Daily Archives: January 20, 2018

Climate Change Book Forum

 in Current Events / Ecology

Sun Feb 4 – 1:30 pm – Fay Public Library Hi, Everyone Interested in Climate Change and our Forum at F’ville Library, The book title for February is Community Resilience Reader, edited by Daniel Lerch and inspired by Richard Heinberg, presenter Lolly Tindol. A couple of interesting highlights From the Community Resilience Reader: The sustainability challenges of yesterday have become today’s resilience crises. National and global efforts have failed to stop climate change, transition from fossil fuels, and reduce inequality. We must now confront these and other increasingly complex problems by building resilience at the community level. But what does […]

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power!

 in Community / Current Events

Celebrate the US debut of Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power! February 3 – livestream all day! Checkback HERE for the livestream event Soul of a Nation shines a light on the vital contribution of Black artists to an important period in American history and art. Featuring the work of 60 artists, this landmark exhibition is a rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks that changed the face of art in America. On February 3, we will welcome exhibition artists and curators to the museum for Soul of a Nation: Artists in Conversation, a day-long symposium […]

The People’s March Fayetteville

 in Community / Current Events

The People’s March Fayetteville The Impeachment March Saturday Jan 27 – 11:00 am – Washington County Courthouse On January 27th, we will march with thousands of others across the Nation in attempt to demand the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, and to fight to protect the rights of all marginalized people, create social justices, and ensure equality for all.

Plastic Pollution – There Are Solutions

 in Current Events / Ecology

January 25, Program 6:00-7:00 Exhibit opens 5:30 – Fayetteville Public Library Walker Room Speakers: Blue Brasher-Rues — 15 year old activist and environmentalist Ann Hickman – spent 2 months helping birth sea turtles in Maui. Taylor Bridges – TedX Fayetteville speaker will share policy solutions Plastic pollution doesn’t start or end in the ocean. Our highways and woods are littered with plastic bags, bottles, etc. Join us to hear 3 young women talk about plastic pollution, offering personal and policy solutions to this growing problem.

Clean It Up, Tyson – 2018 kickoff

 in Community / Current Events / Ecology

Clean It Up, Tyson – 2018 kickoff Concerned about water pollution and climate change? Come to Mighty Earth’s “Clean It Up, Tyson” 2018 kickoff. Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Farrell’s Lounge, 311 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville Complimentary tickets here The meat industry is the leading source of water pollution and poses an enormous threat to our climate. As the largest meat company, Tyson has played a central role in bringing about many of our most dire environmental problems. We’re working to change this. The meat industry’s biggest impact comes from the corn and soy fed to the farm […]

People Power

 in Community / Current Events

People Power Know Your Rights. You need this. Mon January 22 – 6:30 PM – OMNI Next monthly meeting. Things are getting exciting in the struggle to ensure the rights and dignity of everyone who lives in Washington County. Follow our facebook page to hear what’s going on with People Power People Power Washington County