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Open Mic for Peace!

 in Open Mic

Sun Jan 5 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Never more important than right now! Kelly Mulhollan <still@stillonthehill.com> FIRST OPEN MIC of 2020 is SUNDAY!  Under the current dangerous circumstances, we need to step into this year with 2020 vision and see things clearly! Music, art, songs and poetry through the ages has been a vehicle for helping the world see more clearly! Remember the song…I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW THE RAIN IS GONE…I CAN SEE ALL OBSTACLES IN MY WAY…GONE ARE THE DARK CLOUDS THAT HAD ME BLIND…GONNA BE A BRIGHT, BRIGHT SUN-SHINY DAY!    We are going to need a lot of optimism […]

New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

 in Environment

If you enjoy turning over a new leaf and starting new habits in January, here are a few ideas: – The Daily Inventory: as you go through your day, keep your trash. At the end of the day, lay it all out and see what you think. Was any of it avoidable? What changes, if any, do you want to make? Keep this up for one week, one month, or longer. – The Daily Gratitude: at the beginning or end of each day, make a list of all the material positions you are grateful to have. This is a gentle […]

It’s time to take action on climate change

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by RICHARD MASON Special to the Democrat-Gazette | December 8, 2019 at 1:53 a.m. The inhabitants of our planet cannot continue along the same path we are now treading. If we do, there will be such a reduction in the quality of life for the peoples on the earth that life for huge parts of the population will be at risk. But as the 16-year-old young lady from Sweden Greta Thunberg said, “Adults don’t care.” She’s right. As one reporter wrote about her address to the United Nations, “She called them a bunch of jerks.” As Greta said to that […]

Don’t Separate Families

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Don’t Separate Families ProtestThis Friday and every Friday rest of this yearFri Dec 6 – noon-1:00 – College and Dickson Streets Lots of people in Fayetteville see this is wrong. Quakers of Fayetteville are crazy enough to think you’re one of them. Come join them, rain or shine, every Friday until Christmas. The terrible situation on our border is getting more horrific. Fayetteville Quaker Meeting invites other concerned people to join them in reminding our community that this is not what our values can tollerate. Please wear white to the protest.

Next Steps on Drug Law Reform Needs You

 in Drug Law Reform

Monday Dec 2 – 6:00 pm at St. Martin’s Student Union 814 W. Maple, Fayetteville. Parking in the back You’re invited to join Omni Students as they host Susie Cox for a training on how to be part of the cannabis petition campaign getting underway. Also meet some of the incredible new activists Omni gets to encourage.

KPSQ Holiday Happy Hour

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Sunday Dec 8 – 1:00-3:30 pm –Graduate Hotel 2nd floor lobby, 70 North East Ave Fayetteville Producer Showcase will broadcast on 97.3 FM Sunday from 12:30-1:00 pm and Producer Jori Costello will be interviewing a few of our great show producers. They’ll offer a taste of what their show offers. Mingle with KPSQ staff and volunteers and see where in the project you might fit in. Check out the Graduate hotel and its eccentric ambiance while you get to know us. Snacks and beverages will be served. Community Radio is home to all our community voice. You are needed here.

Fayetteville Climate Strike2 !

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Friday Nov 29 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm – Courthouse Dickson & CollegeRight after Thanksgiving – more fun than Black Friday! Fridays for Future and Omni invite you to stand up for the planet at the next global climate strike. Bring posters and meet others who share your passion. We have many posters to share so bring your body and choose your favorite theme.

Container Deposit Law Campaign

 in Environment

What?!Sun Nov 24 – 5:00 pm – Omni Center Container Deposit Law is gearing up for the next round. Some of us remember getting our nickle back for the pop bottle we bought. This is the 21st century version. Arkansas needs it and volunteers for this campaign are welcome. More information at the link. But if you really want to know more, come meet people on Sunday.