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International Women’s Day

 in Womens March

Sun March 8 – 2:00-4:00 pm – Town Center 4th Annual NWA International Women’s Day Protest in response to increasing attacks on women’s rights, immigrant rights. LGBTQ+ rights, workers’ rights in the Trump era. Hosted by Emergency NWA International Women’s Day Protest and Strike

Building the Masterplan for the Omni Grounds

 in Current Events

Sun March 8 – 1:00 pm – Omni Second meeting of volunteers meeting to create a master plan for Omni’s grounds that will include the Hank Kaminsky sculpture “Peace”. Architect Michael Cochram and a group of volunteers are working through a consensus based decision making process to see that this project has wide buy-in from Omni members and friends. You’re invited to join in. We had a great time and made good progress last month. Email Gladys for more information at omni@omnicenter.org

Protect Our Voices Campaign: The End of Initiative Petition in Arkansas

 in Free Speech

Sat March 7 – 5:00 pm – Omni Led by attorney David Mc—-, on “THE PETITION KILLER” This presentation tells the story of what’s going on behind the scenes to limit or even end the ability of citizens to use the Constitutional tool of initiative petition. This is a critical issue that you need to know about. A rally at the Arkansas State Capitol is happening March 21, noon-2:00. More information at this link Protect AR Voices!

Where’s the Lasagna?

 in Annual Gathering

Some Omni folks have been asking when the Annual Gathering of Members and Friends will be happening. Here’s the short story: As you know, we used to do it in February but moved it to May last year to avoid ice storms. That wasn’t the perfect time either, so the planning group for the event has decided to make the Annual Gathering a fall event. We’ll be updating you as plans emerge, but look for lasagna in September, after Hiroshima Nagasaki Day in August.

Zero Waste Event

 in Environment

Thurs Feb 20 – 6:30 pm – Omni Get all the ins and outs of managing to live waste-free from a resident expert – Rose Brown – who writes the Zero Waste articles like the one below. Rose has live almost totally waste-free for a decade. She will inspire you to think about what’s in your trash can, your shopping bag, and your heart. She’s also really nice, and if you ask she’ll tell you about her latest plan, a TIMEBANK in Northwest Arkansas.

Portals for Peace

 in OMNI Movies / Peace

Movie showing and discussion on the evils of war Weds Feb 19 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center This month showing “No Man’s Land” – a bleakly funny parable of war in Bosnia in 1993. Presented by Prof Nikola Radan, whose background is Bosnian.

Black History Month Celebrations Across The Community

 in Black History Month

Look at this rich offering of Black History, and the warm pride that Black Arkansans take in sharing it with the whole community. Check out all this wonderful variety!And the University of Arkansas calendar of events hereFRI 07 12:30P First Friday’s: Black History Month Celebration U of A / Center for Multicultural & Diversity Education, Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center & The National Pan-Hellenic Council Arkansas Union RM 403 and Multicultural Center FRI 07 7:00P Opening Exhibition Lecture » Hank Willis Thomas Crystal Bridges 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712 SAT 08 11:00A Black History Month Story Time & Book […]