March begins with a bang

Activities This Week

Climate Change Book Forum

Sun March 6, 1:30 pm

Fayetteville Public Library Board Room

Lolly Tindol presents. The topic is “The Law of the Ecological Commons,” presenter Lolly Tindol. This is a specific follow-up on the January “Law of the Commons,” a video presentaion by David Bollier. “The Law of the Ecological Commons” is a postive alternative to the predatory nature of the global economy as to our natural resources.

Online Readings to prepare are:

1. google David Bollier.org. click on “New to the Commons” and go to “Law of the Ecological Commons.”

2. google The Ecology of Law by Capra and Mattei, read a book review

3. google Green Governance by Bollier and Weston, read a book review

Compassion Month Kickoff at OMNI

Sun March 6, 2:00

OMNI Center

Compassion Fayetteville opens up a full Compassion schedule for March, that will be unveiled at this kickoff event. Nine inspiring speakers get their 3-minutes of fame, and tell us the incredible and compassionate things they are doing to make life better for their Fayetteville neighbors. Refreshments and free hugs provided.

Link to flyers for all events

Open Mic for Peace – March!

Sun March 6, 7:00 pm

OMNI Center

Here comes the Open Mic For Peace– this Sunday. It’s a busy day!

There is going to be a wonderful Compassion Fayetteville kickoff event at Omni Center from 2 to 4 that will include some of our own open mic stars contributing songs– Charlie Watson, Judi Neal, and Ellis Ralph.

In honor of their kickoff, why don’t we try to think of songs of compassion for our open mic on Sunday. That is the theme- Ccompassion. But as always, all songs and words of peace, justice or ecology are welcome.