa and the Middle East, sharing songs of the Bedouin tribes of the desert, Arab and Turkish art music, music of the Sufi traditions, and folk songs from many lands including Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon and Turkey. For more information call 210/829-5980.

• November 5: Esperanza holds "Out at the Movies" film festival. $7. 7 p.m. Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro. 228-0201.

• November 7: For one week only -- Nov. 7 -- the Wednesday evening Dances of Universal Peace session at the peaceCENTER will be cancelled. Covita and Christopher Moroney, the facilitators of these sessions, will be at a retreat in California. The retreat is with Dances of Universal Peace mentors Neil Douglas-Klotz and Kamae Miller...so we'll come back to San Antonio ready to resume dancing with enlivened vibes!

• November 9: Performance by Shay Youngblood (southern born and raised African-American writer) at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, on Friday, October 5 at 8pm.. Youngblood won a Pushcart Prize for The Big Mama Stories and has gained national recognition and literary notice for her novels, Soul Kiss and Black Girl in Paris. She will also be offering an intensive writing workshop on Sunday, November 11 from 12 to 4 pm.

• November 10:CANCELLED Heartbeats - Because of the peaceCENTER move, Heartbeats is cancelled until December.

• November 2-4:
  Preparing & Leading Dialogs on Difficult Issues

  This skillshop explores the skills needed to engage in meaningful dialogue dealing with a variety of difficult topics. Example topics: 1) race / culture, 2) gang violence, 3) the death penalty, 4) homosexuality, 5) the criminal justice system, 6) water issues. A topic / Issue that has previously seemed like a destructive burden, can be reviewed, as people learn to see 'old' problems through new eyes. The focus is not just on teaching new skills, but on new ways of thinking and analyzing, that make new skills necessary and useful. Participants will leave with their individualized plan of action to implement their safe space for dialogue in their own family, community, workplace, school, place of worship, etc.

• November 7:Dances of Universal Peace (with focus) led by Covita Moroney. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Twice-monthly focused dance sessions around specific traditions. Guest speakers from the featured faith tradition/culture/religion. Visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/ for background.

• November 9-11: Dorothy Day: Woman of Prayer, Woman of Peace. Retreat co-hosted by the peaceCENTER and the Center for Spiritual Growth and the Contemplative Life. Call 210-354-1002 for more info.

• Nov 10-11: 24-hopur prayer to support peace sponsored by the Hindu community, 6pm Sat. to 6 pm Sun, at the India Asian Association Community Center, 9114 Summer Wind Lane. Call 210/492-2036 or 877-6033 for details.

• Nov. 11: A Different World is Possible - Unidos Por la Paz -- A March for dignity, peace, justice and hope for Humanity -- 1:00 PM Gather for march at the Victoria Courts -- 2:00 PM Rally and picnic at Plaza del Zacate (Milam Park)-- Call Araceli at 228-0201 for more info.

• Nov. 11: from 2-5 p.m. The Islamic Center has invited the citizens of San Antonio to an Open House. There will be a tour of the Mosque, speakers and an opportunity to ask questions about Islam. The address is 8638 Fairhaven. Take IH 10 to Wurzbach and go West toward the Medical Center. Turn left onto Datapoint Dr. and follow it until you get to Fairhaven. Turn left and the Mosque will be on your left. The phone number of the Mosque is 210/614-0989. For further information you can call Mohamed Chaudry, President of The Islamic Center at 382-7118.

• November 14: Abwoon Study Circle: Prayer, Chant and Meditations based on the spirituality of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. There is a emphasis on Middleastern/Aramaic prayers of Jesus. Visit http://www.abwoon.com/ for background. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's.

• November 16-19:: Hop the Bus to go to Columbus, Georgia to protest the School of the Americas. The bus will be leaving the evening of November 16th to arrive in Columbus on Saturday, arrive back in San Antonio on Monday. Transportation is $60 per person. For more information, contact Pam McBride, (210) 828-0374 or scoutpam@netzero.net.

• Nov 17-18: Rescuing Democracy after 9-11: Networking Texas as Independent Allies. Expand a communications network on issues of concern to activists in Texas. Saturday, 2-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10-12 a.m. at Estela's Restaurant, 222 W. Martin. $30. State-wide conference. Keynote Speaker Jim Hightower and discussion of NAFTA, FTAA and Campaign Finance and Tax reform with Rep. Ciro Rodriquez. For more information, call Keith Lyons, 210/558-9503 or la@texas.net.

• Nov. 18: Wisam Salsaa, of one of the ancient Christian families in Bethlehem sharing peace-building stories, Bible stories and Olive wood gifts.
  • Nov. 18, Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Road, 497-4200 AND 6:15 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes, 13715 Riggs Road, 695-8791
  • Nov. 20, Tuesday, University of the Incarnate Word, Marian Hall. All day olive wood carving available. 7 p.m. "Bible Lands and Building Justice and Peace There" (Broadway and Hildebrand, park on the west side of the campus.)
  • Nov. 21, Wednesday, CTSA, Channel 15, 8 p.m. "A Visitor from Bethlehem" on Catholicism Live!
  • Nov. 25, Sunday, University of the Incarnate Word, Marian Hall, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.. "Celebrate Bethlehem in San Antonio" with Middle Eastern music and treats, Bible Stories and Peace Building Stories, Hand-carved Olive Wood Gifts for Christmas and Year Around. 8 p.m. Prayer for Peace.
  • Nov. 26, Monday, University of the Incarnate Word, Marian Hall. All day olive wood carving available.
  • Nov. 29, Thursday, St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach, 696-4161. 7 p.m. "Bible Lands and Building Justice and Peace There: Perspectives from a Palestinian Catholic."
  Wisam Salsaa holds a degree in Social Work from the Christian Brothers' Bethlehem University and did further studies to become a guide to Biblical sites. He has worked with the Rapprochement Centre which promotes Israeli and Palestinian dialogue, and with the Alternative Travel Center, a United Nations NGO, helping people know the history of the Christians of the Holy Land. Salsaa lives on the outskirts of Bethlehem in Beit Sahour where the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. His Palestinian Catholic family is known for beautiful carvings of olive wood and mother-of-pearl. His father carved the altar of the Catholic Church there and his grandfather's work is displayed in Jerusalem. (See http://olivewoodarts.tripod.com/) Salsaa comes as a representative of the Mayor of Beit Sahour and he is sponsored by eleven Christian families. For more information on the event above or to invite Salsaa to your group, church, or school, contact Sister Martha Ann Kirk, Th.D., at 829-3854 or kirk@universe.uiwtx.edu and for background on Bible Lands, see http://www.uiw.edu/holylandtour/ For more information on Christians in the Holy Land, see http://www.al-bushra.org/vatican/Drew.html and http://www.cmep.org./

• November 21:Dances of Universal Peace (with focus) led by Covita Moroney. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Twice-monthly focused dance sessions around specific traditions. Guest speakers from the featured faith tradition/culture/religion. Visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/ for background.

• November 23: Buy Nothing Day. For more information, http://www.adbusters.com.

