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This is a list of community events recommmended to CANOPAS members by CANOPAS members. The events and organizations mentioned are not necessarily endorsed by CANOPAS.

Wednesday, March 24, CANOPAS Movie: The Lemon Tree

CANOPAS will show the movie The Lemon Tree on Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. “The Lemon Tree is Eran Riklis' engaging human drama of one woman's struggle to preserve her way of life in the midst of political turmoil. The wonderful Hiam Abbass is Salma, a Palestinian widow who earns her living tending to her late father's lemon grove. When an Israeli government minister moves next door and declares the grove a potential security threat, Salma struggles to defend her peaceful livelihood. Personal drama gives way to political controversies as Salma forms an unexpected bond with the minister's lonely wife (Rona Lipaz-Michael), and takes her protest - with the help of her young lawyer (Ali Suliman)—all the way to the Israeli Supreme Court.”

The movie will be shown in the meeting room at Key Bank, 1478 Chelsea-Manchester Rd., at Main St., at the south end of Chelsea. There will be light refreshments.

Saturday, March 27, Active Nonviolence: Building a Peaceful World

Pax Christi Michigan's 29th Annual State Conference, “Active Nonviolence: Building a Peaceful World”, will be held on Saturday, March 27, at Mercy High School, Farmington Hills. The conference will feature Kathy Kelly, a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. For other program details and registration information, visit www.paxchristimi.org.

Wednesday, April 21, CANOPAS Movie: Pray the Devil Back to Hell

CANOPAS will show the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell on Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. “Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.”

The movie will be shown in the meeting room at Key Bank, 1478 Chelsea-Manchester Rd., at Main St., at the south end of Chelsea. There will be light refreshments.

Wednesday, May 19, CANOPAS Movie: Rethink Afghanistan

CANOPAS will show the movie Rethink Afghanistan on Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. “Rethink Afghanistan is a full-length documentary about the U.S.' escalating military involvement in the country. Chapters of Rethink Afghanistan will address the financial cost of the war, the role of Pakistan in the conflict, civilian casualties, the plight of Afghan women, and terrorism.”

The movie will be shown in the meeting room at Key Bank, 1478 Chelsea-Manchester Rd., at Main St., at the south end of Chelsea. There will be light refreshments.