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PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, August 15. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War and the Iran War.

The Plowshare peace vigil format is an hour of silence, though participants unused to silence do talk softly. That time of silence encourages us to reflect on peace and ways we can work toward peace. It also allows us to speak with people who don’t agree with us. Plowshare provides signs, though you may make your own. All signs should be respectful. Poles for flags are not permitted, though you may hold flags. If you find it difficult to stand for an hour, you may bring a stool. You may also take a break in the City Market Building.

Free parking is available in the parking garage behind the Wells-Fargo building or along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd. Walking time from the garage is about one minute; walking time for the Campbell Av. is about two minutes.
Plowshare has held vigils on the City Market since the 1970’s. We began our monthly silent peace vigil in April 2005 and with a few breaks for blizzards, hurricanes, heatwaves and plague have gathered ever since.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Instagram at plowshare peace center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-TABLING AT DEMOCRATIC CITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON JULY 23

The Roanoke City Democratic Committee (RCDC) is hosting a public debate for five candidates vying for a seat on the city council.

The debate will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Roanoke. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. A food truck will also be on site.

The following declared candidates will participate:

Harvey Brookins
Danny Clawson
Raekwon Moore
Vivian Sanchez-Jones
Peter Volosin

Organizers say the forum will include two-minute opening and closing statements from each candidate. They will have 90 seconds to respond to questions. Jack Leff and Sarah Greene will serve as moderators.

Plowshare has been invited to table at this event. We do not, of course, as a 501(c)3 organization, endorse any of these candidates.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, JULY 18

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, July 18. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War and the Iran War.

Plowshare has held vigils on the City Market since the 1970’s. We began our monthly silent peace vigil in April 2005 and with a few breaks for blizzards, hurricanes, heatwaves and plague have gathered ever since.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Instagram at plowshare peace center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ON JULY18

Dear friends,

The Plowshare program “Earth’s Environmental Crisis and What We Can Do About It”, will take place on July 18 at 2 PM at Williams Memorial Baptist Church, 2105 Carroll Av NW. A panel presentation with Dan Crawford, Chair of the Sierra Club’s Roanoke Group; Dr. Michael Bentley of the Plowshare Board; and Robert Egbert of Sustainable Roanoke and Chair of the Roanoke Unitarian Universalist Green Team will serve on the panel. Presenters will address the polycrisis of global warming and loss of biodiversity and various ways that individuals and localities can mitigate these increasingly evident environmental changes.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
instagram at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, June 20. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War and the Iran War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.
Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SUNDAY, JUNE 28 AT 6 PM

Dear friends,

The speaker at the Progressives Potluck will be Laura Hartman of the Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group. Please join us!

Come to the Progressives Potluck on Sunday, June 28, at 6 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. This is a chance for local activists to get together. It is a potluck with a main speaker for fifteen minutes and an opportunity for all to sign up for five minute slots to speak about their activist groups and/or projects. Sponsored by Plowshare Peace Center and the Tree of Life Church.

Please spread the word.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM THIS SATURDAY AT 1 PM

Plowshare Peace Center will present our tenth annual Teen Peace Jam from 1 to 8 PM on May 16 at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. Teens from ages 12 to 19 are invited. And it’s all free!

The Jam will have Reverend David Jones from Williams Memorial Baptist Church as our keynote speaker. We will serve a dinner and offer performances by teens and Open Time to hang out. We will present workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills. The workshops are Dance; Confronting Racism; Justice & Fairness in Religion for Youth; Legal Rights for Teens; Yoga; Gun Violence; LGBTQ; and Drawing. Community Service Hours forms will also be available for teens.

Plowshare hopes to introduce concerns like peace and justice to young people in Roanoke and neighboring communities. And we are hoping that they will have a good time!

For more information, go to www.plowshareva.org or contact us at plowshare@plowshareva.org or 540-492-3582.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING ON SATURDAY AT 2 PM

Dear friends,

A reminder: another planning meeting for the 2026 Teen Peace Jam will gather on Saturday at 2 PM through Zoom. All are welcome. Please contact me for the link.

An update about the Jam will be sent out soon after the Saturday meeting.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015; plowshare@plowshareva.org; 540-492-3582; www.plowshareva.org; Facebook page at plowshare peace center; Facebook group at plowshare peace & justice center; Instagram at plowshare peace center

PRIDE IN THE PARK TABLING

Plowshare will table at Pride in the Park on Sunday from noon to 5 PM in Elmwood Park. Please stop by!

PLOWSHARE-RIDE FOR PALESTINE-Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

PLOWSHARE-TABLING AT EARTH DAY ON SATURDAY

A reminder: Plowshare will be tabling at Earth Day in Grandin Village, on Grandin Rd., between Memorial Av. and Westover Av., on Saturday, between 10 AM and and 5 PM. Stop by!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, APRIL18

Concerned about the Iran War? Concerned about all the thousands killed? Concerned about all the money wasted? Concerned that the United States President has threatened genocide?

As the No Kings Alliance has demonstrated, public witness can change things.

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, April 18. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War and the Iran War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-NO KINGS RALLY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Plowshare Peace Center will join in the No Kings 3 Rally on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 2 PM in Elmwood Park. Please look for our big blue banner to stand with us. Plowshare is a co-sponsor of the rally.

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Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Come to the Progressives Potluck on Sunday, March 29, at 6 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. It is a potluck with Stephen Niamke of Pax Christi as the main speaker and an opportunity for all to sign up for five minute slots to speak about their activist groups and/or projects. Sponsored by Plowshare Peace Center and the Tree of Life Church. For more information contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org.

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, March 21. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War and the Iran War.

Free parking is available in the city lot behind the Wells-Fargo building or in the Center in the Square parking, 335 Campbell Av., until 4 PM. Free parking is also available along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd. Walking time from the lot and garage is about one minute; walking time for the Campbell Av. is about two minutes.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL FOR IMMIGRANTS

“Love Thy Neighbor – Without Exceptions”, an interfaith prayer vigil for immigrants, will gather on Sunday, March 8 at 3 PM at Henrietta Lacks Plaza, 410 3rd St SW in Roanoke. Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

PANEL DISCUSSION ON RACISM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, February 21. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-TEEN ORGANIZERS NEEDED

PLOWSHARE-2026 TEEN PEACE JAM ON MAY 16

NON-VIOLENT RESPONSES TO ICE RAIDS WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 28

Dear friends,

Here is more information on the Non-Violent responses to ICE Raids workshop. Betsy Proch will facilitate. It will be held on February 28 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. Cost is $10 or whatever you can afford. Pay more if you can afford more; pay less if you can afford less; pay nothing if you can afford nothing.

Please spread the word about this important workshop.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

NON-VIOLENT REPONSES TO ICE RAID WORKSHOP

The Quaker group Bear Witness Now has identified a need for resistance trainings that focus on how people can meet the moment we are in. Emphasis will be on how to handle difficult situations, learning through discussion and role play.

