• Opening events: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Unity in the Gold Country Spiritual Center, 180 Cambridge Court, Grass Valley. Music, dance, singing, storytelling and film, inspired by King, Gandhi and Chavez.

Free, donations welcome. Call (530) 265-0200. Visit www.NCPeace.org for more info.

• Alternatives To Violence Project: Basic workshop in conflict resolution, Feb. 3-5 (6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday) at the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools board room, 112 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City. Building community, communication, self-awareness. Cost $25 to $125, choose on a sliding scale; scholarships available. Contact Joyce Banzhaf at joycebanzhaf@yahoo.com or (530) 477-7455. Visit www.AVPCalifornia.org for more info.

• More events through April 4: Check www.NCPeace.org and watch the pages of The Union for details.

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