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A couple of events of interest coming up before the end of June may be of interest to you and your community:
Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:30 pm, Saratoga
Age Is Just a Number!
Become Educated on Aging, Services and Caring for Ourselves & Others. Golda Meir: "Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you're aboard, there's nothing you can do." …or is there? The community is cordially invited to a short film and stimulating panel discussion as experts talk about:
- The science of aging in the 21st century
- Extending the quality of life through exercise, diet, mental stimulation & community involvement
- Community services during tough financial times
- Where do we start: The urgency of caring for each other Psalm
71:9 "Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength faileth, forsake me not."This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served RSVP to notenyad@beth-david.org or call 408-257-3333. Location: Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga. If you need a ride to the event please let us know Sponsored by Noten Yad - Congregation Beth David and PACT - People Acting in Community Together.
Thursday June 30, 2011 5:30 to 7:00 pm, San Jose
Faith, Labor and Action: One Pastor's Story: A Good-bye Tribute to the Interfaith Council
Rev. Rebecca Kuiken, director of the Interfaith Council on Economics and Justice, leaves WPUSA in July to become a pastor in the Reformed Church of France. For three years she has worked at the intersection of low-wage workers, communities of faith, labor unions, civic leaders and activists for economic and social justice. Rev. Kuiken will share reflections on how her failh supported this work and how her work impacted her faith. Please come to hear the stories , see some photos, enjoy bread and brie and say good-bye to Rev Rebecca Kulken.
Location: First Unitarian Church 160, N. Third Street, San Jose. Parking a vailable at 94 N. Third; Space is limited . RSVP by June 28, 2011 to Elisa at 408-269-7872 or rsvp@wpuse.org. Event hosted by Working Partnerships USA Leadership Network, with the generous sponsorship of PG&E.
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 5:30 pm, National
National Conference Call:
Public Perceptions on American MuslimsThe Muslim Public Affairs Council and Islamic Networks Group invite you to take part in a national conference call on "Public Perceptions of Muslim Americans: Opportunities and Challenges." The 90-minute teleconference will featured an overview of public opinion about Islam and Muslims in America today by the Public Religion Research Institute, followed by analysis by a trio of leading thinkers and practitioners in the Muslim American community. During the call, CEO and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute Robert Jones will present the findings of recent polling about public attitudes toward Islam and Muslims. New York Times best-selling author and media commentator Reza Aslan, ING President Maha Elgenaidi, and MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati will provide their reflections followed by a Q&A period with callers from around the country.
The conference call marks the kick-off of MPAC's quarterly national conference calls on pressing public policy issues featuring subject experts, policy-makers and community leaders addressing community leaders and members around the country. Email rsvp@mpac.org with the subject line Nat'l Conference Call. Include: your full name, city and email address in the body of the email and you will receive a reply with the dial-in access information for the teleconference.
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