Peoria -- Cynthia Cooper, author of Extraordinary Circumstances will discuss “Unraveling the Largest Corporate Scandal in History” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14 in Dingeldine Music Center at Bradley University.
Cooper is the woman who blew the whistle in 2000 and ultimately brought down MCI/WorldCom for fraudulent accounting. See this interesting review of her book here.
Other events worth noting, and not well publicized, take place on Sat., Sept. 19:
1. Peoria Area Voices for Animals will be holding a demonstration this Saturday September 19th from 11 a.m. -noon at the corner of Main and University (across from One World Café).
"The goal of the demo is to educate people about the horrific treatment of chickens and promote veganism. Signs and leaflets will be provided," the group says.
2. Edith Barnard sends this e-mail: Border’s book-signing for “Suddenly Single”—my book which is selling like hotcakes on Amazon.com—is this Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-4 with Wes Sedrel playing classical tunes on his guitar. There will be snacks too, so even if you already have the book, come to Border’s Bookstore and join the FUN! www.SuddenlySingleIslandStyle.com
How privileged I am to be a Presentations Skills Coach and Life Coach and help people from teens to executives to retirees find their voice! www.VoicePowerDiva.com
LAKEVIEW MUSEUM will be the place for “THRIVE don’t Survive after Divorce or Loss.” Starts Thursday, October 8-Novemeber 12—6-8:30 p.m. Your investment in YOU is $195 which includes my book, Suddenly Single, which we will use as the manual for the course. Learn how to recharge your batteries and explore a new YOU through Art, Music, Movement—Confidence Building through the Arts! Just a few spaces left in this innovative six week course, so please call me ASAP to reserve your space! I’ve taught this course in Maine and Barbados, and now……….Peoria!
--Edith Barnard, 309/922-9058
And, on Sept. 24: The Central Illinois Chapter of the Interfaith Alliance (CICTIA) invites you to our Tolerance Forum – 2009 to be held on Thursday September 24 at 7:00 PM at the Riverplex Center. The subject: How can tolerance be practiced in our
community, "Walk Your Talk"
CICTIA is committed to improving Peoria's quality of life using faith-based programs. Our first Tolerance Forum focused on understanding differences and establishing dialog between different groups. We discovered then that all faiths share similar values and were equally appreciative of diversity. This year, we wish to build on this understanding and enable its practical application.
Accordingly, the theme for Tolerance Forum - 2009 is `Walk Your Talk'.
The evening will begin with panelists expressing their opinions on tolerance and highlighting their personal experiences. Next, we plan to have break-out sessions that will determine a framework for continuing cooperation and brainstorm on potential projects.
On conclusion of Tolerance Forum – 2009, we expect to have formed teams of volunteers from different faith groups that will work on common causes. We believe these undertakings will reinforce mutual understanding and promote greater tolerance.
Donations and memberships will be accepted at this forum.
Any questions, please contact Rev Kaye Berry at (309) 643-5638 or by email at [email protected].
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