The Akron Area Interfaith Council and the Diversity Center at the University of Akron are partnering with us this year to present a wonderful panel discussion involving meditation and some other topics. This event is on Oct 2nd, the International Day of Nonviolence, and we are thrilled to say, will feature Dr. Terry Gordon.
If you are unfamiliar with Terry's message and life, please visit the following link to learn more.
http://www.drterrygordon.com/
We are very humbled and excited to bring this great speaker to Peace Week! More information to follow soon!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Walk With Your Best Friend Event
Here is some info on the Peace Week event - Walk With Your Best Friend! On October 5th at 9:30am.
Registration is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM at the Medina Uptown Park Square & Gazebo. Participants may choose to walk as an individual or as a team. We encourage participants to form teams to optimize raising money and awareness to support the Battered Women’s Shelter of Medina County. There is a $15.00 registration fee for individuals, which may be paid online or the day of the event. Both teams and individuals may register online by visitingwww.walkwithyourbestfriend.com. This link is a quick and easy way to help spread the word about the event and raise money for your team directly online!
DID YOU KNOW? 85.4% of women and 63% of children entering domestic violence shelters reported incidents of pet abuse (aspca.org).
Every year more and more families and their furry best friends are participating in events across the county to raise awareness about the serious effects of domestic violence in their communities. You are invited to join in this effort on Saturday, October 5th! Residents from Medina and surrounding communities will strut their mutt in a one-mile fun walk with their pooch.
Every year more and more families and their furry best friends are participating in events across the county to raise awareness about the serious effects of domestic violence in their communities. You are invited to join in this effort on Saturday, October 5th! Residents from Medina and surrounding communities will strut their mutt in a one-mile fun walk with their pooch.
Participants will be led by their quadruped pals through downtown Medina during the Sixth Annual “Walk With Your Best Friend Against Abuse” event. Men, women, and children are invited to come out with their best friends and join us in bringing awareness to the link between pet abuse and domestic violence.
Registration is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM at the Medina Uptown Park Square & Gazebo. Participants may choose to walk as an individual or as a team. We encourage participants to form teams to optimize raising money and awareness to support the Battered Women’s Shelter of Medina County. There is a $15.00 registration fee for individuals, which may be paid online or the day of the event. Both teams and individuals may register online by visitingwww.walkwithyourbestfriend.com. This link is a quick and easy way to help spread the word about the event and raise money for your team directly online!
Walk activities will include a doggy demonstration by Sit Means Sit, Survivor Speaker, and a Dog Costume Contest. This fun-filled family event will include activities for children, information tables, raffles, refreshments, and more!
Contact Bekey at 330-723-9610 or beckyh@scmcbws.org for more information
Contact Bekey at 330-723-9610 or beckyh@scmcbws.org for more information
Monday, July 22, 2013
Schedule of Events 2013
These are the current schedule of official Peace Week events. More will be added as we get closer, including day time events like Free Hugs Downtown at Lunch. Check back often. Thank you.
Saturday Sept 28-
What: Seva day at the Akron Shambhala Center.
Where: Akron Shambhala Center (1707 Front St).
When: 10am.
Info: Seva is a tradition of service. We will be helping the new center with various tasks throughout the morning. akron.shambhala.org
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What: Pre-Peace Week Volunteer Party.
Where: Akron Shambhala Center (1707 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls).
When: 6pm.
Info: Email me at zach@zachmusic.net if you would like to volunteer, and be invited to this very cool over-night party!
Sunday Sept 29:
What: Family yoga and meditation. Opening day kick-off party.
Where: The Banyan Tree (6138 Riverview Road, Suite C & D, Peninsula)
When: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Info: Vegan pot luck party, and family yoga hosted by Jen Griest. There will be a nature reconnection as well. There will be a kirtan celebration presented by the Art of Living in the later part of the evening, as well. The Banyan Tree is one of Peace Weeks sponsors this year. www.thebanyantree.org
Monday Sept 30:
What:Meditation for Peace
When: Noon - 12:30pm Monday - Friday
Info: We will gather to meditate on peace in our community. This will be a mostly silent meditation, though there might be some words, prayer, or quotes at the beginning. Practitioners are welcome to come for the whole 30 minutes or for as much as they as able. The point is to be together, mindfully aware or the possibility for peace in our selves and community.
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What:“Be The Change: Tools to cultivate peace” Panel Discussion
Where: The Banyan Tree (6138 Riverview Road, Suite C & D, Peninsula)
When: 6:30pm.
