Yearly Archives: 2024

OMNI CLIMATE MEMO MONDAYS, #189, JULY 29, 2024

August 1, 2024 in Climate Memo Mondays

Compiled by Dick Bennett. https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2024/07/omni-climate-memo-mondays-189-july-29.html Fossil Fuels and Insurance Companies Greenpeace v. Big Oil AFSC v. Chevron Union of Concerned Scientists v. Fossil Fuels Insurers “What Big Oil doesn’t want you to know….” Greenpeace via uark.onmicrosoft.com (Mar 23, 2024,) We’ve told you about the impact of oil and gas drilling on our planet’s health. We’ve told you about the communities and creatures worldwide who bear the brunt of the global reliance on fossil fuels. And we’ve told you that now, Greenpeace is facing a $300 million lawsuit brought against us by a Big Oil company attempting to silence us. Fossil fuel corporations are […]

FEMA Assistance Available To Renters

July 29, 2024 in Current Events

Southern Poverty Law Center Year in Hate and Extremism Report

July 29, 2024 in Current Events

Year in Hate and ExtremiThe extreme right prepares for the end of democracy SPLC has done an amazing job of compiling massive amounts of information on hate groups and their activities. This report is the background to the scary “Project 2025” summary It was released in June when hackers found it in material from the Heritage Foundation. . Be sure you are informed about what’s happening in our world Omni folks. Democracy is clearly in danger. See the postcard project at the top of this page to help more.sm Report

Announcing the NWA Belonging Barometer survey!

July 29, 2024 in Current Events

Engage NWA is excited to officially launch the Belonging Barometer survey in Northwest Arkansas! This survey aims to better understand the sense of belonging within our community and identify ways to improve our collective experience. This survey is available in multiple languages and formats to ensure accessibility for everyone. We invite you to participate and share your experience. It only takes 3-5 minutes to complete. Click the link below to get started.

BACKTOSCHOOL EVENT!

July 29, 2024 in Current Events

UNITY-COMMUNITY BASH 240 E Rock St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 Yvonne Richardson Community Center SATURDAY AUGUST 03, 2024 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FOOD FREE BACKPACKS WITH SUPPLIES COMMUNITY VENDORS

Homeless Solutions Strategy Meeting

July 29, 2024 in homeless

Thursday Aug 1 – 6:30 pm – Omni Center Homeless Solutions is coming up on Thursday August 1. It’s about time we of the Homeless Solutions Group have a heart-to-heart talk about what’s coming up for housing and homelessness in Fayetteivlle based on what we know right now. The Housing Task Force had it’s first meeting June 26. It was just a first meeting, but some good things came out of it we should talk about. We could have a real impact here. The next meeting is July 24. We may have ideas by then. Another thing is how the Fayetteville Housing Coalition […]

A longing for peace in a culture of war

July 29, 2024 in Hiroshima Nagasaki

Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance Sunday August 4 – 6:00 pm – Omni Center 3274 N. Lee Ave., Fayetteville Hiroshima Nagasaki dinner is one week away! Register for the lovely summer Japanese meal at this Eventbrite link. Inspiring speakers and music too. Dr. Art Hobson will share a report about the nuclear test ban treaty that was adopted last year, Prof. Ted Swedenburg will show the clear link between what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and what’s happening in Gaza right now, and Marshallese activist Marcina Langrine will share experiences of her people during the nuclear testing our own country did on […]