The Peaceful Action is the official Chico Peace & Justice Center weekly newsletter. The newsletter is comprised of upcoming community events and workshops as well as updates from our campaigns and community allies.
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CPJC's People Committee -
CPJC's People Committee
All are welcome to attend and participate in the inner-workings of the CPJC.
As a community member your opinion matters! The meeting will take place on November 19th, at the CHICO COFFEE COMPANY, 145 Main St, Chico, CA 95928, USA, 4-6pm. CPJC's People Committee meeting happens on the third Monday of every month, at 4 PM.
For more information contact,
Peter Hoffman, at people@chicopeace.org.
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In Chico we will honor that moment 100 years ago and commemorate Armistice Day at the Peace Vigil on Saturday, November 10. We'll meet at noon at the corner of 3rd and Main. As is tradition, we will observe 2 minutes of silence and the ringing of bells. We will then walk through town, around the farmers market and return to 3rd and Main to observe the Vigil from 12:30 to 1:30. We'll have paper poppies to hand out to passers-by and people along the way.
Bring bells and rhythm instruments! Please join us, invite your friends and family, and spread the word.
November 11, 2018, is the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War 1, the bloodiest war the world had ever known when over 20 million people died. On November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am Armistice was called, soldiers laid down their arms, and the terrible war was over.
A brief history of Armistice Day, World War One was one of the deadliest conflicts in the history of the human race, in which over 16 million people died. The total number of both civilian and military casualties is estimated at around 37 million people. The war killed almost 7 million civilians and 10 million military personnel. Starting in South Africa in April 1919 and spread to England, people observe a one or more commonly a two-minute moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. local time. It is a sign of respect for, in the first minute, the roughly 20 million people who died in the war, and in the second minute dedicated to the living left behind, generally understood to be wives, children, and families left behind but deeply affected by the conflict.
Red and white poppies. Scarlet corn poppies grow naturally in conditions of the disturbed earth throughout Western Europe. The destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th century transformed the bare land into fields of blood red poppies, growing around the bodies of the fallen soldiers.
In late 1914, the fields of Northern France and Flanders were once again ripped open as World War One raged through Europe's heart. Once the conflict was over the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwise barren battlefields.
The significance of the poppy as a lasting memorial symbol to the fallen was realized by the Canadian surgeon John McCrae in his poem In Flanders Fields. The red poppy came to represent the immeasurable sacrifice made by his comrades and quickly became a lasting memorial to those who died in World War One and later conflicts. The White Poppy was first introduced by the Women's Co-operative Guild in 1933 and was intended as a lasting symbol for peace and an end to all wars.
When: November 10, 2018
Time:12pm-1:30pm
Where:3rd and Main Street, Chico Ca
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CPJC Event Wrap-up - Make A Difference Day
Local grade school and school high school students along with professors and students from Butte College took part in Chico Make a Difference Day by volunteering at the Chico Peace and Justice Center last Saturday, October 27, 2018. This campus-community day of volunteer service celebrated Butte County's community spirit and united students and local residents around common causes. Volunteers spent half of the day working at CPJC on several projects. Make A Difference Day is a national day of helping others and encourages folks to give back to their community.
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Join a local author
J.R.Henson
Celebrating the launch of
Reflections and Dark Truths
Dates & Locations:
Tuesday, Oct.30 from 5:30-6:30pm at Paradise Library.
Saturday, Nov.3 from 4-5pm at the Chico Library
Saturday, Nov.17 from 5-6pm at the Paradise Library
Sunday, Nov.18 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Chico Library
"Come celebrate the launch of my very first book, Reflections and Dark Truths. I'll be handing out to read some of the short stories, answer questions, and sign preordered copies of the book. Invite your friends and share with others" - J.R.Henson
These are free events for everyone to come together and just become part of the event itself. No purchase required. Order online ahead of time at Amazon books or kindle.
This book is a collection of the stories of my life. It is the narrative of my emotional journey growing up, with the perceptions forming the layers of my present and future life. Do not look at this book for the truth, becuase all you are going to see are Reflections.
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Member of The Week: Jose G. Velez
My name is Jose Velez. I am currently attending Chico State, and at the moment I have (2) majors and (7) minors. I want to become an educator, hopefully in the near future. I was born in the city of Corona Ca, and was raised in different other cities in the Inland Empire (I.E) in Southern California. I am looking forward to sharing my work with the world. I am currently the Public Relations (PR), intern at the CPJC.
