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Message to college students

Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) was at Bronco Bash at WMU and we brought the following message to the students: Welcome back WMU students! Did you know this fun fact? Every advanced country in the world provides free tuition to all college students. Except USA.         Why not here? Our […]

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News from KNOW – May and June 2016

Memorial Day Parade 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 […]

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Friday, April 15, 2016 – Safe Water, Not War.

Safe Water, Not War.  Water is Life. Friday, April 15, 2016 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (speakers at 5:00 pm) Peaceful Tax Day vigil to protest military spending and call for safe, drinkable water to be prioritized as a human right. Meet on the sidewalk on 3200 block of Stadium […]

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KNOW accomplishments in 2015 – a review

2015 KNOW sponsored or co-sponsored activities/events: Sunday vigils 1st Saturday vigils at Battle Creek ANG base Jan. 29 – Flying paper – film about kids in Gaza Feb. 28 – Give pizza chance – letter writing party Mar. 22 – Interfaith service for peace Mar. 27 – Soup fundraiser April […]

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Soup Dinner Fundraiser for KNOW – Friday, March 23 – 6:00 pm

Soup Dinner Fundraiser for KNOW Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 6:00 pm (doors open @ 5:30) St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 247 Lovell, downtown Kalamazoo Fellowship Hall – lower level – elevator available Free Parking Delicious, hearty soups, breads and desserts! Larry (Pun) Plamondon will provide traditional Odawa storytelling MUSIC – […]

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KNOW annual retreat

Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) annual retreat Join us on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Skyridge Church, 394 South Drake Road – on the corner of Skyridge & Drake – Kalamazoo, MI. We will gather at 9:30 am and spend the day making plans for the year, meeting old […]

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News from KNOW – Dec. 2, 2015

Vigil, film, climate action, and more News from KNOW – Dec. 2, 2015 ** Drone Vigils Going Strong ———————————————————— Join The Peace House & Battle Creek Voices for Peace and other  community peace advocates for the monthly protest against drone  warfare at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base this […]

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News from KNOW – Oct. 20, 2015

It seems that during this time of year, the town is abuzz with  ways for you to learn about what is going on in the world.  In the Kalamazoo area you can express your opinion and take part in many movements for a more peaceful and just world. In this […]

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Support the Iran agreement – letter by Raelyn Joyce

“The morality of avoiding another needless and horrible war is more important than politics.”  (AlterNet, August 10, 2015) This statement comes from  Danny Goldberg, whose father fought in five bloody battles against the Nazis in Normandy and helped liberate the Buchenbald concentration camp in Germany. He  believes that his father, […]