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Environmental Artist Spotlight:

An Interview with JULIA SCHLOSS

Julia Schloss is a Dallas, Texas based artist who takes trash seriously. She is a fine teacher and creative mind and was nice enough to tell Everyday Revolution some things about herself…You  never know, one day she may be out at *your* curb, digging through your own hidden jewels!

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Julia Schloss. I was born in Northern California in 1962. My Parents moved to Dallas when I was five. I enjoyed a fairly normal childhood. Daddy worked for the post office and ministered to ourcommunity through our church in Old East Dallas. Mama stayed home and made it warm and sweet. She also worked in the church, helping outwhere she could. We were essentially a missionary family going back several generations.  We'd been members of that church since coming to Dallas, then it burned down on Christmas Even of '76.  I was fourteen. A homeless person fell asleep smoking in one of the exterior porchalcoves. The building was over one hundred years old. It was brittleand dry and perfect tinder for a raging fire. I remember the call coming to our home, stealing us away from our traditional Christmas morning and rushing to the church in the dark with my family. Finding our friends already there rescuing antique maple pews and ornate mahogany ministers chairs, the brand new music stands we had saved andwashed cars for all summer. We pulled from the hot ashes charred hymnals, old bibles, anything we could from the wreckage. The fire marshall chased us out for our own safety. Then we watched as they turned the giant hoses on it and washed away all hope of any further rescue.  It was horrible and marked me for Life. I suddenly had feelings for the pieces and parts that made up my experience in thechurch. All the fancy scrolled furnishings and the stained glass windows depicting the Life of Christ. Those windows had kept me awake during many a service. I still have pieces of glass from those windows. I instantly evolved emotionally from a carefree toddler to a seeking tween-ager. I saw the world around me from a new perspective. What can be saved, and how can I save it? The Homeless Person's issue has always been personal to me. At first I resented that smoking man, but then I considered his circumstance and realized, if my church had been doing all it could for the surrounding community that man never would have had to hide in the porch for rest on a cold Dallas Christmas Eve. Resolution slowly became Resurrection Art.

What kind of things do you like?

Courage. Balance. Fairness. Dignity. Hard work. Hard Workers. Finishing things. Thrilled clients. Happy creatures. BirdSong. Good Chocolate. Jeans that fit. Turquoise, Black pearls and white gold. Harmony. Hagen Daz. Full Moons. Elegance. Sunsets. Georgia Peaches and Texas Grapefruits. Clouds. Turtles. The smell of freshly mown fields, and the same fields filled to brimming with bluebonnets. The amazing things that Dallas casts off during Bulky Trash Week. Resurrecting those things to gift or sell. Singing with my grand kids. Making art with my friends. There is nothing like being in a room full of artists at their process. The energy in that room cannot be replicated by any other experience. The vibe is palpable. It has it's own scent. Oil paint, new paper, crayon, mineral spirits, pencil shavings, clay, glues, and the steam of production. Some folks like the smell of baking bread. I live for the smell of an art factory.

 How did you come to be where you are today?

Raised up by a very frugal family, survivors of the Great Depression, I learned from the beginning that every single thing has multiple uses. It is a natural function to me and mine that everything be used til itdisintegrates. Then use the pieces left over to create something new and useful. We are pragmatic Scots Jews. This combined heritage, my astrological location at birth, being Libran,  and the hard scrabble life experiences of my tent revival missionary family molded me into a person who sees the need and fills it as beautifully and reasonably as possible. From as early as I can remember I've been creating new things from old things and gifting them. My Dad and I would have yard sales on the weekends to sell off the lion share of the things he dragged home. In the late 70's consignment stores began to pop up and they became asource of processing for us.  I was married very young, produced three incredible human beings, then divorced soon after. I was suddenly on my own with a lot of responsibility and debt. My parents and extended family were as supportive as they could be, but there wasn't much to go around so I made do. Working as many hours a day as I could cleaning and organizing homes and offices. From these jobs I was given the things that were to be tossed out and asked to please take care of it. Some of it I donated, some of it was gifted, or sold in yard sales. I've been doing this thing that is suddenly chic all my life. I bet alot of folks have.

What turned you on to recycled art?

My Father and his Mother. They were both very creative in the ways they recycled. My Dad was a fun guy, a great companion for a creative kid. My Gramma was The Teacher. She instructed me in the ways of a Good Kitchen. Where the garden is bountiful and just outside the door. The back yard was the family garden. The whole family benefited from this garden and the whole family worked it.  Chickens roamed around in it, and rabbits. It filled the entire yard. There was enough for humans and creatures. But then we consumed those chickens and rabbits upon occasion too. Every inch was in use except for the spot beneath the red oak tree where the glider sat and we would watch the garden grow. It was alive with bumble bees, honey bees, butterflies dragon flies, little green anoles and horny toads. That yard vibrated with life and color all year long.  Her tomatoes were beyond match. I still grow tomatoes from the seeds I collected the day of her memorial at the house. She taught me how to make paper in the hot Dallas sun in July and August for painting and drawing on or making masks all Winter. She taught me how to make Christmas ornaments from home made clay, how to compost, and sew. She taught me how to unravel a sweater that's beensoiled beyond repair or simply grown out of and re use the yarn for another project. She showed me how to make gloves and moccasins with soft leather from an old coat, how to make patterns from news paper, and more. She just thought that way. It wasn't second nature. It wAs her nature. My Dad was the scandal of the family. He worked for the Post Office delivering mail and would go through the trash cans on his route and bring home amazing things. Like a silly school boy he once gleefully brought home a box full of Kangaroo Rats that got loose at the Post office, we fixed ‘em up in an enclosure we made from plastic waterjugs and made toys and hiding places with an old shoe and some pieces and parts from an old bird cage. He brought home old tools that had been tossed. Then he would clean and repair them, use them or give them to someone who needed them. He taught me to use power tools and not be afraid I might ruin something by trying to work with it. He taught me that Life is Short and the only true sin is in not Loving what you do with every minute of it. God put us here to glorify him and we can't do that when we are angry every day at work. From my Father came the organizational skills. He was NOT organized and brought home a lot of stuff. In order to keep the peace in our home, it became my chosen job to keep these things orderly. I loved him so much, I didn't want him to be in trouble with my Mom who worked very hard keeping our home nice. I learned very early what could REALLY be salvaged and what was REALLY trash. My Dad never did. He saw potential in everything. He was the essence of Hope. His last breath was a prayer for someone else who needed that Hope. He was a hero. I was crazy blessed by his parentage.

Tell us about what inspires your art and your creative process.

I am inspired in a very narrow way, I hate to admit it. But the practical side of me insists that things be used in their original intent if atall possible. If I find a wooden spoon in good shape, it gets put inthe dishwasher and used as a wooden spoon. Some folks see the spoon in a totally different way, mUch more artfully than I do. I have to reach to see the art in my foundlings. I have to have tried every possible angle to use it the way it was meant to be used. If nothing works, it goes into a bin and waits for its use to become obvious to me.

When I see styrofoam on the curb, I see poison laying on the side of theroad leeching into our air and water table. It makes me fume. I began bringing home styrofoam years ago and crushing it to create texture inmy paintings, then I learned to make sculptures with it, then I began creating wall hangings with it. It eventually became an excellentresource for my art.

I now teach Styrofoam Art workshops so others can learn just how versatile it is. I also teach about its origins, how its made, who is making it, and how little research they are admitting to, hence the real knowledge at the onset of production in the 70's, that styrofoam is a serious problem environmentally. First I scare ya, then I teach you how to use it up.Then I beg you not to accept it in restaurants or from your grocer. It's terrible to be next to your veggies and meats! The leeching process has already begun, add heat to the situation by cooking and we have no idea how many different chemicals we introduce to our systems. I believe styrofoam is the cause of many types of cancers and other conditions that are on the rise. But I gotta be careful or I'll getsued talkin like that!

When I see discarded clothing on the side of the road, I bring it home, wash and dry it and either rework those things for sale as Retro Art Apparel or I take them to the Homeless shelter down town. The same with linens and towels. I also take those kinds of things to the animal shelters. They need news paper too,  just for the record. I find dog crates, igloos, dog houses, food bowls and toys all the time too. They just go in a hot wash and getpassed on to a shelter.

My greatest joy is finding furniture that just needs a little love and whimsy to become a wholenew piece and become a treasure for someone's family. Or finding artmaterials. This is a serious bonus. I can't tell you how many canvasses I've painted over or just finished the painting that was started then added my little personal touches that make it mine and sold it.

There is a constant discussion between the Artist who wants to make something outrageous and pretty much useless and the Missionary Gramma who wants to save the planet. It can be a difficult battle but sOmeone always wins. Even someone beyond the Artist and the Gramma.

In what ways do you feel recycled art is helping the environment?

Obviously, it is cleaning the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil in which we grow our food, through which we feed our future. It is leading to Peace among our nations...it is just logical to me that we mustn't abuse the space in which we exist because we then simply abuse ourselves. It is frightening to me that there are those that don't get that. I mean cats don't go potty in their beds, do they? Dogs go away from their den to Take Care of B'ness. How can humans live in their own refuse, yetbelieve they are the highest member of the food chain? It blows my mind.

Do you feel that people are encouraged to recycle when they see your art and understand your process?

ABsoLUtely! The very best gift I've EVEr been given from this life is the light that goes on in peoples eyes when they see my art or take one of myclasses. I can sEE them going through their daily routine and considering what they can do differently now that they have this inspiration, and new set of tools. It is the finest thing in the world to bear witness to folks being inspired and hearing them talk about how they are going to change their patterns and investigate new ways of existing. It's even better to help someone discover the Artist that iswaiting within to find the Muse. ThAt's powerful. I am deeply gratefulfor these gifts.

What do you believe is the number one environmental problem right now and how do you think that we humans can solve it?

Humans. Birth Control. There are too many of us. This is a small space in which we are existing. We have become greedy, lazy and addicted to instant gratification. We march off to Wal Mart and purchase brand new badly made merchandise that with a little investigation could have been found in better quality, gently used, and of reasonable cost.

Something that will be a family treasure, a sturdier member of the household,than the resin garbage we buy. Do you knOw what goes into the manufacture of all things resin? Well, look it up and change yourconsumer ways! It's right up there with styrofoam.

There doesn't seem to be any real consideration put to finding the things we really need in a creative and resourceful way. It's an individual'sbattle. You have to be vigilant of yourself. Take the time to determine what you really need, why you want it. Then take the time to find it without spending Any money on it. It CAn be done. It just takes a little work and time. You gotta really want to make a change. Ya gotta create community in which to exchange things. Barter is a tool that could save us if we could just get use to the idea that brand new doesn't mean better.

Can you tell us a little bit about your most recent project?

Currently, I'm working on The Green Room @ 1727. 1727 in a beautiful gem of agallery in the Design District on Levee Street backing up to the Trinity River. I held a Resurrection Art booth this time last year atthe Walk and Wag Festival. Jamie Labar, owner of LuminArte Designs was there for the event. She visited my booth, liked my creations andinvited me to do an EarthDay show at her gallery, 1727 on The Levee.

All my life I've dreamt of showing in the Dallas Design District. That day that dream came true. Once IN the gallery, I was given the opportunity to brain storm with Jamie and her partner Carolyn Kurtz.

It is a gorgeous facility, complete with a big performance stage, and a green room for performers to rest and prepare in. I offered that it would be a great source of income if everything in the green room was for sale. The furnishings, the deco, everything. Then it hit us all at once.

The Green Room needs to be an extension of the gallery, and our ideas became one.

I will curate artisans from the DFW area and beyond that use all recycled pieces and parts in their art. Some folks know this kind of art as Mixed Media. But it's more than that. It's truly recycled everyday objects. Mundane things that when you figure out what it is you are surprised and suddenly connected tO the art because you use that thing every day too.

There is a spiritual connection to Sustainable Art. It defines us. It's personal. It's gratifying on so many levels to be a part of Sustainable ARt.

When one purchases a piece of Sustainable Art, they are making a promise to themselves and the World that they will be more aware and effective in their lives not to abuse the wonder of this planet we are miraculously living on. It's a commitment to their community, and themselves. A joyful, easy commitment to bettering society through one's inevitable consumption.

Do you believe that humans will solve the world’s environmental issues?

Short answer: yes I do.

I have Grand Children now. And so it's become serious business for me. They are going to have children and so on. I don't want my GKidz to have to explain that their forefamilies didn't care enough to dO anything to help change the destructive course of humanity. I hope that through inspiring this new generation that change will come faster and more dramatically. I think as a whole generation, they will be mUch less tolerant of intolerance, discord, and abuse. So yes, I think We will solve Our problems. We've just got to comprehend the urgency of the incredible pace the damage we have already done is moving in.

How can Everyday Revolution Readers find you?

I can be found at 1727 Levee Street in The Green Room, or through my own company's website, ResurrectionArt.com.

I can also be reached  by phone: 214 546 9790.

Watch out for me driving through yOur hood during Bulky Trash Pick Up weeks! I'm the White Highlander with an Annie Benjamin- Count Life's Blessings sticker, along with my ResurrectionArt.com sticker, and flag me down! I mAy just have something in the truck you wAnt!  We'll work sOmethin out!

