Posted on 15th november 2001

This Week On The Street
From Peace Movement Aotearoa (PMA)

* AUCKLAND

~ THURS, 15 November - 'Peaceful Living' peace from war, new weekly
meetings which are open to all and will offer support, stress reduction,
alternatives to violence, emotional management and greater self esteem. To
be held every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at the Ranui Community Centre, 474
Swanson Road, Ranui. The meetings are not affiliated to any church and all
are welcome, no charge for attending the meetings, but donations are
appreciated. For more info contact Tim Tipene, warrior.kids@xtra.co.nz

~ SUN, 18 November - Silent Peace Vigil from 9-15am to 9-45am, outside the
Quaker Meeting House, 113 Mt Eden Rd. These silent vigils will be held at
the same time and place while the war continues. All welcome. For more info
contact gaelhowell@xtra.co.nz

~ TUES, 20 November - Women for Peace group, every Tuesday at 7pm, at the
Shakti Asian Women's Centre, 138 Church St Onehunga, in the conference
room. All women welcome, the Women's Centre is women-only space. For more
info tel (09) 636 8512.

~ SUN, 25 November - International Day of Solidarity with Palestine and the
Palestinian People symposium, with a wide range of speakers, screening of
video documentaries, the day's event will conclude with a performance of
Dabkah (traditional Palestinian dance). A Palestinian meal will be served
at approximately 8-15pm when the Muslim participants are joined with to end
the day-long fast (Ramadhan). From 1pm to 9pm, at the University Marae,
Wynard Street, The University of Auckland. Free entry but koha would be
gratefully accepted to assist with costs. This event is jointly hosted by
Palestine Human Rights Campaign, and Students for Justice in Palestine
(Auckland University). For more info contact Zaeem zeebee001@hotmail.com

~ SUN, 9 December - World peace festival, a day of Peace, Freedom,
Tolerance, Love and Contribution to humanity, with a parade of children
from local primary schools singing peace songs, a uniting of religious
leaders from different beliefs and faiths, the Chilli Club World Peace Fire
Breathers, and guest speakers, from 11am to 4pm in Jellicoe Park, Onehunga.
Organised by Sisi Motu and friends, for more info contact tel (09) 625
7322, mobile 029-ChilliClub.