WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP’S

HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL

PRESENTS A CELEBRATION OF:

UN INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY

TOGETHER FOR PEACE: RESPECT, SAFETY, AND

DIGNITY FOR ALL

WHEN: September 23, 2017 TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

WHERE: West Windsor Senior Center

271 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor, NJ

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THIS FREE PROGRAM AND COMMMUNITY SING-ALONG

FEATURING:

Nancy Herrington Director of Art with A Purpose at The House Next Door

Patrick Roy Troop Assistant Scout Master and Scouts from Troop 40

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY:

David Fenster and Rebecca Starr

READING BY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS & SNACKS! For information: www.westwindsornj.org or hrc.wwt@gmail.com

Creating 2017 Community Quilt

Human Relation Council, West Windsor Township

All students are invited to participate in an Essay Contest

Topic: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”

• This contest consists of two levels:

First group: Middle school (6-8 grades), Second group: High school (9-12

grades)

• The top three winners in each group will be awarded a gift card and a certificate.

• The First position winner in each group will be asked to read their essay during the International Peace Day Celebration on September 23, 2017.

• Rules: 200 word typed essay. Fill out form below with all information and

email or send it to address below.

• Deadline: All entries must be submitted by Monday, September 18th, 2017.

• Mail To: Attn: Human Relation Council, “Peace Essay Contest” 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550 0r email to: hrc.wwt@gmail.com

All participants are invited to Peace Day Celebration on Saturday, September

23th, 2017 at WWT Senior Center, 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, NJ

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name : ___________________________________________________________________________

Grade : ____________________________School: ______________________________________

Addres s : ________________________________________________________________________

Phone : ____________________________E- mail: ______________________________________

Photos may be taken to be used by the Township or invited media, in print or electronic media.

I give permission for such photos to be used. Please circle one: Yes – No

For more Information, email: hrc.wwt@gmail.com

• The HRC has sponsored events over the years, including the an-nual observance of Martin Lu-ther King Jr. Day and the Annual International Day of Peace.

• HRC has also organized other in-formational events such as: do-mestic awareness programs, cul-tural & musical events and par-ticipating in the annual National Night Out. These events were organized in partnership with lo-cal community organizations and businesses.

• Appointed by the Mayor, the HRC consists of twelve commu-nity members, including one student member.

About the HRC Celebrating Martin

Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Mission Statement:

Raising West Windsor Town-

ship’s awareness of cultural di-

versity and building positive

community relationships in an

effort to enhance the quality

of life in our township.

Objectives:

To raise awareness of West Windsor’s diverse population

To foster the cultural exchange and cooperation among all the residents of West Windsor through events open to the community

To promote equality and unity

One of the HCR’s annual event is

the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cel-

ebration Day.

The guest speakers highlight the

inspiring words and timeless val-

ues of Dr. King.

Every year MLK Day is observed on King’s holiday in January.

Gold jewelry Hands of Victory

Henna

West Windsor

Human Relations

Council

Township of West Windsor 271 Clarksville Road

West Windsor, NJ 08550

609-799-2400

Email: hrc.wwt@gmail.com

International Day of Peace

Around the world, International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21th and is "...a day de-

voted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations' people." UN General As-

sembly Resolution 36/37,

On this day, HRC hosts; speakers dis-

cussing aspects of peace initiatives,

performances by local students, the

results of an essay contest open to

middle and high school students to

address topics relating to how to

achieve world peace.

West Windsor Cultural Diversity Day

New in 2017: HRC is initiating

a “West Windsor Cultural Di-

versity Day” which will be

held annually in May here in

West Windsor.

As a community, we can gath-

er to celebrate through mu-

sic, songs, and dance.