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Are You a Gamer?
Check out the new CPJC streaming channel on Twitch! The goal of our streams is to create a positive and welcoming community while cultivating new activists. This project led by our amazing interns, Austin and Kevin, who have created an opportunity to tap into the virtual community through live broadcasting on Twitch.tv. They are currently in the development phase and plan to begin streaming every Wednesday 4-6pm!
Click here for Kevin's stream page!
Click here for Austin's stream page!
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Chico Peace Vigil
The Chico Peace Vigil was the start of the Chico Peace & Justice Center. The Chico Peace Vigil traces its history back to the tense Cold War years of the early 1960s. Chico resident Wilhelmina Taggart, alarmed by this development, made weekly visits to the base to pray. Eventually, the missiles were removed, but by then Willa was joined by Florence McLane and Helen Kinnee. Together they started what they called the Chico Peace Endeavor, and began holding a weekly peace vigil in downtown Chico. Fifty years later, the vigil still takes place.
For more information email Linda Furr.
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Community Allies & Affiliates:
Events & Updates
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Good news!
During the month of November, CPJC will be the featured partner organization for Chico Naturals Round Up program. For more than 40 years, the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative has been giving back to our community. In 2017 it introduced Register Round Up: a new way for customers to participate in this commitment. This simple yet powerful community giving program allows customers to “round-up”their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community.
This is how it works. The Front End clerks at the Co-op will ask if you would like to round each transaction up to the next even dollar. The difference between the original purchase and the rounded up amount will be donated to CPJC. For example, if a purchase is $9.75, a Co-op clerk will ask if you would like to round up to $10.00. The remaining $0.25 will be donated to CPJC. These small donations can add up! This month, we encourage all our supporters to swing by Chico Natural and “round-up” for CPJC.
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Act & Vote with Conscience Community Potluck
Join the Phillips family and the Justice 4 Desmond Phillips Team for a community potluck in downtown plaza in Chico. It is election time which means it is critical to consider who you are voting for and where they stand on issues like police brutality, racism, and mental healthcare access. Who will hold police accountable? Who will push for policy that will actually make our community safer, not just scapegoat the most vulnerable among us?
In the spirit of Desmond's love for all people, especially our unhoused neighbors, we will be hosting a community potluck and discussion about these issues. In the spirit of so many great change-makers who have come before us, we also know that it is critical that we do more than just vote. We must act in our daily lives and as community organizers to create grassroots change for a safer and more inclusive community.
Bring a dish to share if you can. Bring a chair if you need it. Bring your heart and your conscience. Bring your passion for #Justice4Desmond
Where: Chico City Plaza Park
When: Sunday, at 1-3pm
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Cinderella a Magical Ballet
Immerse yourself in a world where dancing fairies live, pumpkins turn into carriages, and fairy godmothers really do make dreams come true. This wildly imaginative production features something for everyone: a feisty heroine, a dashing prince, a kindly godmother and a deliciously wicked stepmother, and many fantastical additions. With dramatic music by Prokofiev, spectacular sets and costumes and wonderfully comical choreography, Cinderella has been called the perfect ballet experience for newcomers, young audiences, and seasoned aficionados.
When:
Saturday, November 17 | 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25 | 2 p.m.
Where:
Laxson Auditorium
400 w 1st ST, Chico, CA 95929
Tickets: $30 Premium | $23 Adult | $21 Senior | $13 Youth & Chico State
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KZFR - CPJC (30 minute segment)
The next CPJC 30 min segment of The Peace and Social Justice Show on KZFR, will be hosted back again on October 26. Stay tuned for new content and Updates!
For more information, please check out the KZFR website
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Documenting Hate
Hate crimes and bias incidents are a national problem, but there's no realiable data on their nature or prevalence. We're collecting and verifying reports, building a database of tips for use by journalists, researchers and civil-rights organizations.
For documenting hate, please check out ChicoSol
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Coming Out For Art 2018!
This annual event hosted by Stonewall Alliance in Chico provides a creative outlet for the LGBT*QI+ community and allies to express their feelings and attitudes around sexuality and gender. Creative artists are given a productive and positive way to express themselves and feelings in an artistic manner. The artwork is not only viewed by a large audience, but people who submit artwork have the option of selling their pieces. Check Stonewall's Facebook page to stay up to date with Coming Out For Art planning and events.
