From: uufnw-info [mailto:uufnw-info-bounces@lists.uuism.net] On Behalf Of
Suzi Novak
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:33 PM
To: UUFNW-info@lists.uuism.net
Cc: Susan Rubin
Subject: [uufnw-info] FW: climate rally 2/17
Hello, friends-
On February 17 there is going to be a huge rally in Washington D.C. to
address climate change. If you read the email below, you will see that our
presence is needed to represent Westchester County. Jackie O'Brien and her
family are going, as am I. There are buses being reserved for us, so we
need to know how many people are willing to join us. At the moment I am not
sure of the cost but will be back in touch as soon as I have more details.
Please let Jackie or me know if you would like to go or if you have
questions. This is an historic opportunity to show Washington that there
are a LOT of us who are pushing for major changes in energy policy; we need
to prevent the Keystone pipeline from fouling one of this country's largest
aquifers. Please consider being part of our UU contingent!
Suzi
Dedicated to creating a more resilient and sustainable community of friends and neighbors.
Welcome!
The Transition vision includes cooperative efforts on all fronts:
A growing sense of community in every neighborhood
A growing sense of community in our town
A health care center making affordable care available to all
Growing access to locally farmed fresh foods
Development of a local community garden
A local economy that finds innovative ways to support local businesses
Education and support for increasing green energy technology
Free classes for learning skills together, such as canning, sewing, gardening
And so much more...
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tar Sands DC climate rally 2/17
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
SAVE THE DATE!!: Local Resilience: A Transition Town Weekend Coming This February
Local Resilience:
A Transition Town Weekend
Date: February 1st to 3rd, 2013 (Friday to Sunday)
Times: Friday 6 - 9 PM (includes dinner) / Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM (includes lunch) / Sunday 1 - 6 PM (includes closing dinner)
Place: South Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Transition is what we've been through this fall, post Sandy. Realizing the importance of community . . . a deep pantry . . . an alternate source of heat in your house. This is called local resilience.
The Transition Movement is the worldwide expert in building local resilience in the face of such challenges as peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis--and not just preparing for emergencies but as a preferable way of living.
Come to Local Resilience: a Transition Town Weekend and move toward a life that is more fulfilling, more socially connected and more equitable than the one we have today. This weekend is sponsored by Roots & Wings, the sustainable initiative of South Church, in partnership with Transition Hastings and Transition Westchester.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? A highly interactive event that will connect you to your neighbors who share your concerns for positive, effective action. - Learn how to describe the triple challenge of peak oil, climate instability, and economic deterioration and move people to action. - Explore ways to create and strengthen your local community. - Connect with others who share your concerns and are on a similar path. - Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement. The three-day course presented by Transition US is an in-depth experiential introduction to the Transition Movement. Packed with imaginative and successful ways to engage your community, the course describes how to catalyze, build, and facilitate a successful Transition Initiative. It delves into the theory and practice of Transition that has worked well in hundreds of communities around the world.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? People interested in learning about the Transition Movement in depth and leaders already creating a Transition Initiative in their community.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Tina was a great inspiration at the Katonah library this weekend. The attendees were all powerful movers and shakers in their communities. Folks who know how to roll up sleeves and make things happen. It was a rich conversation!! Deeper than usual. Tina gets people inspired!" - Pauline
Instructors: Tina Clarke, other TBA
Fee: $140, $50 for full time students. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Everyone must pre-register. To register or for more information, click here. Contact Kathy Dean atkpokoik@verizon.net or 914-693-7389 if you are interested in attending and unable to pay the full tuition.................................................................
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What is a Transition Town?
There are over 400 globally and over 106 in the USA.
In the US Transition Westchester is the 106th initiative.
Transition Towns avoid fear based rhetoric, they are committed folks who want to ensure a hopeful and optimistic future for our kids.
Transition Towns are made of dedicated groups of citizens focusing on the life support systems of a community: Food, energy, economy, community
Transition Towns also focus on the arts, music, play and the fun parts of life that create tightly knit societies founded on harmony and trust.