Remembering Emmett
Fr. Emmett Jarrett at CNVA 5-14-2010
Here are some links to an article about Emmett and his obituary:
Homeless advocate, peace activist Emmett Jarrett dies by Kathleen Edgecomb
Fr.Emmett Jarrett Obituary October 12, 2010
Homeless advocate, peace activist Emmett Jarrett dies by Kathleen Edgecomb
Fr.Emmett Jarrett Obituary October 12, 2010
Membership Work Day 2010, members having fun working and improving the farm.
April 10, 2010 - Construction of the Herbie Diaz Cabin
2010 Events ~ (Scroll down for previous years, too!)
Westerly Friends present the second FRIENDLY ARTS FAIR
Celebrating old-fashioned Quaker SPICE: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, and Equality
with music, poetry, art, food, and fun. FREE, but we'll be passing the bonnet to help with the mortgage...
at the Voluntown Peace Trust
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10–3
click on this to link to article
Approximate Schedule:
10 a.m to 11 a.m.: Soup Start-up, Farm/Art Tour, Cider Press, Tabling
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. : Chris Monti plays folk/blues guitar, vocals, et al.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Soup’s On! Raging Grannies, ongoing Poets, Mystic Paper Beasts
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: The Rivergods, a rockin’ country roots band
3 p.m. on: After-hours Tango Intro.
Last Green Valley's Walktober 2010 Event
VPT took part in The Last Green Valley's Walktober 2010 Event Sunday, October 10th at 1PM, rain date: Oct. 17th.
We explored different land management practices from a 1700's historic farm, a Finnish camp and a more recent community for non- violence. A walk through the farm's 55 acres included meadows, pine stands, brook crossings and a lush moss- floored hemlock stand. This was about a 1 mile walk for 1-2 hours led by Jim MacBride. For more info see www.tlgv.org
Here is video of Board member, Jim MacBride, leading the group and telling the history and some of the future plans dealing with the land stewardship of the 54.75 acres. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NENz9i-NAoc
The VPT Art walk was on display during the October events. VPT Art Walk consisted of site specific environmental art by artists from a variety of art backgrounds and genres.
Here's a link to see some of the art on the walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KXTkgBIEJY
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Gala Fundraising Dinner With Silent Auction
On Saturday October 2nd, 6-10 pm the Voluntown Peace Trust will host a gala fundraising dinner with a silent auction at The Muste Center. October 2nd is the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of non-violent collective action. To honor his influence on the Voluntown Peace Trust's mission and work, we will serve an Indian dinner by Pacifeast Caterers.
Silent auction items pledged so far include a photographic print by nationally known artist Ellen Carey, a week at a cottage in Maine, Handmade Jewelry, a Swedish massage, a handmade quilt, and a signed book on non-violence by internationally-known expert Gene Sharp.
Dinner guests are invited to enjoy the new VPT Art Walk 4-6PM of site-specific art on the VPT property.
Art Walk from 4-6PM so come early and have a feast for your eyes before it gets dark.
50th Anniversary Reunion of the Committee for Nonviolent Action (CNVA)
June 2010 marks 50 years since members of the Committee for Nonviolent Action(CNVA), a national organization begun in the fifties, came to Southeastern Connecticut to protest submarines with Polaris missiles capable of launching intercontinental ballistic missiles tipped with nuclear weapons.
Their summer long protest, called “ Polaris Action”, lead to many projects and 50 years of nonviolent activism by New England Community for Nonviolent Action and its successor groups. To mark the occasion, on June 11-12-13 there is a reunion of people who have been involved in the Committee for Nonviolent Action or its successor organizations.
Here are some YouTube videos from the reunion:
Marj Swann
Celebrating old-fashioned Quaker SPICE: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, and Equality
with music, poetry, art, food, and fun. FREE, but we'll be passing the bonnet to help with the mortgage...
at the Voluntown Peace Trust
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10–3
click on this to link to article
Approximate Schedule:
10 a.m to 11 a.m.: Soup Start-up, Farm/Art Tour, Cider Press, Tabling
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. : Chris Monti plays folk/blues guitar, vocals, et al.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Soup’s On! Raging Grannies, ongoing Poets, Mystic Paper Beasts
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: The Rivergods, a rockin’ country roots band
3 p.m. on: After-hours Tango Intro.
