Archive for May 2008
Rotary International Peace Summit-April 24-27, 2008
April 24-27, 2008 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Ann Marie Williams and Jim Dugan of The World Peace Prayer Society took part in the 4-day World Peace Summit to present The Peace Pole Project™ to District Governor Rotarians, Delegates and citizens. It was a perfect venue to show case the “One of a Kind” recycled Peace Poles…
Read MoreTri-Town Memorial Day Parade-May 24 & 25, 2008
Peace Pole Float Saturday, May 24, 2008 – Decorating the Float Sunday, May 25, 2008 – PARADE Ulster County, New York The year the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” was included in the Tri-Town Memorial Day Parade for Ulster County New York. The parade included the Townships of Plattekill, Modena and Wallkill. The parade…
Read MoreThe Lifebridge Sanctuary-April 30, 2008
Promoting the oneness of humanity and the interconnectedness of all life High Falls, New York 12440 Thursday, April 30, 2008 www.lifebridge.org Ulster County Boces implements an educational weekend, annually. This is the first year it was hosted by Lifebridge Sanctuary. The Sanctuary’s Peace Pole proudly sits in front of the building surrounded by landscaping and…
Read MoreArbor Day at Indian Rock Schoolhouse-April 10 & May 1, 2008
April 10th & May 1st Facilitator: Ann Linden, Amenia Historial Society Amenia Elementary School, first- and second-grade classes gathered at the Indian Rock Schoolhouse on Mygatt Road in Amenia, New York in honor of Arbor Day on April 20 and May 1, 2008. First graders planted Eastern red cedar trees, while second graders visited the…
Read MorePeace Pole at Rogers Park Elementary-May, 2007
Date of Peace Pole planting: May 2007, planted at south east corner on Zarvis along with a bench that was made by the King Career Center. We had a dedication ceremony; the Peace Pole was dedicated in memory of Shari Henkelman, friend, parent, staff member, mediation coach, Girl Scout leader and so much more. The…
Read MoreKids Day America International-May 17, 2008
Care for a Child…Touch a Generation Bridgeview Plaza, Highland, New York 12528 May 17, 2008 Kids Day America International is an international event that is dedicated to children’s health, safety, and environmental issues. Each year approximately 2,000 Chiropractors collaborate to organize this event in their hometowns and cities to spread the message: “Care for a…
Read MoreCentennial Elementary School Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony-May 13, 2008
News from Peace Rep, Melvin Giles – Minnesota, USA On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Centennial Elementary School rededicated itself as an International Peace Site and dedicated their new Peace Pole, which reads, “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in 8 different languages representing the school population. Mr. Melvin Giles, WPPS Representative and Mr. Lynn Elling, found of World…
Read MoreWorld Tai Chi Day at Dragon & Crane-April 26, 2008
Although rain was predicted, the morning of April 26th was a beautiful spring day, perfect for World Tai Chi Day at Dragon & Crane in Somers, NY. International Day of Peace Display Table We had a lovely World Peace Prayer Ceremony with about 30 people taking part. The adults in black are Tai Chi students, and the…
Read MoreYouth Summer Camp for Peace and Environment April 20-30,2008
Submitted by Mario “Toots” Fungo, Peace Representative of WPPS – The Philippines From April 20-30, a summer camp for youth will be held in The Philippines. This year, the camp was open to foreign campers. They offered lodging and native foods. The camp activities were geared towards forming love and care for the environment, while…
Read MoreSt. Charles Borromeo Church Peace Pole-April 22, 2008
On April 22, 2008, our parish installed and dedicated a Peace Pole at the entrance to our Catholic church in Kettering, Ohio. It has been made by a student as a requirement for his Eagle Scout Award. Our parish Social Justice Commission was instrumental in finalizing the project. The entire St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School…
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