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Peace Treaty of Portsmouth: Spiritual Perspective - August 19, 2012 Web: http://www.peaceofportsmouthspiritual.com
Filmmaker Don Alusic believes that faith and prayers contributed to the success of the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty between Russia and Japan and that "spirituality also is an essential element in resolving conflict and attaining peace in our world today." "The Peace Treaty of Portsmouth: A Spiritual Perspective" will be shown at Wilton Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St., Wilton on Sunday August 19th at 4:30 pm as part of the Monthly Sunday Series – The Reel Story sponsored this month by Women Making a Difference. Admission is free and this event is open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information about the sponsoring group email info@wmdnh.org or visit www.wmdnh.org. For information about the film email info@ |
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Aug 13, 2013 7:00 PM "Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize" Salem NH Sep 26, 2013 7:00 PM "Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize" Concord NH |
The Japan-America Society of New Hampshire
The mission of the Japan-America Society of New Hampshire is to:
a. Establish an institution to promote education and arts and sciences between the peoples of New Hampshire and Japan.
b. Promote the prosperity and understanding between the cities of Japan and New Hampshire, including but not limited to the sister city relationship between the Japanese city of Nichinan and Portsmouth.
c. Bring together the peoples of Japan and New Hampshire (i.e. foster tourism) to facilitate goodwill, understanding and cooperation between public and private institutions through cultural, academic and business resources in New Hampshire and Japan.
d. Foster cultural, social and educational interchanges between New Hampshire and Japan.
e. Sponsor educational, social and cultural programs and events offering an understanding of cultural and social similarities and differences between Japan and the United States
The Portsmouth Peace Treaty Centennial celebration incorporates all of these objectives in a program of events that specifically draws visitors to venues in and around Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Previous Japan-America Society events have brought international visitors to Portsmouth while providing cultural enrichment to those in the state. In particular, the four public Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forums held in 1994, 1995, 1999 and 2000 included scholars from Russia, Japan, and US colleges and universities.
The Japan-America Society welcomes new members. Membership categories include:
- Individual -- Full range of membership benefits for one person. Annual dues, $25.
- Student -- Full range of membership benefits except member's voting privileges, for a full-time student (current ID from an accredited college or university must accompany application), $15.
- Family -- Full membership benefits for all family members in one household, $40.
- Business -- Full range of benefits for small businesses (under 25 employees), $100.
- Corporate -- Full range of membership benefits for corporations and partnerships with more than 25 employees, $200.
Membership dues support newletters and other written communications, programs, receptions, social events and other membership services.
To join, click here, or contact
The Japan-American Society of New Hampshire
82 Court Street
Portsmouth NH 03801