1. Introduction – we don’t want to be alone in this work, and we don’t have to be.
a. This session focuses on responses to ICE raids. By showing up, we are wearing them out.
b. At any time during this session, one of us can say “Let’s center.”

2. Let’s center.

3. How are you feeling? Introduce yourself and use one word to describe how you feel today.

4. Know your rights as an ICE observer – what do we know so far?

5. Know your rights as an ICE observer – what are the signs of an ICE raid?

6. Know your rights as an ICE observer – phrases to use when questioning ICE.

7. Know your rights as an ICE observer – role practice:
a. Break up into two – three groups
b. Role 1: ICE raiders
c. Role 2: Immigrants and Role 3: Bystanders (in one group or two)
d. Think about:
i. What are the signs of an ICE raid?
ii. Know your rights and play your role.
iii. After the raid, don’t let go. Follow up with documentation, follow up with the victims and families.
e. Switch roles.

8. Debrief.
a. Role players: How did that make you feel as ICE, as an immigrant, as a bystander? What worked, what didn’t work? What are other actions they could take? How can we encourage others in these actions?

9. Safety plan

10. After the raid, don’t let go.

11. Closing – what is your faithful next step?

12. Let’s center to prepare to go out into the world. Know that you are not alone.

Resources:

Roanoke Area Resources for Peace and Justice Work, created by Bear Witness Now
Roanoke Area Resources for Peace and Justice Work – Google Docs

ACLU
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Sign up to receive your KYR training recording | PeoplePower.org

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One page from ACLU

Roanoke Indivisible
Roanoke Indivisible | Join the Movement Today

SSB_ICE_Watch_-_Full_Color_Printable.pdf

Immigration – Know Your Rights | Representative Ocasio-Cortez

Guidelines for Bystanders & Observers

Know Your Rights with ICE – Immigrant Defense Project

Betsy Proch, the facilitator, has been involved in progressive actions for many years including facilitating Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops for teens at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center. These workshops were developed and provided for ten years by several local social workers and Betsy in collaboration with the Detention Center. These workshops built skills through games, role playing, and discussion. One important component of the workshops was reflection with the teens who have no role models on how to resolve conflict without resorting to violence. Although these teens were difficult and often reluctant to participate, they would generally warm up as the workshop walked them through real life situations that spoke to their own lives.
With her passion for social justice, Betsy has recently developed and is now providing Training for Justice workshops to help us meet the moment we are in with courage and integrity. Skills such as bystander intervention and verbal self-defense are taught and reinforced through role playing and discussion. Betsy is supported by the Bear Witness Now committee of the Roanoke Friends Meeting.

NEXT TEEN PEACE PLANNING MEETING ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Dear friends,

The 2026 Teen Peace Jam is coming! It will be our 10th annual TPJ. The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more.

Our next Teen Peace Jam planning meeting will be Saturday, January 7 at 2 PM, through Zoom. Please contact us at the information below for the Zoom link.

Plowshare hopes to encourage young people learn about peace and justice issues through the Jam. We draw them from many different communities (cities, schools, religious groups) and backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations) and give them a chance to meet. It’s all free. And we mean for them to have fun, too!

The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $13 an hour, up to five hours, to teens to help organize the event. They will help plan the Jam and carry out tasks, as they feel able, like putting up flyers, co-leading workshops, helping out on the day of the Jam, etc. As well, we will pay teen artists $13 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare will gather through Zoom monthly to plan the Jam.

Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org or if you would like to be on the list to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Instagram at plowshare peace center

PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, RESCHEDULED

Dear friends,

The Progressives Potluck on Sunday, has been rescheduled due to the impending snowstorm. It will be held on Sunday, March 29, January 25 at 6 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. This is an opportunity for local activists to share food and to speak about their groups and projects. Stephen Niamke will be the main speaker. He will talk about this efforts to establish a Pax Christi chapter in Roanoke.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
[www.plowshareva.org](https://www.plowshareva.org)
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Instagram at plowshare peace center

NON-VIOLENT RESPONSES TO ICE RAIDS WORKSHOP ON FEBRUARY 28

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will offer a “Non-violent Responses to ICE Raids” workshop on February 28 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church. Cost is $10 or whatever you can afford. Pay more if you can afford more; pay less if you can afford less; pay nothing if you can afford nothing. More details to follow.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Dear friends,

Another Progressives Potluck will gather on Sunday, January 25 at 6 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. This is an opportunity for local activists to share food and to speak about their groups and projects. Stephen Niamke will be the main speaker. He will talk about this efforts to establish a Pax Christi chapter in Roanoke.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

MILITARY RECRUITMENT, CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION AND SELECTIVE SERVICE PROGRAM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will present a Military Recruitment, Conscientious Objection and Selective Service program on Saturday, January 24 at 2 PM, through Zoom. For the Zoom link, please contact Gary Sandman at plowshare@plowshareva.org or 540-492-3582.

Bill Galvin of the Washington DC Center for Conscience and War will facilitate. The workshop will cover current Selective Service law and policies, including how a draft would work based on current regulations, with a particular emphasis on helping anyone who is a conscientious objector; that is, one who objects to participating in war because of their religious or moral beliefs.

We will cover what the law requires of people, and what those who object to participating in war can do now to be ready in case an active draft resumes.

peace,

Bill Galvin

Counseling Coordinator

Center on Conscience & War

1830 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20009

202-446-1461

www.centeronconscience.org

The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. . . .Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

The beauty of nonviolence is that in its own way and in its own time it seeks to break the chain reaction of evil.

Rev. Dr. M.L. King, Jr

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, January 17. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

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PLOWSHARE-CARPOOLS TO BUDDHIST WALK FOR PEACE

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will offer to organize carpools to greet and meet the Buddhist monks on their Walk for Peace as they come through Virginia. We reckon they will be entering Petersburg, Virginia, somewhere between February 1-7. If people can provide a ride or need a ride, please contact us. As the monks’ arrival date in Petersburg is uncertain, of course, we have to sort of play it by ear. This who can go, will go.

Please contact Herb Beskar at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com or Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org for the carpools.

For those not familiar with the Buddhist Walk for Peace: Huong Dao Vipassana monks began walking from the Houston Temple in October. So far, they have passed through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. They plan to conclude in Washington DC in February. Large crowds are greeting them along the way. They have a website at https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/ with maps covering their journey.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE AT ICE OUT RALLY

Dear friends,

Some Plowshare folks will be attending the “Ice Out for Good” rally in Elmwood Park on Sunday, January 11 from noon to 2 PM. If you would like to stand with us, look for the big blue Plowshare banner. We will be somewhere near the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Jefferson Street, at least initially.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-PANEL ON RACISM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Dear friends,

Please join for a Panel Discussion on Racism on Saturday, February 21 at 2 PM at the Williams Memorial Baptist Church. Sponsored By Plowshare Peace Center.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Instagram at plowshare peace center

Dear friends,

The 2026 Teen Peace Jam will gather on May 16 from 1 to 9 PM at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. SW.

