Culture and Recreation

Peace Day Party to Celebrate Teen Activist’s Legacy

Public Information Office

June 27, 2017
1:40 pm

A Peace Day Party, 3-6 p.m., Sunday, July 16, will celebrate the life, legacy and birthday of late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek, with events held both indoors and outdoors.

"Peace is Possible' photo at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park. — A plaque with the words of Mattie J.T. Stepanek at the young poet’s namesake park in King Farm.

The free outdoor party will be held on King Farm Village Green, 800 Pleasant Drive, and will feature cake, conversation and peace activities. At Botanero Restaurant, guest bartenders will make Sunrise Sangrias and Sunset Cervesas (for adults) and Tie-Dye Peace Punch (for kids). Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation.

Entertainment will include music from the Black and Tan Band and a demonstration from Kick’s Karate Demo Team.

For more information, visit the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation online at www.mattieonline.com.

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