2024 Peace Week is happening September 21-27, 2024.

Saratoga Peace Week commemorates the annual UN International Day of Peace (9/21) with a week of events promoting peace at home, in the community, in the nation, and in the world. More info about Peace Week at www.peace-ing.org or the Peaceweek Facebook page.

Friday, September 20

• 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  Peaceful Children’s Storytime & Craft
  Recommended for kids 10 and under. Museum admission is required. Adults must accompany a child.
  Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway

• 5:30 p.m.
  Presentation: How to Sponsor a Refugee
  Presented by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition and the Saratoga Regional YMCA. Wilton Branch YMCA, 20 Old Gick Rd.

• 7 p.m.
  Paint & Sip
  Frederick Allen Elks Lodge, 69 Beekman St.
  Create an original with a local artist. Suggested donation $20. Pre-registration is required. Please email elizbeth1226@yahoo.com to RSVP.

Saturday, September 21

• 10 a.m.
  Wellspring’s Pooch Parade
  Bring your pup for a walk around Congress Park, photos, raffles, local businesses, and more! All proceeds support Wellspring’s programs & services, including our Safe Pet Partnership. Suggested donation $25. Register at www.wellspringcares.org/pooch2024 Congress Park

• 1 p.m.
  Storytellers: Children At the Well
  Youth storytellers using their unique voices for Peace and Understanding. Please visit www.childrenatthewell.org to learn more.
  Saratoga Library, Dutcher Community room

• 6 p.m.
  Documentary Viewing: The Cave (2019)
  Amidst air strikes and bombings, a group of female doctors in Syria struggle with systemic sexism while trying to care for the injured using limited resources. Sponsored by Our Lodge Foundation.
  Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St.

Sunday September 22

• 8:45 a.m.
  Equinox Celebration: Interfaith Service led by Rev. Kathy Johnson.
  All are welcome! Readings, music, meditation, and sharing the garden. Please bring a chair.
  Community Garden outside the Presbyterian UCC, 24 Circular St.

• 7 p.m.
  Unplug Childhood Hunger!
  Saratoga Musicians Raise Funds for SNACpack (Saratoga Nutrition Assistance for Children). Annie & The Hedonists, Rick Bolton & Friends, Garland Nelson, Jeff Brisbin, and The Beat Generation. $25 adult/$10 child.
  Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St.

Monday, September 23

• 6 p.m.
  A Peace Circle facilitated by Teresa King.
  Explore how to have more peace in our lives and examine what blocks us from having it. Please note, there will be no discussion of politics. Bring a journal and pen. Pre-register by emailing teresaking1@live.com
  The Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 N Broadway

Tuesday September 24

• 6 p.m.
  “Cultivating Peace” Yoga Practice with Jilly Sansone.
  Yoga for all ages! Modifications will be offered. This class will end with a relaxation and short peace poem. Dress in layers, and bring a blanket and yoga mat. Congress Park (behind the carousel)
  

Wednesday, September 25

• 6 p.m.
  Zentangle/Mandala drawing with Katie Long and Theresa Morrison.
  Zentangle is a method for drawing, which not only promotes concentration and creativity, but at the same time increases personal well-being. Mandalas bring about a sense of symmetry and peace. All adults are welcome. Pre-register by calling 584-1621 after 9/3. Suggested donation $5.
  Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave. Suite 1

Thursday September 26

• 5:30 p.m.
  Speak Peace: Peace Stories for Adults with Kate Dudding.
  An award-winning storyteller, Kate creates heartwarming stories about real people. Presbyterian UCC lawn, 24 Circular St. (rain location: sanctuary)

• 5:30 p.m.
  Drum and Dance for Peace with Chelsie Henderson.
  Sponsored by Saratoga Springs Library, Friends of the Library, EarthBeat Music, and Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Please bring a chair and water bottle, and drum if you have one. Some drums will be provided. Pre-register by calling 584-7860 x210. Pitney Meadows, 223 West Ave. (rain location: Saratoga Library)

Note: This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters, but we include it in our calendar because we believe it will be of interest to our members.