Happy New Year!

Welcome 2013!

It’s hard to believe another year has gone by.

As we begin a new year, we like to reflect on the amazing opportunities and experiences we have had this past one. We have had two amazing Living Peace Series speakers: Her Majesty Queen Noor and Dr. Jane Goodall. We have celebrated One Day Without Shoes, our 2nd birthday, International Day of Peace, and the ongoing efforts of past Living Peace Projects. We have had amazing staff and volunteers come and go as they embark on new adventures. And we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful supporters making good happen!

We had such an amazing year in 2012 and are thrilled to see what 2013 will bring.

Good Happens.

Peace Grl Out!

Celebrating Living Peace Projects and International Day of Peace

On Sunday, September 23rd we hosted two wonderful events! Our latest Living Peace Projects with Roots and Shoots was in the morning followed by our International Day of Peace celebration in the afternoon. We are so thankful for all who joined us and made so much good happen! Check out some great photos from the exciting day.

The 2011 human peace sign! We will unveil the 2012 version soon…

Young peacemaker learning about native California animals with Inside the Outdoors.

A trio of our wonderful volunteers.

Spinning the prize wheel.

Enjoying story time in the library.

Exploring the Ecology Center’s Water Shed.

We are so thankful for the support of all who joined us on this wonderful day!  Keep an eye out for more pictures to be added to a Facebook album and future blog post!

Good Happens.

Peace Grl Out!

“Long live absolute world peace” Intl Day of Peace, 2010

Along with others around the world, the Center for Living Peace celebrated International Day of Peace on September 21, 2010.  Our open house offered a full day of free activities, plus yummy homemade brownies baked by our fantabulous volunteer Kathleen!  A great time was had by all!  Thank you to all of you who joined us and others elsewhere in making world peace a reality!

The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity helped children transform recyclables into artworks, and to draw inspiration from the works of Chuck Jones’ joyful cartoons.

Terry LePage attracted a crowd to her ‘teaser’ session for her upcoming series, Everyday Peacemaking: Compassionate Communication Practice Group (for Adults).  Spots are still available in this 6 week series running Tuesdays from 7-9pm.  Please call (949) 854-5500 or visit the event page to register!

Smiling Monkey Yoga for Kids provided free chances for children to investigate yoga and breathing exercises through fun, play, and imagination.

We also welcomed Blumera, selling their handbags which boast handmade hardware bearing messages such as, “It is for love that the whole universe sprang into existence, and it is for the sake of love that it is kept going.”

Victory Over Violence, a non-profit that addresses the alarming escalation of violence and the decreasing respect for life, met with visitors and offered people information.

Author Chip Royston read “Juji: Emelia Makes a Difference” at Peace Day story time in our ‘living peace’ library.  Our library contains books for children and adults, and is open Tues-Sat 9-5, plus Tues and Weds evenings.

For the final presentation of the day, UCI’s Olive Tree Initiative presented their travels to the middle east and the work they continue to do to make peace between Israelis and Palestinians abroad and at home.  We also screened the documentary film, Peace One Day (2004) by Jeremy Giley, about the history of International Day of Peace.

For more inspiration:

• Learn more about the history of International Day of Peace.
• Watch the intro to the film Peace One Day and see the commemorative 2010 concert.
• Check out the response of young people around the world to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s call to take a stand for peace.
• Download a “peace recipe,” contributed by www.amareway.org for Peace Day 2010.  “It shows that living peacefully is the way to peace, and provides a recipe for that”!

Good Happens.

Peace Grl Out.