• November 23 -November 24: Esperanza's annual Mercado de Paz breaks the monotony of corporate spending, featuring unique, handmade gifts and artesania centered around themes of peace, social justice, cultural diversity and ecological concerns. Peace Market 2001 will take place at the Esperanza Center, 922 San Pedro on November 23 and November 24 from 12 noon until 6 pm (both days).

• November 27 The St. Mary's University Chapter of Amnesty International will meet from 5-7 p.m. at the NEW peaceCENTER space, 1443 S. St. Mary's, in the San Antonio Mennonite Church, across the street from Brackenridge High School. For more information, contact Joe Trigilio at JATRIG777@aol.com or visit www.geocities.com/amnestystmu/. The meetings are open to all.

• November 28: Abwoon Study Circle: Prayer, Chant and Meditations based on the spirituality of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. There is a emphasis on Middleastern/Aramaic prayers of Jesus. Visit http://www.abwoon.com/ for background. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's.

• Nov. 30: Congregation Agudas Achim, 16550 Huebner at Bitters, Friday evening, November 30 at 8PM during Sabbath worship, IMAM OMAR SHAKIR will teach us the relationship of Al ISLAM to our Jewish heritage. All are welcome. Dessert and Israeli dancing to follow the service. Free, all are welcome. See www.agudas-achim.org for announcements, directions and further info or call 210.479.0307.

  October, 2001:

• All month: The YWCA Week Teen Volunteer Program is having an art contest for youth ages 13-19 to promote Week Without Violence, which will be October 14 - October 20. Pictures may be drawn, painted or colored on a poster board, letter size sheet. The picture should depict a theme surrounding peace and harmony. Examples include, and not limited to pictures of children, families, or people in communities, working together. Pictures will be judged on message and originality. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 19, and all pictures must be turned in at the YWCA Olga Madrid Center located at 503 Castroville Road. For more information please call Anna or Vanessa at 433-9922.

• Mon., Oct. 1 Domestic Violence Call in Hotline on KSAT channel 12, 12:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Citizens are provided an opportunity to call the hotline and speak with an attorney and or advocate concerning domestic violence. Organized by the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and Bexar County Legal Aid. For more information contact Cyndi Jahn at 335-2733 or Richard Loza 227-0111.

• Tues., Oct. 2 Legislative Update - Come learn how you can become part of the legislative process on family violence issues. Estella's Café (210) 226-2979, 2200 West Martin Street 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m. This P.E.A.C.E. Monthly meeting we will look at vital family violence public priorities for Texas. Attorney Bree Buchanan Public Policy Analyst from the Texas Council on Family Violence will facilitate the meeting. For more information contact Patricia Castillo at 735-4988. Open to the public.

• October 3: EVENT CANCELLEDBishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico, brings his message of peace and justice to San Antonio when he visits St. Mary's University. Ruiz will speak at 7 p.m., in Conference Room A of the University Center. The public is invited.

  Ruiz is co-chair of the International Secretariat of Solidarity with Latin America and he was awarded UNESCO's Simon Bolivar Prize. The theme of his address will be the process of peace in the world, drawing upon his experiences in Chiapas and the Americas. He has worked to end the exploitation of native peoples in Chiapas and has been at the head of the movement there to empower the people to make profound changes in the lives of the citizens of this region of Mexico. Contact Diane Duesterhoeft at diane@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3346.

• October 3: Dances of Universal Peace (with focus) led by Covita Moroney. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Twice-monthly focused dance sessions around specific traditions. Guest speakers from the featured faith tradition/culture/religion. Visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/ for background.

• Wed., Oct.3S.A.P.D. Victims Advocacy National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Reception & Anima Santa gift giving. Mezzanine City Council Chambers 2nd floor City Hall, 103 Main Plaza (next door to San Fernando Cathedral downtown). 11:30a.m. -1:30p.m. Join us to hear Ruth Jones McClendon speak to us of the importance of the work we all do to end violence in families. For more information on this event contact Jane Shafer at 207-2136. This event is free and open to the public.

• Fri., Oct. 5: Project Peace Makers, Lackland City Elementary. Children will be involved in peace making activities all day and then exchange a violent toy for a new Discovery Toy, age appropriate non-violent toy at the end of the day. Partners with this event are City Year, Discovery Toys, Family Violence Prevention Services, and the San Antonio Metro Health District. For more information contact Kate Martin at 207-2028. This event is not open to the public.

• October 5: EVENT CANCELLED. Hispanic Churches in Public Life invites the public to regional conference. $20-$30. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mexican American Cultural Center, 3115 W. Ashby Place. 732-2156, ext.7128. (The Hispanic Churches in American Public Life. (HCAPL) research project is a three-year study funded by a $1.3 million grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts. The project seeks to examine the impact of religion on political and civic engagement in the Latino community.)

• Friday, October 5: 7:30 PM, First Unitarian Universalist Church: presentation by Dr. Daniel A. Helminiak on What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality. Daniel published a book by the above title in the early 1990s which has been a best seller since. He came out with an updated and revised edition last year. Currently he is Asst. Prof. of Psychology at the State University of West Georgia. This is part of the Solidarity Sunday events planned by Dignity/San Antonio.

• October 5: Performance by poet Erica Doyle at the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, on Friday, October 5 at 8pm. Doyle represents a new generation of feminist thinkers in publications including Ms. Magazine, Black Issues Book Review, Callaloo and Sinister Wisdom. Doyle, founder and director of the Sister [W]rite Workshops and Reading Series in Washington, D.C., has received national awards for her poetry and performances. She will also be offering an intensive writing workshop on Sunday, October 7 from 12 to 4 pm at the Esperanza.

• Oct 6: A free media training workshop for anti-death penalty activists will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tried Stone Baptist Church, 2434 E. Houston in San Antonio. It is presented by the Death Penalty Information Center of Washington D.C. and sponsored by the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition. Lunch will be provided. Learn to * craft a message that all factions of the death penalty debate can hear * make your message "media friendly" without compromising your position. * organize media events *formulate and deliver a "sound bite. For more info call Tom Keene at 210/826-6656.

• Oct. 6: 2:00 PM, booksigning by Dr. Daniel A. Helminiak of What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality at Barnes and Noble at San Pedro and Isom. This is part of the Solidarity Sunday events planned by Dignity/San Antonio.

• October 6: Water for People and the Environment, all day conference at Trinity University Chapman Auditorium, 8:00 - 4:00. $15, lunch included. Topics include: Planning for Regional Water Needs; Water for Fish and Wildlife; Economic and Environmental Impacts of Water Projects; Trinity Aquifer; Minimizing Demand; Aquifer Storage and Recovery; Projecting Demands; Drought Management; Water Marketing; Enhanced Recharge; and Public Participation in Water Decisions. Dr. Char Miller of Trinity University will speak at lunch on "Water and the Development of San Antonio." To register, send a check for $15 to Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club, ATTN: Regional Water Conference, PO Box 1931, Austin, TX 78767. Please register by October 3. Include your name, phone, e-mail address and indicate whether you prefer a vegetarian lunch.

• October 8: GJA Lubbe will speak on “Liberating Christians in South Africa” at Trinity University, Chapman Auditorium, at 4:00 p.m. Free and Open to the public.

• October 7: St. John's Lutheran Church will be hosting a course on Islam and Judiasm beginning Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m., Memorial Hall, St. John's. 502 East Nueva Street. For more information, call 210/223.2611.

