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Grassroots Citizens for Peace
- bearing witness in support of peace and justice
- sponsoring educational programs promoting cultural understanding and nonviolence alternatives
- organizing intergenerational peace events
- offering inspiration from the global peace visions of people like Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Eleanor Roosevelt
Next Citizens for Peace Meeting
Mar. 9th, 4:00-5:30PM
at the home of Joan Mish (301 Virginia Ct, Dodgeville, WI).
Agenda: Assessing the community's response to the "Miral" discussion;
working with the library on the Great Decisions Series; planning the annual "Lanterns for Peace" event; and co-sponsoring with the Immigration Group a showing of the new documentaries by PBS's Frontline, Lost in Detention and The Other Face of Immigration, on the complexities and tragedy of immigration. New participants are always welcome!
Current Action Alerts from WNPJ:
Action Alert 1- Madison: Join local actions to close Guantanamo
Action Alert 2: Oppose employment discrimination bill
Action Alert 3: Colombian communities threatened by mining
To learn more read the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice Newsletter (click here)
Annual Event
"Lanterns for Peace" an annual, intergenerational event will take place at Twin Valley Lake beach shelter at Governor Dodge Park (north of Dodgeville on Hwy 23) on Sunday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. “Lantern for Peace” is part of an international movement for the elimination nuclear weapons that began in the early 80’s. There was lantern making, storytelling, singing and information sharing. Please bring finger-food to share; juice and water will be provided. At dusk the beautiful floating of the Lanterns for Peace will take place on Twin Valley Lake. See our flyer by clicking here . . .
Below are pictures from previous events:
Our Activities
Throughout the year “Grassroots Citizens for Peace” organizes forums and cultural events that promote dialogue about issues of peace and justice. Some examples are these from the past are:
- "Windows into Gaza" a display at the Dodgeville Public Library which gave a view into everyday life in Gaza through photographs by Skip Schiel. Also, speakers Dr. Joseph Elder presented "Spotlight on Gaza" and Dr. James L. Bailey presented "Conflicting Religious Perspectives on Israel/Palestine". Click here for the event flyer.
- Sponsored Los Vientos de Marzo (The Winds of March) at Mineral Point's wonderful outdoor Alley Stage, award-winning poet Lynn Werner performs an original solo theater piece with music, dance, poetry and prose based on her eight years documenting human rights abuses in Colombia until she fled in the early 90's.
- Community book discussions of War is the Force that Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges and Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
- Film discussions of “If Turtles Could Fly,” “Paradise Now”, “Iraq for Sale” and “Kite Runner”
- Art exhibits and discussions by David Giffey of his experience in Vietnam and his work with Cesar Chavez and the Migrant Movement in Wisconsin
- Commemoration of the dead as a result of the Iraq War through the “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit from the American Friends Service Committee
- Vigil and protests again the war in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Educational series on “The History and Philosophy of Nonviolence,” “Islam through History and Art,” “The History and Cultures of Iraq and Afghanistan/Pakistan
- Jointly sponsors “Great Decisions” series at the Dodgeville Public Library
- Annual “Lanterns for Peace” intergenerational event to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Writing letters to the editor in local newspapers about issues of peace and justice
Letters to the Editor
Other Resources- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
- Friends Committee on National Legislation
- Stones into Schools
- Nonviolent Communication
- Peace Action Blog
Our History and Membership
There has been a peace group in the Dodgeville area for over 25 years. Originally called “The Iowa County Citizens for World Peace” it changed its name to “Grassroots Citizens for Peace” when it became affiliated with “Grassroots Citizens of Wisconsin.” Members come from Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Spring Green and Barneveld and other rural communities – mainly within Iowa County.
Please consider becoming involved in this grassroots movement to create a more just, compassionate and peaceful society.
“Grassroots Citizens for Peace” meets the first Friday of each month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. (However this time could be changed if it is not convenient for prospective members.) For more information about the location of the meeting each month or about specific events or activities please contact:
Jane H. Kavaloski, 3817 Evans Quarry Road, Dodgeville, WI 53533
Kavaloski@countryspeed.com - (608) 935-3007
NEXT MEETING: Friday, March 9th, 4:00-5:30PM at the home of
Joan Mish (301 Virginia Ct, Dodgeville, WI).