The 2026 Teen Peace Jam will be our 10^th annual TPJ. The Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more.

Our next Teen Peace Jam planning meeting will be Saturday, February 7 at 2 PM, through Zoom. Please contact us at the information below for the Zoom link.

Plowshare hopes to encourage young people learn about peace and justice issues through the Jam. We draw them from many different communities (cities, schools, religious groups) and backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations) and give them a chance to meet. It’s all free. And we mean for them to have fun, too!

The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $13 an hour, up to five hours, to teens to help organize the event. They will help plan the Jam and carry out tasks, as they feel able, like putting up flyers, co-leading workshops, helping out on the day of the Jam, etc. As well, we will pay teen artists $13 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare will gather through Zoom monthly to plan the Jam. Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org if you would like to be on the list to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

Dear friends,

Here are the January 2026 Plowshare events:

January 17 from noon to 1 PM-Peace Vigil at the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St.

January 24 at 2 PM-Military Recruitment program, through Zoom. Facilitated by the Center for Conscience and War of Washington DC. Information about truth-in-recruitment and the Selective Service.

January 25 at 6 PM-Progressives Potluck at Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. An opportunity for local activists to share food and to speak about their groups and projects.

For more information and the Zoom link for the Military Recruitment program, contact Gary Sandman, at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

Dear friends,

The 2026 Teen Peace Jam is coming! It will be our 10^th annual TPJ. The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more.

Our next Teen Peace Jam planning meeting will be Saturday, January 3 at 2 PM, through Zoom. Please contact us at the information below for the Zoom link.

Plowshare hopes to encourage young people learn about peace and justice issues through the Jam. We draw them from many different communities (cities, schools, religious groups) and backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations) and give them a chance to meet. It’s all free. And we mean for them to have fun, too!

The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $13 an hour, up to five hours, to teens to help organize the event. They will help plan the Jam and carry out tasks, as they feel able, like putting up flyers, co-leading workshops, helping out on the day of the Jam, etc. As well, we will pay teen artists $13 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare will gather through Zoom monthly to plan the Jam. Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org if you would like to be on the list to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare will gather through Zoom monthly to plan the Jam. Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org if you would like to be on the list to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

PLOWSHARE-MARCHING IN GRANDIN ROAD CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dear friends,

Plowshare supporters will march in the Grandin Road Christmas parade this Saturday, November 22. Gather in the parking lot of Christ Lutheran Church, near Grandin Road and Brandon Road at 10:30 AM. Look for the new Plowshare banner. Parade steps off at 11 AM and proceeds along Grandin Road to Memorial Highway. Join us! This parade is always fun to march in!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-PEACE VIGIL & OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, November 15. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

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Plowshare will gather for its annual Open House on Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 4 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. Refreshments will be available. Sherman Bamford will be awarded the 2025 Peace- and Justice-maker of the Year Award.

We are an action-oriented organization, so we don’t socialize much. The Open House is a chance to meet the Plowshare Director, the board, committee members and supporters. Come join us!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Dear friends,

A busy weekend for Plowshare!

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Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, October 18. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

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A “No Kings 2” rally will gather in Roanoke on October 18 from noon-1pm, organized by Indivisible Roanoke. Nationally, it’s a day of action in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. Locally, the rally will take place in Washington Park, which offers space for tabling organizations as well as high visibility on Orange Ave for passersby. Unlike past events which have been strictly nonpartisan, this time IR has invited candidates who they’ve endorsed in the November election to speak. They have still been asked to speak only on issues, not party lines.

Event details:
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16z6aQuWEy/
Mobilize event: https://mobilize.us/s/XCd3SO

Plowshare Peace Center is a co-sponsor and will table.

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Plowshare is also organizing carpools to the “No Kings 2” rally in Washington DC. If you can offer a ride or need a ride, please contact Herb Beskar at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com or Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or
plowshare@plowshareva.org.

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The Progressives Potluck will gather on Sunday, October 19, from 6 to 9 PM at the Roanoke Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Avenue. This is a get-together for all area activists. Stephanie Lackey of the Roanoke Refugee Partnership will be the main speaker and will speak for fifteen minutes. Attendees can speak about their group or project for five minutes.

Please share the above information.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website at https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-GAZA SINCE OCTOBER 7TH

Join Plowshare Peace Center and Justice Center and the Southwest Virginia Coalition for Palestine for short lectures and open dialogue after two years of ethnic cleansing, terror bombing, and forced starvation in Gaza. We are proud to host guest lecturers Dr. Mazen Hasan, Rafeeq McNamara and Dr. Jack Leff. Further opportunities to engage on the issue, get involved, and support Gazan families will be available.

When: Saturday, October 11th. 2pm

Where: United Universalist Church, Fellowship Hall, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke VA 24015

Gary Sandman

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, August 16. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

August 16 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, MAY 17 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, May 17. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.
Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

May 17 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-RIDE FOR PALESTINE, PRIDE IN THE PARK, PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON APRIL 27

Dear friends,

Another busy weekend for Plowshare Peace Center!

April 27, 9 AM-Ride for Palestine-Fundraiser, starting at Wasena Park. Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

April 27, noon to 5 PM-Pride in the Park in Elmwood Park. Plowshare will table. Volunteers are needed. (We will train you!)

April 27, 6 to 9 PM-Progressives Potluck at Roanoke Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Avenue. Meg Lemmond, a Roanoke Indivisible organizer, will be the main speaker. This is a get-together for all area activists.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PlowsharePeaceAndJusticeCenter

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/904289609612542

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/plowsharepeacecenter/

PRIDE IN THE PARK-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TABLING

Dear friends,

Plowshare is tabling at Pride in the Park on April 27 from noon to 5 PM in Elmwood Park. Volunteers are need to sit at the table and tell folks about Plowshare and our projects. We ask for people to take two hour slots, and we partner them with another person. We will train you to explain Plowshare and our projects. Please join us. It’s a lot of fun!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Instagram at plowsharepeacecenter

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center has a busy April and early May. Here is what’s going on:

April 5, noon to 3:30 PM-“Hands Off!” demonstration in Washington DC. Plowshare is organizing transportation. More information is available at https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764186/.

April 5, 1-2 PM-“Hands Off!” demonstration in Roanoke, corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Plowshare is a co-sponsor. More information is available at https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766793/.

April 8 at 8 PM-Plowshare board meeting, through Zoom.

April 12, 3-5 PM-Nonviolent Communication workshop at Roanoke Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Avenue. Bill Sapp will facilitate. Cost is $10 or what you can afford. If you can afford more, pay more; if you can afford less, pay less; if you can afford nothing, pay nothing.

April 12, 7 PM-Teen Peace Jam Planning Meeting, through Zoom.

April 13, 2-4 PM-Nonviolent Civil Disobedience workshop at Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. Jack Leff will facilitate. Cost is $10 or what you can afford. If you can afford more, pay more; if you can afford less, pay less; if you can afford nothing, pay nothing.

