Drum, Dance and Sing for Peace with EarthBeat Music and the Saratoga Springs Public Library at Pitney Meadows Community Farm to celebrate Saratoga Peace Week. We will collect to express positivity and harmony deep within ourselves through rhythm and song with the intention of weaving that peace into our communities. Participants will be invited to play djembes (hand drums) from West Africa. Register through our events calendar or by calling (518) 584-7860 x210. This program is co-sponsored by the FRIENDS of the library.

https://sspl.libcal.com/event/12519442

Kate Dudding will share stories about the kindness of strangers, some ways  she’s found personal peace, folktales about living a life filled with peace, and a  true story about one path to world peace. 

Since 1995, award-winning storyteller Kate Dudding has created many entertaining and heartwarming stories. She specializes in true stories about people who made a difference. Kate tells at regional venues, including The Clearwater Festival, First Night Saratoga, and the Albany Institute of History & Art. Many of her five CDs received national awards.  

KateDudding.com

Zentangle is a method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity but at the same time increases personal well-being. Mandalas bring about a sense of symmetry and peace. All adults are welcome. Pre-register by calling 584-1621 after 9/3. Suggested donation $5. Saratoga Senior Center, 90 West Ave. Suite 1

Theresa Morrison moved to the Capital region almost 2 years ago from the Buffalo, NY area (Go Bills!). She is currently the Assistant Director at Saratoga Arts and has focused her artistic endeavors into mandala and Zentangle drawing since taking classes at the Arts Center. Theresa's love of drawing has led her to teach her own classes and to team up with Katie Long to teach mandala and Zentangle together (more classes to come). Theresa’s work has been shown at the Albany Center Gallery and in the 10x10 Exhibition at Saratoga Arts.

Katie Long has been a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) for several years and has been teaching Zentangle classes throughout the community to children and adults.

This class is for all ages! We will invite some peace into our evening by starting with a centering practice to quiet our minds and then move through some yoga poses. Modifications will be offered. The intention of the practice will be to slow down, drop our minds and connect with our hearts. The class will end with an extended relaxation and short poem about peace. Dress in layers. Bring a blanket and Yoga mat if you have one.

Jilly Sansone, OTR/L, RYT 500, MMTCP. Jilly is a licensed and registered occupational therapist and certified Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation teacher. Jilly works with children and adults, currently working in the school system and the criminal justice system. She was born in Ireland and moved to the United States in 2007. She has taught Yoga to student’s Pre-K through 12th grade and adults in the Burnt hills/ Ballston Lake CSD, Hoosic Valley CSD, Saratoga Springs CSD, Ballston Area Community Center Universal Pre-K program (BACC), Ballston Spa Soccer Club (BSSC), Wilton/ Saratoga YMCA and her local Yoga Studio. Jilly is a published author and is currently working on another children's book focusing on guided meditations for children.

Offered in the Spirit of Gandhi; in order to have more Peace in the world, we need to become Peace.  We will explore how to have more peace in our lives and examine what blocks us from having it. Please note, there will be no discussion of politics in this circle. Bring a journal and pen. 

Facilitated by Teresa King.  Registration is required. Email her at teresaking1@live.com to register.

More info can be found under Events at thelargerpicture.com

Teresa King has been passionately facilitating circles and workshops for 27 years in southwestern Vermont and Washington County, NY.  They include Women's circles, Spiritual circles, Circles to Honor Grandmothers, Peace Circles and Heart Circles.  She was a yoga instructor for 28 years and is currently working on her first book Missed Opportunities - Journeys to my Ancestors.

$25 adult / $10 child: Five local bands play with no amplification whatsoever in Lena's intimate listening room. This extraordinary show, organized by local artist Lawrence White, will create an experience we've never had at Caffe Lena. The artists will perform in the center of the room, and the tables and seats will surround them on all sides, with seating even available on stage! The line-up of talent is top shelf: Annie & The Hedonists, Rick Bolton & Friends, Garland Nelson, Jeff Brisbin, and White's own band, The Beat Generation. This event is a night of unity and artistry during Saratoga Peace Week, with neighbors taking care of neighbors right here at home. All proceeds will benefit SNACPack, the Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children program, which fills backpacks with nutritious food for local kids who need food support at home on weekends.

www.caffelena.org

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unplug-childhood-hunger-fundraiser-tickets-945755378797

All are invited to celebrate the fall equinox at the interfaith healing garden behind the PUCC church. The service will be led by the Reverend Kathy Johnson, an interfaith-interspiritual minister. Enjoy this short service, when we move from summer to Autumn, from longer days to shorter days. There will be readings, music, meditation, and sharing the garden. Please bring a chair.

