Current Events

Friends of Palestine NWA invites you Reading Palestine Thurs March 13 – 6:30 pm – Pearl’s Books 28 E. Center St. Fayetteville “Men in the Sun” by renowned Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani We’re excited to invite you to the next meeting of Reading Palestine, a book club devoted to fiction written by Palestinian authors. This month, we will be reading and discussing Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani. Location: Pearl’s Books – 28 E Center St., Fayetteville Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 6:30 PM Originally published in 1962, this powerful novella tells the story of four Palestinian men striving […]

SB 354 to spend $750 billion to build a monster new prison, was supposed to come up for vote on Tuesday but got enough attention that they put it off until next Thursday hoping people will forget about it. Medicaid could be supported instead. Schools, hospitals, mental health centers… lots of things that would really help people… could be built with $750 million dollars instead of this monstrosity of profit-seeking. Now the bill is set to run Thursday March 13. Call, texts and emails to your state Senators and Representatives are MEANINGFUL! Here’s a link to the phone numbers for […]

Postcard Pop-Up Omni Center Library, March 15th!

Invitation for Participation & Outreach: Interfaith Climate Retreat Joanna Person-Michener interfaithclimateretreat Dear Omni Friends I am reaching out to invite you to something I am newly a part of, which is a local group of faith and nonprofit leaders organizing the Interfaith Climate Retreat, a community event focused on climate action and hope. We would love to share this opportunity to engage our community on climate justice with the OMNI Center and the Quaker Community. There is also very relevant intersectionality with the rising numbers of people who are unhoused, which is an issue we would appreciate giving voice to […]

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It’s a simple action – no purchases for 24 hours (except for small local businesses), but could be very effective if significant numbers participate – if you agree, could you spread the word? A series of blackouts is planned to build momentum and remind powers that be the people are the source of their wealth and power. The Peoples Union USA is promoting it, https://theonecalledjai.com/ (they have a video explaining why).

Sunday 2/23 5:30-8pm Omni Center For Peace, Justice & Ecology 3274 N Lee Ave Come join us for a fun, friendly and delicious dinner! Greetings, I hope all is well and that you’ll join us! If all is not well, even more reason to attend    Chip Balew, Organizer Facebook Event Here Please share/invite family, friends, associates and all earth/animal friendly & health minded kind folks. Please bring a vegan dish enough for 8 servings. If you want recipe ideas, check out www.vegweb.com Bring copies of your recipe, if you want to share. An ingredient list can be helpful, if someone […]