Yearly Archives: 2019

Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration

 in Current Events

COMING SOON Sunday August 11, 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 901 W. Cleveland The annual commemoration is coming together beautifully. Because of the tense situation with Iran, we’ve invited Iranian musician Mahshid Iraniprivast to perform, and she graciously agreed. There will also be a striking and moving music video done by Professor Nikola Radan called Hiroshima: Clash of Civilizations. In addition to the traditional elements of the event – proclamation by Mayor Jordan, music by Still on the Hill, and the traditional Obon Lights More information will be coming soon, so put this on your calendar.

Summer drawing classes

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Starts August 10 – Held at Omni Center Beginner and intermediate drawing skills With instructor Rob Pressman On the following Saturday’s from 9 am to noon 4 sessions: Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 $35 per session Or All 4 sessions $100 Some of the subjects to be covered: Fundamentals, Arraignment, Light source, Depth, Perspective, Proportion, Composition….. You will need: Sketch pad ( 40 sheet minimum) Pencils, white eraser, sharpener, And a need to create! For more information Call or text 4793059170 Or email peersbarnstorm @gmail.com Rob has been a working artist for over 40 years. He has […]

People Power

 in People Power

Mon Aug 5 – 6:00 pm – Omni Center Last night the Quorum Court adopted a suggestion People Power and the Arkansas Justice Network have been pushing for over several months. That’s a study by a neutral outside party of our county criminal justice system that could assess current policies and practices, and suggest efficient. just and humane ways to improve our operations. They approved $100,000 for the study, with the understanding that they may need to approve more when a group is identified. We want a community that’s safe, welcoming and prosperous for everyone who lives here. That’s getting […]

Soldier’s Heart Comes to Arkansas

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Sat July 13 – 5:00 pm – Omni Center Introducing a brand new project in Northwest Arkansas. Soldiers Heart is a healing project to help PTSD sufferers who have been harmed by war. The project is led by Vela Giri, who hosts the Soldier’s Heart show on KPSQ Radio. At this event you’ll hear about the history, and the fascinating healing process that has been used across the country for over a decade, and now is coming the our area. If you or someone you know needs help, please come!

Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps

 in Human Detention Camps

Fri July 12 – 7:30 pm – Springdale at Murphy Park, Fayetteville location TBA Events to be held in Fayetteville and Springdale. More info to come. Organized in partnership with a coalition of people, many of whom are mothers, dedicated to human rights, and the fundamental principle behind democracy that all human beings have a right to life, liberty and dignity.

Town Hall for tonight CANCELED FOR TORNADO WARNINGS!

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Green New Deal Town Hall Wednesday May 29 – 5:30-7:30 – Fayetteville Library Walker Room Town Hall for tonight CANCELED FOR TORNADO WARNINGS! Storms will continue all day, with tornado warnings and flash flood warnings through the evening. This is the climate emergency in action friends. Town Hall is being rescheduled for June 20. The emergency will still be live, but maybe we can miss the tornados. Stay tuned. This Town Hall is for concerned people – youth and adult – who want to know more about the Green New Deal, The Energy Innovation Act, Juliana vs. the United States […]