Branch Happenings: Westchester and Monterey County
Published on May, 02 2021
This is one of many peace posters made by students in the 1980s and 90s that will be on exhibit in May 2021 in Montrose, NY, sponsored by Westchester WILPF.
May 2021
Westchester Branch Sponsors Peace Poster Exhibit in May
By Linda Conte
Westchester (NY) Branch
An exhibit of posters created by Westchester students on the topic of “Imagining a Peaceful World” will be on display in May at the Hendrick Hudson Library on 185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY, which is planning to reopen in May.
The posters were inspired by a contest sponsored by the Westchester branch of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) in the 1980s and 90s, and include elementary, middle, and high school entries from all over Westchester County.
View a slideshow of some of the posters that will be on display.
Our effort to revitalize the Westchester Branch was delayed by the COVID pandemic but renewed efforts are underway. We hope that new peace projects can be resumed for the next school year.
For further information, please email westchesterwilpf@gmail.com.
Monterey Branch Public Banking Event on May 6: You’re Invited!
Please join the Monterey County Branch on Thursday, May 6, 6:30-7:30 pm (PST) for a virtual event, “Public banking? Is it viable for our Central Coast area?”
Randa Solick, an active member of the Santa Cruz branch of WILPF and a member of People for Public Banking Central Coast (PPBCC) will explain how public banks operate and the benefits to local governments and taxpayers. Tyller Williamson, Monterey City Council member and part of the local public banking task force, will discuss the viability study for a Central Coast, five-county, regional public bank.
Register HERE to obtain the Zoom link.
Organized for Monterey County WILPF by Lynn Hamilton and Janet Wilson. Please join us!
