March 19th vigil commemorating the 7th anniversary of the second US invasion of Iraq
 

Adults and youth aged 16 or over are invited to participate in an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) introductory mini-workshop on Sunday, Sept 12, 2:00-4:30 p.m. The program will be held at Old Brick on the corner of N. Clinton and Market Sts. AVP is a series of 3-day experimental workshops that promote respect for one's self and others, community building, effective communication, and creative resolution of conflicts in an effort to live non-violently. AVP is an educational program rooted in the belief in the presence of a transforming power for good and peace in every person and situation. The workshops are held in prisons, communities and schools throughout the U.S. and in many other countries. AVP-Eastern Iowa is looking for volunteers to participate in both prison and/or community workshops in our area, with the possibility of helping to facilitate workshops on completion of a training program. There is no charge for the AVP mini-workshop but pre-registration is requested by contacting Americorps volunteer Kathleen Crose at (563) 940-1380 or E-mail Kathleen <katcrose1986[at]gmail.com>. Additional information about AVP is available at www.avpusa.org.