WNPJ celebrates International Peace Day, Sept 21 - statewide! And more peace and justice events for the week of Sept 15th through 22nd.
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WNPJ + International Peace Day events + Benefit for Palestine + Voces GALA and Tour + Line #5 hearings +other statewide events
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International Day of Peace Events – statewide
In Madison….
Sun Sept 21, 10:30 am - War Abolition Walk at Willy Street Parade & beyond - Assemble at 10:30 in the parking lot by Madison Sourdough, 916 Williamson St.
Fill out this form if you want to participate!
…in Ontario
Echo Valley Hope Celebrates Int'l Peace Day – Ontario
Reclaiming Peace: A Community Celebration
Sunday, 21 September 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
County Hwy F
Since 1981, worldwide celebrations of peace have taken place on Sept 21. This year Echo Valley Hope will host a gathering launching a year of initiatives cultivating peace and sustainability. It will be held at Echo Valley Farm, Wisconsin, County Rd F near Ontario....giving participants the opportunity to walk the trails, enjoy a meal together, and create community.
Guests are welcome to drop in throughout the day. Questions?
Contact Dena at dena.eakles@gmail.com
….in MILWAUKEE:
Saturday – September 20th, 2025 from 10 – 11:30 AM
Attend In-Person at Zao MKE Church – 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. – Milwaukee in the 2nd Floor Conference Room or Virtually Through the Zoom Link
The United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee invites you to celebrate the 2025 International Day of Peace with a panel discussion on “Peace, Democracy, and the Challenges of Funding the United Nations” with Sam Romano, Pat Schrader and Daughters of Tradition https://www.unamilwaukee.org/ For more information, contact Jack Murtaugh: murtaughwi@aol.com / 414.635.9879
…and, in Superior!
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An Evening of Music for Palestine
SEPT 17, 5 - 8 PM ....at Giant Jones Brewing in Madison
931 E. Main St. Suite 9, Madison
Entrance on Brearly St. Look for the pink door!
Hear from beloved Madison musicians Camela Widad, Blasfemme and Clare Norelle, plus poetry & readings. Shop for beautiful Palestinian embroidery and jewelry from Women in Hebron Cooperative in the West Bank, and from Madison's own Teta's Treasures. Baked goods, Yard signs and more. This event is free and open to the public, donations will be collected for families in Gaza and the rural West Bank communities of Masafer Yatta, and Middle East Children's Alliance. https://www.facebook.com/share/14FF1PAXi2c/
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Voces de la Frontera Annual Gala
Friday, July 19 at 5pm at Crowne Plaza in MilwaukeeFor more information go to https://vdlf.org/
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VOCES de la Frontera Tour September 20th
Register here: https://mobilize.us/s/xGwXZCTwo teams of presenters from Milwaukee's VOCES de la Frontera ("Voices from the Border") will speak at Indivisible rallies in 4 Northeastern Wisconsin communities! Voces team members will share how immigration issues impact not only our immigrant neighbors, but also the communities they work in! Business leaders will also be on stage, sharing how important immigrant workers are to our local businesses.
10 am Rallies:Oshkosh: South Park, 1300 Georgia Street, Shelter #2Green Bay: Leicht Park, 128 Dousman Street
1 pm Rallies:Manitowoc: Washington Park, 1115 Washington StreetOconto: Holtwood Sporting Complex, Pavilion A, 400 Holtwood Way
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CLEAN WATER – Line 5 Events are coming up! Update from 350 Wisconsin:
Over a half-year of diligent preparation is culminating this month and next as Line 5 legal activities are set to begin.https://midwestadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/Enbridge-DNR250002-Amended-PHC-Report.pdf
Contested Case Hearing Schedule – all events start at 9 am
Sept 15 – 19 in Ashland: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa present their case. At the Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 600 N. 21st Street,
Sept 22 – 26 in Madison: Enbridge presents its case
Sept 29 – Oct 3 in Madison: DNR presents its case
To be held at the Hill Farms State Office Building, in Room S149, 4822 Madison Yards Way,
Public Participation
IN PERSON: Any member of the public may attend. Proceedings begin each day at 9:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL: The hearing may be observed by video and telephone via Microsoft Teams. To connect by video, use Teams on the web or the Teams app, then enter the Meeting ID: 247 227 844 895 and passcode: aK6Bt7Ye.
