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Roundtables provide a forum in which MOM and community members
can talk about specific topics relating to youth and toys/media.
Facilitated discussion will allow participants to explore issues
surrounding the influence toys & media have on our children and
our culture. These Roundtables will take place at various locations
and be lead by co-facilitators. Collaborations with other peace-
friendly and youth-serving organizations may provide attendees
and possible facilitators. These events serve to create a
supportive network for community members who are committed to
peace in our homes and neighborhoods, as well as to provide
information for MOM as to the needs of our community with regard
to reducing harmful influences for youth.
Earth Day
April 29, 2000
MOM will have a presence with an informational booth
Toy Trade-in/Peaceful Play-in
Saturday May 20, 2000, 1-4 pm
Hi-Mount Community School
4921 W. Garfield Ave.
This empowering community event will celebrate MOM's one year
anniversary. A Toy Trade-in provides young people the opportunity
to exchange violent toys for coupons to be redeemed for toys with
educational, or nonviolent entertainment value. The event features
a peaceful play-in that will provide resources and concrete
alternative play ideas to children and families. A "peace
sculpture" will be built using relinquished toys, attesting to
the change to which we are all committed.
"Walk Against Family Violence"
Saturday, June 17, 2000
registration begins at 9am, Walk starts at 11am
3.1 mile walk through downtown Milwaukee.
If you are interested in joining the MOM Walk Team contact
Rebecca Himmelspach at 262.782.7927. Each walker will receive
free admission to Asian Moon Festival at Milwaukee's lakefront.
Shermanfest
Saturday June 24 - Sunday June 25, 2000
Poetry & essay contest in collaboration with the Boys & Girls
Clubs (tentative).
Peaceful play-in in children's area.
2nd Annual "A Season of Peace Campaign" :
September 18, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Tuesday, September 19, 2000 Kick off event
This campaign will again focus on encouraging people to think about the messages youth receive from toys and media. During the months of September through December, MOM maintains a presence at community events and venues, enabling us to initiate dialogue with parents, youth, and youth-serving adults about the impact that toys and media have on young people. Through these community outreach efforts, MOM collects pledges of commitment to peaceful choices. In making a pledge, adults promise to carefully consider the gifts they purchase for the young people in their lives, while young people agree to make nonviolent toy requests and purchases during this gift-giving season.
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