The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Iowa Renewable Energy Association
(I-Renew) and the Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club have agreed to
help the Summer of the Arts recruit volunteers for their "Green Team". It is
great that Iowa City is trying to make their festivals green with recycling
and composting. Let's all sign up for a two hour shift. Also please feel
free to pass this email on to others who might be interested in helping out.
Below is the call for Volunteers for the "Green Team". There will be 12
recycling stations at various locations around the Arts Fest. We will need
12 volunteers for each 2 hour shifts on Fri & Sat . June 6-7.
Friday Shifts
5pm- 7pm
7pm -9pm
Sat Shifts
10-Noon
Noon - 2pm
2pm - 4pm
4pm -6pm
6pm - 8pm
8pm- 10pm
Please remember that all volunteers need to sign up using our online
volunteer application (located at www.summerofthearts.org ) so that we can
have their contact information, as well as what size of FREE t-shirt they
will need.
Enjoy the Summer by Going Green!
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Tuesday, May 27
Tuesday, April 29
Hey Fairfield, Every day is Earth Day
‘Everyday is Earth Day’
Film event brings together green activists and public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “green” event on Tuesday, May 6, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues.
WHAT: “Everyday is Earth Day” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m
WHERE: Fairfield Public Library, 140 West Adams, Fairfield, Iowa
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
I-Renew (Iowa Renewable Energy Association) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1992. I-RENEW sponsors practical educational activities designed to reach individuals, farms, businesses, schools, and utilities, while also encouraging retail opportunities. The association is a vehicle for pooling and disseminating existing knowledge and experience in renewables and energy efficiency.
Thanks Mike Carberry!
Film event brings together green activists and public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “green” event on Tuesday, May 6, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues.
WHAT: “Everyday is Earth Day” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m
WHERE: Fairfield Public Library, 140 West Adams, Fairfield, Iowa
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
I-Renew (Iowa Renewable Energy Association) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1992. I-RENEW sponsors practical educational activities designed to reach individuals, farms, businesses, schools, and utilities, while also encouraging retail opportunities. The association is a vehicle for pooling and disseminating existing knowledge and experience in renewables and energy efficiency.
Thanks Mike Carberry!
Friday, April 11
Earthapalooza - April 22nd
From Mike Carberry from I-Renew
Iowa City’s Earth Day Extravaganza
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “Earth Day” event on Tuesday, April 22, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues. The event also includes a Sierra Club Cool Cities/Counties Press Conference & an Eco Fair with information tables from 12 local environmental groups.
WHAT: “Earthapalooza” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Eco Fair and Sierra Club Press Conference. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City Iowa
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
SCHEDULE:
6:00 pm: Event starts with Mike Carberry (IGW) welcome speech about Earth Day and Global Warming Solutions.
6:15 pm: Presentation of Cool Cities/Counties Certificates to representatives of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Johnson County. Photo opportunity and short thank you speeches by recipients.
6:45 pm: Introduction of documentary film “Global Warming: The Signs and The Science”
6:50 to 7:50 pm: Documentary film “Global Warming: The Signs and The Science”
7:50 to 8:45 pm: Discussion of film, global warming science and solutions and next steps with guests Sharon Benzoni (UI), Michelle Kenyon Brown (I-Renew) and other climate change and renewable energy experts.
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
I-Renew (Iowa Renewable Energy Association) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1992. I-RENEW sponsors practical educational activities designed to reach individuals, farms, businesses, schools, and utilities, while also encouraging retail opportunities. The association is a vehicle for pooling and disseminating existing knowledge and experience in renewables and energy efficiency.
Iowa City’s Earth Day Extravaganza
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “Earth Day” event on Tuesday, April 22, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues. The event also includes a Sierra Club Cool Cities/Counties Press Conference & an Eco Fair with information tables from 12 local environmental groups.
WHAT: “Earthapalooza” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Eco Fair and Sierra Club Press Conference. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City Iowa
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
SCHEDULE:
6:00 pm: Event starts with Mike Carberry (IGW) welcome speech about Earth Day and Global Warming Solutions.
6:15 pm: Presentation of Cool Cities/Counties Certificates to representatives of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Johnson County. Photo opportunity and short thank you speeches by recipients.
6:45 pm: Introduction of documentary film “Global Warming: The Signs and The Science”
6:50 to 7:50 pm: Documentary film “Global Warming: The Signs and The Science”
7:50 to 8:45 pm: Discussion of film, global warming science and solutions and next steps with guests Sharon Benzoni (UI), Michelle Kenyon Brown (I-Renew) and other climate change and renewable energy experts.
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
I-Renew (Iowa Renewable Energy Association) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1992. I-RENEW sponsors practical educational activities designed to reach individuals, farms, businesses, schools, and utilities, while also encouraging retail opportunities. The association is a vehicle for pooling and disseminating existing knowledge and experience in renewables and energy efficiency.
Tuesday, April 1
Cornelia Mutel Reads at ICPL April 8th
From Mike Carberry, local chapter president of Sierra Club and all-around good chap.
WHAT: Cornelia Mutel reads from her new book "The Emerald Horizon - The History of Nature in Iowa.” Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library room A, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
WHO: Sponsored by the Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club.