• Sun., Oct. 7 Breaking the Silence, KLRN Broadcast Channel 9, Channel 10 Cable. Breaking the Silence a national program broadcast will air at 2:30-3:30 p.m. Breaking the Chains Creating Links a local program broadcast will air at 3:30-4:00 p.m. A panel of representatives will take calls. The information Hotline Phone lines will be open from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. The hotline number is 270-9099.

• Sunday, October 7: 5:30 pm, Episcopal Church of the Reconciliation. Solidarity Ecumenical Service: Remembering those who lost their lives to hatred and violence. Several ministers, priests and, we hope, at least one rabbi will participate as will the Alamo City Men's Chorale. Dignity/San Antonio along with the Episcopal Church of Reconciliation, Madison Square Presbyterian, First Unitarian Universalist Church and the Alamo City Men's Chorale are planning a weekend of observances for Solidarity Sunday the weekend of October 7. Solidarity Sunday is Dignity/USAs anti-violence project in which we ask friends and relatives to wear a short piece of rainbow ribbon and to take a four point pledge to work to end discrimination, unkind language, and verbal and physical abuse of anyone, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders.

• October 8: The Rev. Joan Brown Campbell, Director of the Department of Religion of the Chautauqua Institution, will lecture at Trinity University, Chapman Auditorium, at 7:00 p.m. Free and Open to the public.

• Wed., Oct. 10: 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair, Palo Alto College (Student Center- Cafeteria), 1400 West Villaret Blvd. 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Palo Alto College Returning Adult Center staff recognize that Domestic Violence is a problem in our community and they are committed to helping. In observance of October National Domestic Violence Awareness Day the Palo Alto College Returning Adult Center is sponsoring a Domestic Violence Awareness Day. For more information contact Eloisa Cordova at 921-5382. This event is free and open to the public.

• Wed., Oct. 10: Peace In , Benedictine Ministries Corporation, 216 W. Highland 10:00 a.m. A peace vigil will be held outdoors on the grounds of Benedictine Ministries Corporation in Boerne. All staff of Benedictine Ministries Corporation, Congregation of Benedictine Sisters, staff, friends and supporters are invited to join the public as a presence on behalf of non-violence. Doug Tipp, founder of the Global Strategies International will speak. For more information contact Sr. Michael Brandt, OSB at 830-816-6429. This event is free and open to the public.

• October 10: Militarism? Pacifism? What are the Alternatives? Join the Trinity Coalition for Peace and Justice as we gather to explore alternatives to the US military response. Bring ideas, web sites, articles, and anything else that you think will inform others about the real alternatives to inaction and violence. Speakers will include students, faculty, and peace activists. Esplanade Wednesday 8:00pm. For more info call Nathan Brown at 210/999-4448. SPONSORED BY THE TRINITY COALITION FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, AND THE CAMPUS GREENS.

• October 10: Abwoon Study Circle: Prayer, Chant and Meditations based on the spirituality of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. There is a emphasis on Middleastern/Aramaic prayers of Jesus. Visit http://www.abwoon.com/ for background. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's.

• October 11: peacePARTNER Gemini Ink presents author Terry McMillan. Free. 7 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 208 E. Houston. Luncheon held the following day. $50. Noon. Biga on the Banks, 203 S. St. Mary's. 734-9673.

• October 11: The Guadlaupe Cultural Art Center holds "Inter-American Bookfair." Continues through Sat. Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe. For more information, call 271-3151.

• October 12: The William C. Velasquez Institute hosts "Latino Issues Conference/Luncheon," addressing health, education, census and redistricting and immigration issues. Noon. Holiday Inn Riverwalk Hotel, 217 N. St. Mary's. For more information, call 222-8014.

• October 13: CANCELLED Heartbeats - Because of the peaceCENTER move, Heartbeats is cancelled, probably until December.

• October 14: United for Peace On Sunday, October 14th the SGI-USA of San Antonio will host its first ever city-wide community festival at Beethoven Hall from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The SGI-USA, which is an international Buddhist organization, is seeking to provide a non-religious, non-denominational forum for groups to display their talents and their dedication to he abolition of violence. The theme of the festival is "joyfully creating a culture of peace". The first step toward peace is achieving unity as a community. We wish to provide an opportunity for other organizations to take this step with us. If your organization, church, etc., would like to perform or participate in some other way, please contact Cheryl Allen Emerson, 210-673-7919.

• Beginning October 16: The Class of Nonviolence at the peaceCENTER, 7-9 pm., for eight weeks. During Peacemaker Tuesdays, the peaceCENTER will be offering the Class of Nonviolence, a study of peacemaking developed by Colman McCarthy of the Center for Teaching Peace in Washington, D.C. During eight sessions, students will read and discuss 48 short essays by peacemakers such as Albert Schweitzer, Mohandas Gandhi, Dorothy Day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gaining a better appreciation of why we want peace and how we can achieve it. There is a $10 fee payable at the first class for the student handbook. For more information, call the peaceCENTER at 224-HOPE.

• Beginning Oct. 16: "Reflections on Islam and the Muslim Faith" a five-part series of weekly panel discussions. Tuesdays, 7 to 9:00 p.m. (10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13). Designed to provide a basic understanding of Islam through discussion of a wide range of topics, this course is being coordinated by the Rev. Dr. Bill Lytle, the Rev. Dr. Francisco García-Treto, Dr. Julie Miller, Pat Konstam, and Ali Moshirsadri, President of the Islamic Foundation of San Antonio. The first session (10/16) will be free of charge and will offer an introduction to Islam, as well as a question-and-answer session that will shape the rest of the course. Session two (10/23) will explore the fundamentals of Islam (the Qu'ran, Muhammed, pillars of Islam, spirituality). Session three (10/30) will deal with women in Islam and family life, as well as Islam in America. Session four (11/6) will focus on global Islam, the relation between religion and politics and church and state, and the relationship of Islam to Israel and to the West. Session five (11/13) will consider Islamic extremism and thereafter will explore ways in which we may be part of a faithful response. Tuition charge: $25 for the continuing four-part discussion. Scholarships available upon request. For more information, contact The University Presbyterian Church SoL Center, Jack Jackson at 732-9927 or see their web entry at www.upcsa.org.

• Tues., Oct. 16 Victims Advocacy Council - S.A.P.D., monthly meeting. Madison Square Presbyterian Church, 319 Camden 9:00a.m. to 10:30 am. The mission of the Victims Advocacy is to support victims of Family Violence & victims of crime in regaining control of their lives, & to advocate for zero tolerance of violence in the City of San Antonio. For more information contact Jane Shafer 207-2136. This meeting is open to the public.

• Mon.,Oct. 17 The Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club panel discussion on domestic violence. UTSA Downtown Campus, 7:00p.m. The Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club will be having a panel discussion to learn about community responses to domestic violence. The San Antonio Police Department, District Attorney's Office, P.E.A.C.E. Initiative, Municipal Court, and the Battered Women's Shelter will be participating. For more information contact Cindy Gonzales at 472-6590, ext.381. This event is free and open to the public.

• October 17:Dances of Universal Peace (with focus) led by Covita Moroney. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Twice-monthly focused dance sessions around specific traditions. Guest speakers from the featured faith tradition/culture/religion. Visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/ for background.