Julia's Website:

http://resurrectionart.com

1727's Website:

http://1727dallas.com

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 A Mischievously Wicked Night for the Wild Lost

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Nov1- Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at PapayaGarden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the cornerof Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins inArlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is servedfrom 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Larger restaurant, more room, good food. Askfor Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group ofpeople. Or sit with your friends and family. Organizer: Terry Jensen817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

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GOOD News--Lots of Good News

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-> More Food Gardening

Findingsfrom the National Gardening Association’s (NGA) new survey, "The Impactof Home and Community Gardening in America," show food gardening in theU.S. is increasing rapidly. There was a 10 percent growth in vegetablegardening from 2007 to 2008 and an anticipated 19 percent growth in2009.

-> Cash for Clunkers

Consumersturned in thousands of gas-guzzlers for more fuel-efficienttransportation in the "Cash for Clunkers" federal program.. Accordingto the U. S. Department of Transportation, Texans spent over$176,000,000 on more energy-efficient automobiles. Nationwide, therewas a 60 percent improvement in fuel economy between the trade-ins andthe new cars purchased.

-> Smaller Homes

Newhome sizes are shrinking, too. Small homes generally require fewerresources to build than large homes, require less energy to operatewhen completed, and even have lower emissions during construction.According to the U.S. Census Bureau the average size of homes startedin the third quarter of 2008 was about 200 square feet smaller than inthe second. quarter. Builders are listening. A survey by the NationalAssociation of Home Builders found that 88 percent of builders are"building or planning to build a larger share of smaller homes." KermitBaker, chief economist of the American Institute of Architects (AIA),reports that even high-end buyers are showing more interest in buyingand/or building smaller, better-crafted homes.

-> "Fixing Up" Existing Homes

Notonly are we building smaller new homes, we are increasingly "fixing up"existing homes. I read there are over 100,000, 000 existing homes inAmerica. Most need energy-efficient updates but people are doing that,also, as they take advantage of tax credits offered by Uncle Sam.

-> Renewable Energy

Renewableenergy is also adding green jobs to our economy. Large amounts of newsilicon production are increasing silicon feedstocks causing solarPhotovoltaic prices to fall. The government tax credit of 30% and otherrebates have pushed renewable energy installations up and this trend isexpected to continue.

-> Solar Megawatts

Althoughthe utility companies of North Texas are promoting the dark side ofnuclear and coal electricity production for this area, that is not trueeverywhere, even in fossil-fuel oriented Texas. Austin is building a 30megawatt solar facility and San Antonio is building a 14 megawatt solarfacility. Texas leads in wind production. Renewable energy is a brightfuture!

-> Less Red Meat

Production ofred meat and dairy is energy intensive and extremely polluting. By itsvery nature animal agriculture uses more energy, more fresh water, moreland, and pollutes more air than the production of staple foods such aspotatoes, rice, fruits and vegetables. Americans are finally eatingless meat and occasionally even passing up the cheese. CultivateResearch, a market research company, reports that 26 percent ofAmericans are now eating less meat than in the past. Subtract the 9percent who told the company they eat more meat than ever, and youstill have a planet-healthy 17 percent who are cutting back on meatconsumption.

-> Less Cattle Production = More Wildlife Habitat

Lesscattle production in America means that more land can return to growingtrees and native vegetation. This not only slows global warming, italso builds wildlife habitat.

-> Fossil Fuel Consumption Down

TheEnergy Information Administration (EIA), the statistics arm of theDepartment of Energy, said in its August report, "The economicdownturn, combined with natural gas displacing some coal as a source ofelectricity generation, is projected to lead to a 5 percent decline infossil-fuel based (carbon dioxide) emissions in 2009." 

-> Sensible Consumption

Theconsumption that continues makes more sustainable sense. For example,in the first four months of 2009, more bicycles were sold in the U.S.than cars and trucks put together--over 2.55 million bicycles werepurchased, compared to fewer than 2.4 million cars and trucks.

->Europe Offers Greenhouse Gas Slash

Europeoffered to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 95% by 2050 andby 30% by 2020 if a climate change pact is sealed in Copenhagen inDecember. "This should be seen as a clear message to the world," saidAndreas Carlgren, the Swedish environment minister who chaired theLuxembourg meeting. "We expect to reach an agreement in Copenhagen," headded, after environment ministers from 27 countries finalized a commonEU negotiating position. But what about cows?  Will Europeans count thegreenhouse gases they cause in places like South America from importingbeef or only count the greenhouse gas production in Europe?

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BAD News

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-> Cows

Cowsdigest their food through enteric fermentation while "chewing theircud." This emits methane, a greenhouse gas that traps heat 23-25 times"better" than carbon dioxide. The average dairy cow belches out about100 to 200 liters of methane each day. Cow manure also produces nitrousoxide, which, considered over a 100 year period, has 298 times moreimpact per unit weight than carbon dioxide. According to an EPA aboutmethane and livestock in the U.S. alone, cattle emit about 5.5 millionmetric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere.

TheUnited Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates thatlivestock production generates nearly a fifth of the world's greenhousegases—more than human transportation. A study last year by the NationalInstitute of Livestock and Grassland Science in Japan estimated that2.2 pounds of beef is responsible for the equivalent amount of carbondioxide emitted by the average European car every 155 miles. Dr AndyThorpe, an economist at the University of Portsmouth, found a herd of200 cows can produce annual emissions of methane roughly equivalent inenergy terms to driving a family car more than 100,000 miles.Cows,which have doubled in population in the last 40 years to an estimated1.3-to-1.5 billion worldwide, produce one pound of methane for everytwo pounds of meat that they yield.

But more surprisingis fact that grazing, grass-fed cattle emit four to five more methanethan corn-fed cattle from factory farms. But factory farms causetremendous environmental and health problems, as well as producing sickcows and monstrous cruelties.

The fact is that cows, whether grass-fed or corn-fed, are bad news for this planet.

Thatbad news is growing. As Americans eat less meat, others countries,trying to adopt the American lifestyle,  eat more meat and dairy.

Cowalso cause, among many other problems, clearing of rainforests forcattle grazing or planting cattle feed (Brazilian Amazon especially),and then packaging, storing, and  transporting the meat, much of it toAmerica but quite a lot to Europe.

Cows are generallygentle animals. The problem is not cows, of course; the problem ispeople. If people were not buying beef and dairy, farmers would soonquit raising cattle for profit.

Sources: Institute ofGrassland and Environmental Research, United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, NewYork Times, , Guardian, University of Portsmouth, CNN.

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RAW Runners and Walkers

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EverySaturday or Sunday morning 35-50 people meet at the RAW clubhouse forthe group run/walk. Also run on Wednesday. Members run a wide varietyof paces and distances, and groups pairs you with someone to show youthe ropes. During standard time, start at 8:00 am (7:00 am duringdaylight savings time). Arrive a few minutes early to hearannouncements. No real address but find the RAW Clubhouse on Dove LoopRd in Grapevine across the street from Oak Grove Park softball fields.An historic old sign in front reads Gro, Bait, Ice and Beer from whenthe clubhouse was a small grocery store. Email for more information: contactus@RunnersAndWalkers.com

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Strange Animal Matings

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-> Woo or Else

Femalesof the Australian redback spider, one of the world's most poisonousspiders and a close relative to the black widow, demand 100 minutes ofwooing, starting with a courtship dance. Without this, they usually eat their male suitors, research finds.

Source: University of Toronto

-> See You Later, Alligator

Anew study suggests that female American alligators frequently return totheir previous sexual partners--or at least 70% do. Once the sex isover, however, the males are out of the picture.

Source: Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge

->The Longest-Necked Male Wins

Todetermine who gets to mate, male Galapagos giant tortoises will rise ontheir legs and stretch their necks with their mouths open to assessdominance. The shorter tortoise will leave the taller, larger tortoiseto mate.

Source: Wikipedia

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Calendar

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End of October/November 2009

Thiscalendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we areinformed of new events or changes, they will be posted here anddesignated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please callnumber listed before driving to an event.

Mon, Oct 26 -Mid-Suburban Sierra Club meets for a general update discussion aboutwhat is going on in renewable energy.  7 pm, at the Sunflower ShoppeCommunity Room, 5100 Hwy 121, Colleyville, 76034. Terry Jensen, at817-545-0140 or 972-251-1532.

Tues, Oct 27 - Sierra ClubInner City Outings Meeting - Snacks and social starts at 6:45 pm,meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Inner City Outings ("ICO") is an outreachprogram of the Sierra Club comprised of volunteers who providewilderness experiences such as day hikes and camping for disadvantagedyouth. ICO meets on the fourth Tuesdays at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway,Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch).All volunteers and those considering becoming an ICO volunteer arewelcome. Contact Liz. 214-368-2306.

Tue, Oct 27 - FortWorth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into mainentrance from University. Free.

Tues, Oct 27 - FortWorth Sierra Club Newsletter Folding Party at 6 pm. Braum's Restaurant,6770 Bridge St at Loop 820, Fort Worth. Have a few minutes to donateyour time to the club to label newsletters? No skill required, just awillingness to help.

Thu, Oct 29 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.

Thu,Oct 29 - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob DuncanCommunity Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm.Free.

Sat, Oct 31 - Halloween Roll Beyond Coal BikeRally. Bring your bike and your kids, have some fun and take a standfor clean energy and clean air in Texas. Take a stroll around WhiteRock with a companion item and check out renewable energy booths,electric car, energy-efficient booths, and even cookies baking in solaroven. We can roll beyond burning coal for electricity in Texas! Join usfor a fun-filled event supporting renewable energy, green jobs, andclean air with a brighter energy future beyond coal! Bike the 9.4 mileroute around White Rock Lake with your family and friends starting atThe Bath House Cultural Center on 521 E. Lawther Drive in Dallas,accessed only from Northcliff off Buckner. Prizes to be given for thebest Halloween and Clean Air costumes! Registration: 8:30 am.  Bikeride: 10:30 am. Cost to t-shirts: Adults-$10.00. Students andchildren-$5.00. Sponsored by the Lone Star Sierra Club. More detailsare available here or call organizer Lori Peniche at 972-980-7176.

Sun,Nov 1 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at PapayaGarden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the cornerof Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins inArlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is servedfrom 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Larger restaurant, more room, good food. Askfor Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group ofpeople. Or sit with your friends and family. Organizer: Terry Jensen817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

Sun, Nov 1 - Fort WorthVegetarian Society's Harvest Dinner Potluck. Bring a vegan dish toshare--think fall harvest theme. Private home Fort Worth so RSVP to veganpeace@live.com for location. 4:30 pm.

Mon, Nov  2- Sierra Singles monthly dinner at the Marcus Cafe in Richardson onNovember 2nd, a Monday, at 6:30 PM ish. The address is 2701 CusterParkway, Richardson TX, 75080, Suite 700 in the II Creeks Plaza, rightoff of Lookout and Custer. It's in a little strip mall actually. Verygood food, very good people to shmooze with!. Their number is469-330-0900 in case of lostedness. And you can always call Ginger fordirections or more info. So come on out and enjoy the fall weather fora good cause, and a good dinner. See you all there, at both eventshopefully. And Happy Halloween to ya! Leaders: Ginger Bradley469-223-7902(C) and Paul Heller 972-620-1703(H)

Tue,Nov. 3 - Sierra Club Executive Committee (Excom) Meeting, 6 p.m.Location change -- Pappa Chang's 1526 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth,just south of I-30 at the corner of Pennsylvania and 8th Ave. AllSierra Club members and interested parties are invited to attend thismeeting and help shape the policies and events of the Fort Worth SierraClub.

Tue, Nov 3 & Thu, Nov 5 - Wilderness NavigationClass from Sierra Club. Learn the fundamentals of finding your way inthe wilderness in this two evening class. Among the subjects coveredare: purchasing maps, how to read maps, how not to get lost, what to doif you do get lost, GPS, different kinds of compasses, and how to useyour compass. If you have a compass, bring it to the class. If youdon't have one, we will show you what to look for when you purchaseone. The class will be held at REI (second floor program room). REI isat 4515 LBJ Freeway, north side, between Midway and Welch. Thistwo-night class will start promptly at 6:30 PM and will finish at about8:45 PM. The fee for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members and $20for non-members (cash or check). No reservations are necessary; justshow up. Leaders: Arthur Kuehnee 214-353-2927(H) and Bill Greer972-247-0446(H)

Thu, Nov 5 -  North Texas chapter ofNative Plant Society meets at 7 pmat Fort Worth Botanic Garden, locatedoff University Drive west of downtown at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard.From Interstate 30, exit north on University Drive; the Botanic Gardenbegins immediately on the west side of the street.  Free

Sat,Nov 7 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner,6:30 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary;look for FWVS sign. Event is free except for cost of your food andbeverage.

Sat, Nov 7 -  SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recoveryprogram for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meetat 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive,Dallas. Free.Mon, Nov 9 - Dallas Audubon Society meets at 7 pm.Auditorium of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at 2222 WelbornSt., Dallas, SE corner of Oak Lawn Ave. and Maple Ave.

