Local Buddhists host ‘OM for Obama — Chant for Change’ Nov. 1, 2 p.m., at South Beach

Buddhists for Obama will host "OM for Obama — Chant for Change" Nov. 1, 2 p.m., at South Beach. The event is open to the public. Contact Peggy Sue McRae, 370-5210, or pmcrae@rockisland.com

October 21, 2008 2:08 pm

Buddhists for Obama will host “OM for Obama — Chant for Change” Nov. 1, 2 p.m., at South Beach.

The event is open to the public. Contact Peggy Sue McRae, 370-5210, or pmcrae@rockisland.com

“Buddhists for Obama invite all interested people to join us the last Saturday before the election to chant for change,” McRae said in a press release. “We will build a fire near the main parking area. Participants are encouraged to bring drums and rattles and good vibes.

“If the weather is really bad, we may move to the cement shelter down by the Cattle Point lighthouse.