The following presentation will be given by a Baha’i and will use references from the Baha’i Faith:

In the spirit of inspiring and elevating conversations of topics pertinent to the well-being of individuals and our communities, Dr. Andrea Levsen, will offer a talk entitled “Let Food Be Thy Medicine”, on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Cedarburg Public Library. The talk is free of charge and open to the public.

Drawing upon her unique background as an internationally-recognized educator, chemist, organic farmer and pharmacologist, Andrea will share her passion and expertise as she explores the pivotal role nutrition plays and will play in our journey to wellness. The exploration will go beyond the concept of Food as Medicine and will touch on how to navigate the abundance of information and utilize it effectively.

The principle of Food as Medicine is an evidence-based practice dating back millennia which is seeing a revitalization as our practices of healthcare are beginning a paradigm shift in focus. Its roots in eastern and foundational western medicine, as well as woven into many spiritual belief systems, the principle also draws upon the harmony of the interconnectedness and equilibrium of other areas of wellness, including psychological and spiritual wellness.

The presentation is sponsored by the Baha’i Community of Cedarburg

Milwaukee Monthly Devotions – Teaching Children Themes

Join our devotions on the first Saturday of the month that will focus on teaching young children
Milwaukee Public Library Community Rooms (sites will vary) – All ages welcomed!  Reading and Prayers will be used in a World Cafe approach that invites the shared knowledge of the group to be shared.

January 6th, 2018: 10:30am -11:30am
Eight Ideas for Teaching Playfulness
East Side Branch Library at the corner of Cramer and North Ave in the Ellipse Room.
Light Refreshments served. Bring you favorite to share!

February 3rd, 2018: 10:30am -11:30am
Five Tips for Teaching Baha’i Children’s classes
Tippecanoe Branch Library Community Room 3912 S. Howell Ave.Cor=er of S. Chase Ave and Howell Ave. Light Refreshments served.Bring you favorite to share!

March 3rd, 2018: 10:30am -11:30am
Devotional for Families
East Side Branch Library at the corner of Cramer and North Ave in the Ellipse Room.
Light Refreshments served. Bring you favorite to share!

Questions? Contact Rose Stetzer at rrstetzer@yahoo.com

The Feast of Sharaf (Honor) will be observed on Saturday, December 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.  Lunch will be served.

The Feast of Sultan (Sovereignty) will be observed on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Saeid Sadeghi and Elena Mirheydari.  Please email lsamilwaukee@gmail.com  for more info.

Talk on global warming and human rights sponsored by United Nations Association

Dear friends,
The United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee is sponsoring a free presentation entitled “Global warming and Human Rights – The Greatest Injustices in the History of the Planet”.  The talk is being given by Dr. George Stone (a retired geology professor who taught weather, climate science, energy, earth science and geology) on Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. – noon at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N. 19th Street (rear entrance), Milwaukee.  For more information contact
Debbie Metke – dmetke@gmail.com.

Dear Friends:

You are warmly invited to come together to celebrate the 19-Day Feast. Milwaukee continues to hold Feasts on a weekend so that more Baha’is can attend. We have been blessed that so many of you have come to recent events.

Feast of Masa’il (Questions) will be celebrated on Saturday Dec. 16th at 1pm at the home of Gloria Oatis.

For more information about the above events, please email the Milwaukee Baha’i Assembly at lsamilwaukee@gmail.com.

Dear Friends:

You are warmly invited to come together to celebrate the 19-Day Feast. Milwaukee continues to hold Feasts on a weekend so that more Baha’is can attend. We have been blessed that so many of you have come to recent events.

Baha’i Feast of Ilm (Knowledge) was held on Saturday, October 14th in Chris Kelley’s community room.

Feast of Qudrat (Power) will be celebrated at the home of Terry Hart on Saturday, November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Feast of Qawl (Speech) will be on Saturday Nov. 25th, which is also the Day of the Covenant, at the home of Rommy Rowhani.

Feast of Masa’il (Questions) will be celebrated on Saturday Dec. 16th at the home of Gloria Oatis.

For more information about the above events, please email the Milwaukee Baha’i Assembly at lsamilwaukee@gmail.com.

We are so grateful for all who attended the Waukesha cluster’s
Bicentenary celebration!

For those who might like to see parts again, or share with others, the
video (which was broadcast live) is available online on the Waukesha
Baha’i Facebook page.

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The heading of the post has details about the timing for each section
of the program.

A multi-camera, more-formal version will also be available soon.

Much Love,

The Waukesha Cluster Bicentenary Task Force

November 1, 6:30 pm

Kathy Wurzer’s
6075 N Kent Ave
Whitefish Bay

Forces of disintegration tend to sweep away barriers that block humanity’s progress, opening space for the process of integration to draw diverse groups together and disclosing new opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.

Come and see how we are stepping into these new opportunities and explore with us how we can further these steps.

The glass is half full!!

Please come and join the Baha’i Club at UW Milwuakee in celebrating
the Bicentennial of the Birth of Baha’u’llah on Friday October 20th!
It will be held from 6:30-9pm in Union 181, there will be activities
for all ages! Hope to see you there!

Love,

The Baha’i Club

Directions

For those who would like more specific directions to the Bicentenary
Celebration at Alverno College on Saturday, October 21st:

The event is will be held in Christopher Hall (CH), the Wehr
Auditorium, which is located at the corner of Morgan and 43rd.

