Peace Learning Center

10/06/2026

Just in time for the Holidays, give yourself two hours to pause, take stock, and build healthier habits.

Join Peace Learning Center for Third Thursdays: Building a Foundation for Wellness. Explore the eight dimensions of wellness, discover where you need more support, and leave with a personalized action plan built around your needs and goals.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Peace Learning Center in Eagle Creek Park
🎟️ $35

October 15 is coming up fast, and space is limited. Save your spot:

https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/plc_third-thursdays-building-a-foundation-for-wellness

10/04/2026

We’re proud to partner with Heartland Film Festival for the film "Loving Karma"!

This documentary follows Lobsang Phuntsok and the community he founded for vulnerable children in the Indian Himalayas, exploring how compassion and community can help people heal.

Join PLC October 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Our community receives 50% off tickets to this film with code HFF35PLC.

Tickets:
https://tickets.heartlandfilmfestival.org/Festival_Schedule/6a904499c9f39a537d113779

At checkout, select “Have a discount code?” and enter HFF35PLC.

10/02/2026

Anyone else feel like they’ve been waiting all summer for this? 🍁

Let’s actually enjoy it before the calendar fills up again.

Join Peace Learning Center on Sunday, October 25, for “Nature is Nurture,” the theme of PLC's Personal Peace Practices Autumn Retreat at Eagle Creek Park.

Spend the afternoon walking through the autumn landscape, trying gentle movement and grounding practices, and getting creative with inspiration from nature.

Bring a friend who could use a breather, or come enjoy an afternoon for yourself. No art skills, meditation experience or outdoorsy credentials required.

🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Peace Learning Center, Eagle Creek Park
🎟️ $20 per person, with park admission included when you register

The leaves are changing: Slow down for one afternoon and watch: https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/personal-peace-practices-retreat-fall-2026/

Join Peace Learning Center 10/25/26 from 1:00–4:00 PM for the annual Autumn Personal Peace Practices Retreat: Nature is Nurture.

09/24/2026

One breakfast. One powerful student voice. One community choosing a better way.

Our 2026 Better Way Business Breakfast brought together young people, educators, business leaders and community partners who believe conflict does not have to end in violence, suspension or lost opportunity.

Our new blog shares the people and stories behind the morning—including a special video recap that lets you experience some of its most memorable moments.

Take a look:

https://peacelearningcenter.org/connect/blog/bwbb-2026-ips-peace-learning-center-partnership/

Thank you to everyone helping more young people become peacemakers.

IPS Superintendent Dr. Aleesia Johnson praises Peace Learning Center’s partnership with the district at the 2026 Better Way Business Breakfast.

09/22/2026

Thank you Kit!

You are a pro

09/22/2026

What a fantastic event at the Better Way Breakfast!

If you did not make it, you still have a chance to help us make our goal of raising $100,000!

https://peacelearningcenter.org/give/
More updates to follow

09/22/2026

Ready for the Better Way Breakfast!

09/16/2026

Registration for the Better Way Business Breakfast is sold out! We look forward to meeting all who are joining us.

If you still need to register to a specific sponsor/host table, be sure to email us at [email protected] , or follow this link to the webpage for more info: https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/better-way-business-breakfast/

OR

Join us for the Better Way Business Breakfast 9/22/26 to support youth empowerment and address youth violence through opportunity.

09/01/2026

Indianapolis business leaders, educators, and community advocates are stepping up: we’ve reached more than 90% of our sponsorship goal and over two-thirds of our attendance goal for the Better Way Business Breakfast!

Join Peace Learning Center on Tuesday, September 22, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for meaningful connections and a conversation about creating safer schools, stronger communities, and brighter futures.

Hear from keynote speaker Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools, with former FOX59/CBS4 journalist Kit Hanley serving as event emcee.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Register here: https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/better-way-business-breakfast
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕗 8:00–9:30 a.m.
📍 Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Join us for the Better Way Business Breakfast 9/22/26 to support youth empowerment and address youth violence through opportunity.

08/18/2026

What if you could turn tension into trust?

Our Third Thursdays Restorative Practices professional development series begins THIS THURSDAY from 9:30, and there’s still time to join us. $150 covers both sessions on August 20 and September 17, plus park passes for entry into Peace Learning Center at Eagle Creek Park.

▶️ Click the video to meet facilitator Mame Keita describe what you’ll learn during both full-day sessions and how Restorative Practices can give you practical tools to navigate conflict, strengthen relationships and build stronger communities.

Meet Mame, ad then (hint hint) save your seat:

https://peacelearningcenter.org/events/third-thursdays-restorative-practices-training-series