Northfield Community Celebration of the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21)

All are invited to the Northfield Community celebration  of the International Day of Peace Saturday,  Sept. 21

Marie Vogl Gery and Judith Stoutland, along with other organizers of the event, invite all to  the 11th Northfield Community Celebration of the International Day of Peace in Bridge Square on Saturday,  Sept. 21. 

“Education for Peace” is the theme for this year. It grows out of

concern for the UN Second Millennium Development Goal which promises

basic education for every girl and boy on the planet. Progress in

achieving this goal  revealed a widening circle of

advantages in the cultures where this had happened. War and recession

have stopped and reversed many benefits.  

The theme also offers opportunities to learn about making, retaining,

and renewing peace. We will hear about the work of local peacemakers

and groups. There will be information and encouragement for the work. 

We will have music beginning at  1:30 and a program from 2-4 p.m.

The format will be much the same as earlier celebrations:  music,  readings, and  statements by various peaemakers at our traditional Open Mike.

Susannah Ciernia and Bill McGrath will provide music, including some with audience participation. Misty Rowan, Twin Cities poet and spoken-word artist will participate.

We hope you can join us!

Further information: Judith Stoutland or FRANK GERY MARIE voglgery1@msn.com