• Thurs., Oct. 18, San Antonio College Women's Center Domestic Violence Awareness Fair, San Antonio College (Student Loftin Center room #156) 1300 San Pedro, 9:00a.m. -4:00p.m. In observance of October National Domestic Violence Awareness Day the San Antonio College Women's Center is sponsoring a Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Performance at noon by the Intergenerational dance group from the University of the Incarnate Word and resource tables will be available. In addition, Ms. Sylvia Esquivel from the San Antonio Police Department Victims Advocacy unit will be giving a presentation about domestic violence and information about the Victims Advocacy Unit on from 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in MLC room # 177-178. For more information contact Yvonne Schilling at 733-2299. This event is free and open to the public.

• Sat., Oct. 19: "Because Words do Hurt" - The first of an annual event that will occur in October. Open Mic event for gente who want to contribute their words or music to this issue. Poetry reading and candlelight vigil organized by Laurie Ramirez and artist Venus Prado. For more information contact Laurie at Sat., Oct. 19, 2001 Verbiage "Because Words do Hurt" - The first of an annual event that will occur in October. Open Mic event for gente who want to contribute their words or music to this issue. Poetry reading and candlelight vigil organized by Laurie Ramirez and artist Venus Prado. For more information contact Laurie at lapeace@texas.net

• October 19-21:
  
  CANCELLED - Open Space for Peacemakers

• October 20: The Texas Herb Growers and Marketers Association hosts 10th annual San Antonio Herb Market covering a variety of herb-related interests and featuring many healthy herb plants, gardening advisors and culinary experts. Free. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aggie Park, 6205 W. Ave. 688-9421.

• October 20: An Evening of Information about Islam and Fellowship The Muslim community of San Antonio joins with all their fellow citizens in denouncing the terrorist acts perpetrated upon our country. They are also saddened by these awful events due to the misunderstanding that is so widespread about Islam. Agenda: Understanding Islam; Islam in America; Women in Islam; Healing Prayers and speeches; Questions / Answers; Refreshments and Fellowship. Saturday, Oct. 20, 8-10 pm, 1st Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary, IH-10 and Loop 410.

• Otober 20: Joint Effort Coffee House The first Joint Effort Coffee House for the 2000-2001 season will be held at Inner City Development, 300 Chihuahua. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and acoustic music will begin at 8:00 p.m. Featured performers this month are Dana Clark, Michael Daniels, and Patti & Rod Radle. Admission is $5.00; children, $1.50. With the price of admission, you receive a free light buffet dinner with desserts, coffee, tea or punch. Beer and wine are available for a donation. This month they're serving chalupas, rice & beans. All funds raised go to the services provided by Inner City Development: emergency food and clothing, recreation for neighborhood children, and a cooperative home school. Paper table clothes with a layout of crayons on candle-lit tables will allow you to put your artistic energies to use as you listen to the talent of local singer/song-writers. For more information, call (210) 224-7239.

• Oct 21: Nonviolent Peace Force. Meet organizer Nick Mele, 4-7 pm at the PeaceCENTER, to learn about plans for an an international nonviolent, standing peace force. Call 210/224-HOPE. www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/

• October 21: peaceCENTER's Ann Helmke will be a keynote speaker at the North American Association of Christians in Social Work annual convention. Registration required.

• October 22: Lech Walesa, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, will lecture on Monday, Oct. 22 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University. Free and open to the public.

• Tuesday, Oct 23: Ross Gelbspan, Pulitzer prize-winner and author of The Heat is On will be at the peaceCENTER for A Community Global Warming Forum How will Global Warming affect Texas? with the Reverend Sally Bingham, Renewable-energy advocate, Episcopal Power and Light. 6-9 pm, free and open to the public, refreshments & Childcare will be provided. Sponsored by CoolTexas.net Call Joleen Garcia 210/226-0783 for more information.

• October 23: Community organizer and Southwest regional director of Industrial Areas Foundation Ernesto Cortez will speak at the University of the Incarnate Word, 7:30 p.m. at the Marian Hall Ballroom. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Stephanie Mata menchaca@universe.uiwtx.edu or call call 829-6001.

• October 24: University of the Incarnate Word Peace Day. "Be a Peace of the Puzzle: Where do you fit?" Events and Exhibits in the Marian Hall (Student Center) Area
  • 8:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Prayer beginning at the Dr. Bernard C. O'Halloran Memorial Fountain. Coordinated by Kathy Ruiz, Director of Campus Ministry
  • 9 a.m. "Peace and Social Responsibility: Examples from Music and from Theater" with David Pryor and the UIW Composition class and Dr. Mary Beth Swofford and the UIW Theater Class
  • 10 a.m. "Crossing Cliques, Seeing Beyond the Biases" by Maudie Muraida, San Antonio Director of the National Conference for Community and Justice (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews)
  • 11 a.m. "Should Love Hurt? Violence in Relationships" Jennifer Forbes of the Rape Crisis Center coordinated by Dr. Tim Zeddies
  • 12 noon at the Grotto. "Breaking the Chains," a dance by the Inter-generational, Co-creative Dance Company led by Dora Ruffner, UIW Wellness Director, and an Inter-faith Prayer Service coordinated by Ben Smyth of UIW Campus Ministry
  • 12:45 p.m. Videos and lunch opportunities
  • Concurrent Sessions in the Early Afternoon:
    • 1:20 to 2:35 p.m. "Relations with Our Arab Neighbors---Globally and Locally" Dr. Saber Elaydi, an Arab-American neighbor and Trinity University Professor; Dora Fitzgerald and Michael Mercer, Communications Arts at UIW; Dr. Larry Hufford, Director of International Relations at St. Mary's University; Dr. Julie Miller, Christian Ethics at UIW
    • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. "Creative and Peaceful Play Opportunities" for children from local elementary schools led by Dr. Mary Ruth Moore and the UIW Education Students
    • 2:45 to 3:25 p.m. "Central America, Security, and the School of the Americas" Dr. Scott Dittloff, Poltical Science and UIW Amnesty International; Ray Cross, English at UIW Dr. Sally Said, Foreign Languages at UIW; Peter Monod, Director of the Office of Social Concerns, Archdiocese of San Antonio
  • 3:30 p.m. "How We Become the Prayer of Peace in the World" by award-winning Rev. Ann Helmke, the director of the peaceCENTER who studied at the Gandhi Institute for Non-violence
  • 4 p.m. "Civil Liberties in a Time of Crisis." Benjamin Franklin said, "Those who would sacrifice personal liberty for security deserve neither." Jeff Harmon, Poltical Science at UIW; LaVelle Franklin, the American Civil Liberties Union
  • Peace Poetry Slam
  • 5 to 7 p.m. Music, barbecue, fun building a peace community
  The University of the Incarnate Word remembers former faculty member, Dr. Bernard C. O'Halloran who was murdered AND in his memory we work to create a less violent and more peaceful world. JOIN US LEARNIG ABOUT AND CREATING PEACE!

