Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions and information regarding the conversations and the issues being addressed. Do remember, this blog is an extension of the Great Conversation, and the same rules of "Civility and Respect" apply here.
Thank you....
Calendar
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Additional Great Conversation on Monday 1/23
In addition to next week's schedule at the Community Enterprise Center,
there will also be a Great Conversation at
The Montana Senior Village
on
Monday, January 23rd - from 1:00 - 2:30pm.
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Monday, January 23rd
at
**Montana Senior Village**
West Side of El Paseo - Past Taco Bell
Turn right into the driveway at 305 Montana.
Go through the gate and park at the
Office/Community Center
or surrounding parking, but
NOT
in the residence parking.
1:00 - 2:30pm
Let's take a look at
"Sustainability"
What does that word really mean?
Can we sustain and maintain
the lifestyles we're accustomed to?
What does sustainability look like?
How do we go about it?
there will also be a Great Conversation at
The Montana Senior Village
on
Monday, January 23rd - from 1:00 - 2:30pm.
******************************************
Monday, January 23rd
at
**Montana Senior Village**
West Side of El Paseo - Past Taco Bell
Turn right into the driveway at 305 Montana.
Go through the gate and park at the
Office/Community Center
or surrounding parking, but
NOT
in the residence parking.
1:00 - 2:30pm
Let's take a look at
"Sustainability"
What does that word really mean?
Can we sustain and maintain
the lifestyles we're accustomed to?
What does sustainability look like?
How do we go about it?
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week
The Great Conversations
Monday, January 16 thru Friday, January 20
6:00 - 7:30 pm
at
The Community Enterprise Center
Monday, January 16 thru Friday, January 20
6:00 - 7:30 pm
at
The Community Enterprise Center
in
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall.
(See the attachment for map and parking)
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall.
(See the attachment for map and parking)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For the week of Monday January 16th through Friday January 20th we'll be looking at and sharing our views about Dr. King's role and influence upon the issues we struggle with today. This weeks conversations are held in cooperation with:
The Border Servant Corp
The Las Cruces Chapter of the NAACP
New Heights Faith Community
Monday - 1/16: Was it only a Dream?
This Monday, (for those who can) we'll start a little early - at 5:30pm with a video presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King's world renowned speech: "I Have a Dream". The video and refreshments are provided courtesy of Joe Whitley of New Heights Faith Community.
"I Have A Dream"
Dr. King delivered this world renowned speech at the March on Washington DC - August 28th 1963. We'll all be treated to a reminder of King's vision and a follow up Great Conversation at 6:00pm... to discuss how as a nation we've moved toward that vision, how we haven't, and what remains to be done.I Have a Dream - Text and Audio
Tuesday - 1/17: "War"
On April 30, 1967, Dr. King delivered a speech titled:
"Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam".
Some say it was actually this speech that signed his death warrant. Now, in 2012, we live in a declared state of undeclared "Perpetual War" that's become the accepted mode of our foreign relations policies. What would the good Dr. King think of our situation today? What do you think?
"Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam" full text
For audio - search for MLK - Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam - at http://www.youtube.com/
Wednesday - 1/18: "Poverty"
In looking at the issue of "Poverty" let's revisit April 3rd, 1968 when Dr. King delivered his speech remembered as:
"I've Been to the Mountain Top".
As part of his work to end poverty, he was in Memphis TN to support striking sanitation workers demanding fair wages and fair treatment. That night he said "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you". The next day... April 4th, 1968, he was assassinated.
Where do we stand today in the elimination of poverty?
"I've Been to the Mountaintop" - text and audio.
Thursday - 1/19: "Nobel Peace Prize"
On December 10, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King was recognized worldwide for his work in civil and human rights, and the use of non-violent, civil disobedience to bring light to the darkness of human oppression.
On December 10, 2009, President Barack Obama also accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. In his speech he quoted Dr. King's acceptance speech... and went on to talk about how necessary war is. Have our values changed? Have our practices changed? Has anything changed at all?
MLK Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech: Text
MLK Nobel Lecture: Text
Obama Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech: Text
Obama Nobel Lecture: Text
Some Audio/Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/
Friday - 1/20: "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
The Role of the Church
in
Confronting Social Injustice
Statement by "Alabama Clergymen"Text
Letter From a Birmingham Jail April 16, 1963 Text
Friday, January 6, 2012
New Great Conversations 2012
Happy New Year Everyone!
Thanks to all who were able to participate in our first annual
New Year's Eve Great Conversation Party.
It was a lot of fun.
New Year's Eve Great Conversation Party.
It was a lot of fun.
Exciting news!
