Chicago

"Under this system of capitalism, so many in this society and so much of humanity are forced to endure great hardship and suffering, exploitation, injustice and brutality, while wars and the ongoing destruction of the natural environment threaten the very future of humanity.

What are the implications of the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East? How do the protests in Madison against the draconian bill to eliminate public sector unions relate to other struggles for democratic rights? How has the global economic crisis shaped popular discontent and inspired new visions of democracy and justice? How can electoral politics be a site of resistance and what is the significance of the recent mayoral election in Chicago?

Reception: 5:30pm / Performance: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Student Center Rm. 120 / 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue

Christian Peacemaker Teams Invites You…

BOOK LAUNCH

7:00pm, Friday, March 11, 2011 (one year after Gene’s passing)

Wellington Ave. UCC; 615 W. Wellington; Chicago

Special Guests: Editors Dorothy Friesen (Gene’s wife), and Marilen Abesamis

…readings from Create Space for Peace…singing…refreshments

Timber Lanes
1851 W. Irving Park (just west of Irving Park Ravenswood stop)
Chicago, IL

Bowl away a winter afternoon to benefit Cinquera, Chicago’s sister city in El Salvador. Registration is $25; bowl free with $50 or more in pledges from family and friends. Free pizza! Fair-trade prizes for young bowlers, great bowlers and enthusiastic teams. Join us to keep Cinquera’s community projects strong. Flier attached. Info: jimmyishere@hotmail.com – 773-561-4208 (Please contact us if you plan to bring a team.)

For more info, visit http://www.neiu.edu/%7Ecdia/Non-Violence_Peace_Conference.html

Location: Liberation Square
500 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL, 60605-1602
Intersection of Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway, downtown Chicago

Organization: March 19th Mobilization

MORE INFO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129641663770855

Description: 12 Noon, Saturday, March 19, Michigan Avenue & Congress Parkway -- our own 'Freedom' Square! Short rally followed by a march on Michigan Avenue

Funding for Jobs, Healthcare & Education, not for War and Occupation

Benefit to raise $12,000 for water purification unit for the Jabaliya Girls' School in Gaza through the Middle East Children's Alliance

Sponsored by Arab Jewish Partnership for Peace and Justice in the Middle East

WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph, Chicago 60607

Tickets:  $50/general admission, $25/students

SPECIAL GUESTS

Dr. Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies, Columbia University

Location: St. Alexander Catholic Church
300 S CORNELL AVE
VILLA PARK, IL, 60181-2622

Organization: West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition

MORE INFO: http://www.faithpeace.org

Description: WSFPC is honored to announce Father John Dear as the keynote speaker at our 8th Annual Gathering, Saturday March 5th, at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park. Fr. Dear's talk is titled "The Beatitudes at the Pathway to Peace: walking the way of nonviolence"

This event is free and open to the public

Organization: Unity Temple Social Mission Committee

MORE INFO: http://unitytemple.org

Description: No Human Being is Illegal: Teach-in on Immigration
Saturday 3/26/2011 - 9:00am - 3:30pm

Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation
875 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301

Join us for a teach-in on Immigration. Standing on the Side of Love

We will explore topics such as:

Current US and IL Immigration Laws
Impact of trade and the economy on current policies and practices