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2008 Roots & Shoots Day of Peace

Featured events with celebrity guests:

• New York, New York, USA
  Friday, September 19
  United Nations Headquarters
  DR. JANE PRESENT
  Roots & Shoots youth representatives will speak at the United Nations for the 2008 International Day of Peace Student Observance. The theme of the event is human rights. Other speakers will include UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as well as representatives from World Vision and Amnesty International.
  
  
• New York, New York, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  12:45 p.m.
  St. Catherine's Park, E. 68th and 1st Ave
  DR. JANE PRESENT
  Join area Roots & Shoots groups in a Giant Peace Dove ceremony and parade. For more information, email cgross@janegoodall.org.
  
  
• New York, New York, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  Day of Peace Student Conference
  2 p.m.
  Hunter College, E. 68th and Lexington Ave.
  DR. JANE PRESENT
  Roots & Shoots members will join Dr. Jane in celebrating Roots & Shoots Day of Peace. She will be the keynote speaker at this student conference.
  
  
• Los Angeles, California, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  Griffith Park (by the merry-go-round)
  HOSTED BY KEELY AND PIERCE BROSNAN
  Join the festivities: live music, arts and crafts, celebrity speakers and more! The local "Hot Moms Club" will host an "EcoFabulous" fashion show featuring celebrity moms and the latest in green fashion and peace accessories. There will be music by Cord with Rami Jaffee of the Foo Fighters; Leather Souls; Foshay High School Band; Danza Xochipilli; and Tumi Ansa and the Bottom Tree Band. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email rootsnshoots@janegoodall.org.
  
  

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  International Events (by country):
  
  
• Willowmavin, Victoria, Australia
  Sunday, September 21
  11 a.m.
  Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary
  365 McHargs Road, Willowmavin, Vic 3764
  Join Roots & Shoots members in building and flying Giant Peace Doves. Find more information and contact Pam Ahern at 0408 397 301 if you plan on attending.
  
  
• Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  Sunday, September 21
  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Hart House Circle and Queen's Park
  Meet in the morning to build your own Giant Peace Dove. Then, enjoy lunch and speakers before participating in the Giant Peace Dove parade to Queen's Park. For more information, visit JGI-Canada's website.
  
  
• Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  Sunday, September 21
  11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  Albert Cuyp Market, de Pijp, Amsterdam
  Join Roots & Shoots members as they celebrate the Day of Peace by writing their Peace Wishes on a Giant Peace Dove. The Peace Day celebration will begin following the summer festival in "de Pijp" community. Find out more.
  
  
• Barcelona, Madrid and Valladolid, Spain
  Sunday, September 21
  Palomas de la Paz
  Roots & Shoots groups in Spain are using the Roots & Shoots Day of Peace as a kick-off to a two month peace campaign to raise funds for Roots & Shoots groups in Tanzania and the Lake Tanganyka area. For the Day of Peace they will be flying Giant Peace Doves full of smaller re-used paper doves that have wishes written on them. Find out more about Palomas de la Paz.
  
  
• Barcelona, Spain
  Sunday, September 21
  Giant Peace Dove Parade
  11 a.m.
  Parc de la Ciutadella
  Join JGI-Spain and area Roots & Shoots groups as they fly Giant Peace Doves from Parc de la Ciutadella to Arc de Triunf.
  
  
• Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  Sunday, September 21
  Peace Day Youth Summit
  Three hundred youth will be celebrating and promoting peace. They will also be flying Giant Peace Dove Puppets.
  
  
• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
  Flying Doves on Mount Kilimanjaro
  Five youth in Tanzania will spend six days climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Uhuru peak (19,340 feet). Once at the top, they will fly a Giant Peace Dove Puppet from the "Roof of Africa!"
  
  
• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
  Sunday, September 21
  Members will celebrate at the education center in Mweka and hike to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  
  
• Kigoma, Tanzania
  Sunday, September 21
  Students from Kwitanga forest and Lugufu will gather to fly Giant Peace Dove Puppets.
  
  
• London, United Kingdom
  Sunday, September 21
  12 p.m.
  City Hall
  Starting with a moment of silence, Roots & Shoots groups in the UK embarked on a two hour parade from city hall, across the Millennium bridge, past the Tower of London, along Tower Bridge and finally returning to City Hall. Cheered on by thousands of Londoners, the Roots & Shoots groups also raised money to help establish a new center for abused children in Liverpool for the Red Balloon charity.
  
  

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  USA Events (by state):
  
  
• Huntsville, Alabama, USA
  Friday, September 19
  8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  Academy for Academics and Arts
  2800 Poplar Ave., NW Huntsville, Alabama
  Students will be flying a Roots & Shoots Giant Peace Dove while the choir and string accompanists perform songs of peace. Visual art students will create expressions of peace that will be displayed in the school for all to enjoy. Students will read quotes about peace followed by a moment of silence. For more information contact Sheree at 256-428-7600.
  
  
• Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  1 - 4 p.m.
  Cactus Park
  Groups will fly a Giant Peace Dove, make small Peace Doves and Peace Windmills and view a video of Dr. Jane. All participants will need to bring their own materials. For more information, email fcrootsshoots@janegoodall.org.
  
  
• Boulder, Colorado, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  10 a.m.
  Boulder Bandshell, Broadway and Canyon
  Join Colorado Roots & Shoots groups as they celebrate a day of Peace Thru Action. There will be a Peace walk & 5K run (beginning at 8:30 a.m.) followed by a People 1st Breakfast in the Park. Don't miss the live music from Rob Drabkin and others, as well as the inspirational speakers. Visit Care for the Planet to find more information.
  
