PDX Peace - a coalition dedicated to seeing an end to the Iraq war - has organized a day long event at the Park Blocks in Portland Oregon. The event starts at 10am and ends at 6pm. A rally starts at 2pm followed by a march. There will be music all day, including a performance by David Rovics. Read more at www.pdxpeace.org

 Even if you're not in the North West, take time this Saturday to remember all those who have lost lives, loved ones, and suffered in the horrible conflict.  May nonviolence and truth find a way out of this, let it be.

This group provides grants and raises awareness for organizations dedicated to peace. They are currently running a "peace primary" where you can vote on your favorite organisation. The winner of the primary will recieve an additional grant of $100,000 USD. Click the button below to participate. This will end on Oct. 31, 2007.

More and more it is up to civilians, regular people, to help other people in conflict areas. If you feel a calling to do this kind of work - which could range from training people, IT, communications, etc - then visit Peaceworkers UK. The site has many resources to help you decide how you might help. Once you decide to join then simply register and when the need arises you'll be contacted. Or you may be advised to get additional training.

I've recently started a new adventure - teaching young children through my Unitarian Universalist church how to care for themselves, each other and the Earth. Soon I encountered the music of Raffi and now I'm a fan (as is my 3 year old daughter).

Raffi's life story begins in Cairo, born to Armenian parents. He now resides in Canada - British Columbia. Raffi introduced the philosophy of Child Honouring as a way to change the direction that humankind is following. Visit his website to learn more. But in the meantime, enjoy this song about global warming with guest David Suzuki.