Read Rev. Kathy Johnson’s writing here https://www.atdawnofthenewworld.com/

Oscar nominee Feras Fayyad (“Last Men in Aleppo”) delivers an unflinching story of the Syrian war with his powerful new documentary, The Cave. For besieged civilians, hope and safety lie underground inside the subterranean hospital known as the Cave, where pediatrician and managing physician Dr. Amani Ballour and her colleagues Samaher and Dr. Alaa have claimed their right to work as equals alongside their male counterparts, doing their jobs in a way that would be unthinkable in the oppressively patriarchal culture that exists above. Following the women as they contend with daily bombardments, chronic supply shortages and the ever-present threat of chemical attacks, The Cave paints a stirring portrait of courage, resilience and female solidarity.

Rated: PG-13

Release Date: October 18, 2019

Sponsored by Our Lodge Foundation. 

Sept. 21st, Saturday 6pm, PUCC Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs.

https://films.nationalgeographic.com/the-cave

Youth storytellers using their unique voices for Peace and Understanding. Please visit www.childrenatthewell.org to learn more. Sept. 21st, Saturday 1-3PM Saratoga Springs Library, Dutcher Community room

Bring your pup for a walk around Congress Park, photos, raffles, local businesses and more! All proceeds support Wellspring’s programs & services, including our Safe Pet Partnership - a program that ensures no one is left behind to abuse, pets included. Sept. 21st, Saturday 10 AM Congress Park

Paint a peaceful original with local artist’s help. Suggested donation $20. Beverages available for purchase. Please pre-register by emailing elizbeth1226@yahoo.com  

Friday, Sept. 20th 7PM Frederick Allen Lodge

Mariia Isaieva - Saratoga springs Artist

I’m an emerging artist whose creative journey began against the backdrop of relocation from Ukraine to the United States. Formerly immersed in the medical field, art was a cherished hobby in my Ukrainian life. However, upon settling in the U.S., a profound shift occurred, leading me to embrace art as a full-time pursuit. As an artist working primarily with oil and mixed media, my creative journey is guided by a profound exploration of themes centered around love, kindness, and peace. Through my art, I seek to capture the essence of these universal emotions, infusing my imagery with a sense of warmth and compassion that resonates deeply with others.

@isaieva.mariia

Panelists will describe how individuals or groups in the Saratoga Region and Greater Capital District can sponsor refugees and what types of support are available to assist in their integration into the community. Examples will be drawn from work with Afghan, Venezuelan, and Ukrainian Refugees.

Free and open to the public. The program is sponsored by Saratoga Immigration Coalition in observance of YMCA Welcoming Week and Saratoga Peace Week.

For more information about the event, contact saratogaimmigration@gmail.com; 518-306-1313; or Saratoga Immigration Coalition Facebook Page.

Recommended for kids 10 and under. Free program, with paid admission to the museum. Attending adults should be accompanying a child.

https://cmssny.org/

Recommended for kids 10 and under. Free program, with paid admission to the museum. Attending adults should be accompanying a child.

https://cmssny.org/

This project founded and directed by comedian Dotan Malach brings together the best Muslim, Jewish and Christian stand-up comedians for an inspiring, funny, and unforgettable evening!

Comedy for Peace

Presented by Saratoga Immigration Coalition

The screening Utica: The Last Refuge" will be followed by a discussion with director Loch Phillips. This documentary follows the Azeins, a refugee family from Sudan, over the course of two and a half years as they transition from isolation to being part of a larger community. After living in refugee camps in Ethiopia for six years, the Azeins land in Utica, N.Y. The rustbelt city has a long history of immigration and its more recent humanitarian efforts to welcome refugees contrasts with the tensions and the political debates about immigrants and refugees at the time of their arrival. “Utica: The Last Refuge” highlights the deep work done both by resettlement agencies, communities, and refugees alike, and shows how thoughtful civic humanitarianism can result in a myriad of benefits for communities and their existing residents. The screening is co-sponsored by Saratoga Immigration Coalition, and Skidmore College departments of Anthropology, Political Science, and World Languages and Literatures. Davis Auditorium

Storyteller Kate Dudding will share stories about the kindness of stranger, ways she’s found personal peace, and a story about one path to world peace.

