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Strengthening the Virtues Within

Would you like to join a new group coming together to inspire the
practice of virtues in everyday life? Would you like to experience the unifying effects of focusing on those qualities that make us human -the qualities that are the very best of what humans are and aspire to? Join us each month as we focus on a virtue and share with one another how it transforms our lives. Learn strategies for using these virtues to create safer, more caring, more supportive and effective families and communities.Come to one, come to all. The gatherings are designed for ages 10 to 100. Give yourself the gift of growing bonds of friendship while we celebrate what we have in common. All meetings are held at the Cedarburg Library, usually the last Monday of each month at 6:30pm.

Please contact Jenny Wanasek at jennywanasek@gmail.com for further details.

Safe Place to Talk About Race: New Time

This is a reminder of future dates for our community safe place to talk about race discussions. The United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Dr, graciously continues to offer space for our meetings.

Walnut Room #111 on these Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. NEW TIME!

June 20

July 18

August 15

September 19

October 17

November 21

Not meeting in December

January 16, 2020

Human Family Reunion, Cedarburg June 9, 2-4pm

All are invited to join the Cedarburg Baha’i Community on Sunday, June
9 from 2 to 4 p.m. for the “Human Family Reunion” to be held at the
Cedar Creek Park Pavilion on Portland Road in Cedarburg, WI. This
Race Unity event will include the presentation of the “Spirit of Unity
Award” to two individuals, and will feature speaker Emilio de Torre,
director of community engagement for the ACLU of Wisconsin.
“Panadanza” will provide music, drumming and dancing and refreshments
will be served. There is no fee and all are welcome.

With gratitude,
Patty Kubala on behalf of the Cedarburg Baha’i Community

Safe Place to Talk About Race

Dear friends,
This is a reminder of future dates for our community safe place to talk about race discussions. The United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Dr, graciously continues to offer space for our meetings.

Walnut Room #111 on these Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. NEW TIME!

May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
Not meeting in December
January 16, 2020

We hope with this advanced notice you can mark your calendars and join us.

We are reading Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America by Michael Eric Dyson. Feel free to come even if you don’t have a book as we will be reading aloud and stopping to discuss.

Please feel free to post or invite others too!

Greetings,
Ellen Parmelee and Kathy Wurzer

Gallery Night at King Drive Commons Apr 26th (and Day, 27th)

From the Same Dust has been collaborating with Marquita Edwards of the
King Drive Commons and Studio. Here is an opportunity in Milwaukee to
view the art work of African American artists. Enjoy!

Forwarded message:

Greetings!

Just sending you this reminder that Citywide Gallery Night and Day is
next week Friday, April 26, 2019, from 5:30 until 9 P.M. and Saturday
27th, 12 noon until 2 P.M.

I invite you to join us and bring your family and friends to King
Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture.
The event will feature our prolific artist Dr. Jerry Butler, of UW Madison, who
will present a lecture on some of the African American visual artists
throughout the centuries. Also on exhibit is artwork shown by of some
of our high school students which we endeavor to recognize and
encourage their aspirations.

For those whose have been to the gallery know it encompasses more than
just viewing artwork on a wall, it exhibits living artistry and
culture! Our Friday night is more energizing and exciting while
Saturday is more relaxed, however, both are nourishing to one’s spirit
and inspiring. So join us for an exciting exhibit during our tenth
year of celebrating our achievements.

Hope to see you there!

Marquita Edwards (Lady Renaissance of King Drive Arts and Culture)
Director & Co-founder
King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio
2775 N Martin Luther King Jr. Dr , Milwaukee, WI



Ridvan Celebration- Sunday, April 28

Please join the New Berlin Children’s class for a Ridvan Celebration!

10:30am Children will visit the Ridvan Garden
11:00pm and after Adults are welcome to visit the Ridvan Garden
We will share refreshments and fellowship following.

Home of Stewart and Sarah Johnson
15395 W. Woodview Drive
New Berlin, Wi 53151
262-488-7024
Squarie@yahoo.com


**Please note the ‘Ridvan Garden’ will be in the basement. If you feel
that is too challenging for you please join us for the social portion
upstairs.