Tue,Nov 10 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food. TheSierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near thenorthwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas. From theTollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the traintracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (calledArborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look forthe entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

Wed, Nov 11 -Sierra Club Outings Leader Orientation. Have you ever thought aboutbecoming an outings leader for the Sierra Club? Come to thisintroductory seminar and we'll tell you how to get started. We'll goover the types of outings the Club does, what we expect from ourleaders, what training is required, and what services the Clubprovides. We'll look at the schedule of additional training for thoseof you who want to start leading outings. The seminar will be held atREI (Cross Timbers Room), 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244(north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.Organizer: Arthur Kuehne 214-902-9260

Thu, Nov 12 - TheFort Worth Audubon Society meets the second Thursday of each month(except summer months) at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are now held in Researchand Education (RES) Bldg, Everett Hall, Room 100, at the University ofNorth Texas Health Science Center (formerly Texas College ofOsteopathic Medicine) at 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard at Montgomery.

Sat,Nov 14 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas Vegetarian 101 class atMartin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd,Dallas. 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Free.

Sat, Nov 14 - AnimalConnection of Texas meeting. 10 am. Center for Community Cooperation,2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas. David Howard of Kinder Harbor AnimalSanctuary will speak. Please bring a vegan dish to share at thisNovember potluck. 214 373-7867. Free.

Sat, Nov. 14 -Sierra Club Dayhike at Fort Worth Nature Center. Work off your stressby hiking 3-5 miles on trails in the Nature Center. Meet at HardwickInterpretative Center at 8 AM. In the event of rain, hike is cancelled.Bring water and appropriate clothing for weather including rain gear.No dogs please. Leader: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242.

Sat,Nov 14 - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pickup trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of WhiteRock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on theNortheast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd ofpeople drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc.provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restorationareas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunchafterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H) Free

Sat,Nov 14 - Sierra Club Dayhike, Campion Trails, Irving. Meet at 10:00 amat the Bird's Fort Trail Park parking lot, 5757 Riverside Drive,Irving. Hike about five miles on paved and unpaved trails. Noreservation necessary. No dogs please. Optional lunch following hike.Leader: Laura Kimberly 972-307-8364(H)

Sun, Nov 15 -All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly$9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFWVegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507)2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the southside of Royal. Call for info:  James Bisby 469-371-1938

Sun,Nov 15 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet atDoctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas.  972-489-3072 for moreinformation. Small charge.

Mon Nov 16 - The DallasChapter of Native Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 withrefreshments at the back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store,located on the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take thestairs to the second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free

Wed, Nov 18 - Denton Organic Society meeting at 7 pm. Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Av, Denton. 940-382-8551.  

Wed,Nov. 18 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 6:30PM Brief business meeting followed by speaker. Mr. Frank Moreland,architect, former U.T.A. professor, author, concrete contractor andpioneer in earth- covered building design will present a mostenlightening program. View a slide show of human habitats that makegreat use of the earth. Current use of earth-covered buildings isemphasized. Mr. Moreland is a member of our very own Greater Fort WorthSierra Club Chapter and you will not want to miss this leading-edgepresentation. Location: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Moncrief GardenCenter, (817)871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University,north of I-30, Fort Worth

Wed, Nov 18 - Dallas SierraClub Outings Committee Meeting, 7 pm. The Outings Committee meets atREI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJbetween Midway and Welch). All outings leaders, future outings leaders,and interested Sierrans are welcome. Meet in the upstairs program roomat REI (on north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch), at 6:30 PM.Bring your ideas for the Dallas Sierra Club Outings program. We will beplanning local outings and bus trips. All outings leaders, futureoutings leaders, and interested Sierrans welcome. Ask Bill to be placedon the email list for an agenda. Contact: Bill Greer 972-247-0446

Thu,Nov 19 - Dallas Downriver Club monthly meeting at 7 pm, 3701 N. BucknerBlvd. (just north of IH 30 and south of John West Road) Dallas, 75228.

Sun,Nov 22 -Black Vegetarian Society of Texas, 1:30 pm, ThanksgivingPotluck at private home so RSVP to  donald.moy@sbcglobal.net forlocation. 

Tue, Nov 24 - Fort Worth Organic Club meetsat 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., FortWorth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University.Free. 

Have a good and compassionate Thanksgiving!Remember that Kalachandji's is open for a vegetarian Thanksgivingdinner but you will need a reservation. 5430 Gurley Av, Dallas, TX75223, 214 821-1048.

Tue, Dec. 1 - Fort Worth Sierra ClubExecutive Committee (Excom) Meeting, 6 p.m. Pappa Chang's 1526Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, just south of I-30 at the corner ofPennsylvania and 8th Ave. All Sierra Club members and interestedparties are invited to attend this meeting and help shape the policiesand events of the Fort Worth Sierra Club.

Wed, Dec 2 -Dallas Sierra Club Executive Committee (Excom) Meeting, 6:30 pm, REI,4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ betweenMidway and Welch).

Sat, Dec. 5 - Sierra Club Dayhike atFort Worth Nature Center. Work off your stress by hiking 3-5 miles ontrails in the Nature Center. Meet at Hardwick Interpretative Center at8 AM. In the event of rain, hike is cancelled. Bring water andappropriate clothing for weather including rain gear. No dogs please.Leader: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242.

Sat, Dec. 5 - FortWorth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 6:30 pm. 1314W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVSsign. Event is free except for cost of your food and beverage.

Sat,Dec. 5 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grievingthe loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conferenceroom at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.

Sat,Dec. 5 - Sierra Club Chisholm Cleanup. Get into the holiday spirit bydonating a Saturday morning to helping clean up the Chisholm Trail, oneof the Metroplex's most popular Hike and Bike Trails. We plan to lend ahand to Plano Parks and Recreation to help pick up trash and removeleaves and debris left behind on the 5.44 mile paved trail by autumnstorms. No special skills required. Contact the leader (preferably byemail) to get on the work crew list and to receive rendezvousinformation. This outing is for adults 18 years and older. Coordinator:Teresa Wilkin 214-693-1503(H)

Sun, Dec 6 - SustainableSunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W.Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy(Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington).Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 amto 2:00 pm. Larger restaurant, more room, good food. Ask for Terry atthe door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sitwith your friends and family. Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or972 251-1532.

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MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT

 An Interview with Jamie Reeves

Jamie Reeves is an up and coming vocalist, guitar player and songwriter that you don't want to miss! Her voice is inspirational and her vibrations hypnotic and awakening...

Extremely curious, we asked her some questions and she very graciously responded. Now we would love to share with you her answers and viewpoints on music, spirituality, the environment, and the world at large!

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your beliefs and your music.

Greetings

As long as I can remember I have always felt connected with music and vibration. I can remember the first time I sang a pure note in music class and I knew at that moment that I would never stop singing.  My family has always been musically oriented. My mother a singer and writer, my father a blues musician, and of course my two brothers Josh and Jake who have inspired me along the way and who have helped me so much with the guitar.  At the age of 16, with the help of my brother Josh Reeves, I began to get very interested in Buddhism, ancient wisdom, ancient civilizations, royal bloodlines, and government and false flag conspiracies.  This information is very much a part of my music and a part of who I am. To read my full bio and listen to tracks visit: www.myspace.com/jamiereevesmusic

Tune into my brothers Radio show!

www.theglobalreality.com

My badass record label!

http://www.myspace.com/fmlrecordings

What inspires you musically?

Love, understanding, empathy, struggle, nature, the soul of the world, every form of creativity, learning, breath, silence, heartbreak, history, legends, YOGA, mind, body, balance, chakras, children, plants, animals, dreams, DMT, the third eye, galaxies,  the secrets of color, the science of sound, books, meditation, crystals.

What kind of message do you hope to convey with your music?

I want to inspire everyone to live in the now.  I want people to see the eye in the pyramid and start realizing that they need to take the wheel of their life and stop letting things control them. I want the human race to realize that they can not own the earth and that our earth is our mother and that it has been here longer than we have. It will be here when we are gone. We are all individual beings with lights inside of us; we should all shine and start expressing the creative force inside of us all.

In what ways does nature inspire you?

A lot of my songs are written either in nature, or admiring nature.  Even something as simple as a flower blooming or the wind blowing can stir a beautiful melancholy into my soul. In 2008, a very special person in my life introduced me to a book called Ishmael, By Daniel Quinn. This book reassured me how important our planet is to our being, and how important our being is to this planet.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishmael_(novel)

The three part series which includes Ishmael, The Story of B, and My Ishmael, are  stories that reminded me of why I am creative, and why we must stand up for our planet and the human race.  My song Cultures Chains was born after this realization.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7w0fXxM-l0

Does current state of the environment affect your musical creativity?

This is a great question, Everyday Revolution KICKSASS!!!!

Our current operating system has a very serious virus! We run on a cultural operating system that needs to be wiped clean so that it can be in touch with the animal soul, and the soul of the world. That is true nakedness.  When I sit down to write a song I try to meditate and get as far away from that current operating system, and get in touch with the Divine. Often I think about our state and how we have come to this. Consumer capitalism wastes our environment, human recourses, it?s inefficient, it runs on stereotypes, and a low sampling rate which makes everyone seem alike. The Glory is in our differences!

What environmental issues do you feel are most important to address?

Two hundred species a day are dying, our food is genetically modified and its hurting us and our soil, chemtrails are being sprayed into our atmosphere and its affecting our climate, weather, and our health. Cancerous waves are being transmitted into all ecosystems of earth, oil is being spilled into oceans and killing animal life.

What do you think could help the world to take responsibility for their behavior towards nature?

Doing exactly what Everyday Revolution is doing! I believe if you take that creative force inside of you and use it to spread knowledge and truth we can all make this world a better place. Start a local book group and talk about ways you can eliminate plastics and harmful chemicals from everyday life. Start a radio show dedicated to helping our current problems. Educate people on our current department of agriculture under Obamas cabinet who was once the president of Monsanto and is taking our right to grow our own gardens away from us! Stand up for your planet, stand up for yourself, be bold and be creative! Most importantly, TURN OFF THE TELEVISON!!!

How do you feel the current economy affects the environment?

I don?t even know where to start on this question because the problem is SO LARGE!

Consumerism is SWALLOWING US!  The worldview of consumption as a religion is killing us. See the movie, The Story of Stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8

What are your dreams?

I want to make everyday of my life a Revolution. I wish to strive to gain more knowledge and wisdom from our earth and spread it out to the masses so that we can make this world a better place to live for us and our children. My dream is to keep striving to write songs that spread enlightenment and light to everyone that hears them. This world is currently a very ugly place. But buried deep inside of our minds eye are beautiful plants of never ending wonder and joy. My dream is to help water that plant so that the mind can grow and become inspired and creative. You are a creative force. Now get out there and start a Revolution.

Turn in your national pin, Tune out your television, Drop out of your indoctrination; this is the time of the Revelation.  Tune in your intuition, Turn on your Divine Intervention. Drop out of a dying system and follow your soul to the Revolution.

 Delphi www.myspace.com/justdelphi

You can visit Jamie Reeves at her myspace page: http://myspace.com/jamiereevesmusic

Her latest track, 2038, can be heard at http://myspace.com/everydayrevolutionaries

Thank you!

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTANS DREAMS and WILD SKY TRIBAL at

MIDDLEFAIRE

Pirate Weekend Arrr!

Saturday October 3rd

Sunday October 4th

Come see the belly dancers and musicians of Middlefaire!

For More Info:

Sultans Dreams

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Prairie-TX/Sultans-Dreams-Dancers/96563937263

Wild Sky Tribal

http://wildskytribal.com

Middlefaire

http://middlefest.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday October 10th

8:00pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You cant miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTANS DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

*Off With Their Heads Ball*

 A Mischievously Wicked Night for the Wild Lost

Hosted By:

Marquis of Vaudeville

When:

Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 8:00 PM

Where:

Curtain Club

2800 Main Street

Dallas

Texas

75226

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Halloween evening, adorn and surround yourself with regal and pompous pageantry that would make any king or queen enviously exclaim "off with their heads!" for you are cordially invited to Marquis of Vaudeville's marvelous masquerade, the ~Off With Their Heads Ball: A Mischievously Wicked Night for the Wild Lost~

Attire for the evening: Rococo/Baroque/Victorian/Edwardian/Steampunk/Gothic..

Dress as you fancy, but do wear a mask.

Specials of the drink variety and other precious prizes awarded for attire with elegance, pomposity, and garish grandiloquence.

Featuring:

~The Whimsical and Dream Laden Music of Marquis of Vaudeville~

~The Astounding Astonishments & Startlements of The John Chaos Sideshow~

~The Eerily Engrossing Enactments of Le Théâtre Mort Rouge~

~The Alluring and Sublime Burlesque Stylings of the Vixens of Vaudeville~

~The Mysterious Magical Montage of Madame Randi Rain~

~The Mesmerizing Sitar & Ragas of the Mystical Sarasvati Bodhisattva~

Keep an eye out for future invitations for they will reveal more in each.

Please RSVP, whisper of the event into a friend's ear, and do take care, for this ball is dangerous, but what else would you wish for Halloween?

Until then,

-Marquis of Vaudeville-

http://myspace.com/marquisofvaudeville

ROOMATE NEEDED ASAP!!