  
• Delray Beach, Florida, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  Veteran's Park
  Join Sunflower Roots & Shoots members as they fly their Giant Peace Dove over the bridge to the ocean in celebration of peace. They will also be chalking messages of peace as they go, and will be handing out peace rings, bracelets and cards to help spread the message of peace. Contact Susan for more information.
  
  
• Sarasota, Florida, USA
  Monday, September 22
  New Gate School
  11011 Clark Road
  Students will be participating in a Giant Peace Dove parade in the morning and in the afternoon to celebrate peace.
  
  
• Sarasota, Florida, USA
  Friday, September 26
  New Gate School
  The whole school will be gathering in the International corridor of flags to reflect on peace the international connection in their own lives.
  
  
• Sarasota, Florida, USA
  Friday, September 26
  New Gate Preschool
  5237 Ashton Road
  Preschool students and teachers will join hands around the Peace Pole to celebrate peace.
  
  
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
  Friday, September 19
  Build the Peace
  12 p.m.
  Daley Plaza
  Join area Roots & Shoots groups as they "Build the Peace" by flying Giant Peace Doves. To find out more, go to www.buildthepeace.org.
  
  
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
  Saturday, September 20
  Build the Peace Workshops
  12 - 5 p.m.
  University of Illinois
  Garth Katner, Regional Program Director of Roots & Shoots Great Lakes Region, and members of the Great Lakes Regional Youth Leadership Council will be among local leaders giving workshops on building peace within families, schools, communities and cities.
  
  
• Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  Saturday, September 20
  New England Regional Youth Summit
  "Get Together, Act Together"
  8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  The NonProfit Center, 89 S. St.
  Join Roots & Shoots members ages 12 and up and group leaders from all over New England! Gather to learn about and discuss the social and environmental issues that impact our communities. Themes include: Peace and Conflict, Effective Advocacy, Nature in Our Communities and International Connections. For more information, email nerootsshoots@janegoodall.org.
  
  
• Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  Jamaica Pond Boathouse, Jamaica Plain
  Celebrate with games, music, art and a Giant Peace Dove parade at Noon. This event is open to the public and all ages. Bring your friends! For more information, email nerootsshoots@janegoodall.org.
  
  
• Natick, Massachusetts, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  12 p.m.
  Natick Common
  Natick Roots & Shoots made two of their three Giant Peace Doves on September 11 as a way to learn about violence in the world and the importance of solidarity for peace. They made their third Giant Peace Dove while listening to inspiring stories from Dr. Jane and music from Dana Lyons. Join Natick Roots & Shoots as they walk around Natick Common with their Giant Peace Doves in celebration of peace.
  
  
• Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  1 - 4 p.m.
  Market Landing Park, Newburyport waterfront
  Rain location: Masonic Hall, Green Street
  Join Kids as Peacemakers as they celebrate peace with a day of music, crafts and entertainment. Kids as Peacemakers will be joining with an area Roots & Shoots group to fly a parade of Giant Peace Doves. Find out more information.
  
  
• Rockport, Massachusetts, USA
  Saturday, September 20
  12 - 5 p.m.
  Millbrook Meadow
  (rain location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves St.)
  There will be music and dance, poetry, puppets, art, story-telling and food for all. Find out more information and with questions, call the church office at 978-546-2989.
  
  
• Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  Peace Pole Ceremony
  Emma's Place
  Join area Minnesota groups, as they participate in a peace garden and peace pole ceremony. There will be singing, readings and speeches with the flying of a Giant Peace Dove at the end of the ceremony.
  
  
• North Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  Thursday, October 2
  Roots & Shoots forest dedication and annual walk and roll event
  New Visions Charter School
  New Visions will dedicate their Rain Garden with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. They will have their "Walk and Roll" fundraising event and will fly a Giant Peace Dove.
  
  
• South Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  Monday, September 22
  Wisdom Celebration
  Lake Country School
  There will be a celebration welcoming the return of all students, will be flying a Giant Peace Dove in honor of Roots & Shoots Day of Peace.
  
  
• Plaistow, New Hampshire, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  2 p.m. - Dusk
  Plaistow Town Green, behind the town hall
  Three Giant Peace Doves will be on display in a lovely setting. This display is free and open to the public, so bring a picnic and celebrate peace.
  
  
• Wilmington, Ohio, USA
  Saturday, September 20
  3 p.m.
  Rodger O. Borror Middle School
  Join ROBMS students in a community peace celebration. The celebration will include a Giant Peace Dove, music, yoga, peace quotes and stories. This event is open to the public. Find additional details or contact Sue Hanna for more information.
  
  
• Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  12:30 - 4 p.m.
  McMenamins Grand Lodge
  Join Tom McCall Roots & Shoots members in celebrating Roots & Shoots Day of Peace. They will be flying their six Giant Peace Doves, enjoying the music of Dana Lyons, folding Peace Cranes, painting faces and more. Contact Charlie Graham for more information.
  
  
• Bellevue, Washington, USA
  Sunday, September 21
  6 - 9 p.m.
  Bellevue Community College
  Join Dana Lyons and Roots & Shoots members at this family-friendly public event. There will be art, music, a Giant Peace Dove parade, a Dance of Universal Peace, the World Peace Prayer Ceremony, a candle lighting ceremony and a concert by Dana Lyons.
  
  
• Woodinville, Washington, USA
  Saturday, September 27
  Sammamish River Trail at Little Bear Creek Project Site, just north of Wilmot Park
  10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Join Sammamish Valley ReLeaf in habitat restoration along the Sammamish River trail. Following the habitat restoration there will be a Giant Peace Dove parade and a Free Circle the World concert with Dana Lyons. There will also be a free taco bar donated by a local business.
  
  
• Blanchardville, Wisconsin, USA
  Wisconsin State Park
  Harmony Hands Roots & Shoots group will build and fly a Giant Peace Dove and peace pinwheels.

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