Thursday evening, January 15, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Appleton Public Library
Critical Condition - This critically acclaimed documentary explores the plight of America’s uninsured by capturing
the harrowing struggles of four critically ill Americans who discover
that being uninsured can cost them their jobs, health, home, savings
and even their lives.
Discussion led by Kristene Stacker, Executive Director, Fox Cities
Community Health Center
Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2009
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Appleton Public Library
Children of Abraham - This highly acclaimed documentary reveals the power of Compassionate Listening. Follow a group of North Americans on a Compassionate Listening delegation through Israel, Gaza, and the occupied territories. Capture the impact on all sides in the Middle East conflict.
Presenting by Peter Hwosch, Musician and Video Producer
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Harmony Café
124 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI
Hwosch will perform some original music
and show his latest documentary titled “Beyond These Narrow Borders.” The
video follows youth from all three sides of the war in former
Yugoslavia as they participate in the Seedlings of Peace
Summer Camp in Croatia. The purpose of the camp is
to build relationships and teach skills in Compassionate
Listening, nonviolent communication, reflective thinking
and mediation, creative problem-solving and cultural awareness. There
is also a volunteer work component, with camp participants
collaborating on projects in the surrounding communities.
Saturday, January
31, 2009
10 - 5 pm Radisson/Paper Valley
333 W. College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
Cost: $115. (Includes lunch) (Proceeds
aid Mr. Hwosch's humanitarian work throughout the world)
Please register by January 29, 2009 with Tana Jerde: 920.960.1406
or jerdeclan@yahoo.com
Mr. Hwosch will
facilitate a Compassionate Listening ™ Workshop.
We will explore the Five Core Practices of Compassionate
Listening and
learn the skills
necessary to bring this powerful technique into your daily
life:
-Suspending Judgment
-Maintaining Balance in the Heat of Conflict
-Listening with the Heart
-Speaking from the Heart
-Holding Compassion for Oneself and others
Mr.
Hwosch's music cd's and copies of his documentaries will
be for sale at each event. Proceeds again benefit Mr.
Hwosch's work throughout the world. For direct donations;Mr.
Peter Hwosch
C/o
Tana Jerde (Valley New School Parent)
W5974
Blazing Star Drive
Appleton,
WI. 54915
" There is no
'us and them' there is only 'us'"
Peter Hwosch
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Stop Slavery & Sweatshops in the Fields
"IN BRIEF: The CIW is launching a national petition drive
to demand that Burger King and other food industry leaders
work with the CIW to improve the wages and working conditions
of the workers who pick their tomatoes, and join with
the CIW in an industry-wide effort to eliminate modern-day
slavery and human rights abuses from Florida’s fields. The
petitions will serve as notice that those who sign are “ prepared
to stop patronizing Burger King now, and other food industry
leaders in the future, should they fail to do so. ” The
campaign comes on the 200th anniversary of the US ban against
the importation of slaves, and echoes key strategies of the
early abolitionist movement that helped hasten the end of slavery
in the 19th century".
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Fox River Academy Environmental Charter School
The Fox River Academy, a tuition-free public charter school of the Appleton Area School District.
Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about:
* Challenging hands-on environmental curriculum
* Spanish language offerings
* Technology courses
* Outdoor learning labs
Parent Tours are also available on the first Wednesday of every month. Pleace call or email to book a tour.
920.832.6260 www.aasd.k12.wi.us/foxriveracademy
Appleton Area Buddhist Meditation Fox Valley Meditation Center
Weekly meditation sessions: Saturdays at 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Zen Service, Walking/Sitting Meditation Session and Discussion. For more information or directions, please email: fvzen@yahoo.com or call 920-428-9512. myspace.com/foxvalleyzazen