Happy Juneteenth!

White Plains Juneteenth Heritage, Inc. 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY, United States

Come celebrate Juneteenth with WESPAC and the White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee for the STILL WE RISE: Juneteeth Parade & Festival.Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Freedom Day, is the oldest known celebration observing the end of slavery in the U.S.The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Mamaroneck Ave. Following is the festival at noon on Court Street.     

Free

Peace Program at Pine Bush Library- Book Discussion

Pine Bush Library 227 Maple Ave, Pine Bush, NY, United States

Join us for another peace program at the Pine Bush Library for a discussion on the 2007 book "The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature & the Origins of War" by David Livingstone Smith. We will be discussing Part 1, Chapters 1-6 in the Annex, next to the library, in the Community Room.

Free

Presentation on Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Presentation on Syrian Refugees in Jordan Presenter:  Felice Gelman, WESPAC Middle East Committee member            who recently visited refugees in the Zaatari Camp and in Amman,            Jordan Where:  Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center            299 North Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 When:  Saturday, June 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm Felice is  co-founder of the Hudson Valley Refugee Call to Action whichmany of you […]

The Economics of Happiness

https://www.facebook.com/events/261536684201321/Next in our sustainability series, hosted by the Library and the Lewisboro sustainability committee. Always something to learn and great discussion.The Economics of Happiness offers not only a big-picture analysis of globalization, but a powerful message of hope for the future. The thinkers and activists we interviewed for the film come from every continent, and […]

Celebrating Father’s Day at Croton Point Park

COME CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH US! What:   Pete’s Pot Luck Picnic to celebrate Father’s DayWhen:  Sunday, June 19, 2016, 12 Noon – 6PM, Rain or Shine!!!  (ALSO on Saturday, June 18, 12 - 6, if you prefer - or both!)Where: Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson New York, Kichawanc Lodge,              AKA “The REC HALL”Who:     IPSEC – […]

Board of Legislators Public Hearing on Phasing Out Heating Fuel Oil #4 and #6

PLEASE SPEAK UP!    What: Westchester County Board of Legislators Public Hearing on June 20, 2016 at 7:30 pm regarding legislation to phase out #4 and #6 heating fuel oil. https://www.facebook.com/events/1719530881668659/ Where: Westchester County Board of Legislators Chambers, 8th floor, 148 Martine Ave, White Plains, NYWhen: Arrive at 6 pm to sign up for a speaking slot. Comments limited to 3 […]

Peace Program- Continued Book Discussion

Pine Bush Library 227 Maple Ave, Pine Bush, NY, United States

Join us again to finish the discussion on the remainder of the 2007 book "The Most Dangerous Animal: Human Nature & the Origins of War" by David Livingstone Smith at the Pine Bush Library. The programming will be in the Annex, next to the library, in the Community Room. 

Community Iftar at Stony Point Center

Dear WESPAC Family...hope to see you this Saturday evening! Please pass along the invitation below!The Community of Living Traditions and Stony Point Center Farm are pleased to invite you to a Community Iftar and Solidarity Fundraiser with the Student Farmworker Alliance on June 25th from 7-9 p.m.RSVP here: bit.ly/stories-smores-with-sfaSpread the word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/289091328091700/The Student Farmworker […]

Where to Invade Next – film screening

Join us on July 1 for a screening of Michael Moore’s “Where to Invade Next” at the Ethical Culture Society!7:30pm: Ethical Culture Society of Westchester - 7 Saxon Wood Rd, White Plains, NYFilm maker Michael Moore visits various countries to examine how Europeans view work, education, health care, sex, equality, and other issues. From cafeteria food […]