April 19, 10 AM-3 PM-Earth Day in Grandin Village, near the Food Coop. Plowshare will table. Volunteers are needed to help.

April 19, noon-1 PM-Peace Vigil in front of the Roanoke City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

April 27, 6 to 9 PM-Progressives Potluck at Roanoke Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Avenue. A Roanoke Indivisible organizer will be the main speaker. This is a get-together for all area activists.

April 27, 9 AM-Ride for Palestine-Fundraiser, starting at Wasena Park. Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

May 1 & 2-Story-telling Workshop-Story-telling workshop on May 1 (training) and 2 (storytelling) at the Roanoke Academy, 1616 19th St. Theme is “Uplifting Community Values”. Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

May 3, 5-11 PM-Teen Peace Jam at Fleming High School, 3649 Ferncliff Avenue. This is our annual teen conference. Keynote speakers; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; food; performances; and open time. Event is free.

As well:

Plowshare continues to support the Southwest Virginia Coalition for Palestine. More information about them can be found at https://www.instagram.com/swva.coalitionforpalestine.

Plowshare continues to support Roanoke Indivisible. More information about them can be found at https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeIndivisible.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PlowsharePeaceAndJusticeCenter

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/904289609612542

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/plowsharepeacecenter/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, March 15. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

PLEASE NOTE: The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled to march past us as we gather in front of the City Market Building. We encourage vigil participants to get to the downtown a little earlier than usual to find parking.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: [[https://plowshareva.org/]

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

March 15 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EARTH DAY TABLE

Dear friends,

Plowshare will table at the Roanoke Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 19 from 10 AM to 3 PM in Grandin Village, near the Food Coop. We need volunteers to help out. You would sit at the table for a two hour slot, share information about Plowshare and its projects and encourage inquirers to sign up on our contact list. We will train you. And it’s lots of fun!

Please contact me if you are interested.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

[www.plowshareva.org](https://us8.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks…)

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WORKSHOP ON APRIL 13 AT 2 PM

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will present a Civil Disobedience workshop on April 13 at 2 PM at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. Jack Leff, a long-time organizer will facilitate. Cost is $10 or what you can afford. If you can afford more, pay more; if you can afford less, pay less; if you can afford nothing, pay nothing.

Please spread the word about this important workshop.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP ON APRIL 12

Plowshare Peace Center will present a Non-violent Communication workshop on April 12 at 3 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. Bill Sapp will facilitate.

Non-violent communication is a powerful way to allow two people to feel that they are heard and their needs met. It promotes a loving and compassionate understanding between the two people. The empathy turns an ordinary dialogue into a deep and genuine connection between two people. It transforms friction into peaceful and respectful conversation.

More details on the workshop will follow.

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT NOON-CANCELLED

Because of the weather -heavy rain, perhaps two inches and 35 degrees -the Plowshare peace vigil on Saturday will be cancelled. Please spread the word. Sorry about the monsoon!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, February 15. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

Free parking is available in the city lot behind the Wells-Fargo building. Paid parking is available in the Center in the Square parking, 335 Campbell Av. Free parking is also available along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd. Walking time from the lot and garage is about one minute; walking time for the Campbell Av. is about two minutes.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

February 15 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM ON MAY 3 AT FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL

The 2025 Teen Peace Jam will take place on May 3 at Fleming High School. One big change this year: the Jam will start in late afternoon and end in late evening, times tba.

Workshops chosen so far are Muslims & Youth, Poetry and Dance. We also hope to have workshops on Yoga; Palestine and LGBTQ.

Next planning meeting for the Jam will gather on May 8 at 2 PM, through Zoom.

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. We are collaborating with the wonderful Roanoke City Youth Services again this year.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.
Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
[www.plowshareva.org]
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Instagram at plowshare peace center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING ON FEBRUARY 8 AT 2 PM

Planning meeting for the 2025 Teen Peace Jam is on Saturday, February 8 at 2 PM, through Zoom. Please contact me if you want the Zoom link. Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam.

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. This year we will hold the Jam probably at Fleming High School in April.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Instagram at plowshare peace center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING THROUGH ZOOM ONLY

Dear friends,

The Quaker Meetinghouse is without heat upstairs. We are looking at getting the heat back on, but we are not sure it can be fixed right way or if the Meetinghouse will be warm by Saturday afternoon. So the 2025 Teen Peace Jam planning meeting in January will be through Zoom only. Please contact me if you want the Zoom link.

Thanks,

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

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PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM IS COMING!

The Teen Peace Jam is coming!

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.
Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam. First planning meeting is on Saturday, January 25 at 2 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM IS COMING!

The Teen Peace Jam is coming!

The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $10 an hour, up to five hours, to teens to help organize the event. They will help plan the Jam and carry out tasks, as they feel able, like putting up flyers, co-leading workshops, helping out on the day of the Jam, etc. As well, we will pay teen artists $10 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam. First planning meeting is on Saturday, January 25 at 2 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Instagram at plowshare peace center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON JANUARY 19

Dear friends,

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on January 19 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from Herb Beskar of the Roanoke Asylum Seekers Network as our main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

The Progressives Potlucks are an opportunity for activist groups and individuals in southwest Virginia to gather and get to know each other. There have been as many as 60 people at them. They began in 2019, were discontinued during the pandemic and have now been resumed.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Instagram at plowshare peace center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: [https://plowshareva.org/](https://plowshareva.org/…)

PLOWSHARE-CARPOOLING TO PEOPLE’S MARCH IN WASHINGTON DC ON JANUARY 18

Dear friends,

On January 18, a People’s March will happen in Washington DC. This is in response to the incoming Presidential administration. It is being organized by the Women’s March and other groups.

Plowshare will coordinate rides. If you want to offer a ride or need a ride, please contact Herb Beskar at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com or Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org.

Amtrak also offers round trip train rides from Roanoke to Washington DC. Go to https://www.amtrak.com/home.html.

For more information on the People’s March, go to https://www.mobilize.us/womensmarch/event/742704/

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, December 21. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

December 21 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-JANUARY 18, 2025, MARCH IN WASHINGTON DC

A march will be held in Washington DC on January 18, 2025, location and times tba, in response to President Trump’s upcoming administration. The march is organized by leading civil rights, racial justice and reproductive health organizations, including the Women’s March, Planned Parenthood and the National Women’s Law Center.

Plowshare will organize carpools from Roanoke. If you can offer a ride or need a ride, contact Herb Beskar at 540-989-6875, hbeskar@gmail.com or Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582, plowshare@plowshareva.org.

For more information and updates, go to https://www.mobilize.us/womensmarch/event/742704/

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Website at www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PlowsharePeaceAndJusticeCenter/
Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/904289609612542
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/plowsharepeacecenter/
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, November 16. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

November 16 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, November 16 from 2 to 4 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. This is a chance to meet the Plowshare Director, the Plowshare board and Plowshare supporters. Our Peace- and Justice-maker of the Year award will be given to the Southwest Virginia Coalition for Palestine. There will also be refreshments. Please join us!