Public parking is available at the main entrance off 43rd or across
from Christopher Hall (CH).

https://www.alverno.edu/media/alvernocollege/pdfs/AC_Campus_Map.pdf

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The Bicentenary Celebration hosted by the Spiritual Assemblies of the
Baha’is of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa will be on Saturday, October 21,
2017, from 3pm to 7pm at Alverno College, 3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee.
(Enter from 43rd Street)

Interactive activities for all ages, storytelling, devotions, music,
and international folk dancing are ready for you, your friends,
co-workers, family and neighbors. Whether you live in Milwaukee
County or elsewhere, please do come and do invite others. The program
is designed to kindly welcome everyone in celebration. Casual supper
provided.

* Physical invitations will be available at the Unit Convention in
Wauwatosa on Saturday, September 30th.

* For an invitation you can email, contact Dick Smith (cdsmith@wi.rr.com )

* In order to provide the appropriate amount of food, it would be very
helpful if, by October 16th, you would email Dick with your guess as
to the number of your guests (including yourselves) who will attend.

* Also, if you wish to help out with event expenses please make a
contribution to the Milwaukee LSA, either using OCS or by mailing your
check in care of:

Frank Stetzer, Treasurer
PO Box 070294
Milwaukee, WI 53207.

Two updates: Bicentenary resources site and Media bank site

For ideas, materials, inspiration for local, family, individual
initiatives:

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The following updates have been made to the
www.bahai.us/bicentenary-resources website:

Videos/Films: Visit this page for a brief description of the film, which will be mailed to all Local Assemblies and Registered Groups by mid-October.

Ideas for Celebrating

Visit our Facebook page to see LOTS of wonderful ideas, pictures, and
plans that are being made!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bahaullahbicentenaryus.

Written Materials:

An update on written materials that you can give-away at your bicentenary events. Some are available for sale through the Baha’i Bookstore or to print locally.

The Arts:

Links to sample scripts and an audio podcast, etc. on this
new section of the site.

Mayoral Proclamations:

See the proclamations that are being made
around the country!

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BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, 26 September 2017, (BWNS) – As the historic 200th
anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah next month approaches, the
Baha’i Media Bank has undergone a major update.
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To see pictures and read the article online, visit:
http://news.bahai.org/story/1200.
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For nearly 11 years, the site has served as a reservoir of visual
resources for publishers, journalists, videographers, and students,
among others.

With over 1,600 photographs as well as maps and graphics, the site is
categorized under five main headings: activities of the Baha’i
community, administration and agencies, buildings and places, history,
and gatherings and conferences.

The site provides a glimpse into the diversity of the Baha’i community
and the breadth of its activities unfolding at the grassroots as well
as at the national and international levels. It also contains a number
of historical photographs.

The site content will be periodically updated and new photographs
added to the various collections. The Baha’i Media Bank can be found
at: http://media.bahai.org/.

Next From the Same Dust meeting on Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm

Kathy Wurzer’s
6075 N Kent Ave
kmwurzer@gmail.com

Prayer

Reflection about our proposed logo

A review of our purpose, our beloved community, our vision, our
limits, our dreams!

A stress-free supportive get together.

Find ways to help each other out.

We hope you can join us!

Limited spaces open for Oct 10

From the Same Dust invites you to this Whitefish Bay event we are
co-sponsoring. The attached document gives more information about the
event or look it up on Facebook How To Talk With Children About Race

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Erin Winkler, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Africology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

October 10, 2017
Christ Church, 5655 N. Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay
6:00 p.m. light dinner; 6:30-8 p.m. presentation with Q&A

REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE – Limited to 150 people.

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Very limited space left because we wanted to get as many people from
our community first.

Generously sponsored by: Christ Church, Bayshore Lutheran, From the
Same Dust, a Baha’i Group, Toddlers on a Mission, One Circle Forward,
Once Upon a Preschool, Shoreview Pediatrics, Coalition for Children,
Youth and Families, Journey House, Holy Family, TB Productions, LLC

Anyone still interested in participating in the Wonder of Atoms as an
actor ages 17 or younger, should read the schedule below:

Please reply that you can commit to attending the following rehearsal
schedule for The Wonder of Atoms at the Monterrey home, 209 Makenzie
Dr., Waukesha:

Saturday, 10/7 9-11
Sunday, 10/8 9-11
Saturday, 10/14 9-11
Sunday, 10/15 9-11
Saturday, 10/21 9-12

Sunday, 10/22 Dress rehearsal at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the
Arts, 19805 W Capitol Dr. Brookfield 12:30 until performance. (Part of
the Bicentenary program, which begins at 4:30pm)

Reply by September 18 the names of those committing to this schedule.

Looking forward to this exciting, important theatrical production!

Kathy and Diane

For those in Milwaukee and nearby, Please join us at the next two
feasts in Milwaukee.

Baha’i Feast of Mashiyyat (Will):

The Feast of Mashiyyat will be observed at the home of Frank and Rose
Stetzer on Sunday, September 24, at 10:00 am.
The address is 806 E. Dakota Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53207.

Baha’i Feast of Ilm (Knowledge)

The Feast of Ilm will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday Oct. 14th in Chris
Kelley’s community room, on the first floor of 1831 N. Cambridge Ave.
53202. This location is wheelchair accessible. Bring a snack or dish
to share. This will be a snack potluck