  For more information, contact Marcie Ramirez, Campus Ministry 210/829-3128 or ministry@universe.uiwtx.edu

• October 24-25: St. Mary's University President's Peace Commission - Fall 2001. Various times and speaker panels. University Center, Room A. Theme: Globalization: Problems and Promises. Contact Diane Duesterhoeft, Academic Library, 436-3346.

• October 24: Abwoon Study Circle: Prayer, Chant and Meditations based on the spirituality of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. There is a emphasis on Middleastern/Aramaic prayers of Jesus. Visit http://www.abwoon.com/ for background. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's.

• Otober 25: William F. "Bill" Schulz, President of Amnesty International USA, will be speaking at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio on Thursday, October 25, 2001, at 8:15 pm in the sanctuary. He will be speaking on human rights as addressed in his recent book, In Our Own Best Interest: How Defending Human Rights Benefits Us All. For a brief biography of Dr. Schulz, see http://www.aiusa.org/events/schulzbio.html. Place: First Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary(on access Road of I-10 West to 410 East, East frontage Road) Telephone: 210-344-4695.

• Thurs., Oct. 25, Phoenix Awards Ceremony, San Antonio Main Library - Community Room, 600 Soledad, 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. The P.E.A.C.E Initiative recognizes people from the community who work to end violence in families by presenting its third annual Phoenix Awards. The Phoenix, a mythical bird, when it feels it's life is at an end, builds a nest, sets it on fire and is consumed by flames. From the ashes, a new Phoenix springs forth to live again. Like the Phoenix, the survivors must arise from the ashes of an abusive relationship to find life again. Join us as Mistress of Ceremonies Wendy Rigby KENS recognizes those individuals within our community who have endeavored to change the consuming effects of domestic violence. This event is free and open to the public.

• October 26: peacePARTNER Celebration Circle features Terri Hendrix, Rudy Harst & the Circle Band at the fifth annual "BIG Celebration." Benefits the organization to support people in experiencing spirituality through music, movement, meditation, poetry and visual arts. $25-$30. 6:30-10 p.m. Magnolia Ballroom, Carter Building, 100 N. Main. 226-1901.

• October 27: The Pumpkin Path A Peaceful alternative for children during the Halloween season. 6:30p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Circle School, 217 Pershing (one block east of Broadway, across from The Witte Museum.) Call 210/822-0461 for details.

• October 27:Second Annual March for a Moratorium Austin, TX. 2:00 p.m., Republic Park (5th and Guadalupe) To contact organizers, please call Texas Moratorium Network at 512-302-6715. More information and up-dates will posted to texasmoratorium.org.

• October 28: March and rally in Austin as part of an international effort to stop the war. 1:30 p.m. Meet at Republic Park on Guadalupe St. between 4th & 5th. March to the Federal Building 2:30 p.m. Rally at the Federal Bldg. For more info, www.austinagainstwar.org

• October 286:00 pm -- Mission Conception peacePARTNER SAVAE concert featuring the music from their three recordings of early music from Latin America. This event is sponsored by Mexico North, and is in conjunction with an international symposium on "Art and Culture in the Spanish Missions." For more information, visit SAVAE's Web site.

• October 30: The St. Mary's University Chapter of Amnesty International will meet from 5-7 p.m. at the NEW peaceCENTER space, 1443 S. St. Mary's, in the San Antonio Mennonite Church, across the street from Brackenridge High School. For more information, contact Joe Trigilio at JATRIG777@aol.com or visit www.geocities.com/amnestystmu/. The meetings are open to all.

  September, 2001:

• September 1: Esperanza Community Meeting, 10am - 12pm, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro 210.228.0201, www.esperanzacenter.org. Update about the lawsuit.

• September 1 and 8: Planet Work: a two-part TV series on globalization http://www.pbs.org/livelyhood/planetwork/. 10:00 p.m. on KLRN.

• September 5: Free film screening of Aimée and Jaguar at 7pm at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro in collaboration with the Lesbian Literature & Culture Group. Aimée and Jaguar, based on a true story (and a book by the same name) is set in 1943 in Nazi Germany. While the Allies are bombing Berlin and the Gestapo is purging the capital of Jews, a dangerous love affair blossoms between two women. The film was nominated for a 1999 Golden Globe Award.

• Friday, Sep. 7: School of the Americas Watch/San Antonio will meet at St. Anthony de Padua Parish Community, 102 Lorenz, at 7:00 in the parlor of the Family Center. Following the 18 minute documentary "School of Assassins" there will be a meeting to organize a San Antonio bus to Ft. Benning. For more information, contact Pam McBride, 210-828-0374 or scoutpam@netzero.net. E-mail her your name and mailing address if you'd like the information mailed to you.

• CANCELLED September 8: Heartbeats - Because of the peaceCENTER move, Heartbeats is cancelled, probably until December.

• September 11: In the wake of the explosions in New York and Washington, D.C., the peaceCENTER is hosting a community prayer vigil on Tuesday, September 11 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Plaza De Las Islas, across from San Fernando Cathedral. We will pray for those who were injured and lost their lives, and their families and friends; for our leaders, that they may act with faith and wisdom; for the community, that we might find strength and hope in each other amid this tragedy; and, hardest of all, for those who committed this deed and their families. We will pray for the peace and healing of the world. Those who cannot attend the city-wide vigil are encouraged to hold vigils in their own faith communities, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and homes.

• beginning September 11: Revolution: Lesbians of Colour Speak is a three month series, that will meet weekly to talk about the unique ways and possibilities women live and survive as lesbians of Colour. The series will be facilitated by Sharon Bridgforth and will include classes with professional writers R. Erika Doyle, Shay Youngblood, and Cherrie Moraga. Luz Guerra will lead special sessions focusing on dismantling oppression and liberation theories. First workshop begins September 11, 6:30-9:30 at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro.

  

• September 13: Standing Together for Peace - Thursday, September 13 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the peaceCENTER, 1443 S. St. Mary's, which is in the Mennonite Church across from Brackenridge High School. Because Peace is too important to leave only to politicians. Faith leaders from across the city join together for an interfaith evening calling for peace. Prayers, poems, songs and dances celebrating peace. Participants include Rabbi Barry Block, Imam Omar Shakir, Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, The Rev. Ann Helmke, Narjis Pierre, The Rev. Doug Earle, poet Naomi Shaib Nye and the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble. Sponsored by the peaceCENTER and the TriFaith Dialogue.

• September 13-15: Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day Sin Pelos en La Lengua, three evenings of comadre style stand up comedy and música by María Elena Gaitán María Elena Gaitán, creator of Chola Con Cello (A Home Girl In the Philharmonic), The Adventures of Connie Chancla and other unique personifications of the Chicana rasquachi time-space continuum returns to the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center to offer her unique and hilarious views as we teeter on the cusp of a Bush-whacked society. Three nights only at the Esperanza Center, September 13-15 at 8 p.m. with a special late night show 10 p.m on Saturday, September, 15. Limited seating. $10 at the door.

• September 14: Carlos Fuentes, Mexican author and one of the most-important literacy voices in Latin America in the 20th Century, speaks on "U.S. and Mexico: Sharing a Border," as part of the Autumn 2001 Lecture Series, sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Institute, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the San Antonio-Mexico Friendship Council. Free. 7 p.m. lecture. Convocation Center, UTSA 1604 Campus, 6900 N. Loop 1604 West. 227-0123 or 227-0124.