(By the way, I am going to try to come to the Open House, the first Plowshare event I will attend since my surgeries this year!)

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, October 19. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

October 19 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON OCTOBER 20

Dear friends,

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on Sunday, October 20 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from Delegate Sam Rasoul on the 2024 elections as our main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

The Progressives Potlucks are a chance for activist groups and individuals in southwest Virginia to gather and get to know each other. There have been as many as 40 people at them. They began in 2019, were discontinued during the pandemic and have now been resumed.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, September 21. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

September 21 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

ROANOKE LABOR DAY PARADE ON AUGUST 31

Dear friends,

Plowshare supporters will march in the Roanoke Labor Day Parade on August 31. We will gather at 11 AM at 200 Campbell Av., near Second Street and Campbell Avenue. Look for the blue Plowshare banner. Parade steps off at noon and walks for about four blocks. Come join us as we honor our union brothers and sisters!

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, August 17. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.
Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

August 17 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

GATHER AT GAINSBORO LIBRARY ON FRIDAY TO SPEAK TO SENATOR KAINE ON PALESTINE

Dear friends,

Plowshare supporters will gather at the Gainsboro Library, 15 Patton Ave NW in Roanoke, to speak to Senator Kaine about our concerns about Palestine on Friday, August 9 from 2 to 4 PM. This is a campaign stop for the Senator. Please join us! (Also, please be aware that the visit maybe cancelled due to heavy rain from Hurricane Debbie. We will try to put out word if the visit is cancelled).

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, July 20. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

Free parking is available in the city lot behind the Wells-Fargo building or in the Center in the Square parking, 335 Campbell Av., until 4 PM, Free parking is also available along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd. Walking time from the lot and garage is about one minute; walking time for the Campbell Av. is about two minutes.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

July 20 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-INVITATION TO OUTREACH AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Dear friends,

We invite you to join the Plowshare Outreach Committee and/or Program Committee. We meet every other month to plan outreach and programs, through Zoom. Meetings are combined, one committee following the other.

As you may know, Plowshare does a lot of outreach: tabling, social media, newsletter, visits, etc., etc.

Plowshare also organizes a lot of programs and workshops. Over the last 20 years we have probably offered more than 200 events. Recently, for example, we held a Palestine program and in a few weeks we will present a Lobbying workshop.

The Plowshare Outreach and Program Committees will be gathering on Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM, through Zoom. We will meet again probably sometime in August.

Contact me for the Zoom link. Below are the tentative agendas. Please join us to do this important work!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

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PLOWSHARE OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Date:
Present:

Current
Newsletter
Tabling
Social media-Email list, website, Facebook page, Facebook group, Plowshare & Activist Calendars, YouTube Channel, Instagram
New members
Other
Next Meeting

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PLOWSHARE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Date:
Present:

Past Programs
Teen Peace Jam
Palestine Program

Upcoming Programs
Lobbying Workshop
Progressives Potluck
Open House

Potential Programs
Iranian protests
Nonviolent Communication
Picturemotion films
Red Terry
Nathan Richards
Transgender Issues
Civil Disobedience
Community Organizing 101
JustVision films

Co-Sponsored Programs-Voices from the Holy Land Films

New members

Other-Pastors for Peace

Next Meeting

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, June 15. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Please note: it is supposed to be rather hot on Saturday. Please bring water, wear hats and sunglasses, etc.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

June 15 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE LOBBYING WORKSHOP ON JULY 13 AT 2 PM THROUGH ZOOM

Plowshare will offer a lobbying workshop on July 13 at 2 PM, through Zoom.

Mwan Kamwendo from the Friends Committee on National Legislation will present the workshop. The focus will be on general lobbying skills with a special emphasis on Palestine. FCNL is one of the most respected lobbies in Washington DC. Want to learn how to express your concerns to political officeholders? Come join us!

Cost will be $10 or whatever you can afford. If you can afford more, pay more; if you can afford less, pay less. If you can’t afford anything, don’t pay anything. No one will be turned away.

For more information and the Zoom link contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org.

PLOWSHARE-CHANGE TO ZOOM FOR PALESTINE PROGRAM

Plowshare Peace Center will present a Palestine program on June 9 at 3 PM. Frances Fuller, author of In Borrowed Houses, will be the speaker. Fuller lived in for over 30 years in the Middle East.

Plans had been to present the program at the Friends Meetinghouse. We have decided, however, to offer it through Zoom.

For more information and the Zoom link please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org.

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, May 18. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

May 18 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON MAY 19

Dear friends,

A reminder:

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on May 19 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from Mike Bentley of the Plowshare Peace Center board as our main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

The Progressives Potlucks are an opportunity for activist groups and individuals in southwest Virginia to gather and get to know each other. There have been as many as 40 people at them. They began in 2019, were discontinued during the pandemic and have now been resumed.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

TEEN PEACE JAM

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at William Fleming High School, 3649 Ferncliff Av., in Roanoke. It’s for teens ages 12 to 18. And it’s all free!

Schedule will be:

9 AM Registration

10 AM Welcome & Schedule of Day-Xan Whitt

10:15 AM Keynote speech-Jayveon Tucker

10:30 AM Ice-breaker

11 AM Six workshops

11: 50 AM Break

Noon Short Reports

12:15 PM Lunch

12:45 PM Performances

1:30 PM Six workshops

2:20 PM Break

2:30 PM Short Reports

2:45 PM Open Time-Hanging out, crafts, music, on-going art project, etc.

3:30 PM Evaluation

4 PM Clean-up & Good-byes

Jayveon Tucker, a college student active with the NAACP, will be our keynote speaker.

We have confirmed these workshops: Interfaith Panel on Religions; Climate Change; Conflict Resolution; Anti-Gun Violence; Dances; Affirmations Through Art; Yoga; Trees; and LGBTQ+.

An Open Time for teens to hang out or do crafts will also happen.

Light breakfast will be served at registration. Lunch will include gluten free items.

This year Plowshare Peace Center, Points of Diversity and Roanoke City Youth Services are organizing the event.

Please support the next generation of activists and organizers!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015 www.plowshareva.org

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, March 17. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

Please note: the Saint Patrick’s Day parade and the Plowshare vigil may overlap. Please plan to get down to the vigil early so you can find parking.

Pay parking is usually available in the city lot behind the Wells-Fargo building or in the Center in the Square parking, 335 Campbell Av. Free parking is available along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd. Walking time for the pay parking is about one minute; walking time for the free parking is about two minutes.

Plowshare has held vigils on the City Market since the 1970’s. We began our monthly silent peace vigil in April 2005 and with a few breaks for blizzards, hurricanes, heatwaves and plague have gathered ever since.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

March 17 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, February 17. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

February 17 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-BOYCOTT-DIVESTMENT-SANCTION MEETING ON FEBRUARY 11 AT 7 PM

Dear friends,

A reminder:

As you know, recently Plowshare Peace Center has been working hard on opposition to the Gaza-Israel War and for many years has been concerned greatly with the oppression of the Palestinian people.

