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DESCRIPTION:Center for Urban Peace's 1st Annual Sit-A-Thon"Take a Stand, SIT For 
 Change"Sunday, September 21st, Noon to 5pmRegistration Opens: 11am"Like 
 King and Gandhi, Suu Kyi and Mandela, Black Elk and Chávez, whenour action 
 is rooted in presence, the moment-to-moment skill and gracethat comes from 
 being self-aware and connected to purpose, that force ofdeep inner-knowing 
 guides our every step."Activists, Meditators, Yogis, Agents of Change: Take 
 a StandHeld on the International Day of Peace and Fall Equinox, SIT For 
 Changeis a celebration and affirmation of the power of Transformative 
 Change:when work for a more just, equitable and sustainable society  
 ischampioned by individuals and organizations that cultivate compassionand 
 presence as much as they do strategies and campaigns, potential forreal 
 transformation -- both personal and social -- begins.SIT For ChangeSitting 
 is action! Beginning at EXACTLY noon with a minute of Silencefor Peace 
 shared worldwide, five sessions of group sitting, walking, movingmeditation 
 and yoga are alternated with live music, inspiring messagesand spoken 
 word.3 Simple Ways to Take A StandTo register visit our website at 
 urbanpeace.org.Registration is recommended, but not required.1. 
 PARTICIPATE: Register as a participant. Commit to sit for one session orall 
 five. Ask your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to support 
 yourcommitment with a pledge.2. PLEDGE: You don't have to participate to 
 support transformative change.Register to make your pledge in solidarity 
 with participants and/or inviteothers to make a pledge.  No amount is too 
 large or too small.3. SIT: Grab your cushion or blanket and SIT For Change. 
 ALL are welcometo enjoy an inspiring day of group meditation, yoga, music, 
 and spoken word.SIT For Change is a Global Mala Event. Proceeds of SIT For 
 Changebenefit the Transformative Change Fund. The fund supports activists 
 incultivating their inner lives to become more effective agents 
 oftransformative change.Peace begins HERE.Take a Stand, SIT For ChangeAll 
 are welcome.  No one turned away for lack of funds. SIT For Change is 
 Wheelchair Accessible. \n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Center for Urban Peace's 1st Annual SIT-A-THON: Take a Stand, SIT for Change
LOCATION:MLK Civic Center Park\n2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way\nBerkeley, CA 94704
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/09/18534589.php
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