Celebration of Peace 2009


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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 third 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 (October 15 - November 15, 2009)

 

 
Date Event
Tuesday, September 8

  1. Guidelines Packet for Creative Stamps Design Contest, Peace Poster Contest and  Peace Essay/Poem Contest given to School Districts 203, 204, and Private schools in Naperville area.

  2. Peace Poster Contest Rules

  3. Please fill the formal Authorization for Permission to display and use the Stamp Design or Poetry/Essay in our website and/or in other publicity materials.
  1. "Arts for Peace” collection information given to Schools, Libraries, and Book Stores, and Art Stores in area.
Monday, September 21 International Day of Peace
Brookdale Elementary School, (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm)

Where: The Peace Garden by the playground.

 
Tuesday, October 6

Mayoral Proclamation of "Celebration of Peace" 2009,
at Naperville City Council Meeting Room (7 pm).  All are welcome!

Thursday, October 15

'Peace month BEGINS!'

Start of 30 days & ways to practice Peace!

1.   Peace buttons are available from ThinkGlobal Arts for those practicing Peace this month.  Please call (630) 697-4441 for your button!

2.   Start of “Arts for Peace” Charity Drive, for the second year!

3.   Donate a Binder filled with school and arts materials! See your teacher for details.  Please visit your local Library, Book Store, or Art Store, to see an “Arts for Peace” binder.
Friday, October 16

Keynote Address by Alex Counts (Open to high school students only)
Naperville Central HS  (1-3 pm)

Reception & Talk by Keynote Speaker Alex Counts  at 6:30 - 9:30 pm; at Whole Foods Lifestyle Center.

 

Location: Whole Foods Market 2607 W. 75th Street Naperville, Illinois Phone: (630) 904-0669 

Open to entire community

Monday, October 26

Creative Stamps Design Contest, Peace Poster Contest and  Peace Essay/Poem Contest, Final Submissions due !!!  

Peace Poster Contest Rules

Arts Judges Panel: Creative Stamp Design & Peace Poster - tba

Peace Essay/Poem Judges Panel: tba

 
Thursday, October 29 Film Festival - BLACK NATURE of the Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
North Central College, Meiley-Swallow Hall (7 pm - 9:30 pm)
Monday, November 2

“Artist in Residence” program with Nani Agbeli (Open to Districts 203 & 204 students)

November 2-6 (Monday through Friday)

Friday, November 13

Press Conference for Creative Stamps Design Contest, Peace Poster Contest and Peace Essay/Poem Contest 

Naperville City Hall (7 pm - 8 pm)
Saturday, November 14

“WE ARE ONE”, a grand multi cultural event.  Mark your

calendars for a show you do not want to miss!

Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center (7-9 pm).

 
Sunday, November 15 Peace month ends

 

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