Need ASAP roommate for 2b/2b duplex in Arlington near UTA. $450 per month (includes utilities and HD Satellite TV in living room) with $200 deposit. Prefer pagan or pagan friendly female, but will consider male. Contact scarletdream@peoplepc.com  

The Woodbine Archosaurs in Arlington, Texas

“The Arlington Archosaur Site is a prolific fossil site that was discovered in northern Arlington Texas by UT-Arlington students Phil Kirchhoff and Bill Walker along with local fossil collectors Art and Olivia Sahlstein in the summer of 2003. The site was later reported to Dr. Christopher R. Scotese at the UTA Earth Sciences Dept. and his geology graduate student Derek J. Main in the fall of 2003. Phil Kirchhoff and Bill Walker brought some of the fossils from the site to show to Derek J. Main for identification. Main identified the fossils as dinosaur teeth and vertebrae along with various crocodile scutes and teeth. Hence the origin of the name for the site, as dinosaurs and crocodiles both belong to the Archosaurs; the "Ruling Reptiles". Derek J. Main and the sites discoverers agreed to work the Arlington Archosaur Site as a collaborative effort.”

~from  http://arlingtonarchosaursite.com

They are still accepting volunteers to help with the dig. They want to share the experience of participating in the recovery of an ancient coastal ecosystem

Derek Main relates the Archosaur Site to environmental awareness:

“…as far as environment goes, what is interesting about the AAS is that its a well-preserved ancient ecosystem. We all hear about the effects of global warming, but never really think about broad scale change occurring. During the Cretaceous, when it was much warmer, there were no polar ice caps and sea level was much higher. Arlington was on the Texas coast line, and the AAS preserves a coastal everglades style ecology.”

If you love ancient life, you are in for a real treat!

Please visit the Arlington Archosaur site. Some wonderful information and resources are listed among its contents.

VISIT: http://arlingtonarchosaursite.com

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS and WILD SKY TRIBAL at

MIDDLEFAIRE

Hafla Weekend

Saturday September 19th

Sunday September 20th

Renaissance Wear

Saturday September 26th

Sunday September 27th

Pirate Weekend…Arrr!

Saturday October 3rd

Sunday October 4th

Come see the belly dancers and musicians of Middlefaire!

For More Info:

Sultan’s Dreams

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Prairie-TX/Sultans-Dreams-Dancers/96563937263

Wild Sky Tribal

http://wildskytribal.com

Middlefaire

http://middlefest.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday October 10th

8:00pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

ROOMATE NEEDED ASAP!!

Need ASAP roommate for 2b/2b duplex in Arlington near UTA. $450 per month (includes utilities and HD Satellite TV in living room) with $200 deposit. Prefer pagan or pagan friendly female, but will consider male. Contact scarletdream@peoplepc.com

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

Recycling Mystery: Styrofoam

It's the eternal question: Can I recycle Styrofoam®?

It's everywhere: It holds your food, secures items in packages, provides insulation in homes and it's even in your bike helmet. Also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, it's a version of plastic #6 (polystyrene), which you've seen used in plastic cups and CD and DVD cases.

Fun fact: In 2006, the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers reported that 56 million pounds of EPS were recycled that year alone. That's an astonishing amount considering that EPS is 98 percent air.

Here's the thing: Even if your community recycles plastic #6, it may not accept EPS. It's a similar case to the plastic bag conundrum, where different versions of plastics require separate recycling streams.

Because it's so lightweight, EPS takes up 0.01 percent of the total municipal solid waste stream by weight, but as you may have guessed, its volume is a greater problem than its weight. It takes up space in landfills and doesn't biodegrade. If you haven't recycled EPS before, here's how:

Methods of Recycling

Like we mentioned earlier, the most convenient method for consumers utilizes curbside recycling programs; however, due to transportation coordination and contamination rates, most communities do not have EPS recycling programs. But don't despair, you have a number of options at your fingertips:

Drop-off sites - Check Earth911.com to find where you can find polystyrene recycling in your area. Make sure to call local sites beforehand to make sure EPS is accepted and in what form. If they do take EPS, most accept packing materials but not food or medical containers. Bring empty containers free of tape, labels, plastic film, etc. As you know, contaminants can ruin the recycling process.

Mail-back - If a drop-off site doesn't exist in your area, you can also use a mail-back program such as the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (www.epspackaging.org). Remember to remove all debris from the EPS before breaking it into smaller pieces that fit into a box for shipping.

Reuse for loose fill - What about packing peanuts? Their simplest reuse is in another package you need to ship. You can also donate them to UPS or other shipping stores, who will gladly reuse the material. Not sure where to go? Call the automated, 24-hour Peanut Hot line at 800-828-2214 to find a site near your residence that will reuse them.

Large volume - Working with a recycling company for pick-up service is best if your business receives mass amounts of EPS. Company requirements for storage and equipment vary, but it's typical for storage containers to remain outdoors in a bin where EPS is kept clean, dry and unexposed to the elements. It is wise to check with the company to see how they accept EPS, whether it be stacked, bagged, bailed, condensed, etc.

On-site (for industry) - In the event that your business needs to routinely condense large pieces of EPS, look for devices from companies like RecycleTech or Styromelt™. For example, Styromelt™ is a device that uses thermal compaction to not only reduce the volume of EPS, but also to sterilize the briquette.

Advancing Technologies

Biodegradable packing materials are definitely in style. Puffy Stuff produces a plant-based product that can be used as fertilizer on your lawn. It breaks down into inert proteins after coming in contact with water and is consumed by soil bacteria. Puffy Stuff claims its product is so natural, you can eat it (although we haven't tried it - yet!).

Also, scientists at Sony discovered that EPS completely dissolves when sprayed with limonene, a natural oil extracted from the skin of oranges or other citrus fruits. The EPS dissolves at room temperature and can be processed for reuse.

Because of the varied uses for EPS, recycling requirements are a little more complex than, say, paper and other plastics, but it is worth taking the time in order to keep this prevalent material in use and out of landfills.

By Kasen Seaver, Earth911

posted: 11 March 2009 09:05 am ET

To link to this article and see more online click here or enter this in your browser:

http://www.livescience.com/environment/090311-recycling-styrofoam.html

EPS Recycling Equipment*

The most common method of recycling expanded polystyrene packaging is through a regrind process. Due to supply and ease of processing, packaging manufacturers normally incorporate recycled content into their products by blending in used expanded particles from products they take in and grind down to the bead level.

To increase recycling of EPS in the United States, there are numerous programs utilized to place equipment wherever volume permits and the foam can be sold to manufacturers using the densified EPS Foam in products like composite or plastic lumber used for longer lasting, weather resistant outdoor decks or fencing, drain field aggregate substitute or drainage tile blankets used for increased drainage under roads and highways, and it is even used for hard jewel cases for CDs and DVDs.

*Information retrieved from the website of Bright Technologies, developers of a line of EPS Densifiers.

http://www.epspackaging.org/recyclingequipment.htm

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday September 12th

8:00pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

SULTAN’S DREAMS and WILD SKY TRIBAL at

MIDDLEFAIRE

Hafla Weekend

Saturday September 19th

Sunday September 20th

Renaissance Wear

Saturday September 26th

Sunday September 27th

Pirate Weekend…Arrr!

Saturday October 3rd

Sunday October 4th

Come see the belly dancers and musicians of Middlefaire!

For More Info:

Sultan’s Dreams

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Prairie-TX/Sultans-Dreams-Dancers/96563937263

Wild Sky Tribal

http://wildskytribal.com

Middlefaire

http://middlefest.com

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th, So Mark Your Calendars!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

CLEANING UP YOUR SCHOOLS

“Environmental advocate Patti Wood, executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education, spends much of her time working to get schools to stop using pesticides and embrace green cleaning products. Why? Wood points to the fact that we’re seeing rising rates of children’s asthma, learning disabilities, development disorders, and allergies. ‘We need to be concerned about indoor air quality because kids today are spending more and more time inside,’ says Wood. ‘During the school year, kids learn and play in the same buildings and classrooms day after day, and if there are air-quality issues related to the cleaning products and other chemicals this can mean significant exposures.’ She’s met with considerable success so far, having helped many private and public schools make the transition to “ChildSafe” products, which meet a very strict standard that Wood developed for use around children.

    Harsh cleaning products are used on a daily basis in most schools. Many common products, for example, contain 2-butoxyethanol, a liver and kidney toxicant absorbed through the skin. Wood offers the following advice to concerned parents looking to make changes in their child’s school (for more information and supporting materials visit www.grassrootsinfo.org and look for ChildSafe School Program):

1. Get a list of cleaning and pest control products that your child’s school uses from the principal or building and grounds person and ask for a Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) for each product used, which will tell you whether there is a health warning or danger associated with the active ingredients in a product. Although this information is useful, an MSDS will reveal only acute and immediate effects, not long-term effects, which are the ones that are particularly troubling, according to Wood.

2.  Do your own research. Go to Environmental Health Perspectives, www.ehponline.org and search the active ingredient names to find related peer-reviewed scientific studies. For pesticides, go to the Pesticide Action Network’s database, www.pesticideinfo.org

3.  Get a list of alternative cleaning products by going to www.grassrootsinfo.org . There are many effective, cost-contemplative and safe products on the market, according to Wood, so there’s no reason not to use them. It’s up to knowledgeable and concerned parents, though, to encourage their schools to make the transition to safer products.

4.  Go back to school armed with your research about the health impacts of the products that the school is using along with the list of alternative products that are safe and work well and ask your school to try them.

Providing the names of local distributors and enlisting the help of the parent-school organization and other local environmental agencies can be useful.

~From Green, Greener, Greenest by author Lori Bongiorno

Top 10 Vegetarian Sources of Vitamin C

Guavas (377 mg of Vitamin C per 100 g serving) >pictured above<

Green Peppers (49.6 mg per 28 g serving)

Red Peppers (45.6 mg per 28 g serving)

Broccoli (81.2 mg per 91 g serving)

Kiwifruit (68.2 mg per fruit)

Oranges (97.5 mg per 165 g serving) note: Orange peels also have a significant amount of vitamin C!

Strawberries (89.4 mg per 152 g serving)

Persimmons (16.5 mg per 1 fruit/25 g serving)

Peas (58.8 mg per 98 g serving)

Papayas (86.5 mg per 140 g serving)

~From the Groovy Vegetarian: http://groovyvegetarian.com 

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday August 6th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

GIRLSHOW 2009

Presented by

ARTLOVEMAGIC

AUGUST 7th and 8th

The Mokah Lounge, Deep Ellum

“With over 40 visual artists in mediums from painting to sculpey to sandpaper to terrariums, the beautiful Artistas of girlShow will shake up your ideas of traditional visual art.

In the coming days and weeks I (Melody) will be highlighting some or our artists for a sneak peak of what treats await you at the show.

Remember there will be two shows going on during girlShow weekend. One on Friday, August 7th, which will include a concert series in Mokah Lounge along with 2-4 visual artists. Then there’s the massive girlShow production Saturday, August 8th with over 25 live visual artists performing and over 40 pieces of live art hanging in the gallery.” ~Melody Hay

Full BLOG may be read at http://artlovemagic.com

Visit and support artlovemagic at http://artlovemagic.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday August 8th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

TRIPLE LINEUP AT J. GILLIGAN’S in ARLINGTON

Friday, August 28th, 2009

7pm-12am

Come see

PARALLEL PLAY

BLAMING GRACE

And

GAYDEN LEE!

http://jgilligans.com

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th, So Mark Your Calendars!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

(yes, we changed the date…September is too hot!)

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

if interested in helping!

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Dedicated to serving the greater Neopagan

community by providing quality open ceremonies:

www.eaglemountainpg.org

Ancient Traditions

Claiming our Future by Reclaiming our Past

Bellydance, Tai Chi, Hooping, and Swordfighting Classes Available

www.ancient-traditions.org

The Celtic Grove

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Kamal Meattle: How To Grow Fresh Air

From TED.com:

“Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air.”

Please Click on this link for Video of short Indoor Plant lecture by Kamal Meattle:

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EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday August 6th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

GIRLSHOW 2009

Presented by

ARTLOVEMAGIC

AUGUST 7th and 8th

The Mokah Lounge, Deep Ellum

“With over 40 visual artists in mediums from painting to sculpey to sandpaper to terrariums, the beautiful Artistas of girlShow will shake up your ideas of traditional visual art.

In the coming days and weeks I (Melody) will be highlighting some or our artists for a sneak peak of what treats await you at the show.

Remember there will be two shows going on during girlShow weekend. One on Friday, August 7th, which will include a concert series in Mokah Lounge along with 2-4 visual artists. Then there’s the massive girlShow production Saturday, August 8th with over 25 live visual artists performing and over 40 pieces of live art hanging in the gallery.” ~Melody Hay

Full BLOG may be read at http://artlovemagic.com

Visit and support artlovemagic at http://artlovemagic.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday August 8th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

TRIPLE LINEUP AT J. GILLIGAN’S in ARLINGTON

Friday, August 28th, 2009

7pm-12am

Come see

PARALLEL PLAY

BLAMING GRACE

And

GAYDEN LEE!

http://jgilligans.com

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th, So Mark Your Calendars!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

(yes, we changed the date…September is too hot!)

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

if interested in helping!

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GOOD News

TXI's Midlothian Cement Plant withdrew its permit application to burn millions of tires at its huge Kiln #5.

Source: Downwinders at Risk.

