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Women’s March Fayetteville

 in Current Events

Women’s March Fayetteville Saturday Jan 19 – 11:00-1: – Fayetteville Town Center Women’s March facebook event Northwest Arkansas, please join us for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s March occurring on January 19 at 11 AM. The event will begin with a selection of female speakers from NWA (to be announced!) and conclude with a march to the Fayetteville Public Library. Please consider bringing gently used or new clothes to donate to Peace at Home Shelter, where families in need will be given the opportunity to purchase the clothes with vouchers. There will be a collection box at the march. Women’s clothes […]

Audubon Solar Project

 in Current Events

Audubon Solar Project – 3rd Party Financing is a real thing Thursday Jan 17 – 7:00 pm – OMNI Center Library Learn more about what Audubon Arkansas has planned to finally give Arkansas a chance to shine on solar. You’ll be excited to hear what’s in store!

NEW FILM SERIES!

 in Current Events

PORTALS FOR PEACE: ON-SCREEN PORTRAYALS OF WAR Curated by Gerry Sloan Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm, OMNI Center Beginning Tues December 18 Joyeux Noel Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas) is a 2005 epic war drama film based on the Christmas truce of December 1914, depicted through the eyes of French, Scottish, and German soldiers. It was written and directed by Christian Carion.[2] It was screened out of competition at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.[3]  The film, which included one of the last appearances of Ian Richardson before his death, was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards. […]

People Power of Washington County

 in Current Events / Immigration / Justice / People Power

Monday – Dec 11 – 10:00 am, Benton County Sheriff Office 1300 NW 14th St., BentonvilleI YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDATTEND MEETING WITHI.C.E. (Immigration & Customs Enforcement)You are cordially invited to join People Power at the ICE Meeting to be held Dec 11, 10:00 am in at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at 1300 NW 14th St., Bentonville. Don’t separate families in Washington County. We’re working to hold our leaders accountable. ICE is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. They are the enforcement arm of immigration policy. People Power is determined to be part of helping our community to be strong […]

Join Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a Holiday Celebration

 in Community / Current Events

Join Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a Holiday Celebration December 12, 2018, 7:00 Stage Eighteen, Fayetteville Dear Friends, As we reflect on this past year, we have much to celebrate. Our community of volunteer advocates continues to grow across the state. We have created new and meaningful relationships while engaging decision-makers at the local, state and national level on common sense climate policy. We are very excited to announce that today we learned that a bill which aligns closely with CCL’s carbon pricing principles was introduced in Congress with bipartisan support. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018 was […]

ICE Community Input Meeting

 in Immigration

ICE Community Input Meeting Tues Dec 11 — 10:00 am — Benton County Administration Building 215 E. Central Ave, Bentonville, AR Your Help Needed ! This is a public meeting that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is required to hold each year. The purpose is for ICE to talk about their work, and hear public input. People Power hopes that you agree that we need to be there. Please join People Power at this meeting. You need not speak, or feel you must be an expert on immigration issues to be a valuable presence. If we have a good number […]

Open Mic for Peace!

 in Open Mic

Open Mic for Peace! Sun Dec 2 – 7:00 pm – OMNI Center December is fast approaching. How did that happen??? Open Mic is Sunday the 2nd at 7:00 pm. We don’t have a specific theme for Dec. so ANYTHING GOES! In January there are very special plans for a tree retrospective about the Tree Sit that happened all those years ago. Stay tuned for more info. COME JOIN US…WE LOVE ALL YOUR LOVELY FACES! PEACE Donna and Kelly

Activist Training Workshop

 in Community

Activist Training Workshop Who: Hosted by Mighty Earth NWA. All are welcome! When: Thursday, November 29th from 7-9 pm Where: Feed Communities, 221 S. Locust Ave. Fayetteville, AR What: Mighty Earth NWA is hosting an activist training workshop, open to all! This is a great opportunity to review or learn new skills in organizing. Whether you’ve been an activist for decades or have never been involved with a cause, this is a perfect event for anyone who wants to be a more effective leader and change-maker. The skills are applicable to any cause, campaign, or group. No prior experience necessary. […]