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Spring is in full bloom in the Northeast, and it is magnificent. Trees in bloom along with daffodil, tulips and azaleas - we have all the pleasures of spring. Like spring, the work of the Peace Flag Project has been blooming. We're busier than ever. Our recent events at the Roger Williams Park Zoo - one for Party for the Planet and the other for Jane Goodall Day were amazing. In addition, we've had events with the Providence After School Alliance, Sowams Elementary School, First Unitarian Church Coming-of-Age Program and the Kingston Congregational Church Interfaith Peace Service, to
name only a few, and we have more interesting events coming up. I hope the sun in shining on your face and in your life.
In peace and gratitude,
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The Peace Flag Project: Recent Activities and Events | | Mother's Day--Peace Day | |
Did you know that Mother's Day was originally proposed as a day for mothers to unite and speak out for peace? Julia Ward Howe  (famous for writing the words to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic") was horrified by the carnage of the Civil War and called women to unite against such human devastation. She began promoting the idea of a "Mother's Day for Peace, honoring peace, motherhood and womanhood. In 1870 she issued her Mother's Day Proclamation. Parts of it read: "Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy, and patience.
"We women of one country will be too tender to those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs...
"Let them [women] solemnly take counsel with each other as the means whereby the great human family can live in peace...
"In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask that a general congress of women without limit of nationality be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient and
at the earliest period consistent with its objects, to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, and the great and general interests of peace." For the full text of the proclamation, please click here. As we celebrate our mothers and motherhood this Sunday, let us set aside some part of our day to think of peace in our hearts, in our homes and communities and in the world. We all want to spare our sons and daughters the anguish of war and violence. It would be wonderful to use our tenderness to revive the idea of women uniting for peace. As half of the planet, we could be an enormous force for a better, more peaceful world. If indeed our hearts are gentler and kinder and more generous, let's use thse wonderful gifts to create that more peaceful world.
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| Jane Goodall Day | |
Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI Saturday, May 1 was a special day at Roger Williams Park Zoo: Jane Goodall Day. The amazing Dr. Jane Goodall spent the day at the zoo, celebrating the Roots and Shoots program there along with honoring the important American Burying Beetle research sponsored by the zoo. At the age of 76, this remarkable woman tirelessly travels the world for 50 out of 52 weeks in a year. She is devoted to the fight for the rights of endangered animals and for the environment. Dr. Jane also spent hours signing her books. She promised she would stay at the Zoo to meet everyone who wanted to meet her. Keeping her promise, Dr. Jane spent about five hours signing books for a very long line of her RI fans. It was a most thrilling day, and hundreds of people made peace flags. For more information, see www.janegoodall.org and www.rootsandshoots.org  |
| Celebration of World Refugee Day |
| The Spirit and Courage of World Refugees | |
International Institute of Rhode Island
Wednesday, June 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Providence Academy of International Studies
182 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI  Come celebrate the spirit and courage of the world refugees, giving them the support and respect they deserve. The event is organized by the International Institute of Rhode Island, which offers a strong helping hand to families and individuals upon their arrival to accelerate their transition to become self sufficient and active community participants. All participants will be invited to make a Peace Flag.
For more information, please contact Sarah Parrott at 401-784-8634 or sparrott@iiri.org. The website for the International Institute of RI is www.iiri.org |
| Other EXCITING Events |
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2010 Annual Visitors' Day
SVF Foundation
Saturday, June 12, 2010
9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Free Admission ~~~~No parking onsite  Come visit this wonderful organization that does important work. SVF Foundation is a nonprofit organization working towards the preservation of endangered breeds of livestock. SVF will be opening to the public for one special day to allow visitors a glimpse of the beautiful historic estate and an opportunity to learn about their important scientific mission. For more information contact main office: 401-848-7229 or email info@svffoundation.org . Website www.svffoundation.org |
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Peace Flag Project 2010 Events | |
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May
Providence After School Alliance
Esek Hopkins Middle School
Providence , RI
Providence After School Alliance
Roger Williams Middle School
Providence , RI
Brown University
RA Dorm Project
Providence, RI
www.brown.edu Girls' Night Out
Gala 25th Anniversary
Celebrating Women in Story and Song
Sunday, May 9 - Mother's Day!- 7:00 pm
Paff Auditorium @ URI Campus
80 Washington Street
Providence, RI
For info, contact Cmartino13@cox.net
September
International Day of Peace
7th Annual Celebration : September 19. 2010
www.thepeaceflagproject.org "The Peace Flag Project" needs lots of help to create these wonderful events. Please think about volunteering to help out.
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| Nisha Punjabi | |
Born and brought up in India, Nisha's culture and tradition play a deep and profound role in her style of working with both design and dance.
With a loving family, a dream career in imaginative and creative fields such as dance and design, she meets and feels like she is around the most amazing people. Creating and being webmaster to "thepeaceflagproject.org" has helped her develop a lifelong friend and mentor in her client, Ginny Fox. Being associated with The Peace Flag Project since early 2006 has been an unforgettable and ever learning experience.
 With over 20 years of teaching experience, performing, and commitment to ongoing study of the classical, contemporary, and folk dances of India, choreographer and dancer Nisha, believes " Dance is a hidden language of the soul ".
Her favorite pastimes are spending time with people, books, trying new foods & fashions and world trotting.
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We are the peacemakers. Peace is in our hands.
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