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2015

CROSSROADS TO HOST BLACK HISTORY MONTH BLUES PROGRAM (March 17)

The Crossroads Blues Society will kick off its Black History Month Blues in the Schools Program February 11 at East High School, 2929 Charles Street.

Local musician and educator Dan Phelps will work with music students from East and Guilford High Schools starting at 1:55 for the last two periods of the day and then will spend two weeks teaching songwriting and guitar.  English honors students from East will write lyrics based on “Their Eyes Were Watching God” and learn how to put the lyrics to music.

The English and music students, after the 2 week residency, will work together to create videos, which will be shown at 6:30 pm, March 17 at the East theater and auditorium.

For additional information:  http://www.crossroadsbluessociety.com

Student Art Sought for Showcase (April 8)

The Sister Cities Association of Belvidere is looking for student artwork for the 28th Annual Young Artists Showcase.  Students in Boone County ages 13 to 18 are eligible to enter.  The theme is “Peace Through People.”

Entries should be taken between 3 pm and 5 pm April 8 to Alpine Bank, 600 S. State Street, Belvidere.  Following judging on April 12, the artwork will be displayed to the public on the lower level of the bank for one week, then relocated to the Brick Café & Art Gallery, 615 S. State Street.

A reception and awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 am April 16 at the bank.  The winners’ work will be sent to Sister Cities International in Washington, DC and be judged on an international level.  Belvidere has two sister cities in Germany and France.

ROCKFORD BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL CITY OF PEACE

Playlist:  The Road to Peace (10 TED talks)

Peace.  It’s humanity’s eternal, elusive dream. These speakers offer inspired ideas, practical advice and real-world examples from around the globe of how it just might be attainable.  10 talks · Curated by TED

Guest Editorials from RRStar written by community partners for the September 2015 Month of Peace

Embrace Rockford’s Diversity at the Ethnic Festival, by Dori Kearney

Spirit for Peace Lives in Rockford, by Fred Arment

Explore How We Can Aspire for Peace and Justice, by Dr. Robert Head

Make the Decision to Chose Peace, by Hester Bass

Call to Life – Preserve the Planet, by Don Miller

What We Need is Love, Wisdom and Compassion, by Robert F. Kennedy

PEACE COALITION SUMMARY REPORT, coming soon

You Tube Presentation – 2014 International Day of Peace

Nigeria Makes it 41 Flags at Peace Plaza

Guest Editorials from RRStar written by community partners for the September 2014 Month of Peace

Poles indicate communities desire to see peace in the world

Severson Dells offers Peace Month Coalition event to appreciate natural spaces

Help Put Shoes on Children’s Feet

How to make Rockford a City of Peace

Free Films Further Mission

Education Creates Path to Peace

KEY TO PEACE

Let Us Intentionally Embrace Diversity as a Path to Peace

University Proud of Tradition of Service

Music Creates a Path to Peace

Commitment to Peace Alive in Rockford Schools

Guest Editorials from RRStar written by community partners for the September 2013 Month of Peace

We Must Share Message of Peace
Who Will You Make Peace With
Rockford Hosts Film Festival for Peace Month
Walking Circles for Peace
Blog from Emily Tropp of RPS205 
Bob Schlehuber (The Voice)
Peace Month (The Voice)
Wonderland Books (The Voice)
Celebrate Peace through events at Rockford University
7,500 Links in local peace chain
A Magic Recipe for Building the Peace
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