When poetry works, it becomes a line of connection between people – the writer, the people whose lives are captured in the poem, readers, and still others. Ironically, this powerful aspect of poetry may be one reason why so many people go out of their way to NOT read poetry – and it may also be why, when people are finally confronted with poetry, they are so glad! Creative writing professor David Ebenbach will share with us. Come for hearty conversation and free lunch!

Melissa Hill, Richmond resident and volunteer coordinator for the Nader/Gonzalez presidential campaign talks about the range of third parties in America today -- and how the electoral voting system unfairly discriminates against women, minorities and marginalized political groups.
Learn about solutions: a constitutionally protected right to vote, universal voter registration, a national popular vote for president, instant runoff voting, proportional representation and more!
Join us for Peace Forum on October 23 at noon in the Earlham School of Religion dining room for free, delicious lunch! Contact Anna Lisa Gross (765-914-2973, annalisa144@gmail.com) for more information. No RSVP necessary.

In Palestine/Israel, "security" is a word used often by the Israeli government, and its emotional appeal is deep. But the search for security goes both ways, and Palestinians long to feel safe in their homes as much as Israelis do. Margaret Hawthorn will share about her experiences in the region and her work to make the Palestinian story known.

Join us for Peace Forum every Thursday (when classes are in session) in the Dining Room at the Earlham School of Religion. Free, delicious lunch is always provided.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: annalisa144@gmail.com or 765.914.2973.

All are invited to Peace Forum, a weekly lunch and speaker series!
Peace Forum is from noon-1:10pm every Thursday during the school year, in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room (corner of National Road West and College Ave). Lunch is delicious and free, and conversation is rich.
Our first series of the year is Psychology of Security.
September 4: “Peaceful Policing” Cathy Anthofer, Director of Earlham Security

September 11: “True International Security” Welling Hall, Earlham Professor of Politics

September 18: “Psychologists and Torture” Michael Jackson, Earlham Professor of Psychology

September 25: “Community Policing” Bobby Lipps, Richmond Police Department  continue reading »

Every spring The Parks Department organizes clean-ups to give back a little to the parks that give so much to us. Please come out and help beautify the city you live in. You can make a big difference! Bring work gloves if you have them. Snacks and Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Gorge & Greenway Clean Up, March 31st 8 a.m.-Noon. Meet at Bicentennial Park (corner of Sim Hodgin Pky. & Bridge Ave.) For more information, call the Richmond Parks Department at (765) 983-7275