April 20, 2009 Dear Friend, Wednesday is Earth Day. There are opportunities to get involved all week. Tomorrow is Earth Day Lobby Day from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Rhode Island State House. Wednesday evening is 10 Minutes for Change activist open house at the Sierra Club office where we'll be finishing up our Earth Month mailing. Thursday evening, there is a Potluck for Energy Independence in Warren. So, grab a friend, get out and get involved!
| 1) Take Action for Earth Day |
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 Tomorrow, scores of Rhode Island environmentalists will be busy in the halls of the Rhode Island State House, advocating for important environmental laws. The Sierra Club will have a table there. Come by, or if you can't make it, send a note to your legislators urging them to support environmental legislation.
Earth Day Lobby Day
Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Rhode Island State House (in the Rotunda)
Smith Street, Providence |
| 2) Potluck for Energy Independence |
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 The good, ol' fashion potluck dinner is one of the best ways for voters to organize. A local volunteer in Warren is hosting a potluck in her home to talk about how Rhode Islanders can take steps to become more energy independent. Space is limited, so you must RSVP.
Potluck for Energy Independence
Thursday, April 23, 2009, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
RSVP
Can't make it? Host a potluck in your home. Visit our Volunteer Center and check the box "Host a House Party."
Lightbulbs to Leadership
house party, July 2008.
Photo by Karen Talbot. |
| 3) 10 Minutes for Change? |
10 Minutes for Change is a weekly open house for activists every Wednesday at the Sierra Club. If you have 10 minutes or 2 hours to donate to help the Sierra Club get our work done, come on by. We'll have snacks, drinks and things to do. This week, we're finishing a mailing. So, come on by for 10 minutes or half an hour. |
| 4) What are Cool CATs? |
Cool CATs are the Sierra Club's Cool Cities Community Action Teams. Cool Cities or Cool Communities are those local governments that sign on to the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Sierra Club Community Action Teams are teams of volunteer activists who work together to build environmental communities by hosting house parties, going door to door with our message, or participating in phone banks.
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Thank you for signing up for Cool CATs Weekly. Sierra Club volunteers are working in Newport, North Kingstown and Barrington to make one of those communities the next Cool City or Town. Feel free to contact us if you would like to make your city Cool.
Sincerely,
Chris Wilhite
Sierra Club Rhode Island Chapter |
Tell the General Assembly to honor Earth Day by passing laws that protect our environment and coastal way of life.
10 Minutes for Change
Every Wednesday
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Sierra Club Chapter Office
17 Gordon Ave.
Providence 02905
Earth Day Lobby Day
Tuesday, April 21
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Rhode Island State House
Smith Street
Providence 02903
Potluck for Energy Independence
Thursday, April 23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Warren, RI
RSVP
Sierra Club RI Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, May 5
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sierra Club Chapter Office
17 Gordon Ave. 2nd Floor
Providence
Spring for Transportation Choices
Thursday, May 14
Firehouse 13
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
41 Central Street
Providence, 02907
RSVP |