• September 16: Tri-Faith Dialogue, 2-4 p.m., at the home of Barbie Gorelick, 2342 Windmill Way in the Bluffs of Henderson Pass. They will discuss reactions to the September 13 Interfaith service as well as the impact that this group has had on us as individuals and on our city. Since the meeting is on the Eve of Erev Rosh Hashanah they will share some special symbolic refreshments that are eaten by Jewish people at this time of year. Judy Sobre is bringing homemade round hallot (bread) and Barbie will have the traditional apples and honey. They will briefly explain about the Jewish New Year. If you plan to attend, call Barbie at 210-491-0805 to get instructions on how to enter the gate.

• September 18-19: Walk the Labyrinth; a Journey Toward Hope and Healing. Tuesday from 10 am - 8 pm and Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm. at the Center for Spirituality and the Arts, 4707 Broadway, between the University of the Incarnate Word and Central Market. There will also be an open house on Wednesday from 5-7 pm. Bring your own socks. Call 829-5980 for more information.

• September 20: Independent Allies will meet at 7 pm at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 Martin. The peaceCENTER will lead a discussion on the recent terrorist acts. For more information, contact Bob Brischetto brischetto@wireweb.net.

• September 20 and 21: Frontline Responders: Catalysts for Change in Domestic Violence Alamodome, 1:00p.m. -3:00p.m. The San Antonio Safe Family Coalition, the SAPD Victims Advocacy Section and the P.E.A.C.E. Initiative are sponsoring a two-day conference to improve community awareness and capacity to respond to domestic violence. Five nationally-known speakers as well as local professionals will be presenting on a variety of topics relating to family violence. In addiction, local resources, community agencies, and literature pertaining to domestic violence will be available. For more information or registration form contact the Safe Family Coalition (210) 358-4298.

• Thurs., Sept. 20, Teen Group Sister Survivors, Rape Crisis Center , 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Teen Group for girls ages 14-18 who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or harassment. This group runs weekly for 8 weeks. For more information contact Stephanie Bowling at 521-7273.

• September 21: Fall Equinox Dances of Universal Peace in San Antonio led by Sal Anderson. Simple but moving circle dances from Interfaith sacred traditions. Co-sponsored by peace partners, Celebration Circle San Antonio. Starting at 7:00 p.m. at the new peaceCENTER location, 1443 S. St. Mary's. Visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/ for background.

• Sat., Sept 22: 3rd Annual Xicana Xicano Youth Conference Sembrando Nuestras Ideas: Linking Voices, Linking Struggles - For more information call 348-3872. All are welcome: meals are provided, individuals in need of baby-sitting Pre-K and up please pre-register.

• September 22: The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center brings together one of Mexico's most recognized singer/songwriters, Gabino Palomares with fierce Chicana poet and cultural warrior Olga Angelina García Echeverría in a celebration of song, poetry and culture. Cantos y Cuentos will be at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro, September 22, 2001 at 7pm.

• September 22: The 15th annual "Garden of Angels" Archbishop Patrick Flores brunch in support of ending family violence in the San Antonio community. Benefits the Battered Women's Shelter of Bexar County. $35. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Luke's Catholic Church Hall, 4603 Manitou Drive. 930-3669 or 433-2777.

• September 23: The San Antonio Children's Museum, a peacePARTNER, celebrates sixth year anniversary with cake and punch, entertainment, music and hands-on activities. Free. Noon - 4 p.m. San Antonio Children's Museum, 305 E. Houston. 212-4453.

• September 23: Southwest School of Art & Craft displays "Spirituality and Creativity" and celebrates the sesquicentennial of the historic site of the school with a permanent exhibit. Free. 1-5 p.m. Southwest School of Art & Craft, 300 Augusta. 224-1848.

• September 24: Michael Moore, Documentary Film Maker (Roger and Me, Pets or Meat, Canadian Bacon, The Big One) will speak at Stieren Theater, Trinity University beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $14; Reservations must be made three days in advance of the lecture - (210) 999-8404.

• September 25: Methodist Healthcare and Mental Health Association hosts "It's About School Violence," presentation. Free. 7 p.m. Colonial Hills United Methodist Church, 5247 Vance Jackson. 575-0355.

• September 25: The University of the Incarnate Word presents Harvey Wasserman, author of "The Last Energy War." 7 p.m. Marian Ballroom, UIW, 4301 Broadway. For more information, call 829-6001.

• September 26: Oleg Grabar, Art Historian will give an Illustrated lecture on “The Many Faces of Jerusalem in the Middle Ages” at Trinity University, Chapman Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

• September 27: The American Indian Resource Center hosts second annual fall festival, "Celebrating Our Peacemakers," featuring Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers & Storytellers conference, American Indian Cultural Arts exhibit and contest powwow. Free. Times and locations vary. Continues through Sat. For more information, call 655-1300.

• Thurs., Sept. 27, Opening Event for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Breaking the Chains Creating the Links, Plaza de Las Islas (Main Plaza across from San Fernando Cathedral and Bexar County Justice Center) 100 East Commerce 12:00p.m. -1:30p.m. Immigrant women will display their art on Pillowcases Project. The Descaradas (masks) will also be displayed. Survivors and their children created the art. Resource tables will be available. The Co-Creative Inter-generational dancers will present a dramatic interpretive dance. For more information contact Patricia Castillo (210) 735-4988. This event is free and open to the public.

• Tuesday, 25 September: The St. Mary's University Chapter of Amnesty International will meet from 5-7 p.m. at the NEW peaceCENTER space, 1443 S. St. Mary's, in the San Antonio Mennonite Church, across the street from Brackenridge High School. For more information, contact Joe Trigilio at JATRIG777@aol.com or visit www.geocities.com/amnestystmu/. The meetings are open to all.

• 28 September: Interfaith Prayer Serive sponsored by the Sikh Community of San Antonio. At First Unitarian Universalist Church on IH-10 beginning at 7:30.

• September 28: EDUCATIONAL FORUM Friday, September 28, 2001, 7:00pm at The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center 922 San Pedro (at Evergreen). Topics of Discussion:
  • Roots of Conflict
  • Alternatives to war
  • International Law and US Policy
  • Popular Resistance and
  • Racism
  Sponsored by: The Bexar County Green Party, Committee for Environmental Justice Action The Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras, Comite En Solidaridad Con El Pueblo De Mexico The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Fellowship Of Reconciliation Food Not Bombs, The Friends Committee, Fuerza Unida The Peace Center The Southwest Workers Union The Xicano Xicana Education Project.

  Due to the overwhelming phone calls and response by the community, these organizations and others have united to create an informative program to address the issues of the recent incident at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Although many of the organizations are diverse in viewpoints and political affiliations, our quest for alternatives to war unites us all. Please join us in two events that are going to take place this week and engage in dialogue with friends, family, and community about the real issues that are not being represented in the media.

  For Information, Please contact the above organizations, or contact the Esperanza Center 210/228-0201.

  August, 2001:

• August 3: Dances of Universal Peace will meet starting at 7 p.m. at the San Antonio Yoga Center (located in The Yard on McCullough in Olmos Park.) Sal Anderson will teach the simple, yet deeply moving, circle dances as she plays the guitar. In addition, drumming will be provided by Larry and Tom...longtime dance drummers who have joined Sal many times to facilitate this spiritual practice.