To connect by phone, dial 1-608-571-2209, and then enter the Meeting ID: 589 521 165# when prompted. For more information regarding the contested case and to view the public notice, take a look at this explainer by MEA. midwestadvocates.org https://midwestadvocates.org/judge-sets-schedule-for.../
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Save these upcoming dates:
Echo Valley Hope will again host two upcoming Peace Education Programs. This interactive video based course covers these topics over ten weeks: Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope, and Contentment. Our next class will begin Thursday, Sept 24 at 6:30 pm CST. Please note: Due to the tenth session falling on Thanksgiving we will complete the program on the following week, Tuesday, Dec 4.
Registration here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NipJwirAQkaLm5hxPprRgg
Echo Valley Hope will host another Peace Education Program beginning Tuesday, Nov 4 at 6:30 pm CST. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fVTSSKApQ2qS1s8spIGq_g
Note: Dena Eakles has interviewed WNPJ contacts about Baraboo ACTS and Transmission lines: Check them out! dena.eakles@gmail.com
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WNPJ member group events….
Click here to see a listing and details of recurring Vigils across the state.
APPLETON
Sat Sept 20, 11 am – 12 noon Fox Valley Advocates for Peace Weekly Peace Vigil. Meets at Houdini Plaza, one block north on College and Appleton St across from the Children's Museum
and City Hall. We meet each Saturday morning to support the rights of Palestinians to life, self-determination and the protection of their homeland. We call for the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza and a cessation of military aid for Israel. Because we pledge to be transparent and accountable, we do not allow the wearing of masks. We are not pro-Hamas and we guard against antisemitism. This event is hosted by the Fox Valley Advocates for Peace. kent1952@live.com
EAU CLAIRE
Fri Sept 19, 5 – 6 pm Monthly Peace Stand. Wisconsin 93 Trunk & Golf Road. The 3rd Friday of each month is Peace Stand time in Eau Claire, going on since 2004. We gather with signs at Hwy 93 & Golf Road, 5-6 pm, we visit one another and sometimes we sing. Stand and be counted. Contact for more information: helpsmeet@usa.net
JANESVILLE
Wed Sept 17, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in front of Rep Steil's office at 20 S. Main Street. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
Fri Sept 19, 4:30 – 5 pm Weekly Stand for Justice and Peace. Meet in in front of the main post office at 1818 Milton Avenue. Contact: Norm Aulabaugh nra@ticon.net
LA CROSSE
Thurs Sept 18, 12 noon – 12:30 pm Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details at the Vigils list. Contact dbuffton@yahoo.com
MADISON
Mon Sept 15, 12 noon WEBINAR - Defending Fair Maps featuring Deb Patel of the WI Worth Fighting For. Part #1 of the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign Extremism Series – (first of 4 events}. Register one time to attend all 4 sessions. wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com
Tues Sept 16, 11:30 am to noon. Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details at the Vigils list. . opjustice@sinsinawa.org
Tues. Sept. 16th, 8 – 10am Sustainable Breakfast Series: Carbon Sequestration! Spark Building, Starting Block Cafe - 3rd Fl. (821 E. Washington) Hosted by Sustain Dane. What’s beneath our feet has the power to reduce climate change. To register, visit: https://sustaindane.org/eventbrite-event/september-sustainable-breakfast-series-carbon-sequestration/ Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
Wed Sept 17, 5 – 8 pm An Evening with Palestine: ....at Giant Jones Brewing
931 E. Main St. Suite 9. See the Spotlight above to learn more…
Thurs Sept 18 12 noon – 1:30 pm Sanctuary for None – seminar with A. Naomi Paik . UW-Madison, Rm. 8108 Social Science (1180 Observatory Dr.) Dr. Paik is an Associate Professor of Criminology, Law, and Justice and Global Asian Studies at the University of Illinois - Chicago. Hosted by the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. For more info and to register for the Zoom link, visit: https://havenswrightcenter.wisc.edu/event/paik/
Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
Thurs Sept 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Vigil for Palestine & Beyond. Stand at northeast corner of Williamson & Blair Streets. Cry, "No, Not In Our Name! No War! No Genocide!"
