Peace and Justice Network of the Triad

Food for All Benefit Concert to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

What: Benefit Concert Food for All
a night of outstanding musical entertainment

When: October 17th from 7-9pm

Where: Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
501 S Mendenhall St.

Sponsor: Greensboro Urban Ministry

Bryan McFarland and Martha Bassett are joining forces for outstanding musical entertainment. The event is entirely FREE, though we do suggest a $5 donation and all proceeds will benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry to help us feed the hungry in our community.

Further information:
Christine Byrd
www.greensborourbanministry.org
www.greatergreensborocropwalk.org
336.271.5959 ext. 339

Volunteering with Church World Services. Meet to learn about this 10/6, 5:30, 620 S elm

What: Orientation meeting for people interested in learning about ways they can
volunteer with Chuch World Services.

When: Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30

Where: 620 S. Elm St. in the 3rd floor conference room.

We especially need volunteers with trucks or vans for our furniture donation drive on
October 24.

CWS is an ecumenical organization working with partners around the world to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice. Here in Greensboro, CWS helps newly
arrived refugees who have been forced to flee their home countries due
to war or persecution and have been offered the opportunity to start
anew life of peace and dignity here in the U.S.

Further information: Meredith Newmark
336-617-0381

ECOfeminism Salon, October 7, noon

WHAT: Ecofeminism Salon
WHERE: UNCG Elliott University Center Phillips Lounge

WHEN: Wednesday October 7, 12 noon

SPONSOR: UNCG Women's and Gender Studies

CONTACT: Liz McDaniel
336-334-5673 (WGS office)
womens_studies@uncg.edu
http://www.uncg.edu/wms/index.html
DETAILS: The Women's and Gender Studies program will be having our first Salon of the year on Oct. 7 around the issues of feminism, environmental movements, and consumerist culture. The Salons are lunchtime discussions/workgroups around a particular topic and welcomes members of the UNCG and larger GSO communities.

Piedmont Green Gala promoting sustainable development

What: 2nd annual Piedmont Green Gala promoting sustainable communities

Where: 2053 Willow Springs Lane. Burlington, NC
When: October 3rd from 2 P.m. to 8 p.m.
Why: Because it was so fun last year!
Contact: 336.229.6426 ext. 205 or amy@tsdesigns.com

SPONSOR: NC Green Power/Red Oak

**Alamance Road will be closed October 2-4.**
** Please follow detours or use alternative routes.**

Open-Ended Events

2:00pm to 5:00pm - Self-Guided Tours
2:00pm to 6:00pm - Community Tables

Events and Highlights
(subject to change)

2:15pm to 3:00pm - Sustainable Agriculture
3:00pm to 3:45pm - DMJ Tax Credit for Being Green
3:45pm to 4:30pm - Importance of Local
4:30pm to 5:15pm - Building a Green Home
5:15pm to 6:00pm - Energy Legislation/Bills
6:00pm to 8:00pm - Local Food/Beer/Wine and Music

NeighborWoods Tree Planting

WHAT: NeighborWoods Tree Planting

WHERE: Fisher Park

WHEN: November 7, 9AM

SPONSOR: Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro

CONTACT: Mary Sertell, 336.373.4769
mary.sertell@greensboro-nc.gov

A program of Greensboro Beautiful and the City of Greensboro, NeighborWoods
is designed to help restore the tree cover in Greensboro by planting trees
in neighborhoods throughout the city. The plan includes planting trees
along the streets, in parks and road medians. Many homeowners in the
neighborhood will be participating in the tree planting, but we would love
for you to help us out!

We welcome individual planters as well as groups. Just let
us know your name, contact information (including e-mail, telephone,
address, and the names of people who will be planting). We can accommodate
any volunteers up until the planting day, but ask that you confirm you and
your group's participation by Oct. 16, 2009.

March Against Usury with IAF-CHANGE-CAN-HELP-NCLC in Charlotte, Friday October 2nd

The CHarlotte March will take place on October 2

March in Charlotte to negotiate our agenda for economic relief--bus from Greensboro

What: March with clergy, veterans, students and others to demand a meeting to discuss how to obtain economic relief

When: Gathering in Charlotte @11:00, march @11:30

Where: Mt Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 747 West Trade Street
For information about transportation from Greensboro, contact 336 721-1660

Sponsors: CHANGE in Triad, HELP in Mecklenberg County, NC Latino Coalition
website: http://www.iafsoutheast.com

SEXUALITY AND SOCIALISM: The Struggle for LGBT Liberation with Sherry Wolk

What: A PUBLIC FORUM to discuss the history, politics
and theory of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
oppression and how we can fight to end it.

When: September 29, 2009 at 7:00PM
Where: UNCG, Graham 302
Event is FREE, but donations will be taken for National Equality March organizing!

Further information: Julie at 336.420.3987 or email iso_gso@yahoo.com.

STOP Child Trafficking Now! Walk, September 26

What: Walk to end child sexual trafficking
When: September 26, 10:00
Where: Oak Ridge

Contact : Greensboro@SCTNow.org or www.sctnow.org to sign up for the walk!

HISTORY WILL BE MADE…
History will be made on the weekend of, September 26-27, 2009, as
individuals, corporations, religious organizations, communities and
student groups come from all over to participate in the inaugural WALK
to Stop Child Trafficking Now! This global event is slated to attract
thousands of people who will walk throughout the world, while raising
funds and broadening awareness for Stop Child Trafficking Now!

This event has already attracted tremendous attention from the media,
notable celebrities and numerous organizations interested in ending
this heinous crime.

When Weekend of, September 26-27, 2009
What Flagship Walk in NYC, Community & Campus Walks
Where Throughout the World
Who Thousands from around the world
How Walking to raise funds to Stop Child Trafficking Now
All participants who raise $100 or more will receive a one-of-a-kind
SCTNow Walk t-shirt and will have the opportunity to earn many other
exciting prize incentives. There is no minimum fundraising amount
required to participate in the walk events.

Greensboro@SCTNow.org or www.sctnow.org to sign up for the walk!

Building a More Just and Sustainable Greensboro. Saturday, August 26, 3-5.

What: Building a More Just and Sustainable Greensboro. Sponsored by the PJN, come hear community organizers discuss their experience in creating coalitions and networks with diverse community stakeholders. Speakers include:

Jehan Benton, Partners Ending Homelessness
Brian Higgins, Sustainable Greensboro
Signe Waller, Greensboro Currency Project
Pat McCoy, Health Care for America Now

When: Saturday, September 26 from 3-5:00 pm

Where: Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
501 S. Mendenhall Street
(corner of Mendenhall St. and Walker St.)

For more information contact Kathe Latham at 336-852-1489
or Larry Morse at morsel@ncat.edu

*Light refreshments will be served.