The Plowshare board has agreed that where we can make an impact, in the long term and in accord with our nonviolent beliefs, is through the Boycott-Divestment-Sanction movement.

For those not familiar with BDS:

https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Boycott,_Divestment_and

…

With that in view, Plowshare has affiliated with the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, the national BDS organization. I encourage you to sign up for their emails. They can be reached at https://uscpr.org/

Plowshare will hold another meeting to explore working on Boycott-Divestment-Sanction in Roanoke on February 11 at 7 PM, through Zoom. We have several ideas. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-2024 PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM FLYER

Dear friends,

Please check out the new Teen Peace Jam flyer, created by our wonderful graphic designer, Astrid Anderson!

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. This year Plowshare Peace Center, Points of Diversity and Roanoke City Youth Services are organizing the event.

An update on the 2024 Teen Peace Jam:

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at William Fleming High School, 3649 Ferncliff Av., in Roanoke. (Please note: this is a change from the previously announced Roanoke Unitarian-Unitarian Church. The church has graciously hosted us for a number of years, for which we are deeply grateful. We are expecting a very large turn-out this year, however, due to the collaboration between Plowshare, Points of Diversity and Roanoke City and thought a larger venue might be wise)

Schedule-Schedule will be:

9 AM-Registration

10 AM-Welcome & Schedule of Day

10:15 AM-Keynote speech

10:30 AM-Ice-breaker

11 AM-Four workshops

11: 50 AM-Break

Noon-Short Reports

12:15 PM-Lunch

12:45 PM-Performances

1:30 PM-Four workshops

2:20 PM-Break

2:30 PM-Short Reports

2:45 PM-Open Time-Hanging out, crafts, music, on-going art project, etc.

3:30 PM-Evaluation

4 PM-Clean-up & Good-byes

Jayveon Tucker, a college student active with the NAACP, will be our keynote speaker.

We have confirmed these workshops: an Interfaith Panel on Religions; Climate Change; Conflict Resolution; Anti-Gun Violence; and Dances of Universal Peace. We are hoping to get workshops on Affirmations Through Art; Yoga; and Diversity.

Bagels and juice will be available during registration, and pizza, sodas and fruit for lunch. We will also have gluten-free items.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare gathers monthly to organize the Jam. Please contact us to help plan the event. All are welcome.

Please like this post. Please tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Please spread the word any way you can. Please support the next generation of activists and organizers!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-BOYCOTT-DIVESTMENT-SANCTION MEETING ON JANUARY 30 AT 8:30 PM

Dear friends,

A reminder:

As you know, recently Plowshare Peace Center has been working hard on opposition to the Gaza-Israel War and for many years has been concerned greatly with the oppression of the Palestinian people.

The Plowshare board has agreed that where we can make an impact, in the long term and in accord with our nonviolent beliefs, is through the Boycott-Divestment-Sanction movement.

For those not familiar with BDS:

https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Boycott,_Divestment_and…

Plowshare will hold another meeting to explore working on Boycott-Divestment-Sanction in Roanoke on January 30 at 8:30 PM, through Zoom. We have several ideas. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON JANUARY 28

Dear friends,

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on January 28 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from Jordan Bell of the Gainsborough Southwest Neighborhood Organization as our main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

The Progressives Potlucks are an opportunity for activist groups and individuals in southwest Virginia to gather and get to know each other. There have been as many as 40 people at them. They began in 2019, were discontinued during the pandemic and have now been resumed.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-2024 PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM-NEXT MEETING ON JANUARY 21

The next planning meeting for the Teen Peace Jam is on Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. This year Plowshare Peace Center and Points of Diversity are organizing the event. Roanoke City Youth Services have also expressed interest in involvement.

An update on the 2024 Teen Peace Jam:

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, in Roanoke.

Schedule-Schedule will be:
9 AM-Registration
10 AM-Welcome & Schedule of Day
10:15 AM-Keynote speech
10:30 AM-Ice-breaker
11 AM-Four workshops
11: 50 AM-Break
Noon-Short Reports
12:15 PM-Lunch
12:45 PM-Performances
1:30 PM-Four workshops
2:20 PM-Break
2:30 PM-Short Reports
2:45 PM-Open Time-Hanging out, crafts, music, on-going art project, etc.
3:30 PM-Evaluation
4 PM-Clean-up & Good-byes

Jayvione Tucker, a college student, who is active with the NAACP, will be our keynote speaker.

We have confirmed these workshops: an Interfaith Panel on Religions; Yoga; Creating Activist Flyers; and Dances of Universal Peace. We are hoping to get workshops on Anti-Gun Violence; Climate Change; LGBTQ; and Conflict Resolution.

Bagels and juice will be available during registration, and pizza, sodas and fruit for lunch. We will also have gluten-free items.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.
Like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, January 20. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

Free parking is usually available in the city lot behind the Wells-Fargo building or along the street on Campbell Av., east of Williamson Rd.; pay parking is available in the Center in the Square parking, 335 Campbell Av. Walking time for the free parking is about two minutes; walking time for the pay parking is about one minute. Pictured below are vigil participants.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

January 20 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-2024 PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM-NEXT MEETING ON JANUARY 21

PLOWSHARE-BOYCOTT-DIVESTMENT-SANCTION MEETING ON JANUARY 16

Dear friends,

As you know, recently Plowshare Peace Center has been working hard on opposition to the Gaza-Israel War and for many years has been concerned greatly with the oppression of the Palestinian people.

The Plowshare board has agreed that where we can make an impact, in the long term and in accord with our nonviolent beliefs, is through the Boycott-Divestment-Sanction movement.

For those not familiar with BDS: https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Boycott,_Divestment_and…

Plowshare will hold a meeting to explore working on Boycott-Divestment-Sanction in Roanoke on January 16 at 8:30 PM, through Zoom. We have several ideas. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

WASHINGTON DC DEMONSTRATION FOR GAZA ON JANUARY 13-CARPOOLING AVAILABLE

Dear friends,

The ANSWER Coalition is sponsoring a “March on Washington for Gaza” on January 13. Participants will gather on the National Mall at 1 PM. More information can be found at https://www.answercoalition.org/.

As always, Plowshare is offering to connect people wanting to carpool. If you can offer a ride or need a ride, please call or text or email Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org. You can also call or email Herb Beskar at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-BUILDING A LIBERATED FUTURE WEBINAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center has affiliated with the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, the national BDS organization. On Thursday, January 25 at 1 PM, USCPR will offer “Building a Liberated Future”, a webinar featuring Iman Abid, Rashida Tlaib, Huwaida Arraf and Linda Sarsour. You must register ahead of time. Here is the link:

Join us on Thursday, Jan 25 at 1PM ET for a kickoff for @uscpraction

Hear from @RepRashida, @lsarsour, @huwaidaarraf, and @imanabid_ on how to push Congress to meet our demands and break down strategies to use in this political landscape

RSVP at https://t.co/6pUMGLwtDZ pic.twitter.com/qkxLRPPDam
— USCPR ACTION (@uscpr_action) December 21, 2023

More information about the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights is at https://uscpr.org/

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-2024 PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM UPDATE

The next planning meeting for the Teen Peace Jam is on Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. This year Plowshare Peace Center and Points of Diversity are organizing the event. Roanoke City Youth Services have also expressed interest in involvement.

