2301 days ago

Concert to promote peace education in NZ schools

Wendy from Grey Lynn

Sat, 16 November 2019
Point Chevalier Memorial RSA Inc
1136 Great North Road
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Featuring the music of Jake Morris (acoustic pop/rock), JT and The Saxman (Jazz/blues/soul/funk), Bel Bossa (Latin jazz).
Grab this opportunity to enjoy amazing musicians, dance, listen to poetry, learn about the Peace Foundation's important work and support peace education in NZ schools.
$25 entry - All tickets also include a one-year membership to the Peace Foundation.
Purpose: To raise funds to support The Peace Foundation’s programs in school communities throughout New Zealand. This includes our primary, secondary and family programs. i.e. the Cool Schools Peer Mediation Program (primary), Leadership through Peer Mediation (secondary) and Peaceful Family Communication for parents and caregivers.
We are honoured to present 6 short poems by immigrants to New Zealand recently published in 'More of Us' by Landing Press.
Note: RSA Kitchen will be open and all mains are from $16 especially for the event (usually from $20-$23).
Plenty of street parking, a car park behind RSA and also behind KFC building near the venue.

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