$87,512,800 awarded to Texas in July as Recovery Act funding which will be used to increase energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy in the public sector, while also providing information resources that will empower Texans from across the state to achieve energy, emissions, and cost savings for years to come. Capitalizing on the successful LoanSTAR program, Texas will introduce a revolving loan program that will enable public facilities to implement building efficiency measures. Recovery Act funds will also be used for competitive grants to state agencies, communities, schools, and hospitals to install and demonstrate solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy technologies. After demonstrating successful implementation of its plan, the state will receive an additional $109 million, for a total of nearly $219 million.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Production of Flu Vaccine already under way, with the Australian drug company CSL this week becoming the first manufacturer to begin testing a vaccine in human subjects. "Things are proceeding well," says Jesse Goodman, the chief scientist and deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Source: FDA

Vegetarian Jamie Raskin, Maryland State Senator, when asked why he kept eating vegetarian, told Veg News, "Because it made me feel a lot better physically, not so full and engorged after meals. It also made me feel better politically because I finally lined up my menu with my morals. I’ve seen what the poultry industry has done to the Chesapeake Bay and I’m glad not to be implicated personally in the continuing contamination of our most precious estuary by virtue of eating chicken nuggets every day."

BAD News

Chimps Have AIDS or what is essentially AIDS, a new study says. Although tte monkey and ape equivalent of HIV—simian immunodeficiency virus, or SIV—has long been thought to be harmless in the animals, never developing into a lethal AIDS equivalent, wild, SIV-positive chimps in Africa, the researchers found, are 10 to 16 times more likely to die in a given year than uninfected chimps.

Source: National Geographic.

Water Guzzler: The average Dallas water customer gets billed for about 100,000 gallons a year - but Dallas' top residential water user consumed 100 times that last year. Tom Hicks - owner of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers - used 10 million gallons of water at his 20-acre North Dallas estate. Hicks lives in a 29,000-square-foot house, with 12 bathrooms, a large pool, a spa, two cabanas, and lush landscaping. Puckett said 10 million gallons for one household is an attention-grabber.

Source: KERA

Scientists Link Diabetes and DDT. People's body burdens of DDE, a chemical produced as the body breaks down the pesticide DDT, banned in the United States more than 35 years ago.

Source: Organic Consumer's Association

FIRST SUNDAY BUFFET: August 2

First Sunday Sustainable and Vegan luncheon at  Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless 76040. Sunday, July 5, 11:30 am - 2 pm and every first Sunday thereafter. Come with your friends and family and sit together or please sit with us. Ask for Terry at the door and they will direct you to an interesting group of folks.

Papaya Garden is on the southwest corner of Airport Freeway (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM 157--which is Collins in North Arlington). It faces Industrial rather than Airport Fwy. First Sunday Vegan Buffet hours are from 11:30 until 2 pm. $9.95. This location will continue into the future every first Sunday. Questions? Call Terry at 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

ANIMALS, ORGANICS AND PLANET LOSE

We all lose in Big Agriculture's attempt to sterilize farmland in California--a plan that will go national.  Birds, frogs, mice and deer - and anything that shelters them - are caught in a raging battle in the Salinas Valley against E. coli O157:H7, a lethal, food-borne bacteria. Rodents are poisoned; the owls that eat them die; now there are no natural controls for rodents. Ponds are bulldozed, no frog parts in lettuce bags; now groundwater is pumped for irrigation. And the list goes on. And it is coming our way in a national bill--supposedly to make the consumer safe from E. coli but, in my opinion, to make Big Ag safe from lawsuits. Read the rest of this long article here: http://dfwnetmall.com/news/sterilefood.htm 

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

STUMPY-LEGGED DOGS

The short legs of the dachshund, the basset hound, and other diminutive dog breeds have been linked to a single mutation that could be linked to a form of human dwarfism. The key is in a newly identified gene that makes short-legged dog,  like the dachshund, so short, according to new research. The gene could have mutated as much as 30,000 years ago.

Source: Science

OMEGA 3 WINS AGAIN

Diets High in Omega-3 Fatty acids may prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the over-50s, suggests a new study. Good vegan sources of these acids are flax seed, canola oil, walnuts, some leafy greens.

Source: Archives of Ophthalmology adn Michael Greger, MD

BEEF LOSES AGAIN

King Soopers, Inc., a Denver, Colo., establishment, is recalling approximately 466,236 pounds of ground beef products that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis.

Source: USDA

CALENDAR

August 2009

This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.

Wed, Jul 29 - Young Sierras Diinner at Firefly, 14905 Midway Rd #102, Addison, TX 75001 / (972) 788-9210. Arrive anytime after 6:00 pm; for happy hour; dinner at 7p m. Please RSVP by noon on 7/29  youngsierrans@dallassierraclub.org email address so we have a rough estimate for seating. All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Sierra Club member to participate. Sat, Aug 1  -  Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.

Sat, Aug 1  -  SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.Sun, Aug 2 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are several groups here including DFW Veg Ed and Sierra Club, Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups  Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family . Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

Monday, August 3, Sierra Singles Dinner Tams Restaurant at 714 W Spring Valley, Richardson at 6:30 ish. address is 714 W Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, and it's just off Highway 75. Their phone is 972 690-6800.You don't have to be a Sierra Club member to attend. Organizers: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902 and Paul Heller 972-620-1703

Thu, Aug 6  - North Texas chapter of Native Plant Society meets at 7 pm.  oat Fort Worth Botanic Garden, located off University Drive west of downtown at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. From Interstate 30, exit north on University Drive; the Botanic Garden begins immediately on the west side of the street.  Free

Sat, Aug 8  -  Black Vegetarian Society of Texas Vegetarian 101 class at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas. 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Free.

Sat, Aug 8 -   Animal Connection of Texas meeting. 10 am. Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas. 214 373-7867. Free.

Sat, Aug 8  - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H) Free.

Tue, Aug 11 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food.  The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

Sat, Aug 15 Sierra Club Day hike at Fort Worth Nature Center. Meet at 7:15 AM at the Hardwicke Interpretative Visitors Center Parking lot at Fort Worth Nature Center. After you enter the refuge,pay your entrance fee, and follow signs to Hardwicke. The park opens it gates at 7 AM so be there promptly. We will hike a 4-5 mile section of trails. Bring water, snacks, and raingear. Nature Center is located in NW Tarrant County on Lake Worth. Take Highway 199 exit west toward Azle off 820 West on western edge of Fort Worth. Leader: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242. In event of rain, hike is cancelled. No dogs please.

Sun, Aug 16 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info:  James Bisby 469-371-1938

Sun, Aug 16 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas.  972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.

Mon, Aug 17 - The Dallas Chapter of Native Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 with refreshments at the back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store, located on the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take the stairs to the second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free

Wed, Aug 19 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 7 pm. J. D. Granger, the executive director of the Trinity River Vision Authority, will give a presentation on the Trinity River Vision - Brief bustness meeting followed by speaker. Ft Worth Botanic Gardens, Main Garden Center, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.

Wed, Aug 19 - Dallas Outings Committee meets at  7:00 pm at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch). All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans are welcome.

Thu, Aug 20 - Sierra Club's Advanced Backpacking Class - You’ve got a few local weekend backpacks under your belt; so you want to do more: a fly-drive or multi-night outing, or even try a cold weather trip. This class will cover advanced backpacking tips and skills including winter camping, fly-drive planning and equipment, bear barrel packing, and week-long trekking. Location: REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch). This class will start promptly at 6:30 PM and will finish at about 8:45 PM. The fee for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members and $20 for non-members (cash or check). No reservations are necessary; just show up. For more information: Laura Kimberly 972307-8364Tue, Aug 25 - Fort Worth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University. Free.

Thu, Aug 27 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Aug 27  - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.

Sun, Aug 30 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon, 1:30 pm, at Ann's Health Food Store, 2634 S Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX 75224, (214) 942-9483.

NOTE: There will be no Mid-Suburban Sierra Club meetings during the summer months. There will be a "reorganizational" meeting on Monday, Sep 28 at 7 pm at Sunfower Shoppe, 5100 hwy 121, Coleyvile. Please come with your ideas if you want Sierra Club events to continue in the area around DFW Airport.

GET NATURIZED,  New  Listings of Parks and Trails

Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve  is Now Open in Plano. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is an 800-acre park extending from Parker Road on the south to Chaparral Road on the north and from Spring Creek Parkway on the west to Los Rios Boulevard on the east. The park boasts 3.5 miles of concrete trails and 5 miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Nature trails are open from sunrise to sunset daily.

Mike Lewis Park - Grand Praire. 69.8 Acres at 2600 Block of N. Carrier Pkwy. Equestrian arena, pavilion, playground, .5 mile concrete fitness trail, pond with fishing pier

Bear Creek, McCormick Preserve, Bob Eden Park,  Trailwood Park, in Euless. Start at Bear Creek Park, 1951 Bear Creek Parkway, just off Hwy 360 in Euless. Walk through McCormick Preserve to Bob Eden and back. You can also add Trailwood Park to the mix after Bob Eden--all along Bear Creek, wooded and beautiful. Mostly paved but not all.

WOOF PARKS: New Resource Starting

Euless, Bear Creek--3 acres at 1951 Bear Creek Parkway, just off Hwy 360 in Euless. Open six days a week during daylight hours. It will be closed on Thursdays for maintenance.

Fort Woof - Gateway Park,Fort Worth, north of Interstate 30 between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard, east of downtown. Open from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm daily.

White Rock Lake Dog Park, Dallas - 8000 Mockingbird Lane. The park is open from 5am to midnight. To get there, go north from Dallas on I-75 (Central Expressway). Exit at Mockingbird Lane and take a right. The White Rock Lake Dog Park is about four miles down.

Wiggly Field Dog Park - Denton with 3 acres at Lake Forest Park, 1400 E. Ryan Rd. between Teasley and FM 1830. The park is closed every Wednesday from 7am-3:30pm for mowing and maintenance.

QUICK RESTAURANT REVIEWS and HEALTHY RECIPES online at http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-augt.htm

RESOURCES online include Veg or Vegan Restaurants, Organic Restaurants and Bakeries, Organic Garden Centers, Get Naturized, Emergency Animal Care.

The Green Bathroom

“Mold, mildew, and bacteria thrive in damp, warm environments, so bathrooms are a perfect breeding ground. However, you don’t have to rely on “big guns” to clean your bathroom. As for the toilet bowl, acid-based toilet cleaners are among the most toxic in your household because they are corrosives and can cause severe internal and external burns. You can find safer alternatives to clean your bathroom.

Be especially careful when using multiple products because sometimes dangerous gases can form. This can happen in any room, but more of these products tend to be used together in the bathroom. Mixing chlorine bleach with ammonia, for example, will produce lung-irritating chloramine gas. Mixing chlorine bleach with an acid-based product like a toilet bowl cleaner may release chlorine gas. Chlorine bleach, which on its own can irritate your eyes and lungs, is often found in mildew-stain removers and some bath and toilet cleaners. Ammonia, which is also a strong lung irritant, is marketed on its own and in some glass, bathroom-surface, and floor cleaners.

GREEN

*Try cleaning your toilet bowl without a specific toilet bowl cleaner by using a non-toxic scouring product such as Bon Ami, which is inexpensive and widely available.

* Try to prevent mold from forming so you won’t need to rely on cleaning products regularly. Fix leaks and wipe up wet surfaces and shower curtains right away. Also deal with any mold immediately rather than waiting for it to build up.

* If you don’t have good ventilation in your bathroom, open the window after a steamy shower or bath to prevent mold from growing.

GREENER

* Buy less toxic bathroom and glass cleaners, such as those offered by Seventh Generation, Ecover or other brands. If a product doesn’t list its ingredients you won’t know if what you are buying is any safer than conventional products. However, as more companies list ingredients voluntarily it will be easier to get a sense of what you are buying. In addition to ammonia, some glass cleaners contain 2-butoxyethanol, which has been shown to harm the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver in rats.

* If you must buy a toilet bowl cleaner buy one that’s not corrosive. Look for products without the signal word ‘Danger’.

GREENEST

* Consider adding an exhaust fan in the bathroom if mold and mildew are a problem and you don’t have a window to open. If you have a fan already, make sure its not clogged with dust.”

~From Green, Greener, Greenest by Lori Bongiorno

Deep Fried Tofu and Hijiki Balls

Ingredients:

Balls:

2 tablespoons hijiki seaweed

1 cup (250 g) tofu (drained and blotted)

2 tablespoons (50 g) grated carrot or turnip

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 teaspoons ginger

5 tablespoons sesame seeds

vegetable oil

Dip:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

1 teaspoon grated raw ginger root

Instructions:

Cover hijiki with boiling water, soak for 10 minutes.  Drain and cover with fresh water and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.  Pat dry.  Break tofu in food processor.  Add hijiki, turnip/carrot, and ginger and blend to pulp.  Roll walnut-sized balls of mixture in sesame seeds.  Fill frying pan 1/3rd full with vegetable oil.  Heat until sesame seed immediately rises to top and begins to brown when dropped in.  Drop the coated balls into the frying pan and fry for 3-4 minutes.  Drain on paper towels and serve with dip.

From http://thegroovyvegetarian.com

Looking for an easy to make, fulfilling, and easier-on-the-environment kinda meal?

