On Saturday, October 2 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, dinner guests will be treated to a full, authentic Indian dinner, featuring Chicken Vindaloo, prepared by Aruna Seth and a large crew of volunteers (see menu below). This popular event is traditionally sold out so those wanting to attend should make reservations by logging on to www.gandhipeace.org or by calling 223-4234. The cost of the dinner is $25. Carry-out is also available, with reservations, at 5 p.m.

This annual event will be held Friday, Oct. 8th and Saturday, Oct. 9th at United Tribes Technical College, at the Jack Barden Center. There will be an art display by Jane Peterson and Music, Poetry, and Movement by our own Kris Kitko, Bonnie Torrance and Karen Van Fossam. The Key note speaker is Amy Goodman, from "Democracy Now".

Our own Tom Disselhorst will be receiving the "Prairie Peacemaker Award" at the banquet catered by UTTC, famous for delicious food. This is going to be a wonderful event. Come for one, or both days. Get information and registration forms from Steve Merrill, 258-8495, or merrills@btinet.net.

October 3, 2004, is the 36th annual CROP WALK FOR HUNGER, sponsored by Church World Service. This is a fundraiser working to fight hunger worldwide.

UUSC (UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE) will receive 75% of all contributions gathered by our Fellowship. The 25% local share will go to the Ruth Meier's House, Aid Incorporated of Mandan, the Bismarck Mandan food Pantry and the Abused Adult Resource Center.

The walk begins at 1:30: PM on the steps in front of the state Capitol Building and is 5 Km or 3.2 miles in length. A STONE SOUP lunch will precede the walk at noon at the Fellowship. Please say "YES" and add your contribution to the envelope even if you are not going to walk.

STONE SOUP LUNCH

Do you know the story of the Stone Soup? Sunday, October 3, 2004, Char McLaughlin will be telling the story and with a little help from everyone, the soup will appear following the program for all to share. Be part of the magic. Bring something to add to the pot.

War news stressing you out? Looking for positive action you can take? Contribute to UUSC's Iraqi Relief Fund. Send a check payable to

Iraq Relief Fund and mail to:

Iraq Relief Fund Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
P.O. Box 845259
Boston, MA 02284-5259

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO http://www.uusc.org/news/iraqwebappeal20030321.html

PROUD, "People Reaching Out To Help The Underserved And Destitute" is in desperate need of support for Joanne's Healthcare Center. See bulletin board for more information and how you, too, can help.

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