War and Peace Spore: Discussion and Potluck

As we reflect on the past decade, it is impossible to ignore a common theme: war. Recent figures place the total casualties of the United States’ military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan at nearly one million people, with a toll of human suffering (including thousands of neglected US veterans) that is impossible to measure. Vast resources are spent to keep the war machine humming, with government, corporate, and media interests alike inextricably tied to a military-industrial complex that makes its fortunes on death and destruction.

How do we change the planetary consciousness so that it becomes peaceful and harmonic? What is the practical strategy for doing this in a short amount of time, before nuclear war is triggered by accident or terrorist jihad?

* Meet & Greet
* Presentations on Non-violent Communication and Conflict Resolution
* Discussion on the anti-war movement abroad and at home
* Documentary viewing (still in the works)
* Mixer afterward

Please bring a dish or snacks to share - local, organic ingredients preferred!

Looking forward to seein' yinz!