Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice 202 Harvard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-268-9557   Updated: 23 February 2010 Special Events Calendar April 2010
Special Events Calendar -- April 2010	E-mail calendar events to MonthlyCalendar@abqpeaceandjustice.org by the 20th of the month (for the following month's print edition of our newsletter). Please limit submissions to a maximum of 60 words and follow the format below to make it easier on our volunteer! E-mail calendar events to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org at any time for the Web site calendar. Event notices are appreciated at least ten (10) days before the event takes place. Thank you. Also, please check calendar posted at the Peace Center for additional events not listed here. Events are held at the Peace Center unless otherwise noted. Friday, April 2, 5:00 - 8:00pm Exhibit opening for "Altars of Light": an exhibit dedicated to healing the many wounds opened by sexual violence, using altars as sacred ground for healing. Co-sponsored by OffCenter Community Arts and New Mexico Art Therapy Association.
Saturday, April 3, 6:15pm Fundraiser for Adean, a village in the Casamance of Senegal, West Africa. Kobiana, Nalla, and Mary Nakigan will show slides of their recent trip and share information about the culture and traditions of Senegal. All will be encouraged to participate in an informal workshop of dances, songs, and rhythms from the Casamance. No experience necessary, and no pressure! All proceeds will help to feed and clothe the children and adults of this small village, which has no running water or electricity and little access to medicine. An inter-generational potluck at 5pm will preceed the benefit. At the Albuquerque Friends Meeting (1600 5th Street NW - Albuquerque). information: 505-268-9557. Thursday, April 8, 6:00 - 7:00pm People Before Profit Film & Lecture Series and project PeacePal present a sneak preview of Stealing the Light. This documentary portrays the inspiring work of Afghan refugee, Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti, and his determination to rebuild a school for Afghani children in his home town of Shin Kalay, Helmand Province. After a brief film clip, the audience will have the opportunity to meet filmmaker Aimie Burns and Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti, both of whom will be present to discuss and answer questions. To view the film in its entirety, please attend the Caravan to Peace fundraiser on the following night at the Kimo Theater. Information: 505-255-2042 or http://www.peacepal.org . Please also see calendar event for April 9 (below). Friday, April 9, 5:30pm - VIP ticket holders; 7:00pm - main event begins Caravan to Peace includes the world premiere screening of the documentary Stealing the Light (which portrays the inspiring work of Afghan refugee, Dr. Mohammad Khan Kharoti, founder of Green Village Schools), This event is sponsored by Project PeacePal and takes place at the KiMo Theatre (423 Central Ave. NW - Albuquerque). there will also be a photo exhibit featuring the children of Green Village Schools and a silent auction will round out the evening. Your attendance will help us rebuild the school and restore the light that was stolen from the children of Afghanistan. Information: http://www.peacepal.org/ . Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25 and May 1-2, 9:00am - 4:30pm (all 4 days) Become a Master Composter (a volunteer trained to teach others about home composting) by completing the Master Composter training program. It's being offered by the Bernalillo County Extension Service, with guru instructors, at the Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors Blvd. NW - Albuquerque). There is a $25.00 administrative fee (refundable to those who complete all aspects of the program). Program applications and information are available from: johnzarola@comcast.net or 505-929-0414. Complete program information is being posted at: http://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu/mastercomposter/ . Application submission deadline is March 30, 2010. Please send calendar items, comments, and questions concerning this Web document to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org .