REMINDER: Solstice Persian poetry celebration in Tacoma -- Sun., Jun. 21 @ 4:00 p.m.
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You're invited! to a celebration of Persian poetry on Sunday, June 21, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. to sunset.[1] -- Thanks to the good graces of Burk Ketcham, this UFPPC-sponsored event will be held once again in a spectacular enclosed North Tacoma rose garden overlooking Commencement Bay and the elegant turrets of Stadium High. -- It will feature authentic Iranian shish kebab, genuine Persian pastries, wine, music, readings of poetry both in the original Persian (Farsi) and in translation, a display of some recent publications anent Persian poetry, and images and stories of Iran (including from Dave Dittemore, who visited Iran last month with an FOR delegation), as well as conviviality and conversation. -- It's an event not to be missed, so mark your calendar! -- There is no charge for attending this event; an opportunity to make a donation to United for Peace of Pierce County will be provided. -- NOTE: If possible, please bring a chair or two or three or four or a blanket to sit on; a sun hat may also be advisable. -- More information below....
Al Kammerzell memorial -- Sat., May 30 @ 10:30am
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We sadly note the passing of Al Kammerzell, for many years active in United for Peace of Pierce County.[1] -- Al's obituary appeared this week in the News Tribune (Tacoma, WA).[2] -- A memorial will be held for Al at the Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1115 S. 56th, Tacoma WA 98408, on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 10:30 a.m.[1] ...
CALENDAR: Digging Deeper books -- June 2009
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Each month the books to be discussed at Digging Deeper, the study circle of United for Peace of Pierce County that meets from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Monday evening at the Mandolin Café in Tacoma (3923 S. 12th St.), are voted on by participants. -- And the books selected for the month of June are...