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2. Calendar of Events

Today, Thursday June 21

Protest: Pilsen Community Garden to be turned into parking lot. (please forward to friends who live in Alderman Solis's office)

forwarded message: "On Thursday (21 June), at 12pm, there will be a march to Alderman Solis' office from the site (S. Canalport & S. Union) to demonstrate community opposition to his approval of the sale and his unwillingness to engage with his constituency on this important matter. This is an important park in Chicago, especially for the neighborhood of Pilsen which does not have much green space and has two coal plants that spew air pollution. The CUCG forms a barrier between the highway and the community as well as being a place where community members can interact. The community leaders organizing the effort are Cuahutémoc Morfin (312 287 6610 or pomorfin@hotmail.com ), Rosa Reyes (773 517 0296) and Edgar Ramirez (of the Pilsen is not For Sale campaign quixote27@gmail.com ). The Pilsen community would very much appreciate your support, and any mobilization of your neighbors and friends from the North Park Garden Club for both letter writing and the march that could be arranged. Please do not hesitate to be in touch with any of the above for more information. If you do issue a public statement, please forward it to me at this address so I can add it to the growing collection of media on the issue. Many thanks in advance."

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Today, Thursday June 21

Please Forward this Message Widely

Healthcare Rally

Dear Illinois PNHP (Physicians for a National Health Program) Members and Friends, Filmmaker Michael Moore will rally with Illinois PNHP and allied groups this Thursday, June 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Daley Bicentennial Plaza (337 E. Randolph, just east of Millennium Park by the old skating rink). Moore is stopping in Chicago to promote his new documentary, "SiCKO," a scathing indictment of the U.S. health system. Speakers from PNHP and other health advocacy groups will join him on stage. The rally will be followed by a march one block to the Blue Cross Blue Shield building. Save the date!

PNHP volunteers are needed to pass out fliers for the rally, pass out buttons and literature, and carry the banner in the march. If you are willing to come out one hour before the rally (3:00), please email Nicholas Skala at nick@pnhp.org. Also, please visit PNHP's special SiCKO site for materials suitable for printing and handing out at theaters: www.SickoCure.org

Cordially, Quentin Young, MD National Coordinator, PNHP | Board Member, HCAI

Please Forward this Message Widely

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Today, Thursday June 21

Summer Solstice Celebration Along the River for Shore (fundraiser for a wonderful river advocate, Debra Shore)
Thursday, June 21 (5:30 - 7:30 PM)

Come join us for a celebration of the summer solstice at a wonderful spot along the banks of the Chicago River. I'll report on my first six months in office. You'll ask questions, drink zippy cool drinks, nibble on kibble, and tour a nifty new dog hotel called STAY.
Thursday, June 21 5:30 - 7:30 PM
at STAY (formerly the boatyard), a modern dog hotel 4130 N. Rockwell (just north of Irving Park)
Free Parking on the Street

Requested donations
River Rangers $500
Fishing Guides $250
Busy Beavers $50

You may contribute online at debrashore.org/contribute.

Contributions will help me sponsor several water conservation events in the coming year and build a campaign fund.

Please RSVP to Scott Kastrup at scott@debrashore.org (773) 539-3335.

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June 22-24 UFPJ National Assembly

It's not too late to register for the 3rd United for Peace and Justice National Assembly, taking place this Friday through Sunday at the Wyndham O'Hare in Chicago! Go to www.unitedforpeace.org to register and contact the hotel at 847-297-1234 to make your reservation. (Staying at the hotel will contribute both to the assembly's success and its financial viability.)

The following workshops are planned for Friday afternoon. Some will be held from 1-3 p.m. and others from 3:15-5:30 p.m. (Please check www.unitedforpeace.org/assemblyworkshops late on Wednesday for times, presenters and descriptions.)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON - Skills Training and Issue Workshops

Fundraising for Local Groups: Hate It or Love It, We Need to Raise the Money
Using Data Tools for On-Line Organizing and Fundraising
Engaging the Media: Amplifying a Peace & Justice Message
Antiwar Intervention in the Electoral and Legislative Arenas: An Independent Nonpartisan Approach
Nonviolent Action & Strategy
Is Impeachment Possible? An Open Discussion
U.S. Empire and the Bomb
Danger of U.S. War Against Iran
Developing a Culture of Strategy in Your Local Group (Grassroots Organizing 101)
Constituent Relationship Managers: How to Kick Ass Online
A Just Security: Rethinking U.S. Foreign Policy
Iraqi Health Now: Providing Medical Supplies People to People
Recent Academic Research on the Antiwar Movement
Arts & Action
Consensus Decision Making & Facilitation
Tactics to Target Congress
Orientation for New UFPJ Member Groups

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June 24th Riverbank Neighbors Summer Solstice Gathering for more info: peteleki@yahoo.com

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June 24th

it's the solstice and the time is right on for
the plants to offer their best qualities of the
year! come learn basic herbal remedys.

in these times of expensive health care and
pharmaceutical dominance, jump the boat and come
to LOCAL MEDICINE!

LOCAL MEDICINE 24th, sunday, 1-5pm - $50
local medicine herbal
tinctures/salves/syrups/lozenges and teas
the solstice is the perfect time to forage and
collect plants for medicinal use through the
year. go home with some of everything we make.

** price includes all materials, tastings and
take homes

all classes are for 4-8 participants, and are
held at 2446 south sawyer, chicago.

QUESTIONS? Contact: nance nettlesting@yahoo.com,
773.762.0277

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Monday, June 25 One of the speakers at the UNITE meeting (very local) will be an amazing local recycling and environmental activist Ken Dunn.

(*please let Julie know if you are going. We'd love to have someone report back to the group)

U.N.I.T.E. Civic Association Community Meeting
Monday, June 25, 2007
Chicago Tabernacle Church
4201 N. Troy 7:00 p.m.

Scheduled speakers include:
• Ken Dunn, who runs the Chicago Resource Center
For over 30 years, the Resource Center, a non-profit environmental education organization, has led the way in demonstrating innovative techniques for recycling and reusing materials. The Center's recovery work aims to reverse waste and to improve the quality of life for urban dwellers. They have been devoted to the economic and educational revitalization of neighborhoods through recycling, urban gardening and other programs that reclaim and reuse resources.

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Saturday, June 30th

Environmental Workshops at the Library hosted by Beyond Today

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Saturday, August 4th

Third Annual Lincoln Square Garden Walk

Giddings Plaza at 4731 North Lincoln Avenue
A $5 donation provides entry, a map and full details on all featured gardens. The walk begins at Giddings Plaza. In addition to the Garden Walk, a Green Fair will take place in Giddings Plaza. It will feature at least 10 different environmentally friendly organizations doing demonstrations and offering helpful information.

All profits will be donated to the Greening of Ravenswood.

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Farmer's Markets

Tuesdays: Lincon Square: Western, Leland & Lincoln (1 block south of Lawrence) 7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12-Oct. 30

Saturdays: North Center Farmers Market on Belle Plaine (just north of Irving Park) between Lincoln and Damen 7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9-Oct. 20

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Green City Market (Lincoln Park, larger variety of organic produce) Directions and schedule of events: http://www.chicagogreencitymarket.org/directions_driving.asp

Other Great Environmental Calendars

Believe Chicago Calendar

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