Since 2011, The MoonCatcher Project has been making reusable, washable menstrual management kits for distribution to girls around the world. Even if you can't sew, you can help us make our Mooncatcher Kits. There are useful jobs for everyone, skilled or unskilled. Bring a sewing machine if you can. The MoonCatcher Project

ACTT Naturally offers an original equine assisted learning program for first responders, veterans, executive leaders, and more. The curriculum provides a series of experiential processes that employs the non verbal communication between horse and human, a deep and transformative meditational engagement for all peace seeking people.

About ACTT Naturally
The mission of ACTT Naturally is to transition Thoroughbreds from racing to new productive careers using the gentle techniques of natural horsemanship. Through our programs ACTT Naturally engages the horse human bond, facilitating mutual growth and positive transformation.

VALERIE BUCK
Founder
Valerie Buck founded ACTT Naturally in 2013, after many years of repurposing off-track-Thoroughbreds. She worked 28 years in the Thoroughbred racing industry, and while she worked in top stables, sitting aboard some of the best horses in her generation, she also found value in horses no longer able to compete. Valerie uses the same patient touch she had for champions to retrain forgotten horses. She’s found success locating forever homes and useful careers for many horses. Valerie’s ongoing education in Natural Horsemanship creates well mannered, mentally and physically balanced horses ready for bright new futures.

ACTT Naturally readied and supplied horses to launch a local veterans program. It was here that Valerie steeled her determination to begin a program for a larger demographic of people in need. A program designed to help those who have suffered through tragic losses, major setbacks, large or small disappointments, or to overcome the challenges that visit every life sooner or later. She and her team help horses and humans heal together

Learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness... DRUMMING!  West African hand drums will be provided and you will be shown how to get into a groove from the moment your hands meet the drums.  Drumming today has been scientifically proven to benefit the body and mind by reducing tension, anxiety, depression, and stress; boosting the immune system and increasing energy; helping to control chronic pain; releasing negative feelings and emotional trauma; improving joint mobility and motor skills; and building social interactions and community!

Led by Rachel Magnell, Spiritual Director with stories presented by Kate Dudding.  Limited space. Register by Sept 20th. Details upon registering  Elizbeth1226@yahoo.com

Led by Rachel Magnell, Spiritual Director with stories presented by Kate Dudding.  Limited space. Register by Sept 20th. Details upon registering  Elizbeth1226@yahoo.com

All are invited to celebrate the fall equinox at the interfaith healing garden behind the church. The service will be led by the Reverend Kathy Johnson, an interfaith-interspiritual minister, alongside people with different beliefs helping with readings, music, meditation, and sharing the garden. Please bring a chair. 24 Circular St.

Jeannine Laverty has been telling international folk tales since 1979 when her work teaching English as a Second Language to immigrants in New York City showed her firsthand how the U.S. is made up of cultures of all the countries of the world. Since 1980, she has been teaching workshops in storytelling for adults, most recently at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. She co-coordinates the Open Mic Storytelling at Caffe Lena.

Art activity to follow with C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios.

In homage to National Hispanic Heritage month, Skidmore is hosting a series of events that will kick off with this duo from El Paso, Texas performing free for the wider community at Caffè Lena. Los Liminals draw on a mix of history, music, and spoken-word poetry, exploring the liminal space of the

border and its residents over time. They recreate the past using the voices of those who lived it; conjuring perspectives as diverse as legendary mystic Teresa Urrea, ancient footsteps in the White Sands of New Mexico, and the daughter of Pancho Villa’s bandleader. The duo is made up of acclaimed El Paso historian and musician David Dorado Romo and vocalist/poet Adriana Lopez. Their music is meant to inspire audiences to learn about El Paso history – and draw their own meaning from it. Lopez explains: “If we can make music that creates curiosity, more than anything, from anyone, to try to go on their own journey … that’s really where all these ideas came from.” Their music resonates with people who appreciate artistic integrity, musical exploration, and a genuine connection with the audience. Presented in partnership with Skidmore College Department of Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/los-liminals-tickets-678502548387?aff=oddtdtcreator

Film screening and panel discussion. An Albany, NY Imam, and a pizza shop

owner become the focus of an FBI sting. A convicted felon is sent to entrap

the Imam by tricking him into serving as a witness to a money laundering

scheme that they connect to a fake terror plot in Masood Haque’s “Witness: A Documentary.”

https://www.caffelena.org/witness/