Last Green Valley's Walktober 2010 Event
VPT took part in The Last Green Valley's Walktober 2010 Event Sunday, October 10th at 1PM, rain date: Oct. 17th.
We explored different land management practices from a 1700's historic farm, a Finnish camp and a more recent community for non- violence. A walk through the farm's 55 acres included meadows, pine stands, brook crossings and a lush moss- floored hemlock stand. This was about a 1 mile walk for 1-2 hours led by Jim MacBride. For more info see www.tlgv.org
Here is video of Board member, Jim MacBride, leading the group and telling the history and some of the future plans dealing with the land stewardship of the 54.75 acres. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NENz9i-NAoc
The VPT Art walk was on display during the October events. VPT Art Walk consisted of site specific environmental art by artists from a variety of art backgrounds and genres.
Here's a link to see some of the art on the walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KXTkgBIEJY
:
Gala Fundraising Dinner With Silent Auction
On Saturday October 2nd, 6-10 pm the Voluntown Peace Trust will host a gala fundraising dinner with a silent auction at The Muste Center. October 2nd is the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of non-violent collective action. To honor his influence on the Voluntown Peace Trust's mission and work, we will serve an Indian dinner by Pacifeast Caterers.
Silent auction items pledged so far include a photographic print by nationally known artist Ellen Carey, a week at a cottage in Maine, Handmade Jewelry, a Swedish massage, a handmade quilt, and a signed book on non-violence by internationally-known expert Gene Sharp.
Dinner guests are invited to enjoy the new VPT Art Walk 4-6PM of site-specific art on the VPT property.
Art Walk from 4-6PM so come early and have a feast for your eyes before it gets dark.
50th Anniversary Reunion of the Committee for Nonviolent Action (CNVA)
June 2010 marks 50 years since members of the Committee for Nonviolent Action(CNVA), a national organization begun in the fifties, came to Southeastern Connecticut to protest submarines with Polaris missiles capable of launching intercontinental ballistic missiles tipped with nuclear weapons.
Their summer long protest, called “ Polaris Action”, lead to many projects and 50 years of nonviolent activism by New England Community for Nonviolent Action and its successor groups. To mark the occasion, on June 11-12-13 there is a reunion of people who have been involved in the Committee for Nonviolent Action or its successor organizations.
Here are some YouTube videos from the reunion:
Marj Swann
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Johnithin Stephens
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And the one and only interview that was made of JoAnne Sheehan at the 50th:
Nonviolent Action: Resistance and Constructive Programs
Friday Evening, May 14
Saturday Morning, May 15, Voluntown Peace Trust
How do we resist (say NO to war and violence) and
develop constructive alternatives (say YES to peace and justice)?
From the beginnings 50 years ago, the “nonviolent action” in CNVA was inspired by Gandhi's commitment to both resistance and constructive program. The Cooperative for Nonviolent Action's mission at the Voluntown Peace Trust is to support efforts for peace and social and economic justice.
Friday night's program will be about the early CNVA work against war, nuclear weapons and power, racial injustice, and the creation of alternative economic and environmental innovations for a sustainable, more equitable world.
Saturday, participate in visioning how CNVA can work on these issues now. How can we be a resource for individuals and groups working on a variety of interconnected issues seeking peace and justice?
Pachaug Drum
DRUM CIRCLE
March 5th, April 30th and May 21st, 2010
Suggested donation: $5.00
Join us as The Pachaug Drum, will offer participation and instructions in drumming, the music, song, and dance that is associated with the drum, and teach us about what changed the lives of American Indians with the advent of European colonialism through to the present.
Drumming from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Click here to see a videoof the drumming.
DRUM CIRCLE
March 5th, April 30th and May 21st, 2010
Suggested donation: $5.00
Join us as The Pachaug Drum, will offer participation and instructions in drumming, the music, song, and dance that is associated with the drum, and teach us about what changed the lives of American Indians with the advent of European colonialism through to the present.