Cornelia Mutel will read from her new book: The Emerald Horizon. Mutel “combines lyrical writing with meticulous scientific research to portray the environmental past, present, and future of Iowa. In doing so, she ties all of Iowa’s natural features into one comprehensive whole.”
“Cornelia Mutel’s passionate dedication to restoring this damaged landscape—and by extension the transformed landscape of the entire Corn Belt—invigorates her blend of natural history and human history. Believing that citizens who are knowledgeable about native species, communities, and ecological processes will better care for them, she gives us hope—and sound suggestions—for the future.” The reading is sponsored by the Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club and is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Cornelia Mutel reads from her new book "The Emerald Horizon - The History of Nature in Iowa.” Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Iowa City Public Library room A, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
WHO: Sponsored by the Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club.
Cornelia Mutel will read from her new book: The Emerald Horizon. Mutel “combines lyrical writing with meticulous scientific research to portray the environmental past, present, and future of Iowa. In doing so, she ties all of Iowa’s natural features into one comprehensive whole.”
“Cornelia Mutel’s passionate dedication to restoring this damaged landscape—and by extension the transformed landscape of the entire Corn Belt—invigorates her blend of natural history and human history. Believing that citizens who are knowledgeable about native species, communities, and ecological processes will better care for them, she gives us hope—and sound suggestions—for the future.” The reading is sponsored by the Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club and is free and open to the public.
Monday, March 31
I Am Every Day (Earth Day) People
‘Everyday is Earth Day’
Film event brings together green activists, public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, the Cedar-Wapsie group of the Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “green” event on Monday, April 7, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues.
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
WHAT: “Everyday is Earth Day” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Beems Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St. SE
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
Carpooling?
Film event brings together green activists, public
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign, the Cedar-Wapsie group of the Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “green” event on Monday, April 7, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free admission and refreshments and will feature a film screening of “Global Warming: the Signs and the Science,” a film that uses expert dialogues on global warming to talk about how we can reverse its course. After the film, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion about the film and related issues.
The Iowa Global Warming Campaign seeks to have state and national leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, discuss publicly, frequently and specifically how they will address global warming, and pledge that they make that plan a top priority. Iowa Global Warming’s founding members are the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), Environmental Law & Policy Center, League of Conservation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
WHAT: “Everyday is Earth Day” event featuring ‘Global Warming: the Signs and the Science’ film screening and discussion. Free and open to the public.
WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Beems Auditorium, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St. SE
WHO: Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew supporters and the public
Carpooling?
Monday, September 24
Candidate Forum: Downtown-centric
From right to left: Brandon Ross, Dee Vanderhoef, Matt Hayek, Mike Wright, and Terry SmithThe FAIR!/Sierra Club/DFA at-large city council candidates forum was centered in the center--downtown Iowa City. With the exception of Dee Vanderhoef and Brandon Ross who live on the eastside of the city, all of the candidates running in the at-large race live in or near downtown. Many of the responses reflected the importance of downtown to the economic development of Iowa City, but did not address the needs of other parts of town, with the exception of Brandon Ross who mentioned placing a branch library on the southside.
Questions were raised about both referendum items: the 21-only (in bars after 10 pm) ordinance and the change of the charter to allow the Police Review Board to have subpoena power to essentially allow the board the "teeth" to seek information from reluctant witnesses. Smith, Hayek, Ross all said they would vote against the 21 ordinance personally and Vanderhoef and Wright said they would vote for it.
The most interesting question may have been about when a candidate believed they would have to excuse him or herself from a vote. Dee Vanderhoef said she had recused herself three times, twice when a vote involved a social group she is affiliated with and once when, under advice from the city attorney, she recused herself because of a vote that involved the business interest her husband has as owner of Iowa Book and Supply. Terry Smith said that if the franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy, who is his employer and for whom he has been negotiating the agreement, is not decided before he would be on council, he would have to recuse himself from that vote. Matt Hayek said, because of his representing non-profit organizations as an attorney, he would either have to turn over the cases or recuse himself from a vote. Neither Mike Wright nor Brandon Ross could think of reasons to recuse themselves from votes involving those organizations.
Faces in the crowd included district C unopposed candidate, Regenia Bailey, and James Moody from the North Liberty City Council. Attendance was light with 36 people in the audience.
The forum, which was broadcast live on cable channel 10 will be rebroadcast.
In the meantime, the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum is tonight in city council chambers at 7 pm.
Thursday, September 20
City Council Candidate Cook Off
On Sunday 9/23 from 2 to 4 pm, progressive groups FAIR!, Sierra Club, and Johnson County Democracy for America will sponsor an at-large Iowa City Council candidate forum at the Iowa City public library in meeting room A. Tom Carsner from the Sierra Club will moderate. Questions form the public are encouraged.
The at-large candidates are Mike Wright, Brandon Ross, Matt Hayek, Terry Smith, and Dee Vanderhoef.
The forum will be broadcast on the Library Channel 10.
The at-large candidates are Mike Wright, Brandon Ross, Matt Hayek, Terry Smith, and Dee Vanderhoef.
The forum will be broadcast on the Library Channel 10.
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