WHAT: Presentation by Peter Kauber, from the Piedmont Environmental Center's Solar Transitions Program, on solar as an alternative to coal, from a conventional centralized power plant perspective.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 8th, 7:00pm
WHERE: Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Fellowship Hall (park behind the church and enter through the back door)
SPONSOR: Piedmont Plateau Group of the Sierra Club
CONTACT: Kathe Latham, program coordinator, kblatham@aol.com or 336-852-1489
DETAILS: He will also focus on local energy production, powering down, and using solar in ways that radically reduce our use of electricity undercutting the basic assumptions that underlie conventional power production.
WHAT: Mayoral and District Four Candidate Forum
WHEN: Tonight, Thursday, October 27 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Temple Emanuel
CONTACT: fguttman@aol.com
SPONSOR: Temple Emanuel's Social Action Committee and Brotherhood.
DETAILS: Temple Emanuel is on facebook.
WHAT: Help the Guilford Co. MoveOn Council make plans for a November 5th action in front of Bank of America Friendly
Shopping Center and meet some outstanding candidates for Greensboro City Council.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011. 1:00pm and 2:00pm Meet and Greet a group of City Council candidates for the November 8 Greensboro City Council election.
WHERE: Glenwood Coffee and Books, 1310 Glenwood Avenue in Greensboro
SPONSOR: MoveOn Council
CONTACT: Ken Knight oldpeacenik@gmail.com
DETAILS: This next City Council election is crucial. We need to get out the vote.
WHAT: Equality North Carolina Foundation Sponsors Fifth Annual Equality Conference and Gala in Greensboro
WHEN: November 12, 2011: 8:30am to 5:30pm and 6:00pm to 9:45pm,
WHERE: Conference is at UNC-G at the Elliott University Center, 8:30 to 5:30 and Gala is at the Empire Room in Greensboro, 6 to 9:45pm.
SPONSORS: Over 30 sponsors: individuals, local business, corporate, and non-profits.
CONTACTS: devine@equalitync.org or 919-829-0343, ext. 112
DETAILS: The Equality Conference is designed to foster activism and leadership within the LGBT movement in North Carolina. It is also the Foundation's annual fundraiser and opportunity to celebrate its collective work with LGBT and allied supporters across the state.
WHAT: Casa Azul offers family oriented workshop to learn history and customs of Day of the Dead Celebrations.
WHEN: Sunday, October 30th, 2:00 to 4:00pm
WHERE: ArtQuest, Green Hill Center for NC Art, downtown Greensboro
SPONSORS: Casa Azul, Green Hill Center, United Arts Council.
CONTACT: Those interested in attending free workshop should register in advance: Jakymie Meyer at ArtQuest, 336-333-7460, ext. 109
DETAILS: Free workshop is open to ages 7 and up. Casa Azul members will share history of Day of the Dead, explain about traditional altars, decorate Sugar Skulls and make paper flowers. See previous announcement about activities on November 1st and 2nd.
WHAT: Two day celebration and exhibit to introduce and share the traditional Day of the Dead from Mexico with the community. The exhibits will feature several traditional altars, including works from ArtQuest at Green Hill, Casa Azul members, and artists from Michoacan and Guanajuato states in Mexico.
WHEN: November 1-2: Nov 1, Opening Reception, 5:00 to 8:00pm. Nov 2, Day of the Innocents to honor deceased youth from 10:00am to 7:00pm
WHERE: First floor and outdoor patio at the Greensboro Cultural Center.
SPONSORS: Casa Azul, a new initiative to support and promote Latin American arts and culture under the mentorship of the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro; ArtQuest at the Green Hill Center for NC Art.
CONTACTS: CasaAzulGreensboro.org; United Arts Council at 336-373-7523, ext 246; Kathy Hinshaw kathy.hilnshaw@gmail.com 336-707-0530.
DETAILS: Day of the Dead is an Aztec ritual which dates back more than 3,000 years. It celebrates both death and the continuation of life, by honoring deceased relatives and friends.
WHAT: Bringing a New Greensboro to Life: Potluck and Discussion Nov. 13, 5-7PM
WHEN: Sunday November 13, 5-7PM
WHERE: Holy Trinity Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro
CO-SPONSORS Transition Greensboro (TG) and Peace and Justice Network (PJN)
CONTACT: kblatham@aol.com (TG); kvell@aol.com (PJN)
DETAILS: Potluck meal and dialogue with speakers from Transition Greensboro and the Fund for Democratic Communities. Bring a dish to share.
WHAT: Immigrant film makers will show their short films followed by a red carpet reception;.
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, suggested donation $5.00.
WHERE: Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., (downtown Greensboro)
SPONSORS: American Friends Service Committee, NC Immigrant Rights Program and FaithAction
CONTACTS: Trish Perkins, handycapabletrish@gmail.com, 336-471-5927 or Lori Fernald Khamala, LKamala@afsc.org, 336-854-0633
DETAILS: Unique opportunity to view original short films by immigrants and refugees in Greensboro. The budding film makers all participated in the Movies Without Borders Class sponsored by AFSC Handy Capable and FaithAction.
WHAT: Gay Straight Alliance for Education sponsors a panel discussion titled "It Gets Better".
WHEN: Monday, October 24, 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: Central Library
SPONSOR: GLBT
CONTACT: mersrc@earthlink.net
DETAILS: Panel participants are a diverse group of GLBT people.
