Peace Week

Monday, October 7, 2013

Thank You!

We wish to thank everyone who helped us put Peace Week together this year!
Thank you Keith Allison, Theresa Gottl, especially for your help.

We wish to thank all the presenters of amazing information and insights!
Thank you Barbe Beaty, Nancy Holland, Judy and Phil of the Camp, Ray Gehani, Bolly Soule, Patty O'Shea, Maureen Sloan, Terry Gordon, Akron Area Interfaith Council, Shirley Keating, Chloa Ann, Liz Nelson, Colin John, Light of the Loon, Emma Shepard, The Bright Lights, Magic Mike, Keith Allison, Jen Griest, Art of Living, Counrtyside Conservancy Farmer's Market, Ms Julie, Dae at Market Path, Rebekah Benner and Terra Amma Spiritual Center, Bricco, Cilantro, House of Hunan, Urban Eats, Crave, and The Summit County Public Library.

We wish to thank all the sponsors of Peace Week!
Thank you Vita Coco, Banyan Tree, 91.3 The Summit, The GAR Hall, the peninsula Valley Foundation, Akron Area Interfaith Council, and Bath Church.

We wish to thank all the folks who attended our events! We can't put events on and do the work we do in promoting peace and nonviolence if no one shows up. So thank you so much!!

We're looking forward to the first week in October 2014 (for the big 5th Annual Akron Peace Week!)

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Peace Week Specials!

Akron Peace Week is excited to host a new program this year - the Peace Week Special! Several downtown and Akron-area restaurants are highlighting a delicious vegan option during the week. We're so happy to help bring awareness of peaceful food options in our city.

The participants in the first Peace Week Special are:
Ms. Julie's Kitchen
Urban Eats
Bricco
House of Hunan
Cilantro
Ohio Brewing Co.

Bricco has prepared a few special specials!
Pizza with marinara, red peppers, asparagus, yellow squash, mushrooms and red onion $12
Wheat penne pasta tossed with artichokes, spinach, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic oil $12
Quinoa with black beans, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, avocadoes, corn, roasted garlic, cumin and chili powder $8 lunch, $12 dinner

Ohio Brewing is offering their amazing vegan pizza!

More may be added soon, and will be updated here.

You can tell which restaurants are participating by the poster in their windows.

Monday, September 23, 2013

New Banyan Tree Address

The Banyan Tree, host of our events on Sunday the 29th, Monday the 20th, and Thursday the 3rd, has moved to a new location in Peninsula.

These events will be hosted at their new location.

Here is that address:
6138 Riverview Road, Suite C & D
Peninsula, OH 44264

Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience. We love the Barbe and the Banyan Tree, and are happy we could still work with them this year.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Peace Ride!

A bicycle ride up the towpath is always a nice time. Lovely wooded scenery draped right along the canal and Cuyahoga River.

Why not ride for Peace?

On Sunday Oct 6th, we are holding the 2nd Annual Peace Ride as a part of Akron Peace Week.

The ride starts at 9am. All participants should meet at the Cascade Lock/ Mustill Store parking lot off of Howard and North St. We will be riding the towpath to Independence, where we will pause for lunch and a short meditation, and then catching a ride back to Akron via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. We hope to be back in Akron by around 2pm.

This ride is rain or shine. Last year it was cold and wet, but a lot of fun!

Also, any level of rider is welcomed. You don't need to make it all 25 miles. There are several places the train picks people up along the way, or you can turn around at any point. I don't want the distance to turn you away. You know your limits and body better than anyone - ride as far as you'd like. We don't want anyone to hurt themselves.

We are encouraging participants to create their own flag to fly from their bicycle. Be creative - and peaceful.

Please pack a lunch, as the food options on the train and options around the Independence station are very limited. There is water available at various places along the towpath.

There is no cost to ride, though we do always appreciate love donations.

For more info, or to tell us you're coming:
https://www.facebook.com/events/708804352479888/

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Evening For Chuck Updates

We have some wonderful raffle items this year! Lots of great experiences like a cooking class, a house concert, a tour of wineries, a guided tour of the Akron Art Museum, dinner cooked for you, and more!

We also have some amazing music!! Several of my friends are sharing their talents for you this year! Headlining is the Bright Lights, but we also have the Poplars, Colin John, Light of the Loon, and possibly Natasha Addessi!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Summit and Peace Week

It's been a pleasure to have 91.3 WAPS The Summit as a partner over the last several years. This year they are helping to sponsor the Evening for Chuck event on Oct 5th at the GAR Hall in Peninsula. The Summit is a great radio station that really supports the community.
Check out all they're involved in and to listen online (or perhaps donate and become a member):
www.913thsummit.com.