• August 7: National Night Out promotes Crime prevention by encouraging people to join millions of others nationwide to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend an evening outdoors with neighbors. 7-10 pm. For more information, http://www.natw.org/

• August 8: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

• Aug 9: In conjunction with Poultry Justice Awareness Week, faith groups, community activists, and labor organizations will be mobilizing in several different states to draw attention to the struggles of workers in the poultry industry, as well as to inform poultry workers of their basic rights. For more information about this campaign, cisit http://www.nicwj.org/pages/issues.Poultry.html.

  The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), along with representatives of several religious communities in the San Antonio area, will be distributing workers rights materials to workers at the Tyson poultry plant in Seguin, TX. The event will take place on Thursday, August 9. The materials will be distributed to workers as they leave the plant during the afternoon shift change. If you would like to take part, please meet at the Luby's cafeteria, 2777 N. Highway 123 bypass in Seguin at 11 a.m. on August 9. There will be time for discussion of strategy before traveling to the plant to hand out materials from 1-3 p.m.

• August 10-12: Shabbat with Rabbi Monty Eliasov of The Heart of Texas Havurah (JRF), Austin. Prayers, Songs, Dances and Pot-luck Shabbat meal. RSVP and directions: Covita Moroney, 494-3674.

• August 11: CANCELLED Heartbeats - What if Mozart Wrote "Blowing in the Wind"?...classical edition. 7-10 pm at the peaceCENTER, free.

• Aug 12: Dances of Universal Peave in Houston: 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at The Dance Studio - Humble, 3203 FM 1960 @ Aldine-Westfield (3 miles east of I-45 - Crossroads Center - behind Popeyes) Leaders: Subhana & Karen, Donation: $7 - $10 For more information, call 281-821-9059 or E-mail: ejferrio@academicplanet.com

• August 16: Chris Brown will lead a discussion on "Water Planning for San Antonio As If Economics and the Environment Matter" at the meeting of Independent Allies at Estela's Restaurant, 2200 W. Martin (at Trinity Street). Brown, a water management consultant and community organizer, will examine water management alternatives, including: realistic demand projections; water rights sharing; agricultural and urban water conservation; and aquifer storage and recovery. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., immediately after a meeting of the Maverick Alliance. The San Antonio Chapter of the Alliance for Democracy, Maverick Alliance, will meet at 6:30 p.m. with one major agenda item: Shall San Antonio host a statewide meeting of the Alliance for Democracy sometime in October or November? For more information, contact Robert Brischetto, brischetto@wireweb.net.

• August 19: Labyrinth Walk with members of SAVAE--the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble. 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm Brown Hall, Episcopal Church of Reconciliation At 8900 Starcrest Dr., 2 blocks north of Loop 410, on the right hand side. For thousands of years humans have utilized the meditative qualities of labyrinths -- which vary in their shapes and sizes -- to enter a deep, prayerful state. Each pilgrim has a unique experience as they journey into the labyrinth's center, to absorb and reflect, then return to the outer. This is based on the one at Chartres Cathedral. Meditative music will be provided by members of SAVAE. Donations to the Labyrinth Guild accepted.

• August 22: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

• August 24-26:
  
  CANCELLED Violence in America & Creating a Culture of Peace

  This skillshop explores the history of violence in America from the time of Columbus to the present day. Our legacy of violence critically impacts the direction of how we are going to frame the future. Opening new avenues and expanding awareness of our potential for peace, can help us not to repeat history, but rather redirect our efforts toward a culture of nonviolence. Specific areas to be explored: 1)media contribution to violence, 2) the celebrity identification with violence, 3) language, the weapon of choice, 4) domestic/child abuse legislation, 5) racial/cultural differences

• August 26: Children's Blessing, 7 p.m., Sunken Gardens.

• August 26: The Mexican American Business Professional Women will register women to vote, in observance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. For more information, call 615-0196.

• August 30: Get Deputized at next San Antonio Democracy Now! Meeting. The Voter Registrar's office will be sending a representative to deputize people to be able to officially register others to vote. This process will begin promptly at 7:00pm (our meeting begins at 6:30pm). For more information, contact Kat Swift, katja@texas.net. Everyone can be deputized and there is no fee.

  July, 2001:

• July 7: 44th annual Race Unity Day sponsored by the Baha'i faith to promote racial harmony and focus on the elimination of prejuduce. Free, noon-6pm at La Villita Assembly Building. Call 281-9628 or 822-4206 for more info.

• July 11: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

• July 14: Heartbeats - Yellow Poka Dot Bikini: Communing with the Elements & Nature. 7-10 pm at the peaceCENTER, free.

• July 14: Congressman Lamar Smith, whose district includes the proposed Navy bombing site in Kenedy County, will be having a Town Hall meeting 10 am at Garner Middle School Cafeteria, 4302 Harry Wurzbach and at 1 pm at Encino Park Elementary School Cafetorium, 2550 Encino Rio. For more information and action ideas, download the attached document prepared by Lebh Shomea House of Prayer.

• July 13-14-15: On the Spiritual Journey with Fr. Thomas Keating. Three programs on Centering Prayer, Bill Greehy Arena, St. Mary's University. For more information, visit The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health, www.ecrh.org.

• July 17 and 24: The San Antonio Police Department has scheduled two public hearings to seek support for several proposed crime fighting stragegies: 17 July, 7 pm, Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards St. and 24 July, 7 pm, Lee High School. Speaker sign up begins at 6 pm. For more information, call SAPD at 210/207-7484.

• July 21: The Circle School is now enrolling children ages 3 to 10 for Fall 2001. Families are invited to attend our Open House Saturday, July 21 at 5:30 pm. The Circle School is a non-profit, family cooperative elementary school which honors the creativity and uniqueness of each child. Our curriculum teaches peace, respect for cultural diversity and our natural environment, and has a strong emphasis on arts and music. The school is located at 217 Pershing, off Broadway across from the Witte Museum. For more information, please call 822-0461, or e-mail thecircleschool@juno.com.

• July 22: The Tri-Faith Dialogue will meet from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Sylvia Maddox, 130 E. Mandalay. The topic will be "Fundamentalism." Liz Newhouse will be leading the discussion based on the book "The Battle For God" by Karen Armstrong. For more info, call Sylvia at (210) 826-5799.

• July 24: St. Philip's College hosts a pre-event for National Night Out from 11am - 2 pm at their campus on 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. Food, entertainment and exhibits. For more information call Linda Tippins of Weed and Seed, 210/271-7232. National Night Out, August 7, promotes Crime prevention by encouraging people to join millions of others nationwide to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend an evening outdoors with neighbors.

• July 25: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

  June, 2001:

• June 2: Stand for Children Day: CHIP in for a Child. 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. This year's Stand For Children event will highlight the need for every Texas child to have adequate health insurance. The annual march and rally is being organized by the City of San Antonio, in collaboration with the YMCA of San Antonio, along with a variety of local organizations. The march will begin from historic Alamo Plaza at 10:00 am, and proceed to Milam Park with Grand Marshall Patsy Torres leading the way. KMOL news anchor Randy Beamer will emcee the activities at Milam Park, which will feature passionate pleas from state senator Leticia Van de Putte, local religious leader Father Eddie Bernal, as well as civic leaders to enroll children in CHIP. CHIP applications will be available at the park, along with free health and dental screenings for children, fingerprint ID kits, and plenty of entertainment. Email Melinda Block for more information at mblock@ci.sat.tx.us or call (210) 207-6366.