Try the organic peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

‘Making and Taking’ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to eat on the go instead of driving through a fast food joint is better for your wallet and puts less strain on the environment. Buying fast food can add up and become costly; fast food restaurants use enormous amounts of energy and produce crazy levels of trash.

Rise above the need to fast food feed!

Eat PB & J Today!

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EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday August 6th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

GIRLSHOW 2009

Presented by

ARTLOVEMAGIC

AUGUST 7th and 8th

The Mokah Lounge, Deep Ellum

“With over 40 visual artists in mediums from painting to sculpey to sandpaper to terrariums, the beautiful Artistas of girlShow will shake up your ideas of traditional visual art.

In the coming days and weeks I (Melody) will be highlighting some or our artists for a sneak peak of what treats await you at the show.

Remember there will be two shows going on during girlShow weekend. One on Friday, August 7th, which will include a concert series in Mokah Lounge along with 2-4 visual artists. Then there’s the massive girlShow production Saturday, August 8th with over 25 live visual artists performing and over 40 pieces of live art hanging in the gallery.” ~Melody Hay

Full BLOG may be read at http://artlovemagic.com

Visit and support artlovemagic at http://artlovemagic.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday August 8th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

BLAMING GRACE enters a COMPETITION at THE CURTAIN CLUB!!!

Join Blaming Grace Friday, September 4th, 2009 at

THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

http://blamingrace.com

http://myspace.com/blaminggrace

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th, So Mark Your Calendars!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

(yes, we changed the date…September is too hot!)

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

if interested in helping!

GOOD News

Dogs Save Humans--Again! Some dogs can smell odors given off by humans with bladder cancer and diabetes, researchers say. In some cases, the canines warn of oncoming attacks. Rob Harris, Dog trainer: "Dogs have a highly-developed sense of smell. Their nose is in use every day. We just use that part of their nose to help us identify the odor of cancer."

Animal Labs Required to Post Data. Animal research facilities will be required to disclose more information online about their experiments. A settlement iwth US Humane Society will require the Agriculture Department to post annual reports from those facilities, including what they call "pain and distress information," on its Web site. The settlement will now be submitted to the federal district court for the District of Columbia for final approval.

Stricter Auto Emissions Granted. The Obama administration granted California permission Tuesday to begin enforcing its stricter auto emissions standards. Under an agreement reached among the governments, industry and environmentalists, the federal government will adopt the California standards and begin enforcing them nationwide in 2012.

ASHRAE Introduces Building Energy Label. The good news is that a prototype label for the ASHRAE Headquarters in Atlanta was recently unveiled. ASHRAE is working with major real estate developers to implement the label prototype this fall with a widespread launch of the full program in 2010. The Building Energy Quotient program, which will be known as Building EQ, will include both asset and operational ratings for all building types. The bad news is that is does not include residential.  Click to view image.

BAD News

Silk Soymilk Is No Longer Always Organic. Check Silk cartons before buying as most of their soymilk is no longer organic. This opens the way for genetically modified soybeans to be used.

Silk Uses Neurotoxin in Production. According to The Cornucopia Institute,  Silk's Light soymilk, as well as its "Heart Health" soymilk, is made with hexane-extracted soy flour instead of whole soybeans.  Hexane is a highly explosive volatile solvent that is a byproduct of gasoline refining and a neurotoxin, which is  listed as the main ingredient in these Silk products.

FIRST SUNDAY BUFFET: July 5

After years of a wonderful monthly vegan buffet at Thai Jasmine in Bedford, we moved to a new location in May where the food is equally as good and as abundant plus we have much more space: Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless 76040. Sunday, July 5, 11:30 am - 2 pm and every first Sunday thereafter.

Actually, the current owner, Kim, started the idea of the vegan buffet many years ago when she owned a restaurant on Magnolia in Fort Worth. She not only knows how to put the finishing touches on vegan, she also keeps the food fresh throughout the 2.5 -hour

buffet. The June food was fantastic.

Come with your friends and family and sit together or please sit with us. Ask for Terry at the door and they will direct you to an interesting group of folks.

Papaya Garden is on the southwest corner of Airport Freeway (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM 157--which is Collins in North Arlington). It faces Industrial rather than Airport Fwy. First Sunday Vegan Buffet hours are from 11:30 until 2 pm. $9.95. This location will continue into the future every first Sunday.

Questions? Call Terry at 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

ORGANIC FARMERS at Saturday Markets

There is a certified organic farmer at the McKinney Market. The market is at Chestnut Square from 8 am until 12 noon. The rest of the market? This is from the rules and regs of the McKinney market, "Vendors shall be subject to inspection of their farm or place of production at any time to assure that at least 60% of their produce is homegrown or their products are homemade." I assume this means the farmer can buy and resell  40% of products at this market..

There is also a certified-organic farmer at the Coppell Farmers Market each Saturday.: Starts at 8 am at the corners of Bethel and South Coppell Roads in Coppell. Coppell does try to limit the produce sold there to farmers who grow their own or bring a neighbors produce. Although I saw produce that were far out of season for North Texas, the head of the organization said the volunteers would try to inspect farms in the future to stop that.

If you know of other certified organic farmers that grace our local farmer's markets, please let me know who, where, when, and what time so I can spread the word.

PHOTOS

Taken by Hubble Space Telescope and supplied by Peggy LaPoint.

Remarking in an article from the Daily Mail, reporter Michael Hanlon writes the photos "illustrate that our universe is not only deeply strange, but also almost impossibly beautiful."

To me... It also shows how insignificant we are and how easy it would be for humans and most animals to cease to exist if we don't take care of the earthship that takes care of us and the other inhabitants of this planet.

Photos online at http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-july.htm

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Quick RESTAURANT REVIEWS

online for Bliss Raw Care, Hericoh's, Southpaw's Organic Cafe, and Veria Natural Cafe.

Qucik RECIPES

online for Stuffed Squash, Berry Breakfast or Dessert, Hummus-Veggie Appetizers.

http://dfwnetmall.com/news/x2009-july.htm

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Calendar:

July, 2009

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Tue, Jul 14 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food. Avarita Williams from the Texas Workforce Commission will provide an  overview on green jobs in Texas and their impact on the environment and the economy. The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

Wed, Jul 15 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 7 pm. Brief business meeting followed by speaker Lucy Harrell of Arlington, Texas Certified Nursery Professional and expert on Texas landscapes and organic gardening specialist.  Location: Ft Worth Botanic Gardens, Main Garden Center, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.

Wed, Jul 15 - Dallas Sierra Club Outings Committee meets at  7:00 pm at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch). All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans are welcome.

Thu, Jul 16 - Sierra Club Night Hike Chisholm Trail. Meet at 7:00 pmin front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.

Sat- Jul 18 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas White Rock Lake outing and potluck picnic. 12 noon -3 pm, Flagpole Hill, 3100 Doran Cr, Dallas. Contact Angelica at 214 577-5840 for more information and for contributions to the potluck.

Sun, Jul  19 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info:  James Bisby 469-371-1938

Sun, Jul  19 - Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas.  972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.

Thu, Jul 23 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Jul 23  - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Jul 24 - Sierra Club Night hike on White Rock Creek Trail. Meet at 7:00 pm at Moss Park on the SE corner of Greenville and Royal. We will walk 5 miles on a paved path. Bring water and bug repellant. No reservations, just show up. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738.

Sun, Jul 26 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas monthly luncheon at Spiral Diner, Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. 1:30 pm.

Sat, Aug 1,  - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.

Sat, Aug 1 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.Sun, Aug 2 - Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157 also known as Collins in Arlington). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. There are several groups here including DFW Veg Ed and Sierra Club, Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups  Ask for Terry at the door to meet/converse with an interesting group of people. Or sit with your friends and family . Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

NOTE: There will be no Mid-Suburban Sierra Club or Collin County Sierra Club meetings during the summer months. Have a great summer.

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New resource online:

Get Naturized, Get Moving, Get Outdoors.

Organic and Recycled Clothing

“There is a growing awareness that what we wear and how we furnish our homes can impact our health and the planet’s, and affect the workers who toil long hours to make these products for us. Conventionally grown cotton, for example, is a huge eco-offender-it consumes enormous amounts of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers that deplete soil and pollute water. Fabric and upholstery dyes are made from heavy metals and other toxic chemicals; the dyeing process uses vast amounts of water and is highly polluting. Furniture that’s made from wood not culled from sustainably manages forests contributes to deforestation.

If you’re willing to seek it out, you can find hip clothing made from organic cotton and other sustainable materials such as bamboo and interesting furniture made from sustainably harvested or salvaged wood.

As with most other green products, there are no perfect solutions. Everything takes energy to produce and transport no matter how pure the raw ingredients are. A good example is bamboo. It is a sturdy, renewable plant that doesn’t require the use of pesticides. However, critics point out that it usually has to be shipped all the way from China, and processing it into fabric is polluting. The processing of Tencel is cleaner than that for producing rayon, but both fabrics are made from wood pulp. It’s a matter of trade-offs and what issues are important to you.

Sustainable clothing usually does cost more money, but it’s getting easier to find affordable options, especially as mainstream retailers and manufacturers take part. Wal-Mart is a major seller of organic cotton garments in America. Levi’s has a line of organic denim with some modestly priced options. American Apparel sells organic cotton T-shirts that are affordable and widely available. Simple Shoes uses recycled rubber in its products and recently materials like jute, hemp, cork, and bamboo. Timberland strives to consider its impact on the environment from energy use to the sustainable materials it incorporates into its  products, packaging, and stores. Nike is blending organic cotton into some of its products.

GREEN:

* Wash your clothes less often when you can. The actual maintenance of your clothes (washing, drying, and ironing) has more of an impact on the environment than the creation and distribution of a garment. According to “Well Dressed?,” a report from researchers at Cambridge University, 60 percent of the carbon emissions generated by a cotton T-shirt come from the energy required to wash and dry it.

* Instead of buying something new for an important event such as a job interview or formal occasion, raid your friends closets.

GREENER:

* Buy secondhand clothing

* Buy fewer but more durable pieces of clothing

* Repair clothes: sew buttons back on or hire a professional to refresh old items.

* If you’re drawn to a piece of clothing that makes sustainability claims, then try to buy it. It’s a great way to support those companies and spread the word, says Hoffman, who suggests finding a few pieces that fir into your wardrobe even if you have to spend a little extra money and then wearing them to death. Every little bit helps. Each T-shirt made from 100 percent organic cotton saves one-third of a pound of synthetic agricultural products from being used, according to the Sustainable Cotton Project.

GREENEST

*Actively seek out sustainably produced clothing and choose it whenever its an option.

* When clothes shopping, ask store owners or managers to stock up on organic and sustainable options.

* Shop at flea markets, street fairs, and farmers’ market for clothes made by local artisans.

* Don’t throw out clothes that are still wearable. Instead, find places to donate your old castaways or organize a clothing swap. Invite a bunch of friends to bring over all their unwanted clothing and pick up someone else’s castaways.”

More information and resources:

http://organicexchange.org

http://coopamerica.org

http://greenpeople.org

Retailers:

http://gaiam.com

http://vivaterra.com

Sustainable Designers:

http://anaacohen.com

http://deborahlindquist.com

http://edunonline.com

http://lindaloudermilk.com

http://loomstate.com

http://patagonia.com

http://stewartbrown.com

Directory:

http://lazyenvironmentalist.com

~From Green, Greener, Greenest

By

Lori Bongiorno

One of our sponsors, BLAMING GRACE, sells organic cotton T-shirts on their website. Please visit

http://blaminggrace.com

Jewelry:

“Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they can also be the source of bloody conflicts in war-torn African villages. Mining for gold disrupts ecosystems, produces large amounts of waste, and can seriously pollute water with heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead. There is no need to shun jewelry entirely, though.”

~From Green, Greener, Greenest

By

Lori Bongiorno

One of our sponsors, Starfish Jewelry, sells recycled zipperhead necklaces. Visit their site here:

http://starfishjewelry.etsy.com

Also, Vision Home Décor makes clocks, candle holders, and even furniture out of RECYCLED WOOD. You may visit Vision Home Décor here:

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EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday July 2th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

ART & COFFEE

ArtLoveMagic at Saxby’s Coffee

Friday, July 10th

13605 Midway Road #180 Farmers Branch, TX 75244

www.saxbyscoffee.com

Open Mic - Free Admission

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Come join us for art, music and coffee at this legendary open mic!

http://artlovemagic.com

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday July 11th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opa!

BLAMING GRACE enters a COMPETITION at THE CURTAIN CLUB!!!

Join Blaming Grace Friday, September 4th, 2009 at

THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION’S

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th, So Mark Your Calendars!

We are now accepting suggestions for acts and workshops.

Come help spread the word about the environment!

Veteran’s Park

Arlington, Texas

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

if interested in helping!

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Joyfully colored lyrics leap off the canvas, dancing to the strains of the steel guitar.

A sweet, soft voice sings in harmony,

In sharp contrast to, years later, when that same voice would be silent,

Expelling only a mournful sigh, when musician was separated from singer,

When his heart beat stopped, his beat continued on in heaven.

A photo of a figure skater, dancing across the gleaming ice, stands affixed.

The skater appears and dissolves.

She is the image and he frames her with his lens.

These two are now separated through an absence of mind for one, body for the other.

