News & Events from the Peace & Justice Center

Here is the PDF of the newest issue of the newsletter. JanFebMarch2017.

 

Please join us for PJC’s Annual Ed Everts Social Justice Award Ceremony and Party.

Bill McKibben will present the award to Rising Tide Vermont on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at ECHO Center for Lake Champlain (1 College St. in Burlington).

  • 5:30 Doors
  • 6pm Buffet Dinner – chili, cornbread, and fixins
  • 7pm Bill McKibben presents award to Rising Tide VT
  • 8pm Dance party with Mal Maiz

Tickets are $25 – $1000. Purchase tickets online here. Be sure to indicate in the “designation” field that you are buying tickets for the PJC Awards Ceremony and how many tickets you would like. Tickets will be held at the door. Other options relating to tickets:

  • Come to the Peace & Justice Store at 60 Lake St in Burlington, or email Wendy.
  • Purchase additional tickets to off-set the cost of someone else’s entry.
  • Youth, fixed income, and other discounts available. Email Rachel for more information on discounted tickets.
  • You are also invited to volunteer in exchange for a ticket.  Email Jen for more information on volunteer opportunities.

Sign-up for and/or get tickets to upcoming events:

Wednesdays, January 11, 18, and 25, from 6:30-8:30pm, at Memorial Hall in Essex. Limited space, sign-up here. Supported by Heart and Soul and the Essex CJC. FREE

Thursday, January 19 from 6-10pm. ECHO Center. PJC’s annual fundraiser. As in all good revolutions; there will be celebration, food, & dancing! Tickets available now!

“I Am Not Your Negro” Thursday, Jan 26 at 6:00, Main Street Landing Film House. A doc based on James Baldwin’s writing. Free for VTIFF members, more ticket info here.  If cost is prohibitive for you, please let us know.

Saturday, February 11, 18 and 25 from 3-5pm, Town of Waterbury, Steele Community Room, 28 North Main St. Facilitated by Isaiah Hines and Jade Walker. Space is limited, sign-up online or call.

Nonviolent Activism 101
Thursday, February 16 from 6-8:30pm at CVU High School, Hinesburg.  Register online or call 802-482-7194. $10 general / $5 for people over 64 and under 18.

Privilege & Accountability: Becoming an Ally
Thursdays (5:30-7:30pm) and Sundays (3-5pm), March 9, 12, 16, & 19, at the Peace & Justice Center. Facilitated by Francine Serwili-Ngunga and Rachel Siegel. $150 general, $100 for PJC members, scholarship available. Space is limited, call to sign-up.

Nonviolent Activism 101
Wednesdays, March 22 & 29 from 6-8pm, at the Peace & Justice Center. Space is limited,sign-up online or call.