KNOW Planning Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016, 5:00 – 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church 321 South St., Kalamazoo 3rd floor, Rm. 315 – FREE Parking in back! OUR MISSION: We non-violently resist war and militarism, and work to create a world in which human beings care for one another and […]
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Events planned to commemorate the life of Father Dan Berrigan
Hey KNOW friends, We’re stirring the peace pot, and honoring a man who not only has strong Kalamazoo connection, but he helped bring the Vietnam War to an end. We will honor Fr. Daniel Berrigan, who recently died, in several ways. How is he connected locally, you ask? Ah, his […]
Memorial Day Parade 2016
For several years, Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) has been participating in the Memorial Day Parade. Our message is “Remember the Fallen, No More War”. The response from the parade onlookers to our officially sanctioned parade entry has always been very supportive. They have met our contingent with cheers […]
Feb. 15 KNOW pot luck with Jon Hoadley
Our pot lucks are such a hit! Bring a dish to pass, and your questions for State Rep. Jon Hoadley. Monday, Feb. 15, 5:00 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South St., downtown Kalamazoo park and enter at the rear of the church, go to third floor
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm – Peace Gobbler Fund Raiser at Old Dog Tavern
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Peace Gobbler Fund Raiser at Old Dog Tavern Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents to War is having a fundraiser to keep our work for peace and social justice alive here in Kalamazoo. Musical performances by Samantha Cooper, Casey Grooten & Molly Grettenberg. Old […]
Mark Braverman to Speak in Kalamazoo – November 10
Mark Braverman to Speak in Kalamazoo Mark Braverman will share his unique perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in Kalamazoo on Tuesday November 10, 7:00 pm. Being raised with a Zionist worldview, Braverman offers empathetic and rich insight into the conflict, as well as solutions. It will be his 2nd time […]
A free public talk and discussion with Nora Barrows-Friedman Sept. 27
Sunday, Sept. 27th, 7:00 pm 211 Bernhard Center, Western Michigan University “In our power: U.S. students organize for justice in Palestine” A free public talk and discussion with Nora Barrows-Friedman Author of In Our Power: U.S. Students Organize for Justice in Palestine (Just World Books, 2015)and associate editor of The […]
People to people: free film on Iran
Rick Steves’ Iran: A 55 minute enjoyable and educational travel film about Iran, followed by a discussion of Iran in the news. Free and open to the public. Thursday, Sept. 10. 6:30 pm Van Deusen Room, Kalamazoo Public Library downtown
How to make a more peaceful world with just your phone and index finger.
Friends. This is really important, please read. The Obama administration has reached a historic deal with Iran, which halts their nuclear weapons program. Military and intelligence experts from around the world have agreed, this diplomatic breakthrough subjects Iran to unprecedented inspections of its nuclear and military facilities. It cuts off […]
Email or call Senator Peters re: Iran nuclear deal – August 2015
Dear Friends, this is urgent. Please call Congress NOW 1-855-686-6927 RIGHT NOW, now we really do have an obligation and opportunity to make a difference in averting war. The Obama administration, as you probably know, has negotiated an historic deal with Iran to halt their nuclear weapons program. The warmongers […]