Info: 4 speakers (including Billy Soule with the Akron PeaceMakers, Patty O’Shea (John Looney Peace Studies program), Maureen Sloan (presents mindfulness therapy in Akron General), and Ray Gehani (professer at the University of Akron) discussing the tools they use to bring peace and nonviolence into their daily lives. The audience is encouraged to ask questions.
akronpeacemakers.orgTuesday Oct 1:
What:Meditation for Peace
Where: outside the Summit County Courthouse is a lovely little park-- grass and trees. On S High Street (If the weather in inclement, we will have a back up location. Please look to the Facebook page for changes and updates).
When: Noon - 12:30pm Monday - Friday
Info: We will gather to meditate on peace in our community. This will be a mostly silent meditation, though there might be some words, prayer, or quotes at the beginning. Practitioners are welcome to come for the whole 30 minutes or for as much as they as able. The point is to be together, mindfully aware or the possibility for peace in our selves and community.
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Where: First Grace Church (350 S. Portage Path, Akron)
When: 7:00pm
Info: Some of the best instructors in NE Ohio lead all ability levels through a great yoga practice. We will be doing a special Yoga Peace Sign photo, that will be part of an international Yoga Peace Sign series. https://www.facebook.com/FreeAkronYoga
Wednesday Oct 2:
What:Meditation for Peace
When: Noon - 12:30pm Monday - Friday
Info: We will gather to meditate on peace in our community. This will be a mostly silent meditation, though there might be some words, prayer, or quotes at the beginning. Practitioners are welcome to come for the whole 30 minutes or for as much as they as able. The point is to be together, mindfully aware or the possibility for peace in our selves and community.
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Where: University of Akron, Student Center
When: 4:30-6:30pm.
Info: Various ethnic student groups will be involved to create ethnic vegetarian dishes. Co-sponsored with the University of Akron Diversity Council. http://www.uakron.edu/ie/diversity-council/
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What: "Finding the Path of Peace" with Dr. Terry A. Gordon and an interfaith panel including: Rabbi David Horowitz, Father Norm Douglas, Rev. Dr. Ronald Fowler, Dr. Ratanjit S. Sondhe, Rev. Dianne Shirey and Brother Abdul Hakeem Najeeullah.
Where: First Congregational Church (292 E. Market St, Akron)
When: 7:00pm.
Info: Terry Gordon is a pretty interesting and inspirational individual. Find out more about him here: http://www.drterrygordon.com/about-terry/. "Finding the Path of Peace" with Dr. Terry A. Gordon and an interfaith panel including: Rabbi David Horowitz, Father Norm Douglas, Rev. Dr. Ronald Fowler, Dr. Ratanjit S. Sondhe, Rev. Dianne Shirey and Brother Abdul Hakeem Najeeullah.
www.akronareainterfaithcouncil.org
Diversity Center at the University of Akron----
What: Crystal Singing Bowls Chakra Opening and Balancing Meditation
Where: Terra Amma Spiritual Center (1862 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron)
When: 7:00pm
Info. Join Rebekah Benner for a mid-week rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit! Experience the "surround sound" of 9 sonorous crystal singing bowls to open, clear, balance and energize the chakras! $10
http://www.meetup.com/terra-amma-center
Thursday Oct 3 :
What:Meditation for Peace
When: Noon - 12:30pm Monday - Friday
Info: We will gather to meditate on peace in our community. This will be a mostly silent meditation, though there might be some words, prayer, or quotes at the beginning. Practitioners are welcome to come for the whole 30 minutes or for as much as they as able. The point is to be together, mindfully aware or the possibility for peace in our selves and community.
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Where: Highland Square (Market St and Portage Path)
When: 4-7pm.
Info: In addition to the farmers market, there will be a Drum circle at Market Path and a Vegan cooking demo! As well as Drumming, Market Path is will be hosting the Awareness in Motion van, which brings awareness to domestic violence.
www.cvcountryside.org
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What: Nonviolent Communication, presented by The Camp, Inc
Where: The Banyan Tree (6138 Riverview Road, Suite C & D, Peninsula)
When: 6:30pm
Info: The Camp have presented this workshop to everyone from schools to corporations to prisons. In this inspiring session, we will learn the value of peace through problem-solving, and working together.
Friday Oct 4:
What:Meditation for Peace
When: Noon - 12:30pm Monday - Friday
Info: We will gather to meditate on peace in our community. This will be a mostly silent meditation, though there might be some words, prayer, or quotes at the beginning. Practitioners are welcome to come for the whole 30 minutes or for as much as they as able. The point is to be together, mindfully aware or the possibility for peace in our selves and community.
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Where: Ms. Julie's Kitchen (1809 S. Main St, Akron)
When: 6:30pm
Info: "What do Do With Winter Squash" - Ms Julie is an amazing force in the Akron community. Her kitchen has been the center of the local foods, vegan, peace, and environmental movements in Akron. For this class, she will be showing us a few recipes, and allowing us to taste the samples, and she will be open for dinner as well. Reservations are requested. Email zach@zachmusic.net to make a reservation.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ms-Julies-Kitchen/369998630016
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What: Drum for Peace. Peace pole rededication.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church (3300 Morewood Rd, Fairlawn)
When: 7:00 - 9:00Pm.