Join in resistance, sorrow, and solidarity as we continue to acknowledge Palestinian suffering and the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism” that drive the U.S. resulting in both complicity and responsibility for unspeakable dangers and suffering. warabolition@gmail.com
Fri Sept 19, 12 noon – 1 pm Madison Weekly Vigil in support of Palestine. Meets near the entrance to the Memorial Library across from the Catholic student center. Signs not provided. Contact joel.garb@gmail.com
Sat Sept 20, 10am - Madison DSA Apple Picking Social. Come hang out with MADSA at Sutter's Ridge Apple Orchard. Bring friends and family to have an autumn romp with socialists. Sutter's Ridge has apple picking, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and several other fun activities for all ages! Prices vary based on what activities you end up doing - be sure to check out their website for more information on cost and everything you can do there! As part of our effort to support the Madison community, half of the apples picked at this event will be donated to Fritz Food Pantry at Goodman Community Center! Reserve your spot here. dsamadison@gmail.com
Sat Sept 20, 7 – 9 pm Screening of Grave of the Fireflies – At UW-Madison – Rm. 4070 Vilas Hall (821 Univ. Ave.) Cinematique’s War and Innocence Film Series – (film from 1994, Japan, dir. Isao Takahata) In the final months of World War II, a teenage boy and his young sister struggle to survive alone in the devastated landscape of firebombed Japan, their bond deepening as the world around them collapses. More info? https://cinema.wisc.edu/war-and-innocence/ Sent to WNPJ by Madison Infoshop peckjohne@gmail.com
Sat 9:30 am and Sun 8:30 am - Sept 20-21, HUMANS Solidarity Summit "Back to School". Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St. You can join online or in person. We'll gather 1/2 hour before each day begins, to share a light breakfast. Full schedule and registration are available by contacting: steph@mutualaidnetwork.org.
Sun Sept 21, 10:30 am War Abolition Walk at Willy Street Parade & beyond – see the SPOTLIGHT above for details…..
MILWAUKEE
Fri Sept 19, 5 pm Voces de la Frontera 2025 Annual Gala. At Crowne Plaza. See the
SPOTLIGHT above for more information.
Sat Sept 20, 12 noon - 1 pm Peace Action WI - Weekly STAND for PEACE: Humboldt/Locust. Each Saturday, a different location. Details at the Vigils list. info@peaceactionwi.org .
Sat Sept 20, 10 – 11:30 AM Panel discussion on “Peace, Democracy, and the Challenges of Funding the United Nations”. Attend In-Person at Zao MKE Church – 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. – Milwaukee in the 2nd Floor Conference Room or Virtually Through the Zoom Link
Learn more in the SPOTLIGHT above….Contact Jack Murtaugh: murtaughwi@aol.com / 414.635.9879
RACINE
Sat Sept 20, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Weekly Stand for Peace. Meet at the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20. Park in the SW corner of the Kohl's parking lot near the AT&T store. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details at the Vigils list. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com
SUPERIOR
Sun Sept 21, 12 noon – 12:30pm Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details at the Vigils list. Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com
Sun Sept 21, 12:30 – 2:30 ‘Press for Peace’ – on the Int’l Day of Peace. At Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Co-sponsored by the Northland Grandmothers for Peace and Veterans for Peace. See the SPOTLIGHT above to learn more….
VIROQUA
Sat Sept 20, 11 am - 12 noon Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details at the Vigils list. Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com.
VIRTUAL
Mon Sept 15, 12 noon Webinar: Defending Fair Maps featuring Deb Patel from Wisconsin Worth Fighting For….see the Spotlight above to learn more….
Thurs Sept 18, 7- 8 p.m. Webinar: Protect Our Children From Gun Violence. Zoom (link sent before the meeting) RSVP Now How do you explain a school shooting to a three-year-old? For more information, contact WAVE - Tyler Kelly admin@waveedfund.org
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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella 501c3 non-profit organization
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Our network plays a vital role in Wisconsin grassroots organizing. We maintain awareness of member groups' activities and work to increase the number of people ready to take on "Good Trouble". Keeping us connected and helping each other in timely ways is a critical role of WNPJ.
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Tabling Opportunity at the Saturday Farmers Market in Madison
are here. Sign up your group now!
WNPJ enjoys public interface at a variety of locations. The Network shares the spots we reserve with interested member groups. We already have a spot reserved at the largest farmer’s market in WI at the state capitol in Madison on Saturday mornings. Site #15 at the King St corner of the Square. https://dcfm.org/ Click here for your member group to sign up to share the table!
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SAVE the DATE:
WNPJ will hold its Fall Assembly via zoom October 20, 21 22, 23. Shaking the Roots!
As with the Spring Assembly we are opting for one hour evening times — four events. Each evening will have one or two guest speakers and time for discussion on the most pressing topics of our time. Contact Dena at dena.eakles@gmail.com to learn more
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