An update on the 2024 Teen Peace Jam:

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, in Roanoke.

Schedule-Schedule will be:

9 AM-Registration

10 AM-Welcome & Schedule of Day

10:15 AM-Keynote speech

10:30 AM-Ice-breaker

11 AM-Four workshops

11: 50 AM-Break

Noon-Short Reports

12:15 PM-Lunch

12:45 PM-Performances

1:30 PM-Four workshops

2:20 PM-Break

2:30 PM-Short Reports

2:45 PM-Open Time-Hanging out, crafts, music, on-going art project, etc.

3:30 PM-Evaluation

4 PM-Clean-up & Good-byes

We have tentatively lined up a college student, who is active with the NAACP, as our keynote speaker. This is to be confirmed.

We have several workshops: Muslims & Youth (or an Interfaith Panel); Anti-Gun Violence; Climate Change; LGBTQ; Conflict Resolution; Yoga; Recycled Art; and Dances of Universal Peace. This is also to be confirmed.

Bagels and juice will be available during registration, and pizza, sodas and fruit for lunch. We will also have gluten-free items.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.

Like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, December 16. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

December 16 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-REMINDER: TEENS & LOBBYING WORKSHOP POSTPONED

Dear friends,

A reminder:

The Teens & Lobbying workshop we had hoped to offer on December 3 has been postponed. We plan to hold it in the spring, probably in February or March. Please spread the word.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-2024 PLOWSHARE TEEN PEACE JAM UPDATE

The Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. This year Plowshare Peace Center and Points of Diversity are organizing the event. Roanoke City Youth Services have also expressed interest in involvement.

An update on the 2024 Teen Peace Jam:

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, in Roanoke.

Schedule-Schedule will be:

9 AM-Registration

10 AM-Welcome & Schedule of Day

10:15 AM-Keynote speech

10:30 AM-Ice-breaker

11 AM-Four workshops

11: 50 AM-Break

Noon-Short Reports

12:15 PM-Lunch

12:45 PM-Performances

1:30 PM-Four workshops

2:20 PM-Break

2:30 PM-Short Reports

2:45 PM-Open Time-Hanging out, crafts, music, on-going art project, etc.

3:30 PM-Evaluation

4 PM-Clean-up & Good-byes

We have tentatively lined up a college student, who is active with the NAACP, as our keynote speaker. This is to be confirmed.

Bagels and juice will be available during registration, and pizza, sodas and fruit for lunch. We will also have gluten-free items.

Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

Plowshare gathers monthly to plan the Jam. Next Planning Meeting is on December 17 at 2:30 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers. Like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-CARPOOLING TO VIRGINIA TECH PALESTINE RALLY ON MONDAY

Dear friends,

Some local people have expressed an interest in going to the Palestine rally at Virginia Tech on Monday. Below is more information on the rally.

If you would like to carpool to Virginia Tech, that is, if you can provide a ride or need a ride, please contact Herb Bekar, our carpooling coordinator, at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com. If you call, leave a voicemail, and Herb will get back to you.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

MORE INFORMATION ON CARPOOLING TO WASHINGTON DC

If people plan to go to Washington DC to support the hunger strike, here is more information on the schedule:

10 AM: Labor Press conference

Noon: Sam Rasoul will be present

5 PM: Reading of names of those killed

6 PM: Hunger Strike concludes

See below for more information on carpooling.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

PLOWSHARE-CARPOOLING TO HUNGER STRIKE IN WASHINGTON DC ON FRIDAY

Dear friends,

Some local people have expressed an interest in going to the White House in Washington DC on Friday to support the hunger strikers. As you may know, San Rasoul, our representative in the Virginia House of Delegates, is taking part in the strike.

If you would like to carpool to Washington, that is, if you can provide a ride or need a ride, please contact Herb Bekar, our carpooling coordinator at 540-989-6875 or hbeskar@gmail.com.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/11/28/715470/Palestine-Israel-US-Gaza-hunger-strike-White-House-ceasefire-

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING ON NOVEMBER 26 AT QUAKER MEETINGHOUSE

Dear friends,

Another planning meeting for the Teen Peace Jam will be held on Sunday, November 26 at 2:30 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. All are welcome to attend, particularly teens.

Please see below for more information on the Teen Peace Jam.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

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The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. This is our annual youth conference. Points of Diversity and the Roanoke City Youth Services are collaborating with us on the Jam this time around.

We hope to encourage young people learn about peace and justice issues through the Jam. We draw them from many different communities (cities, schools, religious groups) and backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations) and give them a chance to meet. And we mean for them to have fun, too!

The Teen Peace Jam will include a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; lunch; performances by teen artists; free time; and crafts. And it’s all free.

The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $10 an hour, up to five hours, to young people to help organize the event. They will help plan the Jam and carry out tasks, as they feel able, like putting up flyers, co-leading workshops, helping out on the day of the Jam, etc. As well, we will pay teen artists $10 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event. We are also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam.

In addition, Plowshare will offer a Teens and Lobbying workshop next spring. This has been rescheduled from its original December 3 date.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.

Please like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

TEMPLATE LETTER FOR CEASEFIRE IN GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Please check the Action Alerts page for a template letter about a ceasefire in the Gaza-Israel letter. Please contact your local officeholder and newspaper regarding this. Do it NOW.

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON-INVITATION TO PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT GAZA-ISRAEL WAR

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly peace vigil on Saturday, November 18. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building, 32 Market Square E.

Plowshare especially invites people concerned about the Gaza-Israel War.

The Plowshare peace vigil format is an hour of silence, though participants unused to silence do talk softly. That time of silence encourages us to reflect on peace and ways we can work toward peace. It also allows us to speak with people who don’t agree with us. Plowshare provides signs, though you may make your own. All signs should be respectful. If you find it difficult to stand for an hour, you may bring a stool. You may also take a break in the City Market Building.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

November 18 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-ELBIT PLANT DEMONSTRATION ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center and others will be gathering for a demonstration across from the Elbit plant at 7635 Plantation Rd. on Thursday, November 9 from 4 to 6 PM.

Elbit is part of the Israeli arms industry. The Roanoke plant makes night vision goggles for use in combat.

We plan for a peaceful protest against the creation of arms in Roanoke used in the Gaza-Israel War. Please join us.

As well, please like this post. Please spread the word through word-of-mouth, emails, Instagram, etc., etc. See you on Thursday!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING ON OCTOBER 29 AT QUAKER MEETINGHOUSE

Dear friends,

Another planning meeting for the Teen Peace Jam will be held on October 29 at 2:30 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. All are welcome to attend, particularly teens.

