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	Everyone working for peace, social justice, human rights, fair economics, and environmental quality is invited to the "Cultivating Sustainable Movements" workshop & picnic to strengthen these movements. It will be held at the Old Madison School, 8th & Central, east of downtown Olympia, on Saturday June 29.
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Registration, refreshments and social time will begin at 11:00 a.m. At 12:00 noon sharp a series of large and small group activities will allow participants to generate insights and opportunities for strengthening these progressive movements for the long haul. Mid-afternoon will feature a "partially potluck picnic" and many concurrent activities (some lightly programmed and some spontaneous), networking, and leisurely conversations. Several upbeat activities will complete the event, ending at 5:30 p.m.

"These are difficult times to be working for peace and fairness at either the global or local level," said Glen Anderson, one of the event's organizers. "A lot of people see so many kinds of violence and injustice that they feel overwhelmed and powerless. The "Cultivating Sustainable Movements" workshop addresses that concern head-on. This workshop will help participants work together across movements and devise ways to make real progress."

Pre-registration is encouraged so the organizers can prepare the facilities, supplies, food and free childcare. Please contact 491-9093 or glen@olywa.net with the number in your party. Simple potluck items for the mid-afternoon picnic are invited but not required. Voluntary sliding-scale donations will cover costs.

The event is co-sponsored by the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) and the Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace (OMJP). For information call Glen Anderson at (360) 491-9093 or Rachel Corrie at (360) 753-1794.