Patchogue Music School Unveils 'Peace Pole' To Honor John Lennon

PATCHOGUE, NY — Peace poles have been going up around Patchogue, including one at the Patchogue-Medford Library in September. The latest peace pole is being erected in honor of musician and "peace activist" John Lennon at The Rock Underground Music School at 15-17 Oak Street in Patchogue Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The effort to dedicate peace poles across Long Island is spearheaded by the Long Island Peace Pole Project which says its goals are to plant 100 poles in 202o and 2021, involve youth groups in plantings as much as possible and have towns on Long Island be recognized as "International Cities of Peace."

The poles read "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in four languages. According to the group's website"the Peace Poles come with a certificate stating that ten trees will be planted in an African country in honor of someone or organization named on the certificate."

The music school's dedication will feature a performance from students and a ceremony reflecting on John Lennon's influence both on music and activism, whose October 9th birth date spurs international celebrations.

"As a school designed to create the next generation of influential musicians, we celebrate those who have inspired us. John Lennon stands out as an artist who changed how we view the world...with regards to working toward peace," the dedication invite reads.