Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine

Saturday, May 18th at the P&J Center

Vegetarian Potluck begins at 5 PM

Program begins at 6 PM; recognition of Phyl Brazee and Bill Murphy, two long-time supporters of the Center who are retiring from their positions at the University of Maine.

After the presentations will be a Sing-along, led by Peter Phillips.

Sunday, May 19th, 7 pm

How does the distribution of power, wealth and resources shape opportunities for health? New findings suggest there is much more to our health than bad habits, health care, or unlucky genes. At each step down the class pyramid, people tend to be sicker and die sooner. Evidence also suggests that more equitable social policies and family supports are health issues just as critical as diet, tobacco use, and exercise.

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A discussion will follow the viewing of an excerpt of the film.

For more info, cal 942-9343, or email info@peacectr.org

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May 2013 P&J Newsletter

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From people who brought you the Yes Men and Billionaires for Bush this material for creative activism is organized into five different categories: tactics, principles, theories, case studies and practitioners.

While the book is 460 pages long, each item is only two pages long and easy to read. If you would like to scan this great resource, stop by the Center when you are in town. Call first (207-942-9343) to make sure we are open! Continue Reading »

Rick Tardiff photo of Kerry Curtis and Doug Allen at Bangor Peace Vigil 6/26/12

Local photographer Rick Tardiff has volunteered to create portraits of peace & justice activists for a future Downtown Bangor Artwalk Display (Check out his blog to see some of his work and to read his artist statement).

We connected with Rick after he photographed our Walk to Stop the War on the Poor and dropped off wonderful black and white photographs beautifully capturing the spirit of the walk.

Rick plans to come to some of the upcoming events in our region, and hopes folks would be willing to sign photo release statements so the photos could be used.

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