[Occupymendocino] anyone up to this???/[Fwd: San Bernadino and You]

[nlnelson at mcn.org]

    I am not able to hostess an event - but if anyone else liked this
idea, and had ideas for meeting place, i'd help......could we use Sr.
Center, i wonder.....??

Nancy Wallace-Nelson



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Subject: San Bernadino and You
From:    "CODEPINK" <info at codepink.org>
Date:    Sat, December 5, 2015 7:02 am
To:      "Nancy Liela Wallace-Nelson" <nlnelson at mcn.org>
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Dear Nancy Liela,

Our hearts are broken from the news of senseless gun violence every day in
the United States, especially after the horrific massacre in San
Bernadino, California. We're dismayed to hear the media demonizing all
Muslims because of the actions of a few. We're committed to organizing and
strengthening our communities to build bridges of understanding and
respect, instead of hate and prejudice, and that's why we're asking you to
participate in Pop-Up for Peace gatherings.

Conversations over meals have been a place for healing and peacemaking for
millennia. When we share stories and ask questions, we learn and feel more
connected. There is so much confusion and fear around Syrian refugees,
growing Islamophobia, ISIL/Daesh and whether peace is even possible. We
feel it is time to gather our communities in conversation and connection.

Will you facilitate a Pop-Up for Peace gathering in your community to talk
about the Middle East conflicts and growing Islamophobia here at home?
<http://www.codepink.org/pop_up_for_peace>

Beginning with last night in Los Angeles, the CODEPINK Local Peace Economy
is organizing Pop-Up for Peace gatherings at restaurants and homes across
the city. We have outreached to the Middle Eastern communities to partner
with us and local media is alerting the community to the gatherings.

We are encouraging CODEPINK members nationwide to take this opportunity to
gather and lead a conversation. Use your imagination: you can host a
gathering in your home, make it potluck and invite friends. You can ask a
local restaurant to make space available and reach out to the larger
community. Pick a date, venue and format that works for you. Invite people
from the Middle East to share stories or read stories from the press about
the struggles refugees are facing. You can pass around the Menu for Peace
<http://www.codepink.org/menu_for_peace>, which will support conversation
with facts and recipes for peace. People are longing to connect and talk.
You can provide an easy format for that to happen. Our team is here and
ready to support you.

Hungry for change,
PS: Join CODEPINK to be an international delegate for peace!Check out our
upcoming trips to Cuba and events happening in Washington, DC.
<http://www.codepink.org/travel_with_codepink>



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