Daily Archives: June 8, 2018

Compassion Bracelets at Terra

 in Community / Current Events / Peace

Compassion Bracelets at Terra Sat June 17 – 10:00 am-5:00 pm Terra Studios, 12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville Join us at Terra Studios on Fathers Day, for an open art lab where you can learn to make paper beads, picnic with the family and learn about Compassion Fayetteville, a local non profit. For more information call (479)445-5763. MAKE FREE COMPASSION BRACELETS, ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND TO LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP CULTIVATE COMPASSION IN YOURSELF, YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR WORLD.

End 287g Bentonville!

 in Community / Current Events / Justice

End 287g Bentonville! Weds June 13 – 6:00 pm – Bentonville Library 405 So. Main, Bentonville A conversation of interest to anyone concerned about the use of detainer policies like 287g to detain and deport immigrant members of our community in Benton County. This is a serious situation all across the country, but Northwest Arkansas is not above this immoral and unconstitutional abuse of police powers by ICE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Learn more at this informative event sponsored by People Power of Washington County and other concerned local groups. End 287g in Benton County event page

Connection Power

 in Community / Current Events

Connection Power Why is connecting important? Research shows that a connected and cohesive community is powerful! When it faces conflict, crisis or catastrophe a connected and cohesive community recognizes problems more quickly. It draws on the knowledge and skills of more people to solve problems. And it bounces back from crisis faster, and more effectively. As our world moves through climate and social crises the family and community connections we nurture will be the way we survive and thrive. We need to prepare now to connect across all the silos of race, creed and culture that have divided us over […]