The dance binds them, as surely as any love song.

It is music without words.

My mother’s father was a musician and a song writer.

Her mother was a singer and a sewer, creating beautiful crafts to be cherished.

We represent the unique threads of a design to be admired and shared.

Our talents were nurtured by those before us.

My father’s mother was an ice skater and his father a photographer.

Four lives mixed in a lineage of artistry and memory.

Among us, we are two painters, two designers, a novelist, a poet,

A wood carver, a musician, and those whose artistic contribution is still forming.

Begin with the breath. I remember the way my granny breathed out in sorrow and acceptance at the death of her beloved years ago. Years later, angels breathed into her, releasing her from the oxygen machine and the pain of a frail and failing body. The constant painful sighing is now transformed into the celebratory song of reunion.

Love ones gathered again, in the sweeping sands of time,

As memories evaporate and resurface.

Those that remain are vessels for new collages.

My dad created collages of photos and home videos to honor his parents’ memories.

His father, a philosopher, astronomer and world traveler, witnessed history during World War II, He loved classical music and fantastic stories, which he shared with dad and me.

He was young at heart for many years, until his heart stopped a few years ago.

My father’s mother lives in her mind without a mind,

Holding the empty space of her former thoughts and memories, now erased.

Emptiness has possibility and serenity, new inventions pending,

Waiting to spin into the alternate universe, where illness has no place.

She was a skater, dancing across the ice, poetry in motion, a silent song.

Now, she is silent, still, sleeping, awaiting transition and reunion.

In the family collage, breath passes in creative endeavor,

Through the whistling winds of memory and legacy 

Past and present mingle into the future.

The collage continues here on earth,

As above, so below.

Poetry by JAY BOOKWORM

Please take the time to watch the following videos on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch:

Good Morning America (Wake up, America! ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLrVCI4N67M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLrVCI4N67M

Charles Moore at the TED Conferences:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrAShtolieg

CNN Story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rNYzSH-BA

We hope that you don’t look the other way. This issue is so important to the present and future of our planet. Please take the time to watch the videos and educate yourself on the behavior of the human race. Recycling and taking responsibility for your waste is vital. If your town does not have a recycling program that is satisfactory, ask them about it. Your voice is important. Honor it by speaking up !

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EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday June 13th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Please be prepared to ~make noise~ Opah!

Marquis of Vaudeville's Unveiling Spectacle and Soiree

Hosted By: Marquis of Vaudeville

When: Saturday, June 20, 2009

7pm

Where: Curtain Club

2800 Main Street

Dallas75226

The night is empty, there's nothing to do, no fun to be had...

DON'T DESPAIR Dear Friend for you are cordially invited to mingle and romp with Marquis Of Vaudeville, their magnificent musical accomplices, and other strange and wondrous diversions at this truly extraordinary and unique event.

Sarasvati Bodhisattva will be adding her hypnotic sitar to the evening's ambiance!

www.myspace.com/marquisofvaudeville

www.myspace.com/sarasvatibodhisattva

http://sarasvatibodhisattva.com

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 27th at the BATH HOUSE

June 27, Saturday – noon to 10 pm

Bath House Cultural Center building & grounds

521 E. Lawther, off Northcliff and Buckner Blvd. Dallas, TX 75218

Admission: Free, except Earth Rhythms Presents shows – $5

Expected attendance: 1000

Presented by: Earth Rhythms www.EarthRhythms.org or 214-261-5599

YES WE CAN be the world we want to see for one amazing day at Summer SolstiCelebration. Everyone coming together -- doing their part, giving a little to help a lot -- to express how life can be if we live in peace. It captures the rising optimism and cooperation of our time in a day-long celebration of life.

Outdoors beneath the majestic live oak trees are seasonal ceremonies, performance space with drums and variety acts, and two Buskers’ Circles. Attractions include villages of tent booths from artisans, plus a Peace Zone, interactive labyrinth and the creation of a Living Peace Sun. Inside the Bath House Cultural Center are a theater with music and chanting concerts, a singles’ mixer in the art gallery, henna tattoos and a vegetarian café, plus a Chill Zone, Gaia altar, solar art, and music and live art demo on the porches.

This is a people’s festival, manifesting the art of life from our creativity gifts. So give freely! You can be a creatrix by:

<> Volunteering

<> Being a village tent vendor

<> Creating the labyrinth or Living Peace Sun

<> Presenting or performing in the Buskers’ Circles

Just send an email to sumsols2009@earthrhythms.org (preferred), or leave a phone message at 214-261-5599. Vendors may download applications at the web site.

Earth Rhythms has been the North Texas leader in seasonal celebrations for over 16 years, gaining national attention and recognition for their work. They have been heralded for their ability to find the highest common denominators that unite people and creating events around those concepts. Sign up for the newsletter and shop for ER gear at www.EarthRhythms.org, or find us on Facebook.

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday July 2th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

ART & COFFEE

ArtLoveMagic at Saxby’s Coffee

Friday, July 10th

13605 Midway Road #180 Farmers Branch, TX 75244

www.saxbyscoffee.com

Open Mic - Free Admission

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Come join us for art, music and coffee at this legendary open mic!

http://artlovemagic.com

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ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: THE NARWHAL

Inuit Legend



“A wicked woman lived with her daughter and her son, who was born blind. As the son got older, his sight improved, even though the mother tried to convince him of his helpless state. One day a polar bear came near the house and the mother told the son to aim a bow and arrow at the bear through the window covered with seal skin and strike him down. The boy pulled back the arrow and the mother took aim from him. The arrow struck the heart of the bear and although the boy could hear the groans of the dying bear, the mother laughed scornfully at him, saying that he had missed the bear. That night the mother and the daughter had fresh polar bear meat while the mother cooked dog meat for the son. Later the boy's sister told her brother that his shot was successful and secretly gave him meat.

Time passed and an old man came to the house for a visit. Before he left, he told the young girl how she could help her brother regain his sight. In the spring, he told them to watch for a red throated loon who would swim trustingly toward them. Once the loon was close enough, the blind brother should wrap his arms around the loon's neck and the loon would take him to the bottom of the lake. Once they came up, his sight would return. The loon told the young man not to tell about his regained sight until later in the summer when he would send a pod of belugas to their campsite.

When summer came and the ice began to break, the belugas began to move. On one occasion, a pod was closer to land than usual. The young man grabbed his harpoon and told his sister to accompany him to help him aim. They went to the shoreline and the mother, seeing the son with a harpoon, became concerned and followed them. Once she was close to them, the son gave the end of the line from the harpoon to his mother, asking her to tie it around her waist to hold the harpooned animal. The concerned mother told her daughter to make sure he was after a small animal as she was tied to the harpoon. The son instead aimed for the largest whale and harpooned him. The mother was cast into the sea. As she submerged she spiraled around the line, with her long hair twisting into a long lance. This is how the narwhal came to be.”

~From http://www.narwhal.org/

Narwhals are a most unusual creature! Animals of myth and mystery, they are fascinating! Investigate these Narwhal facts:

“The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a medium-sized toothed whale that lives year-round in the Arctic. One of two species of whale in the Monodontidae family, along with the Beluga whale, the narwhal males are distinguished by a characteristic long, straight, helical tusk extending from their upper left jaw. Found primarily in Canadian Arctic and Greenlandic waters rarely south of 65°N latitude, the narwhal is a uniquely specialized Arctic predator. In the winter, it feeds on benthic prey, mostly flatfish, at depths of up to 1500 m under dense pack ice.Harvested for thousands of years by Inuit people in Northern Canada and Greenland for meat and ivory, a regulated subsistence hunt continues to this day. While populations appear stable, the narwhal has been deemed particularly vulnerable to climate change due to a narrow geographical range and specialized diet.

The narwhal was one of the many species originally described by Linnaeus in his Systema Naturae.This is based on the Old Norse word nár, meaning "corpse", in reference to the animal's greyish, mottled pigmentation, like that of a drowned sailor.The scientific name, Monodon monoceros, is derived from Greek: "one-tooth one-horn".

Male narwhals weigh up to 1,600 kilograms (3,500 lb), and the females weigh around 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb). The pigmentation of the narwhal is a mottled black and white pattern. They are darkest when born and become whiter in color with age.

The most conspicuous characteristic of the male narwhal is its single 2–3 meter (7–10 ft) long tusk. It is an incisor tooth that projects from the left side of the upper jaw and forms a left-handed helix. The tusk can be up to 3 meters (9.8 ft) long (compared with a body length of 4–6 meters (13–16 ft)) and weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 lb). About one in 500 males has two tusks, which occurs when the right incisor, normally small, also grows out. A female narwhal may also produce a tusk, but this occurs rarely, and there is a single recorded case of a female with dual tusks.

The most broadly accepted theory for the role of the tusk is as a secondary sexual characteristic, similar to the mane of a lion or the tail feathers of a peacock. This hypothesis was notably discussed and defended at length by Charles Darwin, in The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871). It may help determine social rank, maintain dominance hierarchies or help young males develop skills necessary for performance in adult sexual roles. Narwhals have rarely been observed using their tusk for fighting or other aggressive behavior or for breaking sea ice in their Arctic habitat.”

~From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narwhal

SEE THE NARWHALS IN ACTION!!!!

Click on the link below to watch a Narwhal Video by National Geographic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSjjHiysBbE

 THE NARWHALS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

“The polar bear has become an icon of global warming vulnerability, but a new study found an Arctic mammal that may be even more at risk to climate change: the narwhal.

The narwhal, a whale with a long spiral tusk that inspired the myth of the unicorn, edged out the polar bear for the ranking of most potentially vulnerable in a climate change risk analysis of Arctic marine mammals.

The study was published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Ecological Applications. Polar bears are considered marine mammals because they are dependent on the water and are included as a species in the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Scientists from three countries quantified the vulnerabilities that 11 year-round Arctic sea mammals have as the world warms. After the narwhal — which is also known as the "corpse whale" — and polar bear, the most at risk were the hooded seal, bowhead whale and walrus. The ringed seal and bearded seal were least at risk.

"What we wanted to do was look at the whole picture because there's been a lot of attention on polar bears," said study co-author Ian Stirling, a polar bear and seal specialist for the Canadian government. "We're talking about a whole ecosystem. We're talking about several different species that use ice extensively and are very vulnerable."

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2008-04-25-narwhals-warming_N.htm

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EVERYDAY REVOLUTION SPONSOR AND FRIENDS EVENTS

SULTAN’S DREAMS at STRATOS

Thursday June 4th

8:30pm

Dallas, TX

Come see the Dancers of Sultan’s Dreams perform at Stratos!

Come eat the divine Greek Cuisine of Stratos while you watch the show!

More information and directions:

http://clubstratos.com

ART & COFFEE

ArtLoveMagic at Saxby’s Coffee

13605 Midway Road #180 Farmers Branch, TX 75244

www.saxbyscoffee.com

Open Mic - Free Admission

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Come join us for art, music and coffee at this legendary open mic!

http://artlovemagic.com

FANTASY FAIRE

WEEKEND OF JUNE 6-7

ALL DAY EVENT

MIDDLEFAIRE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

HILLSBORO, TEXAS

Come see Sultan’s Dream’s perform at this years Fantasy Fest! A belly dance show not to miss! Dress in your favorite Fantastical Costumery!

http://www.middlefest.com/fantasyfestival.htm

BLAMING GRACE, ICONOCLAST REFORMATION, and TODD AUSFAHL at PITCHERS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Saturday June 13th

9pm

Come out for this amazing triple musical lineup!

http://blaminggrace.com

http://myspace.com/blaminggrace

http://myspace.com/spacemonkey301 (Todd Ausfahl)

Pitcher's Sports Bar & Pub

2604 W. Division St.

Arlington, Texas 76012

(Division & Bowen)

(817) 276-2337

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BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS

Saturday June 13th

7:30pm

SCINTILATING BELLYDANCE HAFLA at ANCIENT TRADITIONS Cultural Center in Grand Prairie!!!

You can’t miss this show! You will melt in your seat before the BEAUTIFUL Dancers of SULTAN’S DREAMS! They have a wonderful show lined up for you as well as a FANTASTIC RETAIL area filled with Costumes and the GOODS of the LOCAL Community!

Also a snack bar is available if you get hungry! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT Ancient Traditions so that they can bring the OLD WAYS to you and keep them alive! HAFLA is $10 for non-members and only $5 for members. All are welcome! For directions and more information about Ancient Traditions, please visit: http://ancient-traditions.org

Marquis of Vaudeville's Unveiling Spectacle and Soiree

Hosted By: Marquis of Vaudeville

When: Saturday, June 20, 2009

7pm

Where: Curtain Club

2800 Main Street

Dallas75226

The night is empty, there's nothing to do, no fun to be had...

DON'T DESPAIR Dear Friend for you are cordially invited to mingle and romp with Marquis Of Vaudeville, their magnificent musical accomplices, and other strange and wondrous diversions at this truly extraordinary and unique event.