Info: A special drum circle with the rededication of the UU Church of Akron Peace Pole. We are proud to be part of the Akron Peace Project, Peace Week. Special guest Rev. Tim Temerson, of the UUCA will lead us in a short ceremony for the rededication. Drum Circle to follow!
www.rebekahbenner.com
Saturday Oct 5:
What: Farmer’s Market (Howe Meadow)
Where: Howe Meadow (4040 Riverview Rd, Cuyahoga Falls)
When: 8:00 - Noon
Info:Nancy Holland leads a wonderful Yoga practice at 8am, with the market opening at 9:00am. Zach will be on hand providing live music, and another Vegan food demo will be featured.
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What:Walk with Your Best Friend Against Abuse
Where: Medina Square
When:9:30am - 1:30pm
Info: This event benefits the Medina County Battered Women's Shelter and focuses on the link between animal abuse and domestic violence. For more info, and to register a team, please check out: http://www.scmcbws.org/walk_with_your_best_friend_against_abuse.asp
What:The 7th Evening for Chuck
Where: G.A.R Hall (1785 Main St, Peninsula)
When: 6:30pm doors open/ 7:00pm start
Info: This event honors, remembers, and celebrates the life of my father, Chuck Freidhof, who passed of pancreatic cancer in 2006. There will be great vegan food, amazing live music from Zach & the Bright Lights, The Poplars, Colin John, Emma Shepard, Light of the Loon, and more! Plus, there will be a few speakers throughout the evening. The night will be raising funds for Stewart's Caring Place (www.stewartscaringplace.org) through raffles, auction items and a $5 suggested door charge. This
event is sponsored by the GAR Hall and 91.3 The Summit.
www.peninsulahistory.org/gar-hall/history
www.913thesummit.com
Fee: $5.
Sunday Oct 6:
What: Drum Circle
Where: Market Path (833 W. Market St, Akron)
When: Noon - 2:00pm
Info: Market Path will once again be hosting a wonderful drum session.
www.themarketpath.com
What: Peace Ride
Where: Mustill Store Parking Lot (248 Ferndale St, Akron) to Canal Visitor Center
When: 9am leave Akron, and return by 2:00pm
Info: We will be riding along the beautiful towpath for about 20-25 miles. At the Canal Visitor Center, we will return to Akron via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad! This usually costs bikers $3, but they are waiving the fee for us! There will be beverages (alcoholic and non) available to purchase on board. Participants are asked to create their own peace flags for their bicycle (though not mandatory).
http://www.cvsr.com/
http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/ohio-and-erie-canal-towpath-trail.htm
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What: Ending Ceremony
Where: Terra Amma Spiritual Center (1862 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron)
When: 3:00 - 5:30pm
Info: Join us for meditation and music and a short ceremony as we come to the end of Akron Peace Week ~~ yet move on forever in peace and love!
• Colleen Wiley, Reiki educator and Elemental Reflexologist will offer simple Reiki exercises to keep that peaceful, easy feeling an everyday life practice.
• Open, balance and heal your chakras with a session of crystal singing bowls.
• Zach Friedhof, co-founder of Akron Peace Project will be there to leave us with words of support in how to promote peace and live in harmony with the World.
Bring musical instruments for a closing song and jam session.
http://www.meetup.com/terra-amma-center/events/142644842/http://www.rebekahbenner.com/index.html
The 4th Annual Akron Peace Week!
The 4th Annual Akron Peace Week is returning to the greater Akron area this fall!
Save the dates September 29th - October 5th.
This year's theme is Peace in Our Daily Lives. Peace typically gets a lot of discussion at the larger global levels. But peace is far more reachable and near to us. It can be present everyday in our daily lives. Many of our events and discussions this year will focus on how to cultivate that peace within ourselves and our day-to-day world.
This site will be your up-to-date spot for all things Peace Week, including some great guest postings, pics, and event listings!
Thanks for opening yourself to the possibility of peace. Let us be the change we wish to see.
Namaste.
Zach
Save the dates September 29th - October 5th.
This year's theme is Peace in Our Daily Lives. Peace typically gets a lot of discussion at the larger global levels. But peace is far more reachable and near to us. It can be present everyday in our daily lives. Many of our events and discussions this year will focus on how to cultivate that peace within ourselves and our day-to-day world.
This site will be your up-to-date spot for all things Peace Week, including some great guest postings, pics, and event listings!
Thanks for opening yourself to the possibility of peace. Let us be the change we wish to see.
Namaste.
Zach
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