• June 6: Candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Alyssa Maria Vasquez, 7, who was murdered two years ago today. 7:30 p.m. at 2407 Pinn Road. See Map.

• June 8 to 23: "Biblical Women and Contemporary Women Working for Peace" Holy Land Tour. In land sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, Encourage relationships of justice and peace; Learn of today's political opportunities and challenges; Visit biblical sites, especially those associated with Christ. Dialogue with local Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Travel as a pilgrim praying and learning.For more information, visit www.uiw.edu/holylandtour.html or contact Bridget Korenek, e-mail: txducky@hotmail.com.

• June 9: Heartbeats - XXX...Celebrating Men and Male Energy...XXX 7-10 pm at the peaceCENTER, free.

• June 9: Embodied Meditation: Walking the Labyrinth, Mary Earle, M.A., M.Div. and Doug Earle, B.A., M.Div. 10:00AM to 4:00PM, Parish Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1018 East Grayson Street, San Antonio, TX 78208. Sponsored by the Jung Center. Call 698-8000 for details.

• June 10: The Tri-Faith Dialogue of San Antonio will meet this Sunday June 10, 2001 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the library auditorium of the University of the Incarnate Word to view the film documentary "The Last Enemy," directed by Nitzan Giladyat.

  Barbie Gorelick reports, "I viewed the film and it is very powerful. You should know that it was filmed live as the actors dealt with the issues typical between Israelis and Palestinians as well as performers with varying artistic views. Therefore there is some strong language and profanity at times that I just wanted to warn you of in case you are sensitive to that sort of thing. This in no way diminishes the effect of the film. It only adds to the reality of the situation as it unfolded for those on film.

  "We hope to have one of the "stars" of the film, Palestinian Peace-activist Ihsan Turkieh, with us again to answer questions. Ihsan lives in Ramallah and has been visiting relatives in the San Antonio area. Ihsan plans to return to her home in The West Bank on June 12th."

  If possible, please email Barbie at bmjgorelick@stic.net and let her know if you are able to come and if you are bringing guests.

• June 13: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

• June 16: Juneteenth Parade, 10 am at Commerce Street at Interstate 37.

• June 16: PrideFest, 1-11 pm at Crockett Park, 1302 N. Main St. Unity Foundation's annual festival. picnic and parade the commemorates Gay Pride Month. Parade begins at 9 pm at Main and Dewey and concludes with a candlelit march. Free. Call 559-9217 for details.

• 17 June: Gemini Ink Reader's Therater, Together Wants to Live in Every House. 3 pm. Leeper Auditorium, McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Dramatic reader's theater presentation combines visual and musical elemenst with literary works by Southern authors such as Mark Twain, Peter Taylor, Joy Harjo, Harryette Mullen and Alfred Uhry. Free. Call 734-9673 for details.

• 17 June: Labyrinth Walk at Episcopal Church of the Reconciliation, 8900 Starcrest. Celebrating Father's Day and International Day of Peace, 5-7 pm. Music by Covita and Christopher Moroney and others. Free. Call 655-2731 for details.

• June 22 - July 1: "Women of Ireland: Power, Piety, Politics and Peace" Tour. Learn the history of goddesses, saints, queens, women presidents, and courageous women making peace in Ireland. Visit sites revealing creative life from 5,000 years ago until today. Make history participating in the first international conference of "Women's Ordination Worldwide," June 29 to July 1, 2001, in Dublin, Ireland. Sponsored by The University of the Incarnate Word. For more information, visit: www.uiw.edu/makireland.html or contact Bridget Korenek, e-mail: txducky@hotmail.com.

• June 27: Abwoon Study Circle at the peaceCENTER.

• Saturday, June 30: Original Prayer: Aramaic Lord's Prayer
  One Day Retreat with members of SAVAE
  Grossman International Conference Ctr., Univ. of Incarnate Word
  ......a non-denominational experience open to people of all faiths......
  peaceCENTER core team member and SAVAE founder Covita Moroney is happy to announce that Subhana Elizabeth Ferrio will be coming to San Antonio to lead two interactive sessions on the Aramaic Lord's Prayer:
  10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Teaching Session
  We will explore the Lord's Prayer, line-by-line, learning about the Aramaic words and discovering the many levels of meaning hidden within the text. Body prayer, movement and chant will be utilized. (A vegetarian lunch will be provided.)

  (Dinner break 4:00-7:30. On your own - many restaurants are nearby.

  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Aramaic Prayer Cycle
  We will gather in a circle to pray, chant and move through the entire Aramaic Lord's prayer as developed by Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz. Simple melodies and movements help integrate body-mind-spirit.

  NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY DISCOVER THE DEEP WISDOM OF JESUS' NATIVE MIDDLE EASTERN SPIRITUALITY. Subhana Elizabeth Ferrio has been working with the prayer for many years, is a long-time student of Neil Douglas-Klotz, and is one of a few of people worldwide who have been permitted to lead groups in this unique Lord's Prayer Cycle. She is also a member of the Dances of Universal Peace Mentor Teachers Guild. (ejferrio@academicplanet.com)

  The foundation of these experiential sessions on The Aramaic Prayer Cycle is the work of Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz. Web: http://www.abwoon.com/

  The Grossman International Conferenec Center is located on Hildebrand, on the SW corner of the UIW campus.

  ------ TO REGISTER -------- The registration fee is $20. Scholarships available. No one refused. By Mail: Send $20 fee to Covita Moroney, 12107 Magnolia Blossom 78247 By Phone: (210) 573-6336, Please leave a message. Email: moroneys@ix.netcom.com
  ----- SPONSORED BY ------- Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
  University of the Incarnate Word Community Wellness Center
  the peaceCENTER
  SAVAE: the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble

  May, 2001:

• May 1: The Mind Science Foundation Speaker Series presents "The Four Agreements" by don Miguel Ruiz. $12 general admission. $10 seniors. $5 students. 5:30 p.m. reception. 6:30 p.m. lecture. McAllister Auditorium, San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro. 821-6094.

• May 3 and 6: Broadway's Songs of Protest and Rebellion, North East School of Arts, Lee High School. Scenes from Broadway musicals to include "The Cradle Will Rock," "The Threepenny Opera," "Caberet," "Hair,", "Miss Saigon" and "Bye Bye Birdie." Tickets $5. 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Call 442-2510 for details.

• Sunday, May 6: A silent march in opposition to the death penalty will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the area just in front of the Alamo and end at San Fernando Cathedral. For more information contact Joe Trigilio, 210/434-4476 or JATrig777@aol.com.

• May 4-6:
  peaceCENTER SKILLSHOP -
  Conflict Engagement & Transformative Mediation

  This skillshop explores interpersonal communication and mediation techniques, providing more effective ways to think about conflict. . Participants will learn to view conflicts as creative possibilities, and through t