Mama Peace Chats
2026 Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Gathering
2026 Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Gathering – September 7 (5:30-7pm) at World of Beer Rockville… details in flyer!
August 5, 2026
2026 Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Gathering – September 7 (5:30-7pm) at World of Beer Rockville… details in flyer!
ALL ARE WELCOME to join us: #MeghanRocks & Peace Messages gathering – Sunday, August 16, 1:00-2:00 pm in the Mattie Stepanek Park – Peace Garden area. Details in flyer…
Hundreds gathered for an afternoon of entertainment, crafts, cornhole, fellowship, and the annual “community clink!” in honor of Mattie’s birthday.
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry contest is a unique event open to poets, artists, filmmakers, and spoken word artists. The 2026 submission deadline: June 1.
Members of the UCR VisArts class reflected on Mattie’s messages of peace, purpose, and peace – and then created art in his honor!
To honor their late friend – Meghan Jones – her UCR friends created legacy rocks during a February 2026 VisArts session.
The 2026 #MeghanRocks Legacy Project session will take place Wednesday, February 25 (7p) at VisArts. Learn more on our #MeghanRocks page…
Mattie Stepanek Poetic Film Prize Celebrated at the 2025 MY HERO Film Festival – Dr. Jeni Stepanek presents awards.
The annual Toast2Peace Holiday Celebration at Main Street Connect was a huge success! The annual Toast2Peace Holiday Celebration at Main Street Connect was a huge success!
The first annual “Toast2Peace & Community Clink” at World of Beer celebrated hope and joy!