Acclaimed Author Luis J. Rodriguez To Speak at Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center Fundraiser
Celebrated author, poet, and social justice advocate Luis J. Rodriguez will serve as Keynote Speaker at “Be the Key: Transform Your Community,” a fundraiser luncheon for the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) to be held on June 14th, 2012, from 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City.
“Mr. Rodriguez embodies the very principles and values that PCRC promotes,” says Executive Director Michelle Vilchez. “His story of transformation from a life of violence as a gang member to a life of compassion as a community leader inspires the work we do to empower people, build relationships, and reduce violence in our community.”
Following his address, Mr. Rodriguez will sign copies of his book It Calls You Back — An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions, and Healing, which will be available for purchase at the luncheon. Single tickets and event sponsorships for “Be the Key: Transform Your Community,” are available online at www.pcrcweb.org. The event is open to the public.
The mission of the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center is to foster collaborative engagement by bringing people together, facilitating conversation, and building these skills in our community. To learn more about PCRC and its programs, visit www.pcrcweb.org.
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Bren May 19, 2013 at 06:49 pm
I see that I meant to type "...that connect us to the past," but I accidentally typed…Read More "...and connect us to the past."
I think my meaning came through, though. Yes, the world does not need another national chain retail store or restaurant, which is surely what they're planning to put in there.
CP May 19, 2013 at 02:22 pm
Yes Bren, agree with you....good point.....really what it seems to come down to is money vs. the…Read More good of the community and richness of traditions. And all despite the Master Plan for that site in San Mateo that seems to require an ice skating rink or similar recreational facility AT THAT SITE, and all despite the fact the Ice Chalet would like to continue operations there. The Developer has made it difficult to impossible for any ice rink to operate there (tricky it seems)....so they can get a cookie cutter retail outlet in ? .....very, very sad for the youth of the community.
Anita Reimann April 29, 2013 at 11:43 am
Dear Ari, Thank you for your service to our community. It's wonderful that you are already making a…Read More difference.