MARIN STANDS FOR PEACE - FROM THE HUB TO THE HIGHWAY
To acknowledge the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and to address the tragedy of our government's policies of war, we are planning the largest peace vigil in Marin's history on Sunday, September 8. We are calling for thousands of people to join hands in an uninterrupted chain from the San Anselmo Hub to Highway 101 in San Rafael. We intend to show ourselves and our community our commitment to a world that works for ALL of us. Our government is threatening democracy at home and abroad, the lives of people everywhere, and the future of our living planet.  Will you join the vigil? Join the Marin Peace and Justice Coalition from 1 - 3 pm for the peace vigil to be followed by a rally at the San Rafael City Plaza.Contact for more info. and let us know if your organization wants to table at the plaza: Barbara Bogard, barbara_bogard@hotmail.com, 415-381-8085 or Zhenya Spake (415) 381-9085.

What is a Marin Local Energy Council and what can it bring to Marin County? Come to a presentation at 7 pm at the San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo.

What is a Marin Local Energy Council and what can it bring to Marin County? Come to a presentation at 7 pm at the San Anselmo Town Council Chambers, 525 San Anselmo Avenue.

What is a Marin Local Energy Council and what can it bring to Marin County? Come to a presentation at 7 pm at the Fairfax Library to learn how this exciting new development could:

• Provide Marin residents and businesses with energy security and stable energy prices

• Protect the health of children

• Promote sustainable economic development & high technology sector job creation in Marin

• Answer the call for local governments to take leadership in the effort to stop Climate Change

For More Information please call MLEC information hotline at 258-9198

The Marin Chemtrails Group will present the video, "Chemtrails, Mystery Lines in the Sky" by researcher and investigative reporter William Thomas, atd the Fairfax Library, Thursday night, March 21, 7 to 8:30 pm. Local photographs of the phenomenon and satellite images showing the intentional alteration of the Earth's atmosphere will be on view.

Local Solutions to Global Problems! Fairfax Mayor Lew Tremaine will host Sustainable Fairfax in an evening focus on local solutions to global climate change at the Fairfax Women's Club. Come and learn more about what we can do to help! Featuring: Abby Young, US Director, Cities for Climate Protection Campaign; Mayor Tremaine reporting back from the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign 2002 International Workshop for Local Governments; plus the Green Peace film: Arctic Meltdown. 7 pm at The Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road in Fairfax, California.

Help Design the Future of Marin County What is your vision for a sustainable Marin in the 21st century? The Marin County Community Development Agency invites you to attend and share your ideas to help update the Countywide Plan from 9am - 4pm at the Four Points Sheraton, 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael (Off the Manuel T. Frietas Parkway)Featured speakers include: Paul Ray author of The Cultural Creatives, Bill Shireman, co-author of What I Learned in the Rainforest Business Principles for the New Economy, and Tom Jones, Executive Director, California Futures Network. Please RSVP by Jan. 21st by calling (415) 499-7579. Lunch reservations $10. To reserve childcare please call 415.499.7579. For more information: Visit the Marin County Community Development Agency website.

Earth Activist Training at Cazadero, Western Sonoma County, California. Learn how to create the world you want to live in with Starhawk & Penny Livingston-Stark in this permaculture design course for visionary activists. Learn the skills to transform a piece of land, a community, and our political and economic systems. The tools you need to envision and design a just, free and sustainable culture are the same ones you need to challenge the vested interests that keep destructive systems in place. Participants will receive a certificate in Permaculture Design upon completion of this course.For more information, visit the Permaculture Institute of Northern California.

Introduction to Permaculture Course Friday Evening Dec. 7, Sat. & Sun. Dec 8 & 9th from 10:00-4:00 at Institute of Noetic Sciences - Petaluma California. Join Penny Livingston-Stark & Friends and explore the fundamentals of Permaculture Design. Permaculture design is a practical, common sense design science based on observation of natural systems. The principals and methods of permaculture help people learn how to make decisions on how to live more sustainable lives on the planet. Permaculture integrates food production, housing, energy and economics with ecology, natural flow patterns and culture. During this course you will learn how to apply permaculture principals to gardening, land use, livelihoods, energy, ecology, relationship and more. For more information, visit the Permaculture Institute of Northern California.

Converting a Diesel Engine to a Veggie Engine Workshop from  9:30-5:30 in Point Reyes at the Red Barn on Mesa Rd off hwy 101. Come to 'the Red Barn' and help convert a diesel Volkswagen Rabbit to use biofuel. Sliding scale fee: $ 10- $15 for kids; $25 - $50 for adults. Come learn how it’s done from the local expert, Jason Goodman of Greasemonkey Conversions. For more information, contact Capra J’neva @ 415-663-9583 or e-mail: capra@sonicinema.com and visit www.greasemonkeyconversions.com to learn more about veggie cars.