We hope to see you on the 28th!
Johnson Family

Local Activities

East side devotional:
A friendly discussion and devotional meeting is held every Wednesday at Brewed Café, 1208 E. Brady Street at 2pm.

Cluster Reflection Gathering:
Save the date: May 18th, 10:00 a.m. Wauwatosa Public Library Firefly Room

Strengthening the Virtues Within:
Would you like to join a new group coming together to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life? Would you like to experience the unifying effects of focusing on those qualities that make us human -the qualities that are the very best of what humans are and aspire to? Join us each month as we focus on a virtue and share with one another how it transforms our lives. Learn strategies for using these virtues to create safer, more caring, more supportive and effective families and communities. Come to one, come to all. The gatherings are designed for ages 10 to 100. Give yourself the gift of growing bonds of friendship while we celebrate what we have in common. All meetings are held at the Cedarburg Library, usually the last Monday of each month at 6:30pm. The topic for April 29 will be Mindfulness.

Recent Activities

We had 50 to 60 guests at the Alverno College Naw Rúz celebration and the Ayyam-i-Ha party at UWM Union. It was great to see so many young adults enjoying each other’s company, meet many groups of guests, and visit with old acquaintances.

There were over 50 attendees also at a recent Baha’i-sponsored panel discussion and Jim Crow exhibit at the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio. Many new contacts were made by From the Same Dust, a Baha’i group, and ongoing planning meetings are exploring further collaborations together with esteemed members of the African American community.

Last year we had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Shay Rozen, historian of Israeli Baha’i history. At Naw Rúz, he sent us a beautiful card (on display at our Naw Rúz party). He also shared this story:

“Dear friends, Although I sent you the New Year’s greeting, I want to share with you a beautiful experience. On New-ruz, the 21st of march 2019, A large wave of butterflies (Vanessa cardui to those who are interested), estimated by the researchers, at about one billion individuals, pass Israel from the deserts of Sadia-Arabia to Europe. What a beautiful sight of spring and what an expression of the desire to bring beauty and happiness to the world, what is to me, The essence of the Bahá’í faith.”

Ridvan Observance and Annual Meeting

The Milwaukee Baha’i Community will be celebrating the 1st Day of Ridvan on Sunday, April 21st, at 10 am. The event will be held in Room 190 of the UWM Student Union at 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee. After the observance of the Holy Day, there will be refreshments and then the Annual Meeting. During the Annual Meeting, the current LSA will present it annual report to the community and the election will be held for the new LSA.

Ballots have been mailed to all eligible City of Milwaukee Baha’is who are 21 years or older and present on our membership lists. If you are a Baha’i living in Milwaukee who is not registered in the this community but would like to be, or know of corrections to the list, please contact the secretary at lsamilwaukee@gmail.com. For Milwaukee Baha’is unable to join us at the Annual Meeting, please make sure to mail your ballot prior to April 18th to:

Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Milwaukee
P.O.Box 070294
Milwaukee, WI 53207-0294

Cedarburg Project – Strengthening the Virtues Within

Cedarburg Project – Strengthening the Virtues Within: Would you like to join a new group coming together to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life? Would you like to experience the unifying effects of focusing on those qualities that make us human – the qualities that are the very best of what humans are and aspire to?

Join us one night each month when we focus on a virtue and share with one another how it transforms our lives. Learn strategies for using these virtues to create safer, more caring, more supportive and effective families and communities. Come to one, come to all. The gatherings are designed for ages 10 years to 100.

The meetings are loosely based on activities used by The Virtues Project International. Give yourself the gift of growing bonds of friendship while we celebrate what we have in common. All meetings are held at the Cedarburg Library, usually the last Monday of each month at 6:30pm.


February 25: Topic is Justice
March 25: Topic is Joyfulness

Event at King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio

Bahá’ís are partnering with King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio. An event inspired by the current gallery show of Jim Crow artifacts. Saturday March 1, 4:00 to 6:30 pm. 2769 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Tour the gallery exhibits, refreshments, excellent speakers, a Q&A discussion. Baha’is have been asked to present the Baha’i perspective on America’s racial history. Please come or pray for the success of this event.