Sep21

The Sweet Goodbyes - International Day of Peace

The Majestic, Bellingham, WA

https://www.whatcompjc.org/international-day-of-peace.html

Hundreds in Whatcom County gather every year on International Day of Peace in solidarity with people around the world. In 1982, the United Nations declared this day an annual worldwide 24-hour cease-fire to envision what our world can look like without weapons, violence, and oppression.

Silent auction and info fair from 6-7 p.m. ​Twenty community organizations will be on hand during the social hour to connect with you.​

Howard Harris Lifetime Peacemaker Award This award has been given annually since 2005 to a local peacemaker whose life's work is in the spirit of Howard Harris, one of the founders of Bellingham's peace vigil.

Music by the Sweet Goodbyes & more The program also features music from local duo the Sweet Goodbyes, an update from the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, and more.