Sarasvati Bodhisattva will be adding her hypnotic sitar to the evening's ambiance!

www.myspace.com/marquisofvaudeville

www.myspace.com/sarasvatibodhisattva

http://sarasvatibodhisattva.webs.com

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Saturday, June 27th at the BATH HOUSE

June 27, Saturday – noon to 10 pm

Bath House Cultural Center building & grounds

521 E. Lawther, off Northcliff and Buckner Blvd. Dallas, TX 75218

Admission: Free, except Earth Rhythms Presents shows – $5

Expected attendance: 1000

Presented by: Earth Rhythms www.EarthRhythms.org or 214-261-5599

YES WE CAN be the world we want to see for one amazing day at Summer SolstiCelebration. Everyone coming together -- doing their part, giving a little to help a lot -- to express how life can be if we live in peace. It captures the rising optimism and cooperation of our time in a day-long celebration of life.

Outdoors beneath the majestic live oak trees are seasonal ceremonies, performance space with drums and variety acts, and two Buskers’ Circles. Attractions include villages of tent booths from artisans, plus a Peace Zone, interactive labyrinth and the creation of a Living Peace Sun. Inside the Bath House Cultural Center are a theater with music and chanting concerts, a singles’ mixer in the art gallery, henna tattoos and a vegetarian café, plus a Chill Zone, Gaia altar, solar art, and music and live art demo on the porches.

This is a people’s festival, manifesting the art of life from our creativity gifts. So give freely! You can be a creatrix by:

<> Volunteering

<> Being a village tent vendor

<> Creating the labyrinth or Living Peace Sun

<> Presenting or performing in the Buskers’ Circles

Just send an email to sumsols2009@earthrhythms.org (preferred), or leave a phone message at 214-261-5599. Vendors may download applications at the web site.

Earth Rhythms has been the North Texas leader in seasonal celebrations for over 16 years, gaining national attention and recognition for their work. They have been heralded for their ability to find the highest common denominators that unite people and creating events around those concepts. Sign up for the newsletter and shop for ER gear at www.EarthRhythms.org, or find us on Facebook.

EVERYDAY REVOLUTION IS PLANNING

THE HEARTH <h(e*art*>h)FESTIVAL for 2009!!!

THE SELECTED DATE FOR THE HEARTH FESTIVAL is SEPTEMBER 5th, So Mark Your Calendars!

Volunteers for this fundraising event are most welcome! Event lineup includes musicians, dancers, artists, and craft vendors! Email everydayrevolution@hotmail.com

if interested in helping!

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Wild Sky Tribal

An Exotic Blend of Music and Dancing

Have you experienced it?

Watch the Latest Wild Sky Performance!

Click Here: www.myspace.com/wildskytribal

For belly dance and dreadlock installations, visit:

www.wildskystudio.net

Official Website: www.wildskytribal.com

The Curious Biologist

Unusual Assortment of Art, Terrariums, and Viewing Glasses

www.thecuriousbiologist.etsy.com

The Curious Biologist Now Carries Insects!

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Blaming Grace

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Listen to the Latest LIVE Performance!

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Druid's Eye View

News views and commentary from the grove

organizer of Eagle Mountain Protogrove, ADF:

www.druidseye.blogspot.com

Eagle Mountain Protogrove, ADF

Dedicated to serving the greater Neopagan

community by providing quality open ceremonies:

www.eaglemountainpg.org

Ancient Traditions

Claiming our Future by Reclaiming our Past

Bellydance, Tai Chi, Hooping, and Swordfighting Classes Available

www.ancient-traditions.org

The Celtic Grove

A Smattering of Unique Gifts!

www.thecelticgrove.com

Delphi…

The Magical Muse of Music!

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LOCAL GREEN EVENT UPDATE

FIRST SUNDAY BUFFET HAS MOVED: June 7

The new buffet, still Thai, still vegan, still all-you-can-eat, will be at Papaya Garden, 1201 W.Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless 76040.The owner, Kim, started the idea of the vegan buffet many years ago on Magnolia in Fort Worth. She had 3 days notice to get May's buffet together and the food was good. Expect wonderful food at the June buffet. Papaya Garden is much larger than previous restaurant with room for larger groups or family gatherings. It is on the southwest corner of Airport Freeway and Industrial (FM 157--which is Collins in North Arlington). It faces Industrial rather than Airport Fwy. Hours are from 11:30 until 2 pm. $9.95. Questions? Call Terry at 817 545-0140 or 972 251-1532.

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CLASS FOR PERSONAL ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, JUNE 20.

What makes a home green, comfortable, healthy, and cheap to operate? How can you use this knowledge to achieve personal energy independence?

Find out on June 20 at a class for achieving personal independence in a green, comfortable, and healthy home.

As energy rates continue to rise, achieving financial independence must include achieving energy independence, too. This means understanding and implementing Renewable Energy, Energy-Efficiency, and Energy Conservation in your house  Come understand practical renewable energy for residences and then learn what is important and what is not important when building or remodeling green.

This lecture is followed by time for questions and ends with a guided tour of the Trinity River Audubon Center's  LEED-certified Gold building. There you will see many commercial practices you can modify for your own home.

$20 each for the class and tour.. Space is limited so contact Pauline Schafer at  214 309-5815 to reserve your place or call Trinity River Audubon Center at 214-398-8722. The center is located at 6500 S. Loop 12; Dallas, TX 75217.

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VISION NORTH TEXAS: Exploring Alternative Futures, June 12

Where will we be in 2030, 2050 in North Texas? The work of Vision North Texas has produced tangible results and benefits for the North Texas region. A report of this fascinating project will be given on June 12.

All Interested parties are invited to attend this free  Workshop but you must register in advance. Call NTCOG at 817 640-3300 for more information and registration. 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Needs Help in Terrell.

Sat, Sun, May 30, 31, come out to the Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch and help build more cages for wild animals and birds requiring rehabilitation. Vegan options at complimentary  lunch. 7 am to 4 pm or any section of that time you can help. Any materials you can bring/donate that can be used for cages including welded wire, framing materials, cement will be welcomed. Recycled materials are important, too. No RSVP necessary.  11605 County Road 2312, Terrell, 75180. 972 567-3660.  Although I could not find information, this may be a working ranch.

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ORGANIC FARMER at Saturday Market

There is a certified-organic farmer at the Coppell Farmers Market each Saturday.: Gene Holmes.  Starts at 8 am at the corners of Bethel and South Coppell Roads in Coppell.

If you know of other organic farmers that grace our local farmer's markets, please let me know who, where, when, and what time so I can spread the word.

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June Calendar of DFW Events

This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.

Sat, Sun, May 30, 31, come out to the Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch and help build more cages for wild animals and birds requiring rehabilitation. Vegan options at lunch. 7 am to 4 pm or any section of that time you can help. Any materials that you can bring will be welcomed. 11605 County Road 2312, Terrell, 75180. 972 567-3660.

Mon, Jun 1 Sierra Singles Dinner at Pasand Restaurant. It is Indian Cuisine with ample vegetarian/vegan choices at 1377 West Campbell at Coit, Richardson TX 75080. On the corner of Coit and Campbell. In the strip mall. 6:30 pm Call Ginger Bradley at 469-223-7902(C).

Thu, Jun 4 Sierra Singles event to enjoy a night with Brave Combo, the rock Polka band. Ginger will wait at front gate until 6:30 pm with her green bandana on, band plays at 7 pm. Dallas, Arboretum, 214 515-0500, 8525 Garland Rd, near White Rock Lake, in Dallas. Please google Dallas Arboretum if you want more info. Call Ginger at 469-223-7902(C). There is a fee to enter Arboretum.

Thu, Jun 4- North Texas chapter of Native Plant Society meets at 7 pm.  oat Fort Worth Botanic Garden, ocated off University Drive west of downtown at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. From Interstate 30, exit north on University Drive; the Botanic Garden begins immediately on the west side of the street. Free

Sat, Jun 6 - Tour award-winning conservation neighborhood and three green-built homes at Woodson Place from 10:30 am - 4 pm near Canton. Buy a lot or just enjoy the woods, prairie, hiking, and wildflowers. Free but must RSVP for directions to Beth Johnson at  214 415-5089.

Sat, Jun 6 - Celebrate National Trails with the Sierra Club by hiking trails in the Fort Worth Nature Center. Meet at 7:45 AM at the Fort Worth Nature Center Service Center. After you enter the refuge and pass the entrance booth where you pay, take the first right onto Broadview Dr. Service Center is first building on your right. The park opens it gates at 7 AM so be there promptly. We will hike a 4-5 mile section of trails. Bring water, snacks, and raingear. In celebration of National Trails Day, a drawing for camping equipment and related gear will be held after the hike. Nature Center is located in NW Tarrant County on Lake Worth. Take Hiway 199 exit west toward Azle off 820 West on western edge of Fort Worth. Leader: Claudia Blalock, 817-924-6242. In the event of rain, hike is cancelled.

Sat, Jun 6  - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner, 7 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary; look for FWVS sign.

Sat, Jun 6 - Sierra Club Dayhike on Chisholm Trail.  Meet at 9:00AM in front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 or 6 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Optional restaurant afterwards. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738(H)

Sat, Jun 6   - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.Changed Location Sun, Jun 7 - Sustainable Sunday Lunch every first Sunday at new location: Papaya Garden, 1201 W.Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial (FM157). Thai, plant-based, and all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Larger restaurant means more room for families and other groups. Organizer: Terry Jensen 817 545-0140.

Tue, Jun 9 - Dallas Sierra Club Meeting, 7 pm; come early for food. Tom Maddrey  in a program titled: "How to take Great Photographs."  The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

Tue, Jun 9 - Fort Worth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University. Free.

Wed, Jun 10 - Conservation Meeting & Discussion Group 6:30 pm Grab something to eat and meet us in the Cafe on the Run where we will cover any conservation business and then discuss topics of interest. Central Market, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 76107. Free except your food/beverage.

New Fri, June 12 - Arlington Sierra Club attends VISION NORTH TEXAS: Exploring Alternative Futures, presented by North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington. Where will we be in 2030, 2050 in North Texas? The work of Vision North Texas has produced tangible results and benefits for the North Texas region. A report of this fascinating project will be given on June 12. All Interested parties are invited to attend this free Workshop but you must register. Call NTCOG at 817 640-3300 for more information and registration. 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

Sat, June 13 - Annual Sierra Club Picnic at the Raccoon Run Pavilion at River Legacy Park, 701 NW Green Oaks Boulevard at Cooper St, Arlington, 76006 from 2 -7 pm. Enjoy a day outdoors at one of the DFW's best parks and nature areas  We will start with badminton, other games, kids' crafts, conversation, music, and a reptile presentation for children by Dan Smith, At 4:30 we will put out a potluck picnic for all to enjoy. Please bring a covered dish that will serve your family and four other people. Bring your own plates, cups , and utensils , maybe even your favorite game to share and your own lawn chair for sitting under the trees. Ice tea, soda, water, and  ice will be provided.  A few volunteers will be needed to help with cleanup from 6:30-7 pm.  This park is wonderful for hiking (short walk or long hike) through the woods on dirt trails or hiking/bicycling along the river on a paved trail. Join the fun and get to know other Sierra Club members. Guests are welcome, too. To reach Raccoon Run, turn left after entering park. The outdoor pavilion groups will  will be on your right before you reach the children's play area. For more information, contact Lynn or Don Young at 817 437-0175 or fw.sierra.chair(AT)gmail.com   Free.

Sat, Jun 13  - Black Vegetarian Society of Dallas Vegetarian 101 class at Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dallas. 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Free.

Changed Time Sat,  Jun 13 - Animal Connection of Texas meeting. 10 am. Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas. 214 373-7867. Free.

Sat, Jun 13 - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H) Free

Mon, Jun 15 - The Dallas Chapter of Native Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 with refreshments at the back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store, located on the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take the stairs to the second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free

Sun, Jun 21 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info:  James Bisby 469-371-1938

Wed, Jun 17 - Denton Organic Society meeting at 7pm.  Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Av, Denton. 940-382-8551.  Free.

Wed, Jun 17 - General Meeting of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, 7 pm. Brief business meeting followed by speaker. Liz Wheelan, outings leader and Chair of Inner City Outings will present program. Location: Ft Worth Botanic Gardens, Main Garden Center, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.

New Sat, Jun 20 - Class for Personal Energy Independence covers renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy conservation--the three sides of your personal energy independence triangle. Two hours of lectures and questions and a guided tour of a LEED building. $20 each for the class and tour.. Space is limited so contact Pauline Schafer at  214 309-5815 to reserve your place or call Trinity River Audubon Center at 214-398-8722. The center is located at 6500 S. Loop 12; Dallas, TX 75217.

Sat Jun 20 - Denton Organic Society tour of private home in Shady Shores, TX with water features & plants that attract birds and butterflies. Call 940-382-8551 for more information.

Sun, Jun 21 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club, Dallas Vegetarian Lunch Group and DFW Vegetarian Education Network members.. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call for info:  James Bisby 469-371-1938

Sun, Jun 21 -  Dallas Trekkers group walks at White Rock Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas.  972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.

Tue, Jun 23 - Fort Worth Organic Club meets at 7 pm. at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, north of I-30, turn left into main entrance from University. Free.

Thu, Jun 25 - Dallas Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Fretz Recreation Center, Dallas. 7 pm. Free.

Thu, Jun 25  - Arlington Organic Gardening Club Monthly Meeting. Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S. Center St. in Arlington. 7 pm. Free.

NOTE: There will be no Mid-Suburban Sierra Club meetings during the summer months. Have a great summer.

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