Director's Report

March 29 , 2010   from Liz Kelner

Dear Friends: 

As many of you might already know,  I have given the Traprock Board my resignation effective June 1, 2010.  My decision to leave the position of Director came after very serious consideration and was based on many factors that made my continuing to meet the needs of Traprock no longer possible. Currently and thankfully, the Traprock Board  is taking on the challenge of assessing what the most viable path for Traprock will be as we move forward and I intend to continue to be involved in the peace and justice work of Traprock into the future.

Serving Traprock since August 2008 has been a great privilege and I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of Traprock's ongoing history.  I am also grateful for all the support we have received from our board, volunteers and the community at large. This support has enabled us to once again become a vibrant and much appreciated presence in our peace and social justice community.

For now, Traprock will continue in our storefront space. We are preparing for the sharing of our space with another organization which will give us greater fiscal stability as long term options get clarified.  And there are some exciting and promising possibilities on the horizon....    .

Meanwhile we have a full calendar of events coming up!  I'll send out reminders but please mark your calendars now!!  And note that I will be on vacation from March 31st to April 14th.  Traprock will be open during this time only on March 31st and April 5th from 1 to 5 in the afternoon. All phone calls and emails during this time will be picked up and answered.

Peace and gratitude to you all,  Liz

Thursday April 8 - 6:30  at Traprock.  The GCC Film Series continues  with AMANDLA - A Revolution in Four Part Harmony - a wonderful documentary about the role of music in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa

Tuesday April 13 -6:30 at Traprock. Peace Alliance of Greenfield meeting.

April 16,17 and 18  Nonviolence Training for Personal and Social Change at Traprock.  Cosponsored by GCC Peace and Justice Studies Program and Traprock Center for Peace and Justice  Please call 413-773-7427 to receive information if you are interested and haven't already received the information

Tuesday April 20 - 7:00 pm  at Traprock. The Immigrant and Worker Rights Coalition presents: A valley-wide film screening of “Children in No Man’s Land”, the story of the 100,000 children who risk their lives every year alone, trying to get into the United States. Come see and hear the untold story of these and other undocumented children. Discussion to follow.

Friday April 23 12:30 pm  at Stinchfield Hall GCC Ms
Thursday May 6 - 7:00 pm at Traprock.  Cuban Films:  "People to People:Pastors for Peace" a new documentary made in Cuba about the Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba and "Sin Embargo (Nevertheless) about the ingenuity of the Cuban people during the "special period" of the early 90's. Shot entirely in Cuba this film looks into the hearts, dreams and good humor of the Cuban people and is a tribute to their optimistic and resourceful determination to survive. Information about the Caravan and discussion will follow.

Tuesday May 11 6:30 pm  at Traprock. Peace Alliance of Greenfield meeting

Thursday May 13 - 6:30 pm at Traprock.  The GCC Film Series continues with "The US vs John Lennon" a documentary that offers a compelling look at the efforts of the United States government to silence one of rock and roll's most outspoken war critics, detailing the Vietnam-era struggle between the Richard Nixon administration and John Lennon.

Saturday May 15 - 7:pm  at Traprock  Songs for Peace and Justice CD Release Party with the songs written during our workshop "Writing Songs for Peace and Justice" with Robin Lane. Refreshments and live music - not to be missed!!