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Thursday, May 05, 2011

NEWARK NATURAL FOODS - Sustainable Future - May Series

MAY SERIES AT THE MEADOW MEETING ROOM


NEWARK NATURAL FOODS
Communities are discovering choices they can make that lead to a sustainable future.. See what other towns are doing at
http://www.TransitionCulture.org. We encourage you to attend each event in this series to contribute your ideas in the small group discussions, visioning and feedback following each peresentation. This series is free and open to the public, however, donations are welcome.

Saturday, MAY 7 from 6 to 8 pm
Screening of the documentary Gasland
Unearths a shocking story about the practice of 'fracking' for natural gas that is understudied and inadequately regulated.
When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND.
Joining us for this film will be Kevin Hansen who works for Landmark Engineering and is very knowledgable about this subject, and Christa Lane-Hooper, who was inspired by this film to do her master's thesis on natural gas drilling. We will have time after the film for meaningful discussion and suggestions for action.

Saturday, May 14 from 4 to 7 pm
Permaculture Workshop with Patty Ceglia
Using a combination of ancient and modern knowledge, permaculture (permanent agriculture) is based on the universal patterns of nature to create sustainable communities that integrate food production with shelter, energy and water.
This will be an experiential event-- You will learn how to bring permaculture practices into your awareness, life and land. Before this event, we will send out more detailed information for you to take full advantage of what Patty has to offer.

Saturday, May 21 from 6 to 8 pm
Screening of The World According to Monsanto
Monsanto's controversial past combines some of the most toxic products ever sold with misleading reports, pressure tactics, collusion, and attempted corruption. They now race to genetically engineer and patent the world's food supply which profoundly threatens our health, environment, and economy. This widlely praised film exposes why Monsanto has become the world's poster child for malignant corporate influence in government and technology.

Saturday, May 28 from 6 to 8 pm
Screening of Nicotine Bees
Local filmmakers Kevin Hansen and Krista Keenan have joined forces to create this documentary on the simultaneous global die-off of honey bees that is threatening one third of our food supply. Supporting evidence from Europe, India and the States points to the underlying cause of this die-off. Kevin and Krista will join us for this event to educate us on how we can become involved to be part of the solution to this dire situation.


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I go to as many New Castle County Council meetings as I can. I am a former Board Director of Common Cause Delaware. I was formerly the Secretary of the Board of The People's Settlement Association in Wilmington. I was formerly on the Board of the W3R. I co-founded the Friends of Historic Glasgow and am involved with several heritage groups in the county. I am the Secretary of the Board of the Civic League for New Castle County. I hold a Psychology degree from the University of Delaware with some Masters work in Education