Peoria Area World Affairs Council

Qatar: Sand, Sea, and Sky
with author Diana Untermeyer

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Lariat Steakhouse, 2232 W. Glen Avenue, Peoria
5 pm Cocktail Reception and Book Signing
6 pm Dinner (steak kabobs or vegetarian kabobs)
7 pm Presentation and Discussion

Join us for a timely discussion of one of the most stable and peaceful nations in the Persian Gulf. As the wife of US Ambassador to Qatar, Diana Untermeyer has a found a perspective of this important US ally that is important to understand in light of growing ties between the US and Qatar.

You can find the registration brochure here, or register online with your credit card at ArtsPartners of Central Illinois.

Wrestling in the Daylight: A Rabbi's Path to Palestinian Statehood
with Rabbi Brant Rosen

June 20, 2013
Illinois Valley Yacht Club (IVY Club)
5102 N. Galena Road
Peoria Heights, IL

Reception and book signing 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
Presentation 7:00 pm

Join us for this discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian issue from a perspective not often heard. This program was rescheduled from January.

Cost: Dinner and Presentation - $30 members/students;
$35 general public
Presentation only - $10 Members/college students; $15 general public; High School students - free

Download the program flyer and mail in your fee, or register on line at ArtsPartners of Central Illinois.

For more information or assistance, please contact Angela Weck, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, pawac@fsmail.bradley.edu or (309) 677-2454.

Celebrate Lebanon! on November 12-14, 2010 explored both Lebanon's place in the world and the enormous contributions persons of Lebanese descent have made to our country. During the three-day event attendees had the opportunity to hear from, and interact with, Lebanon's Ambassador Antoine Chedid, US Ambassador Michele Sisson, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Dr. James Zogby of the Arab American Institute. The program included sections on the history of the immigrant population in this area, the religions and the economy of Lebanon, and the legacy of Lebanese immigrants, often referred to as the Phoenicians.

It was also a celebration of Americans of Lebanese descent through music and food. The Lebanese community in Peoria is an outstanding example of the many Lebanese communities through out the country that have contributed so much to the prosperity and quality of life of their neighbors.

Special thanks to the St. Sharbel Parish, the Itoo Society, and the extraordinary efforts of the Lebanon Committee!