2.
The "Coffee House for Peace" was fun. We brought Tom Hawken in from
Vancouver, and also invited local musicians to play. We didn't
raise as much money as we should have because the event wasn't
publicized far enough in advance and we probably charges too small
an entrance fee.
We started a "Boycott War Toys campaign" last winter. We printed
leaflets and distributed them at shopping malls, and spoke to the
managers of the department stores about our concerns. We also wrote
letters to the editors of the local papers asking people not to buy
war toys.
This was well received and we had a lot of support from
people, who don't normally get involved in peace groups activities,
as well as our regular people.
The Peace Bear fit right into the
campaign.
We participated in the Star Wars Campaign, handing out leaflets and
asking people to write to their M.P., the P.M., etc.
We put an ad
in the paper also, co-sponsored by the Labour Council and the Unions.
We held rallies after each Cruise test this spring. In spite of
the miserable weather, we were able to get at least thirty people
out to each demo as well as the press. Messages of protest were
sent to the government.
Tools for Peace is another project that we helped with by gathering
clothes and money.
We will assist in this project again this fall.
Next spring, we will be holding a Song Festival, with a prize offered
for the best new peace song. This is still in the planning stages,
so we will forward information as things are finalized.
Ploughshares holds an annual Christmas Eve Walk from the United
Church to City Hall. KSPC encourages all our members to join in.
They have speakers and sing carols. KSPC is usually invited to have
a speaker. It is surprising how many people turn out on this busy
day. We're hoping that they will continue the Walk as it is very
popular and moving event.

WE feel that it is important to attend any peace event sponsored
by other groups such as Ploughshares, or Ten Days for World Devel­
opment to form an alliance with them.
All in all- we find that we keep very busy, and the Council is
starting to grow because of our diversified activities.

C. Ferguson
Secretary, KSPC

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