Stop the Hate/Show the Love Walk

Peae Walk FLyer, all information is in the text on this pageThursday, September 19, 2019


The Clinton Peace Coalition invites individuals, families, organizations and people of all ages to attend this year’s Stop the Hate / Show the Love event on Thursday, September 19th, beginning at 4:30 pm at Jefferson Elementary School. Now in its 21st year, the Stop the Hate / Show the Love event is a fun and meaningful way for the community to come together and make a statement of hope and witness to peace.

This free event will begin with a time of gathering at Clinton’s Jefferson Elementary School, 720 4th Ave S, where participants will have the opportunity to make a peace craft and play games. At 5:15 pm a welcome will be given by Theresa Schultz, Principal of Jefferson Elementary School, followed by opening remarks by Dr. Karen Vickers, President of Clinton Community College. Emcee Karl Wolf will then introduce choral performances by the Jefferson Elementary Choir, Clinton High School A’Cappella Choir, the Clintones, and the Clinton Community Children’s Choir.

Following the choral performances, participants will join together on a walk for peace along the Jefferson Elementary walking trail. Banners with signatures of students pledging their commitment to peace will be carried by representatives from Clinton schools. Every student who signs the banner will receive a “Stop the Hate - Walk With Me For Peace” wristband. Members of the public will have the opportunity to receive a wristband at the walk with a freewill donation to the Clinton Peace Coalition.

The walk will culminate at the Jefferson Elementary Peace Pole where Representative Mary Wolfe will share closing remarks. The event will conclude with an annual favorite, the monarch butterfly release facilitated by Marion Johnson.

The mission of the Clinton Peace Coalition is to promote a holistic approach to a peaceful lifestyle through the education, collaboration and cooperation of individuals, families and the organizations and agencies of our community. The Clinton Peace Coalition is comprised of representatives from Clinton Community College, YWCA Clinton, Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton Parks & Recreation and the Clinton Community School District Diversity Committee, along with individuals from our communities for whom the promotion of peace is a passion.

For further information, please contact Mardell Mommsen Flippen, Clinton Community College 563-244-7006.

Schedule

  • 4:30 p.m.
    Gather at Jefferson Elementary School
    720 4 Ave South, Clinton
    Crafts and games until 5:10 p.m.

  • 5:15 p.m.
    Musical Program Featuring Performances by:
    CHS Choir
    Clinton Community Children's Choir
    Clintones
    Jefferson Elementary Choir

  • 6 p.m.
    Walk for Peace Along Jefferson Walking Trail.
    Closing Remarks, and Monarch Butterfly Release

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