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Quaker Barter Fair

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

An opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency and to support “Buy Nothing Day,” a national effort to provide alternatives to the media driven consumerism of “Black Friday.”  This also offers the community an opportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, stewardship, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community.

Free

Rise Up and Sing – Concert with Annie Patterson and Peter Blood

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

Annie Patterson & Peter Blood, the creators of the songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Again, are coming to Houston!

They will be teaching and leading songs from their new songbook Rise Again in a singalong concert open to all. This is a great opportunity to meet the couple who "wrote the book" (the best-selling group singing collection Rise Up Singing) as well as building community and celebrating the work being done to build resilience and resistance in these challenging times.

Peace Camp 2018 – Week Five

First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX, United States

“Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018. This is an alternative day camp from 9am -3pm, for children ages 5-18. The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills. Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned. Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches, the camp is not religious.

With violence permeating our culture, let’s make teaching peace a priority!

Week Five takes place July 30th-August 3rd at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin St. Houston 77004

Mayor’s Back to School Fest

George R. Brown Convention Center

The Mayor’s Back to School Fest is designed to help economically disadvantaged Houston- area elementary school students and their families as they prepare to return to school. With the help of many great partners and sponsors, backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, immunizations, and social service resources are provided to thousands of students, free of charge.

Free

Children’s Art Project for the International Day of Peace 2018

For the fourth year, the Peace and Justice Network of Montgomery County, Inc. is organizing a children’s art project for the International Day of Peace. Groups of children from various organizations and churches in the county are making art pieces with peace as the theme.

The art will be displayed in several community locations including the South County, Mitchell, and Conroe public libraries, the Conroe Chamber of Commerce office, the South County Community Center, and the South County and Conroe YMCAs. Additionally, art will be exhibited in the churches and other facilities where children created it including the Oscar Johnson Community Center, the Congregation Beth Shalom in the Woodlands, the Al-Ansaar Mosque, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Children’s Books on Wheels.

Free

Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center 7702 South Main Street, Houston

Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018 is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 9 to 15 to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for YouTube. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. Girl Scouts participating in Camp Congress for Girls Houston will earn a Citizen Legacy Badge for participation. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.

$140 – $160

Quaker Barter Fair

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

Black Friday offers the challenge to BUY NOTHING!  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the day after Thanksgiving.

Free

Tell the Mayor No Hostile Corporate Takeover of HISD

Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston

Come to City Council to demand the city to BACK OFF of a corporate takeover plan for four black and brown HISD schools.

The City of Houston has established a "nonprofit" astroturfed special interest group with the doublespeak title "Coalition for Educational Excellence and Equity in Houston", designed to mask the hostile corporate takeover over HISD schools. The registered agent is Juliet Stipeche, the Mayor's point person on education. The board comprises three wealthy right wing benefactors: Trini Mendenhall, Corbin Robertson Jr, and Stephanie Paige.

These people have NO BUSINESS being anywhere NEAR anything that is supposed to be for the public good, much less in control of the future of our children.

Free

Art Behind Walls: January Reception

Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United States

The Children's Prison Arts Project and Talento Bilingue de Houston will be hosting a FREE reception for our January exhibit of Art Behind Walls: Art by Youth in Juvenile Facilities.

Please join us in celebrating these talented youths and their journey in art January 16th 6-8 pm for a special reception.

The Exhibit will be on display @Talento De Billingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Dr. Houston, TX January 3-January 31, 2019

Free

Learning from the World’s Children: An Evening with President & CEO of UNICEF USA, Caryl Stern

St. Lukes United Methodist Church 3471 Westheimer Rd., Houston

Sponsored by IM’s women’s initiative, IMpower, this community-wide event will feature Caryl Stern, President & CEO of UNICEF USA, one of our world's most notable organizations working toward the day when no child dies from preventable causes.  The evening will also feature a special fireside chat with Caryl and Lisa Falkenberg, a Pulitzer Prize Journalist and now Houston Chronicle’s Editor of Opinion.  A dessert reception will follow the lecture.

$15 – $50

HOUSTONIANS ARE CALLED TO DANCE FOR PEACE

Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston

Core Dance, a professional dance organization, invites Houstonians of all ages and abilities to come together to dance for peace on Sunday, June 2 from 10am to noon in Hermann Park.  Now in its 39thyear, Planetary Danceis a simple dance that everyone can do co-created by Anna Halprin.  Known as the pioneer of the postmodern dance movement, Halprin describes Planetary Danceas “a dance for promoting peace among people and peace with the Earth.”  Local dancers and drummers will invite those participating to walk, run, or stand in three concentric circles creating a moving mandala. Halprin’s intent is that the group will form a collective body whose every step will become a prayer for healing Earth.

Free

Peace & Wellness Retreat

The Council on Recovery 303 Jackson Hill St #1,, Houston

Holistic wellness retreat focuses on Nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and sustainability. Lecture presentations, break-out sessions, cooking demo, and plant based lunch are included in this full day retreat.

$20

The Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Stude Park 1031 Stude, Houston

The Walk for Mental Health Awareness – Houston is a community based event that helps raise awareness and funding for Greater Houston area non-profit agencies and programs that provide mental health services; creating an environment for our positive public dialogue.

$30

26th Annual MLK Grande Parade In Midtown Houston

Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United States

The MLK Grande Parade In Houston's Midtown Is One Of The Largest Single Day Multicultural Events In The U.S. That Is Held In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Free

Earth Day Barter Fair

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

Trade objects and services without using common currency Support Earth Day efforts to decrease our carbon foot print Opportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, stewardship, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community. Kid […]

Free

Bilingual Peace Club for kids ages 8-12

Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt rd 1414 Wirt rd, Houston

A 2 hour bilingual Peace Club for kids 8-12 years Children 8-12 learn about peace and non-violence through education, games, crafts  and conversations. Social Distancing and Masks Required.  

Bilingual Peace Club for kids ages 8-12

Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt rd 1414 Wirt rd, Houston

HPJC and Alianza Latina International along with Univision is sponsoring a monthly 2 hour bilingual Peace Club beginning this October 30th.

Race, Racial Identity and Racism in Early Childhood

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TX

Research shows that children develop racial biases between ages 2-4.  Explicitly discussing race and racism in developmentally appropriate ways is an important step in creating an anti-racist environment. Moreover, nurturing racial pride benefits children of color socially, cognitively, and academically. Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism for “Race, Racial Identity and Racism […]

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required:
Event Series HEALING FOR UVALDE

HEALING FOR UVALDE

Eleanor Tinsley Park 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, United States

Houston Event Commemorating One Year Anniversary of Uvalde Massacre: HEALING FOR UVALDE *Wednesday, May 24, 7-8pm* Eleanor Tinsley Park Event: www.tinyurl.com/HealingForUvalde Photos/Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/photosHealingForUvalde Contact: Sarah Gish, 713.492.1173 (phone is quicker than email) Four Houston-based healers – Sarah Gish, Tracie Jae, Saumil Manek, and Soufiane Sattva -- have come together to do their part in healing the […]

Free

Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium

Virtual

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will host its Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-Based Bullying Prevention Virtual Symposium on October 17-18, 2023 from 12:00 to 5:15 PM ET. This two-day virtual symposium coincides with Bullying Prevention Month and will focus on how to prevent extremist hate groups from radicalizing youth and […]

Free