Circles of Conversation

The Conflict Center is hosting a “Circles of Conversation” Dialogue on the topic of Immigration’s Impact- The Costs of Crossing Borders. Today more than ever, we need to. Have significant conversations on substantive issues, Hear and digest ideas that are different from our own, consider together issues that matter in our lives, and enhance our abilities to talk and think more deeply about critical issues we face. The Dialogue takes place July 16th at the Daniels Fund Offices.

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Why They Kill (book review)

By : Tiffany Plumley

Violence is a part of our world. Some would even argue that it is simply a part of life. When we hear of stunning and horrific acts of violence, the tendency is often to explain it as “senseless,” “random,” and “inexplicable.” But if we believe these descriptions, then we also have to accept that violence can’t be predicted or prevented.

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List of classes Critical Decision Making - Youth Emotional Intelligence Skills - Youth Conflict Management - Adult Anger Management - Adult Smart Skills - Adult - or - View all Classes

A Perfect Day for Garden Tour

The 2007 Enchanted Gardens of Northwest Denver Garden Tour, which took place on Saturday, June 9th, offered strikingly unique and beautiful sights and sounds at every turn. For instance, one may have spotted a ribbiting bull frog resting beside a pond filled with lilly pads, turtles and koi. (More...)

Wine for Peace      

Please join us for a new neighborhood event to benefit The Conflict Center. On Saturday, July 28, the Northstar Brewery will host the Wine of Peace Event and Art Auction from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Come and check out this new neighborhood brew pub at 3200 Tejon Street. A wide variety of art will be available for purchase through silent auction. Tickets are $25 per person and include wine tasting and appetizers and can be purchased at Northstar or The Conflict Center. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Peace Poems

One night in the city of Denver
There was a man who had a bad temper
He got in a fight
With a man twice his height
Then he decided he’d try The Conflict Center.

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Ever Needed a Vacation with your Vacation

by: Virginia Vobejda

With the arrival of spring and preview of summer, many families are planning their vacation activities. A change in routine can bring adults, parents, kids and teachers some much needed relief. It will also bring conflict.

Remember that there is both good and bad stress associated with vacation time.

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Wish List Response Soaring    

Last month we initiated a book drive through The Conflict Center's Amazon.com "Wish List"

We have had a great response from our readers who have purchased much needed replacement books for our Library. A quick thank you goes out to the Junior League and Milt Hetrick for their donations. For more information or to consider helping us replace a book that was lost before our new catalog system was in place (Read More…)

Moving into an electronic world...Your donation matched through innovative new giving website.      

The Conflict Center is proud to be one of the first 60 nonprofit organizations to be featured on GivingFirst in Colorado. (Read Details)

• Every dollar donated through GivingFirst to The Conflict Center will be matched 50 cents on the dollar up to $10,000.
• Go to www.GivingFirst.org today and register on their secure site. They will send you a password by email that will enable you to go to the site and make your donation to The Conflict Center.
• The LMC Community Foundation, sponsor of GivingFirst, has made Colorado the sixth state in the U.S. to offer this type of innovative on-line giving option, and is providing the matching funds.
• Your donation will be matched by the LMC Community Foundation, acknowledged and sent on to The Conflict Center.