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SUMMARY:Online Book Club with World Beyond War
DESCRIPTION:Online \nBook Club with World Beyond War: October’s book is “Shadows” by Peter Manos \nWhat:  In October 2023 World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Shadows with the author Peter Manos as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a group of 18 participants. We will send each participant a signed paperback\, and let you know which parts of the book will be discussed each week along with the Zoom details to access the discussions. \nWhen: For one hour on four Saturdays\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, 28. The time is 12 noon CST. \nWhere: Zoom – REGISTER HERE \nMore:  About the Book:  Although Shadows is primarily the story of seventy-eight-year-old Edna O’Hare’s seemingly quixotic campaign (like the author’s?) against the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (now called the Sentinel)\, it includes the stories of a young woman’s struggle to assert her independence from a domineering father and accept her sexuality; of a former Marine’s difficult decision to allow his brother to care for their troubled mother; of an air force sergeant’s dealing with drug use and cheating on the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota; of a missile launch officer facing the truth of what her job really means; and of a family physician’s seduction and black mail into silence about the dangers of the GBSD (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent).
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/online-book-club-with-world-beyond-war/
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Coalition Partner Event,Online Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
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SUMMARY:Climate Convergence 2023 - Pachamama Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Online \nPachamama Alliance’s Climate Convergence 2023- Day Long Summit\, publicized by Climate Mobilization \nWhat:  You have the opportunity to learn from dozens of incredible climate justice leaders at Pachamama Alliance’s Climate Convergence 2023. \nThis day-long online summit on Thursday\, October 5 includes keynote speakers\, panel conversations\, workshops\, and artistic performances. \nWhen you sign up\, you’ll get to learn from luminaries including Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, Dr. Rupa Marya\, Inés Ixierda (Sogorea Te’ Land Trust)\, Saru Jayaraman (One Fair Wage)\, Deseree Fontenot and Gopal Dayaneni (Movement Generation)\, Bill McKibben\, and more. \nCome to the event to immerse yourself in the breadth and depth of the climate justice movement in all its vibrancy through offerings on frontline alliance-building\, activism\, art\, healing\, and our shared interconnection. \nWhen:  See more info at link below. \nWhere: REGISTER HERE for this free event. \nMore:  You’re invited to learn about ushering in a new era of justice and regeneration.
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/climate-convergence-2023-pachamama-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Coalition Partner Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231003T161500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T121544
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Road Show - Grinnell
DESCRIPTION:FARM BILL ROAD SHOW – GRINNELL\nTuesday\, October 3\, 2023 – 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM \nGrinnell College – Humanities & Social Studies Center\, Room A1231 \n1226 Park Street Grinnell\, IA 50112 \nRSVP HERE\nThe Farm Bill is one of the most important laws affecting agriculture in Iowa. We hear about Farm Bill programs all the time\, and yet most of us don’t know how these policies work\, or that they are subject to change. \nEvery 5 years the farm bill is up for reauthorization in Congress. And this year is one of those years! \nJoin Food & Water Watch\, Poweshiek CARES\, Iowa Farmers Union\, and the Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture as we break down the Farm Bill. Hear from farmers\, community members\, and experts on what this piece of legislation means for Iowa\, and how we can make it better. \nThis program is in partnership with Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies and the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/farm-bill-road-show-grinnell/
LOCATION:Grinnell College – Humanities & Social Studies Center\, 1226 Park Street\, Grinnell\, IA\, 50112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230929T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T203000
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CREATED:20230918T014248Z
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SUMMARY:"No Nukes" Campaign Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Peace Ministry “No Nukes” Campaign \nYou are invited to participate in the next planning meeting of the nuclear project planning team. We are working together to develop a No Nukes campaign. https://preventnuclearwar.org/  \n FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 29\, 6:30 PM  \nDes Moines Valley Friends Meeting\,  \n4211 Grand Ave\, DM (parking lot on 42nd)
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/no-nukes-campaign-meeting-september-29/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 4211 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230928T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230928T203000
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SUMMARY:WILPF Des Moines September 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWILPF Des Moines September Meeting \nSeptember 28\, 2023 \nUsually held on the third Thursday of each month\, this September meeting was moved due to International Day of Peace celebrations on September 21.
