Building A Culture Of Peace
Holiday shopping that supports social justice is the theme of the 17th annual Oklahoma City Fall Peace Festival. More than 50 organizations (including Herland) will have tables and booths offering such items as fair trade Guatemalan fabrics, Nicaraguan coffee, African carvings, woven baskets, handmade jewelry, art work, plants, books, calendars, and more.
Oklahoma City Fall Peace Festival
Date: Saturday, November 12
Location: Civic Center Hall of Mirrors, Downtown OKC
Time: 10 am-4 pm (come and go as you please)
Admission: Free
The all-day live entertainment features exceptional local musicians, including Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg and other local bands, and family-approved belly dancing. There is face-painting for children and a variety of refreshments will be available at various tables. Healthy sandwiches will be offered by the Backdoor Coffee House. Admission is free and parking at the street meters is free on weekends.
Participating organizations include Herland Sister Resources, Amnesty International, Sierra Club, United Nations Association, Bread for the World, Esperanza en Accion, Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, Skyline Urban Ministry, OK Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus, Human Rights Alliance, Vegetarians of OKC, Conscientious Objectors Coalition, and more. Call the Peace House at (405) 524-5577 for more information.