Please see below for more information on the Teen Peace Jam.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

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The Teen Peace Jam will include a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; lunch; performances by teen artists; free time; and crafts. And it’s all free.

In addition, Plowshare will offer a Teens and Lobbying workshop on December 3 at 7 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. Sam Rasoul of the Virginia House of Delegates will facilitate.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.

Please like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

PLOWSHARE-PLOWSHARE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON OCTOBER 28

Dear friends,

Plowshare Peace Center will hold our annual Open House on October 28 from 2 to 4 PM at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. We are an activist organization and usually spend our time working on our projects. This is our chance to socialize. Come meet the Plowshare Director, the board, committee members and coordinators and supporters!

Roxana Navab of the Plowshare board and the Peace Vigil Committee will receive the 2023 Plowshare Peace and Justice Maker of the Year Award.

Plowshare Peace Center is also happy to note that 2023 is the 50th anniversary of our organization. This is remarkable for a volunteer, grassroots group. We are the oldest peace center in Virginia.

Please come celebrate with us! Please like this post! Please spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON SATURDAY AT NOON

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly silent peace vigil on Saturday, October 21. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building.

Plowshare provides signs, though you may make your own. All signs should be respectful. If you find it difficult to stand for an hour, you may bring a stool. Pictured above are vigil participants.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

October 21 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information.

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM COMING ON APRIL 20, 2024

The Teen Peace Jam will gather on April 20, 2024 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Roanoke Unitarian-Universalist Church, 2015 Grandin Rd. This is our annual youth conference. Points of Diversity and the Roanoke City Youth Services are collaborating with us on the Jam this time around.

The Teen Peace Jam will include a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; lunch; performances by teen artists; free time; and crafts. And it’s all free.

In addition, Plowshare hopes to offer a Youth and Lobbying workshop this fall.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.

Please like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

PLOWSHARE-TEENS & LOBBYING WORKSHOP ON DECEMBER 3

Plowshare Peace Center will offer a Teens & Lobbying workshop on December 3 at 7 PM at the Friends Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av.

Sam Rasoul will facilitate the workshop. Sam is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district. He has presented several lobbying workshops in the past.

The workshop will consist of a half-hour talk, followed by questions and discussion. It will also have an interactive element.

Lobby for what you are passionate about!

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SEPTEMBER 23

Dear friends,

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on September 23 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from Jordan Bell of the Gainsborough Southwest Neighborhood Organization as our main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. We ask that people who attend be vaccinated, but masks are optional. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

On Saturday, September 16 at 10 AM, at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av., Plowshare will gather with Points of Diversity to continue planning the Teen Peace Jam, our annual youth conference. The Jam itself will occur on April 20 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Teens are welcome to attend. They will be paid $10 an hour, up to five hours, for their help in organizing the Jam. We also need adult volunteers.

On Saturday, September 16 at noon, Plowshare will gather in front of the Roanoke City Market building, 32 Market Square SE, for our monthly peace vigil. All are welcome.

On Saturday, September 16, from noon to 5 PM, in Elmwood Park, Plowshare will table at the Henry Street festival. Please stop by!

In September the Voices of the Holy Land film was “Erasing Palestine from the US School Curricula”. More information about the film is at https://www.voicesfromtheholyland.org/…/erasing…. The monthly salon occurred early this month). Plowshare is a co-sponsor.

PLOWSHARE-TEEN PEACE JAM PLANNING MEETING ON AUGUST 19

A reminder:

The Teen Peace Jam is coming back! In 2014, Plowshare began holding an annual youth conference. Unfortunately, we couldn’t offer it during the pandemic.

A planning meeting will be held on August 19 at 10 AM, Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. Points of Diversity is collaborating with us on the Jam this time around.

The Teen Peace Jam will include a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; lunch; performances by teen artists; free time; and crafts. And it’s all free.

Plowshare and Points of Diversity plans to hold the Teen Peace Jam in the spring. In addition, we hope to offer a Youth and Lobbying workshop this fall.

So please support the next generation of activists and organizers.

Please like this post. Tell teens about the Teen Peace Jam. Spread the word!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-SILENT PEACE VIGIL ON AUGUST 19 AT NOON

Dear friends,

Plowshare will hold its monthly silent peace vigil on Saturday, August 19. The vigil will gather from noon to 1 PM in front of the City Market Building.

Plowshare provides signs, though you may make your own. All signs should be respectful. If you find it difficult to stand for an hour, you may bring a stool. Pictured below are vigil participants.

Plowshare has held vigils on the City Market since the 1970’s. We began our monthly silent peace vigil in April 2005 and with a few breaks for blizzards, hurricanes, heatwaves and the current plague have gathered ever since.

We always gather on the third Saturday of the month from noon to 1 PM in front of the Roanoke City Market building. All are welcome.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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PLOWSHARE CALENDAR

August 19 from noon to 1 PM: Silent Peace Vigil in front of the City Market Building, Campbell Av. & Market St., Roanoke. Contact Mike Bentley at 540-389-3752 or greenprof2@gmail.com for more information

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PLOWSHARE-VOICES OF THE HOLY LAND SALON ON AUGUST 20

Dear friends,

A reminder: the Voices from the Holy Land Salon occurs on Sunday, August 20 at 3 PM. Film discussed will be “The Truth: LOST AT SEA”. To register for the salon and for more information go to https://www.voicesfromtheholyland.org/.

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

www.plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

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PLOWSHARE-LABOR DAY PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 2

Dear friends,

Plowshare will march in the Roanoke Labor Day Parade on September 2. Please meet at Third Street and Campbell Avenue at 11 AM (or as close to that time as you can make it). March begins at noon and proceeds down to Campbell Avenue and Williamson Road.

Please like this post.

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Peace Center Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
www.plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: Plowshare, PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

PLOWSHARE-TABLING AT HENRY STREET FESTIVAL

Dear friends,

Plowshare will table at the Henry Street Festival on September 16 from noon to 5 PM. Tables will be along Franklin Rd. If you would like to help us to table, please contact me at the information below. And if not, please stop by. It’s a wonderful event!

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman

Plowshare Director

540-492-3582

plowshare@plowshareva.org

Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center

Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center

Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015

Website: https://plowshareva.org/

PLOWSHARE-PROGRESSIVES POTLUCK ON SEPTEMBER 23

Dear friends,

The next Progressives Potluck will gather on September 23 at 6 PM at the Roanoke Quaker Meetinghouse, 505 Day Av. After the potluck, we will hear from a main speaker. There will also be an opportunity for people to speak about their activist projects and groups. We ask that people who attend be vaccinated, but masks are optional. The Progressives Potluck is a joint effort of the Tree of Life Church and Plowshare Peace Center.

Please spread the word! Please like this post!

Gary Sandman
Plowshare Director

540-492-3582
plowshare@plowshareva.org
Facebook page at Plowshare Peace & Justice Center
Facebook group at Plowshare Peace Center
Mail: PO Box 4367, Roanoke VA 24015
Website: https://plowshareva.org/

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