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/wilpf-des-moines-september-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Polk County Central Senior Center\, 2008 Forest Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230924T170000
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Road Show
DESCRIPTION:Farm Bill Road Show\nSunday\, September 24 – 3:00 PM\nDes Moines Central Library – Meeting Room 1\n1000 Grand Ave. Des Moines\, IA \nCLICK TO RSVP
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/farm-bill-road-show-dsm/
LOCATION:Des Moines Central Library\, 1000 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230921T183000
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SUMMARY:International Day of Peace Observance
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Peace Observance \nThursday\, September 21\, 2023 – 6:30 PM \nCowles Commons \n221 Walnut Street \nDes Moines\, IA 50309 \n  \n“Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace\, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more.”  United Nations:  International Day of Peace
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/international-day-of-peace/
LOCATION:Cowles Commons\, 221 Walnut Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T200000
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SUMMARY:Farm Bill Road Show
DESCRIPTION:Farm Bill Road Show\nIf you eat\, pay taxes and care about our nation’s food supply\, don’t miss this event.  Presented by the Iowa Alliance for Responsible Ag and the Iowa Farmers Union.
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/farm-bill-road-show/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Palestine Today:  A Young Person's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 1\, 7pm\, Palestine Today: A Young Person’s Perspective\, Ritual Café 1301 Locust St. Ste. D \nTwenty-five-year-old Adam Manasa has lived his entire life under Israel military occupation. Adam will describe daily reality for young people in Palestine\, including the situation in his home village of Wadi Foquin (foo-KEEN) located in the Bethlehem district of the West Bank—where multiple land confiscations and property demolition orders threaten the future of the village. \nAdam serves as the liaison to the U.S.-based group Friends of Wadi Foquin\, organizes a youth leadership team in his village\, and is the new coordinator of the Narjis Community Development Project\, of which he will also speak. Friends of Wadi Foquin provides support for community development projects in the village\, hosts annual trips to the region\, and organizes advocacy on behalf of the village. \nDonations will be gratefully accepted in support of the Narjis Community Guest House which Manasra designed for creative use of land in resistance to confiscation. \nPalestinian appetizers donated by Mo’z Mediterranean Grill\, West DSM \nCoffee and other beverages available for purchase. \nSponsored by Middle East Peace Education Coalition (MEPEC)\, Wadi Foquin Foundation \nCo-sponsors: Catholic Peace Ministry\, Iowa Peace Network\, Outreach Committee- United Methodist Church\, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/palestine-today-a-young-persons-perspective/
LOCATION:Ritual Cafe\, 1301 Locust Street Suite D\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monday Book & Documentary Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  TBA
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/monday-book-documentary-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 4211 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Your Plate
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URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/cultivate-your-plate/
LOCATION:Northwest Community Center\, 5110 Franklin Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Monday Book & Documentary Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  U.S. Farm Bill \nGuest Speaker:  John Aspray\, Food & Water Watch
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/discussion-august-21-farm-bill/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 4211 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T180000
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SUMMARY:Ottumwa Say No to Coal Teach-in
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Rebellion is visiting communities with coal plants across Iowa to grow our movement demanding an end to fossil fuels and a just transition to a 100% clean energy system. Their next stop is in Ottumwa\, which is just south of a coal plant co-owned by MidAmerican and Alliant Energy on the Des Moines River.\n\nJoin them for a free dinner from Pupuseria Juanita’s Restaurant and to discuss the: \n\nnegative impacts of local coal plants\,\nbenefits of transitioning to clean energy\, and\nways we can take action to reverse the climate crisis while uplifting our communities.
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/ottumwa-say-no-to-coal-teach-in/
LOCATION:Temple of Creative Arts – Ottumwa\, 529 E Main Street\, Ottumwa\, IA\, 52501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coalition Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230814T100000
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SUMMARY:Monday Book & Documentary Discussion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wilpfdsm.org/event/monday-book-documentary-discussion/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 4211 Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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