Community Forum on the Wireless Technology Impact. Going Wireless: Questions about Health, Safety & Sustainability from 7-9 pm at the Marin Theatre Company (across the street from Whole Foods Market) 397 Miller Ave. Studio 2, Mill Valley.

3rd Monthly Work Party at the Sustainability Center from 10:30 til 6:00 pm

Walk to the Top of Bald Hill presented by Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed. Meet at 9 AM in Fairfax. Call 454-8608 for reservations and meeting place

Fairfax City Council Candidate Debate from 7:00-10:00 pm at the Fairfax Women’s Club

Memorial Celebration of Arie Kurtzig, founding board member of Sustainable North Bay and environmental representative on the Marin Economic Commission, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Roy's Redwoods.

2nd Monthly Work Party at the Sustainability Center from 10:30 til 6:00 pm

Frankenfood Parade: assemble for the parade at noon at the SF Civic Center; 2 pm rally to follow at Justin Herman Plaza

GMO Symposium from 7-9 PM at the Marin Theater Company with Speakers will include Luke Andersen, UK Act ivist and author, Simon Harris of Organic Consumer's Association and Ama Marston of Greenpeace.

The Annual Hamilton Hometown Festival. This annual event is exclusive to non-profit, Hamilton, environmental, and educational groups.From 11-4 pm.

1st Monthly Work Party at the Sustainability Center from 10:30 til 6:00 pm

Prayer Circle at 10 am followed by a Peace Rally at noon to be held at Peri Park in Fairfax, CA.

Controlling Pests Without Pesticides - a presentation by World Renowned Pest Control Expert Steve Tvedten from 7-9 pm at the Fairfax Women's Club

PowerShift: A Festive Rally for Clean, Affordable, Public Power from 2-6 pm at the State Capitol Building (L St at 11th), in Sacramento

The 1st Annual BEAN Festival on the Lagunitas School Field.

The Marin Municipal Water District is holding the next in a series of meetings related the construction of a new water pipeline between Marin and Novato which links to pipelines that draw water from the Russian River.

IPM EXPO at San Marin High School, 15 San Marin Drive, Novato CA (Outdoor Lawn area) from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.

The Fairfax Bicycle and Pedestrain Plan goes to the Town Council for hopeful approval at 7:30 pm at the Women's Club. Contact the MCBC for more info.

After nearly 2 years in the making, the Fairfax Bicycle and Pedestrain Plan goes back to the Planning Commission for the 5th time at 7:30 pm at the Women's Club. Contact the MCBC for more info.

The Marin Municipal Water District is holding the next in a series of meetings related the construction of a new water pipeline between Marin and Novato which links to pipelines that draw water from the Russian River at 7:30 pm at The Marin Art and Garden Center (30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd in the town of Ross in Marin)

TV worth watching: Bill Moyers and WRI have teamed up for the PBS Special "Earth on Edge" which will explore what is happening to the Earth's capacity to support nature and civilization.

Potluck workshop/strategy session for a regional approach to making clean power an affordable reality in Marin, from 10 am to 1pm at the Sustainability Center.

Fairfax Town council hearing on the proposed antennae cluster placement atop Fairfax Theater - 7:30 pm at the Fairfax Women's Club

Sustainable Fairfax held it's first volunteer training session.

Energy Efficiency in the Home Class held at the Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Avenue (at the corner of Blake), Berkeley. From 10:00 - 12:00 pm

Follow-up to the discussion with Libby Kelly after the showing of the film Public Exposure.

Solar Energy Forum 3, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Fairfax Women’s Club

Fairfax Defends "Neighbor Notification Law" press conference at 10 am at the flag pole in front of Town Hall

Recycling Fair from noon - 4:00 pm in Peri Park

Fairfax Bike Film Festival at the Fairfax Bicycle Garage Parking Lot located at 85 Bolinas Road in Downtown Fairfax @ 8:00 pm

Solar Open House, from noon-3 pm at 7 Olive Avenue (off Center Blvd., near Yolanda Station) San Anselmo

Cal Park Tunnel Tour Bike Ride, leaving at 10 am, from the MCBC office located at 85 Bolinas Road in Fairfax

Solar Energy Forum 2, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Fairfax Women’s Club

What's a Charrette? Sponsored by Fairfax Safe Routes to Schools, from 9-1 p.m. at the Fairfax Women's Club

Earth Day Solar Energy Forum, from 12-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Women’s Club

The Fairfax Town Council passed a resolution endorsing the Cities for Climate Protection Act. For more information visit ICLEI.