Local community members will gather at 7 p.m. Friday in Josiah White Park in Jim to focus on cultivating an alliance for peace through poetry, spoken word & songs played by local musicians.

The event, at Route 209 and Broadway will kick off with bells played by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.Neil Makhija, candidate for the State House in the 122nd House District, is co-sponsoring this event, with Michelle Gallagher.Michelle Gallagher is a political and spiritual activist who successfully gathered the community together in November after the Paris attacksFor more information or to participate in this event contact Michelle Gallagher at 570-954-4520 or email at

Michelle@MLGallagher.com.