When? Friday, November 9th from 6-9pm
Where? Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade
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Candidate Forum on Health Care
Moderated by Mike Wiltermood, CEO Enloe Medical Center
Wednesday, October 10, 7 to 9 pm (doors open at 6:30)
The Guild, 2775 Old Nord Ave. Chico
This is your chance to question the candidates for office who want to represent our
area.
- Do they support cuts to Medicare?-
- Do they support enhanced Medicare for all?
- Do they think we need to cap drug and hospital costs?
- Do they think health care is a human right?
Invited candidates include:
- US Congressional District 1: Audrey Denney and Doug LaMalfa
- California Assembly District 1: Caleen Sisk and Brian Dahle
- California Assembly District 3: Sonia Aery and James Gallagher
- California Senate District 4: Phillip Kim and James Nielsen
- Candidates confirmed as of August 20 include: Audrey Denney, Phillip Kim, and Sonia Aery
Event Sponsors include:
- The Butte County Health Care Education Coalition
- CA-Physicians for a National Health Program-Chico Chapter
- The California Health Professional Student Alliance-Chico State
- The Chico Housing Action Team
- Chico Peace & Justice Center
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Candidate Forum on Health Care
Moderated by Mike Wiltermood, CEO Enloe Medical Center
Wednesday, October 10, 7 to 9 pm (doors open at 6:30)
The Guild, 2775 Old Nord Ave. Chico
This is your chance to question the candidates for office who want to represent our
area.
- Do they support cuts to Medicare?-
- Do they support enhanced Medicare for all?
- Do they think we need to cap drug and hospital costs?
- Do they think health care is a human right?
Invited candidates include:
- US Congressional District 1: Audrey Denney and Doug LaMalfa
- California Assembly District 1: Caleen Sisk and Brian Dahle
- California Assembly District 3: Sonia Aery and James Gallagher
- California Senate District 4: Phillip Kim and James Nielsen
- Candidates confirmed as of August 20 include: Audrey Denney, Phillip Kim, and Sonia Aery
Event Sponsors include:
- The Butte County Health Care Education Coalition
- CA-Physicians for a National Health Program-Chico Chapter
- The California Health Professional Student Alliance-Chico State
- The Chico Housing Action Team
- Chico Peace & Justice Center
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Mindful Movement events in Chico!
Come join us to align and strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical core using Medical Qi Gong.
Location: Center for Spiritual Living: 14 Hillary Lane, Chico, CA 95973
Hosted by: Matt Cavender
Date/Time: Tuesdays 6:00PM-7:30PM and Thursdays 3:30-5:00PM
PSA: We happily personalize instruction for all ages!
For more information, check out their website!
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Tune In To The KZFR Peace & Social Justice Show
Every Friday from 11:30-1:00 pm tune into KZFR (90.1 FM) for the Peace and Social Justice Show!
Catch our own Nick and Jakob on the air for the first half hour of the show!
Catch Get updates on the goings-on at CPJC and hear interviews with representatives of our community allies!
Check out our archives of past shows here on our website.
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WORD (Women on Reproductive Defense)
This group responds locally and nationally to challenges to Planned Parenthood and other defenders of women’s health and reproductive rights.
WORD meets every other Wednesday at 6 pm. Interested parties need to contact one of us and we will give them the address. If you need an email for contact info chicowordgroup@gmail.com
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Mobilize Chico Indivisible
This is the local Mobilize Chico Indivisible group. This is a national group that consists of nearly 6000 satellite clubs around the US. Mobilize’s Indivisible “chapter,” applies political pressure on Doug LaMalfa, Chico City Council, and other representatives in response to presidential/congressional acts and to local issues.
https://www.indivisibleguide.com
Indivisible meets Thursday evenings at Trinity Methodist from 6:30pm-7: 30 pm
Signs For Solidarity
Signs for Solidarity is a visible and vocal force to counter voices of hate and intolerance. You’ll find us on the first Sunday of each month from 12-1: 30 pm at 20th and MLK holding signs of support for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and religious minorities. These events are fun, positive, and a great way to get to know your fellow activists in Chico.
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