Starting Monday, January 9th The Great Conversations will be held
5 nights a week
Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
in a New Location.
5 nights a week
Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
in a New Location.
Doug Campion has generously welcomed the Great Conversation to The Community Enterprise Center,
in
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall. (See the attachment for map and parking)
in
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall. (See the attachment for map and parking)
This new schedule enables us to follow through on issues with multiple, in-depth dialogues, and expands the opportunities for more community participation and involvement. Soon, we'll have a web calendar with the full month's scheduled topics. Until then you'll receive a weekly invitation outlining the coming week's schedule. You'll occasionally see separate invitations for conversations held intermittently in other locations. The Great Conversation remains free and open to the community.
Beginning Monday, January 9th:
We follow through on issues arising from our
New Years Eve Great Conversation
"2012"
Each night is devoted to a specific and relevant issue.
New Years Eve Great Conversation
"2012"
Each night is devoted to a specific and relevant issue.
Monday - 1/9:
The Economy: What's going to happen in 2012 to our local, national and global economies? What might we expect in terms of jobs, the financial systems and economic stability. How will we respond to the impact on our local economy?
Tuesday - 1/10:
The 2012 Presidential Election: Republican - Democrat - Third Party - what do Americans really want? Does any candidate from any party have realistic solutions to the challenges we face? Are we looking at another "Lesser of Two Evils" election? With corporate mega-funding of both candidates, does it really matter who's in the White House?
Wednesday - 1/11:
The Environment: What's the heck's going on with our planet?
47 states received Federal Emergency Disaster Relief in 2011 as a result of severe weather events. How can we afford that? Are weather patterns changing? Are weather events becoming more severe worldwide? What's the impact of those events on food production and hunger? What's happening with environmental pollution, our water, our air and our oceans? What can we expect in 2012? What can we do about it?
Thursday - 1/12:
Healthcare: What does 2012 promise in regard to healthcare for our aging population? How will we deal with increasing costs and diminishing access for people of all ages? How are we going to develop a healthcare system that meets the challenges of our growing population?
Friday - 1/13:
Human and Civil Rights on The US/Mexican Border: As we approach the 2012 observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday... let's look at how immigration enforcement, the drug wars, and high-tech militarization affects human and civil rights on both sides of the border.
New Great Conversations 2012
Happy New Year Everyone!
Thanks to all who were able to participate in our first annual
New Year's Eve Great Conversation Party.
It was a lot of fun.
New Year's Eve Great Conversation Party.
It was a lot of fun.
Exciting news!
Starting Monday, January 9th The Great Conversations will be held
5 nights a week
Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
in a New Location.
5 nights a week
Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
in a New Location.
Doug Campion has generously welcomed the Great Conversation to The Community Enterprise Center,
in
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall. (See the attachment for map and parking)
in
The Green Works Building at 125 Main Street
on the Downtown Mall. (See the attachment for map and parking)
This new schedule enables us to follow through on issues with multiple, in-depth dialogues, and expands the opportunities for more community participation and involvement. Soon, we'll have a web calendar with the full month's scheduled topics. Until then you'll receive a weekly invitation outlining the coming week's schedule. You'll occasionally see separate invitations for conversations held intermittently in other locations. The Great Conversation remains free and open to the community.
Beginning Monday, January 9th:
We follow through on issues arising from our
New Years Eve Great Conversation
"2012"
Each night is devoted to a specific and relevant issue.
New Years Eve Great Conversation
"2012"
Each night is devoted to a specific and relevant issue.
Monday - 1/9:
The Economy: What's going to happen in 2012 to our local, national and global economies? What might we expect in terms of jobs, the financial systems and economic stability. How will we respond to the impact on our local economy?
Tuesday - 1/10:
The 2012 Presidential Election: Republican - Democrat - Third Party - what do Americans really want? Does any candidate from any party have realistic solutions to the challenges we face? Are we looking at another "Lesser of Two Evils" election? With corporate mega-funding of both candidates, does it really matter who's in the White House?
Wednesday - 1/11:
The Environment: What's the heck's going on with our planet?
47 states received Federal Emergency Disaster Relief in 2011 as a result of severe weather events. How can we afford that? Are weather patterns changing? Are weather events becoming more severe worldwide? What's the impact of those events on food production and hunger? What's happening with environmental pollution, our water, our air and our oceans? What can we expect in 2012? What can we do about it?
Thursday - 1/12:
Healthcare: What does 2012 promise in regard to healthcare for our aging population? How will we deal with increasing costs and diminishing access for people of all ages? How are we going to develop a healthcare system that meets the challenges of our growing population?