Drumming from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Click here to see a videoof the drumming.
Saturday, April 10 Work Day, please click here to see the images.
Friday, April 9
“Polaris Action and the beginnings of CNVA”
Dinner at 6pm, followed by stories of the initial work of CNVA, including the half hour film “Polaris Action”. Plans for events around the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty in NY in May will also be discussed.
A hearty vegetarian soup will be provided for Friday nights dinner, folks are asked to bring a salad, bread, dessert or a financial donation for dinner. Cost of staying overnight $25 ($15 for VPT members) plus a donation for the pancake breakfast that will prepare you for Saturday's Work Day . Please let us know you are coming, especially if you are staying over: [email protected] or call Joanne Sheehan at 860-639-8834.
Friday, March 12
"The Age of Stupid"
In the year 2055, a future archivist reviews old video footage and asks, "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?"
Pot luck at 6:00 - Movie starts at 6:45
Following will be discussion led by Patricia Hval, educator and environmental activist from Westerly, RI.
Friday, April 9
“Polaris Action and the beginnings of CNVA”
Dinner at 6pm, followed by stories of the initial work of CNVA, including the half hour film “Polaris Action”. Plans for events around the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty in NY in May will also be discussed.
A hearty vegetarian soup will be provided for Friday nights dinner, folks are asked to bring a salad, bread, dessert or a financial donation for dinner. Cost of staying overnight $25 ($15 for VPT members) plus a donation for the pancake breakfast that will prepare you for Saturday's Work Day . Please let us know you are coming, especially if you are staying over: [email protected] or call Joanne Sheehan at 860-639-8834.
Friday, March 12
"The Age of Stupid"
In the year 2055, a future archivist reviews old video footage and asks, "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?"
Pot luck at 6:00 - Movie starts at 6:45
Following will be discussion led by Patricia Hval, educator and environmental activist from Westerly, RI.
Friday February 5
FILM SCREENING: "The Billboard From Bethlehem"
A robust and engaged crowd came to see the award winning film Billboard From Bethlehem and to meet and listen to Bruce Barrett, the filmmaker.
Hilary Opperman did a great job of organizing the event, which was a rousing success from beginning to end.
Refreshments and mingling began at 6:00 pm. The crowd enjoyed a beautiful selection of Middle Eastern and Hebrew refreshments. Then the audience sat captivated by Bruce's amazing film. The hope that filled the room was palpable as we watched the film maker's journey to bring both Israeli and Palastinian families together to create a billboard for peace in the Middle East. Following the film, Bruce gave an inspirational talk on the process of making the film, and answered many questions and comments from those of us in attendance, regarding his work in Israel-Palestine with Connecticut artist Russell Rainbolt. Following the presentation, Bruce urged us to take time to let our congress folks know that peace matters. For more information, please visit: www.iwagepeace.org.
Synagogues, Mosques, Churches, and Peace Groups,
Order Your Free Copy of the Film Here
FILM SCREENING: "The Billboard From Bethlehem"
A robust and engaged crowd came to see the award winning film Billboard From Bethlehem and to meet and listen to Bruce Barrett, the filmmaker.
Hilary Opperman did a great job of organizing the event, which was a rousing success from beginning to end.
Refreshments and mingling began at 6:00 pm. The crowd enjoyed a beautiful selection of Middle Eastern and Hebrew refreshments. Then the audience sat captivated by Bruce's amazing film. The hope that filled the room was palpable as we watched the film maker's journey to bring both Israeli and Palastinian families together to create a billboard for peace in the Middle East. Following the film, Bruce gave an inspirational talk on the process of making the film, and answered many questions and comments from those of us in attendance, regarding his work in Israel-Palestine with Connecticut artist Russell Rainbolt. Following the presentation, Bruce urged us to take time to let our congress folks know that peace matters. For more information, please visit: www.iwagepeace.org.
Synagogues, Mosques, Churches, and Peace Groups,
Order Your Free Copy of the Film Here
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