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Mounir Farah on Arab Views of the United States

 in Current Events / Education

Mounir Farah on Arab Views of the United States Session 1 Tuesday May 7 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center j.dick.bennett@gmail.com To:OMNI Peace Newsletter Prof. Emeritus Mounir Farah will present a series of three talks on Arab views of the US since WWII, beginning Tuesday, May 7, 7p.m,. at OMNI. Arab Views of the United States since WWII From Hope and Admiration to Hostility and Indignation A three part presentation by Mounir Farah examining key events and circumstances that changed the Middle East from a promising region rich with resources and potentials for a prosperous and peaceful area to a […]

Zero Waste!

 in Community / Current Events / Ecology / Environment / workshops

Zero Waste! The “Other” Reasons to Live Sustainably By zero waste practitioner Rose Brown One fifth of the world’s population is responsible for almost 90% of resource consumption. Just a few clicks of the mouse will reveal all the information you need to convince yourself that living sustainably is a good idea. But what if those dire statistics and stories haven’t fully convinced you to change your lifestyle? Pause and consider a few underlying benefits of sustainability that might not be obvious on the surface: A Feeling of Belonging – Most choices that build sustainability also happen to build community. […]

Race Equity Workshop Community Day

 in Community / Current Events / Education / Justice

Race Equity Workshop Community Day Mon April 29 – 9:00 am-4:00 pm Jones Center for Families – 922 Emma Ave, Springdale WORKSHOP is FREE – lunch provided – registration required Sign up here! Don’t forget to register Race is the recognized frontier of work for peace and justice. Amazing trainer Glenn Harris from Race Forward returns to Fayetteville to help our community become the compassionate and welcoming place it wants to be. This workshop is specifically geared toward groups, organizations, workplaces and churches who see the importance of racial equity in fulfilling the dream of America. Leaders will get practical […]

Better World Mural Unveiled

 in Community / Current Events

Better World Mural Unveiled Sat April 13 – 12;30 pm – Terra Studio 12103 Hazel Valley Rd, Fayetteville 19 local artists with one goal: a mural to educate and inspire us to take small steps toward creating a better world. The mural depicts the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals and The Charter for Compassion. Program will begin with a musical prelude by John Two-Hawks, a short program including remarks by Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and the Rev. Lowell Grisham. A reception will follow the unveiling with refreshments and music by Kelly & Donna Mulhollan and Elizabeth Scott & Diana Welch. […]

What happened to the lasagna?

 in Annual Gathering / Community / Current Events

What happened to the lasagna? Did you miss the bit Annual Gathering and Lasagna Feast that’s always in February? It’s gratifying that lots of people have asked about it. Never fear, there will be lasagna. And music. And all the Omni Projects to meet up with and enjoy. Remember that last year we faced another bitter ice storm. We kind of held the event anyway, but lots of y’all couldn’t come because of the ice. Including half our performers! When we talked it over we decided it’s time to move our biggest event to spring when there’ll be nice weather. […]

FREE PSA’s RIGHT HERE!

 in Community / Current Events / Free Speech / KPSQ Radio

FREE PSA’s RIGHT HERE! KPSQ is our community radio station – 97.3 on the dial and www.kpsq.org to anywhere on the planet. That’s a potential market of 7 billion people. All these brilliant events and activities that OMNI folks and friends do should have a FREE Public Service Announcements on KPSQ telling when, where and just how great they’re gonna be. To get your FREEE PSA go to KPSQ.ORG and click on YOUR PSA in the bottom yellow box on the left. Fill out the easy form and wonderful volunteers at the station will put you on the air. FOR […]