Friday - 1/13:
Human and Civil Rights on The US/Mexican Border: As we approach the 2012 observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday... let's look at how immigration enforcement, the drug wars, and high-tech militarization affects human and civil rights on both sides of the border.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Two Great Conversations Coming Up
Two
Great Conversations Coming Up!
Monday at:
-Montana Senior Village-
&
Friday at:
-Mountain View Market Coop-
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Monday, December 12th
at
**Montana Senior Village**
West Side of El Paseo - Past Taco Bell
Turn right into the driveway at 305 Montana
Go through the gate and park at the
Office/Community Center
or surrounding parking, but
NOT
in the parking for the apartments.
1:00 - 2:30pm
Let's take a look at
"Materialism"
&
"Consumerism"
How do they affect the Individual?
What do they affect our Culture?
How do they affect our World?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_materialism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism
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Friday, December 16th
**Mountain View Market Co-op**
(Corner of Idaho and El Paseo)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Let's Talk About
"PARENTING"
"Good Parenting"
is perhaps the single most
important and challenging
thing we'll ever do.
What are the biggest issues
for parents and children in this
high pressure - fast changing world?
How do parents cope with today's demands of
Work - Family - Community?
**********************
Check the Great Conversation Blog For Postings
of Relevant Articles & Videos.
Please Feel Free to Post Your Own Comments and Links
to Information on The Topic.
*
http://thegreatconversationlascrucesnm.blogspot.com/
If you no longer wish to receive these invitations
simply reply with "no thank you" and your name will be removed from the invitation list.
Great Conversations Coming Up!
Monday at:
-Montana Senior Village-
&
Friday at:
-Mountain View Market Coop-
*******************************************
Monday, December 12th
at
**Montana Senior Village**
West Side of El Paseo - Past Taco Bell
Turn right into the driveway at 305 Montana
Go through the gate and park at the
Office/Community Center
or surrounding parking, but
NOT
in the parking for the apartments.
1:00 - 2:30pm
Let's take a look at
"Materialism"
&
"Consumerism"
How do they affect the Individual?
What do they affect our Culture?
How do they affect our World?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_materialism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism
********************************
Friday, December 16th
**Mountain View Market Co-op**
(Corner of Idaho and El Paseo)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Let's Talk About
"PARENTING"
"Good Parenting"
is perhaps the single most
important and challenging
thing we'll ever do.
What are the biggest issues
for parents and children in this
high pressure - fast changing world?
How do parents cope with today's demands of
Work - Family - Community?
**********************
Check the Great Conversation Blog For Postings
of Relevant Articles & Videos.
Please Feel Free to Post Your Own Comments and Links
to Information on The Topic.
*
http://thegreatconversationlascrucesnm.blogspot.com/
If you no longer wish to receive these invitations
simply reply with "no thank you" and your name will be removed from the invitation list.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Two Great Conversations Coming Up
Two
Great Conversations
Coming Up!
Monday at:
Mountain View Market Co-op!
Saturday at:
Branigan Library!
*******************************************
Monday, December 5th
at
**Mountain View Market Co-op**
(Corner of Idaho and El Paseo)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Let's Talk About
"PARENTING"
"Good Parenting"
is perhaps the single most
important and challenging
thing we'll ever do.
What are the biggest issues
for parents and children in this
high pressure - fast changing world?
How do parents cope with today's demands of
Work - Family - Community?
***************************
A Saturday Afternoon
Conversation
Saturday, December 10th
at
**Branigan Library**
200 East. Picacho
(Upstairs in the "Roadrunner" Room)
4:00 - 5:30pm
What's Happening with
"Occupy Las Cruces"
--OBJECTIVES--
What are the Specific Goals?
*
--PRIORITIES--
What are the Priorities?
**********************
Great Conversations
Coming Up!
Monday at:
Mountain View Market Co-op!
Saturday at:
Branigan Library!
*******************************************
Monday, December 5th
at
**Mountain View Market Co-op**
(Corner of Idaho and El Paseo)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Let's Talk About
"PARENTING"
"Good Parenting"
is perhaps the single most
important and challenging
thing we'll ever do.
What are the biggest issues
for parents and children in this
high pressure - fast changing world?
How do parents cope with today's demands of
Work - Family - Community?
***************************
A Saturday Afternoon
Conversation
Saturday, December 10th
at
**Branigan Library**
200 East. Picacho
(Upstairs in the "Roadrunner" Room)
4:00 - 5:30pm
What's Happening with
"Occupy Las Cruces"
--OBJECTIVES--
What are the Specific Goals?
*
--PRIORITIES--
What are the Priorities?
**********************
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