People Power Project Tues July 25 – 6:30 pm – OMNI Center With the help of ACLU and several local groups, we’re working to help protect immigrants in Northwest Arkansas, and we have a plan. We are reaching out to our community and local elected officials for dialogue on policy and law to making Northwest Arkansas a welcoming place. You’re invited to join in. People Power Project Washington County
Citizens Climate Lobby Weds July 19 – 7:00 pm – OMNI Meet some of the dynamo team, and find a place for yourself in a group making a big impact. We will discuss our In-District Meeting with Congressman Womack, plans for our August meeting at the Walton Arts Center, practice laser talks about the Climate Leadership Council proposal, and much more. We hope to see you there! Citizens Climate Lobby facebook
OMNI Women’s Community Sunday July 16 – 1:30 at OMNI What a great group of women are forming. All kinds of ideas and actions emerging. All women invited to join us. We want ya. Call OMNI for more information, 479-935-4422
EMERGENCY MEETING — DACA and TPS Thursday July 25 – 6:30 pm — Springdale Public Library, 405 S. Pleasant St. America needs to play fair. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rapidly gearing up to deport millions of people. He has announced that immigration programs DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) — and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) will be suspended, and all those who have worked, gone to school, lived their lives, and been good citizens through this exemplary program, are now at risk of deportation. Immigrants are the first in a line of people and groups targeted by the Trump […]
Earthling Friendship Festival! Sunday July 9 — 1:00-5:00 pm — Walker Park Fayetteville Communicating friendliness to our planet and all humans. Festival to celebrate nature, peace and quiet, sustainability, healthful lifestyles, face to face communication and community. Have a look at new bicycles and electric hybrid cars, bring potluck for a community picnic, or food vendors will be available. Dazzling Diamonds acapella choir will perform. More info from marvinhilton@cox.net, 479-466-9240
Summer Lawn Party to Protect the Buffalo! Friday July 7 – 5:30 pm – Ozark Mountain Smokehouse Sponsored by Buffalo River Watershed Project, and Fayettechill Fun and purpose at a no-waste event you won’t want to miss
Vegetarian Potluck Weds July 12 — 6:00 pm at OMNI Very special event this month! SHARI WITHEY ON FERMENTATION Shari Withey from Willow Bend Garden will offer a fermentation workshop after our July 12 Potluck meal. Dinner starts at 6:00, workshop at 6:30. Please bring: veggies and herbs from your garden, market vendor or health food store, one or two jars, filtered water (Healthy Grocers has a gallon for 25 cents) …Shari will bring all the magic to make your own batch of fermented probiotic veggies. Probiotics come in many forms ….Fermenting our in season produce is a great way […]
Just Wow! This year, CCL Arkansas sent 18 people to the Annual Conference to remind our legislators that climate change cannot be ignored, and to have a whole lotta fun. Here’s a New York Times blog post that gives background and history about this dynamo group: New York Times on Citizens Climate Lobby OMNI is fortunate to have these connections to help us be effective about climate change. Citizens Climate Lobby is also fortunate that there are OMNI people who are Southerners ready to take on the challenge of convincing these recalcitrant Southern politicians that they can’t hide from this […]
