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Tuesday, November 18:
The Center of Sustainable Communities will hold an Open House from 4 pm to 7 pm at COSC’s Building, 219 Fifth Street, Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines. If you are already a member or sponsor, or if you are considering joining our efforts, this is a great opportunity to learn more about COSC and connect with others involved in sustainable initiatives and green building. Visit www.icosc.com as details develop.
Reservations are due for the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa’s Crossroads luncheon on Friday, November 21 (see below).
Wednesday, November 19:
The Conservation Districts of Iowa annual conference will be held Nov 19-20, 2008, at the Hotel Gateway in Ames. This year we’ll focus on conservation planning for the extremes. More details will be available soon, but registration is now available at http://www.cdiowa.org/events.h…
Thursday, November 20:
The 2008 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Forum will be held November 20-21 at the Radisson Quad City Plaza in Davenport, IA. We will explore how federal policy affects the health and economics of rural areas, trends in the agricultural work force, injury prevention, child safety, and translation of research to practice for the NIOSH tractor safety initiative. Call to register today – 1-800-551-9029 or go to: http://www.public-health.uiowa…
Friday, November 21:
The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa is holding a Crossroads luncheon:
“Christian Privilege: Do Jewish Students Feel Marginalized in Public Schools?”
Michelle Garland, PhD Candidate of Multicultural Education and International Curriculum Studies, Iowa State University
What is Christian Privilege ? How does the public school institution ensure the perpetuation of Christian Privilege ? What are the perceptions and feelings surrounding the public school experience of students from the Jewish faith?
The Crossroads monthly luncheon is Friday, November 21 from 11:45 am – 1 pm at Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd & Ingersoll Avenue , Des Moines .
Reservations are required to attend Crossroads and must be received by noon on Tuesday, November 18. Cost is $8 and is payable at the door.
If you make a reservation and are unable to attend, payment for the reservation is appreciated.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (515) 279-8715 or email tiaiowa@dwx.com.
Saturday, November 22:
Biodiesel Homebrew Introductory Class
Learn the basics of how to turn vegetable oil into low-cost, environmentally friendly biodiesel in this hands-on workshop, at Iowa Valley Community College Nov 22, 9 am – Noon. Learn from a guy who has already run his vehicles thousands of trouble-free miles on homemade renewable fuels. During this fast-paced workshop, you will learn all aspects of Biodiesel production, from acquiring quality feedstock to assembling your own processor. Instructor, Steve Fugate is from Greenwold Biofuels.
Course #: AGR 9386 002; cost = $20. Location: Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell Room 115.
Instr: Steve Fugate. To register: http://www.iavalley.cc.ia.us/i… Sponsored by the Imagine Grinnell Energy Program, (http://gotoplanb.net/gapri)
Join Iowa Rivers Revival on Saturday, November 22, for Iowa River Revival’s first River Congress at the Des Moines Botanical Center (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Participants will help to develop a River Bill of Rights that will set the standard for river quality expectations and practices statewide. The Congress is an opportunity to collaborate with individuals and groups across the state to organize an advocacy agenda for the 2009 legislative session working towards preserving and enhancing Iowa’s rivers and streams. Registration is open to individuals and organizations interested in improving the quality of Iowa’s rivers and streams. Registration cost is $10 for meals and beverages. Please register by Friday, November 8. For registration and more information, visit www.iowarivers.org.
Iowa Rivers Revival is also organizing a film screening:
Join Iowa Rivers Revival for a private screening of the award-winning documentary, FLOW.
· Water is FAST becoming an unregulated, monopolized and commodified resource world-wide.
· Water is now a $400 billion global industry – 3rd behind electricity and oil.
· You thought gas prices were high…consider paying $9 for a gallon of water. The average American uses 150 gallons of water a day – people in developing countries are lucky to find 5.
· We can find alternatives for oil dependence – we simply cannot survive without safe, clean water.
* Water is being exploited in areas where water is scare and often unsafe..and in some cases only available to those who can afford to buy it.
Don’t miss your chance to see this powerful documentary! Reserve your seat today at rlehman@iowarivers.org.
Watch the trailer: http://www.flowthefilm.com/tra…
FLOW- Award-winning documentary comes to Des Moines
Can anyone really own water? Join Iowa Rivers Revival on Saturday, November 22, 2008 (7PM) at the Iowa Historical Building for an exclusive Iowa screening of Irena Salina’s award-winning documentary FLOW – an investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century – The World Water Crisis.
FLOW will be shown as a fundraising effort in support of Iowa Rivers Revival’s education and program initiatives that have been developed to raise awareness about river quality and conservation and the many opportunities and benefits provided to us by rivers. IRR is a non-profit organization that relies primarily on private contributions. Tickets will be sold for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. A student rate is available for $10 a ticket.
FLOW
http://www.flowthefilm.com/tra…
Iowa State Historical Building
600 E Locust St
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Movie starts at 7:00PM