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Celebration of Peace 2008



Our dreams of peace are reflected in our daily thoughts, words and actions. ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation is partnering with the City of Naperville, Districts 203 & 204, North Central College, and  prestigious organizations across the city to bring you the second annual Celebration of Peace. A variety of events and activities associated with peace and understanding provide inspiration for building harmony in our community and supporting charitable initiatives.


Event Calendar (September 15 - October 29, 2008)

 
Date Event
Tuesday, September  2

Mayoral Proclamation of "Celebration of Peace" month
at Naperville City Council Meeting (7 pm)

Registration Open for Creative Stamps Design Contest, Peace Poster Contest and  Essay/Poem Contest

Arts Judges Panel (Creative Stamp Design & Peace Poster): Broz, Joan; Hertzberg, Stephen; Maziarek, Ronnie; Khatau, Ramila; England, Debra   

Essay/Poem Judges Panel: Beaty, Andrea; Chaya, Mayank; Tate, Carol; West, Tim; Jan Dundon

Wednesday, September 15 - Thursday, October 16 30 Days and Ways to Practice Peace 
Wednesday, September 15 - Thursday, October 16 Arts For Peace charity project
Wednesday, October 1 Talk by Robert Thurman (Open to high school students only)
Naperville Central HS  (10 am - noon)


Talk by
Robert Thurman (Open to entire community)
North Central College, Pfeiffer Hall (7 pm - 10 pm)
Thursday, October 2 Opening reception for Exhibit titled "Contemporary Peacemakers"
North Central College, Meiley-Swallow Hall (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm)


Panel Discussion on "The Culture of Peace and Harmony"

North Central College, Meiley-Swallow Hall (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Wednesday, October 15 Press Conference for Creative Stamps Design Contest, Peace Poster Contest and Essay/Poem Contest
Naperville City Hall (7 pm - 8 pm)
Thursday, October 16 Film Fest
North Central College
, Meiley-Swallow Hall (7 pm - 9:30 pm)
Wednesday, October 29

Talk by Martin Luther King III
(Open to high school students only)
Neuqua Valley HS (10 am - 12 noon)

Luncheon with Martin Luther King III
Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL 60540 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
This is a ticketed event ($45 per person). Seating is limited, for more details contact Sangita Kasturi / 847-567-1549.

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