Forum Post: The Eighth Annual Brooklyn Peace Fair 2012
Posted 12 years ago on Feb. 15, 2012, 11:42 a.m. EST by darrenlobo
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It's that time of year again and we are thrilled to invite you and your organization to become a part of the Eight Annual Brooklyn Peace Fair on Saturday April 28, 12 pm to 5 pm, at Brooklyn College.
Through workshops on current events, music, arts activities, discussion groups, video presentations, information tables, and performance, we encourage all to develop a vision of a country where all people can enjoy their human and civil rights and lead lives of dignity and fulfillment.
Last year's Peace Fair drew over 2000 visitors. The Peace Fair is FREE and open to the public.
The theme of this year's fair : Ending War, Promoting Peace
YOU and YOUR ORGANIZATION can take part in the following ways:
host an information table (can sell materials related to your organization)
endorse the Fair and help spread the word
place an ad in the program to publicize your organization while supporting this incredible event
Registration is open!
If you are interested in registering for a table, endorsing the event and/ or placing an ad in the program, download your Peace Fair Registration Forms.
Deadline for placing your ad in the program is April 18. It's a simple and you can pay online.
Spread the word and download Save the Date! flyer.
This year we are proud to announce that we will have two featured speakers. Featured Speakers
Jeremy Scahill, investigative journalist, author and Democracy Now! correspondent
Capt. Paul Chappell, Iraq War Vet and author
Performances by Rude Mechanical Orchestra and more upcoming voices for peace
Workshops and discussions on budget cuts, verterans' needs, conflict resolutions, working for peace & more
Music, arts, spoken word, poetry, informational tables, button making, storytelling, activities for children.
If you have any questions please email: peacefair@brooklynpeace.org or call 718-624-5921. Brooklyn Peace Fair 2012
Sponsored by:
Brooklyn For Peace 41 Schermerhorn St., PMB 106 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718–624–5921 peacefair@brooklynpeace.org
Co-sponsored by:
Brooklyn College Student Center E. 27th Street and Campus Raod Brooklyn, NY 11210
Convenient Transportation from all over Brooklyn Subway: 2,5 to Flatbush Ave/ Brooklyn College, Q to Ave H Bus: B6, B103, B41, Q35, B44, B11, BM2 See a map. From 2/5 train, Flatbush Avenue Station (at Nostrand Ave) Locate Hillel Place, direction Brooklyn College; turn right at Campus Road Student Center is on the right, at Campus Rd & 27th Street See a map of the campus
Signs and other workshop room assignments will be posted inside the building.
Today is the big day. Come on out to Brooklyn!
A bump for this worthy cause.