IN LINCOLN, EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY . . . The Coalition for the Environment and Earth Day (CEED) will host an Earth Day event for the City of Lincoln at Antelope Park, Sunday, April 20, noon-4:00pm. The free, no-litter event will feature live music in the Antelope band shell, children’s activities, interactive displays, plus presentations by more than sixty local environmentally concerned groups, businesses and organizations.
Nebraska Green Party spearheaded CEED because this is an election year, and government agencies are not taking the lead on reducing our carbon footprint. Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day with Greens on April 20, 2008.

“AN UNREASONABLE MAN” . . . Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, will present a free showing of the Ralph Nader documentary “An Unreasonable Man” on Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7:00pm, followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with Green Party US Senate candidate Steve Larrick and CD 1 Green John Carlini.

FILMMAKERS TO APPEAR AT PREMIERE OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL FILM GASHOLE . . . On Friday, April 25, 2008, the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, will premiere The Film Racket’s new documentary GasHole, narrated by Peter Gallagher. GasHole tackles the timely issue of gas consumption and alternative fuel. Directors/producers Jeremy Wagener and Scott D. Roberts will appear following the April 25, 7:30pm screening for Q&A. Doane College professors Les Manns (Economics) and Brian Pauwels (Psychology) are featured in GasHole and will also appear. The documentary runs from Friday, April 25 through Thursday, May 8, 2008. Show times are available at www.TheRoss.org, or by calling the film information line at 402.472.5353. For more about The “GasHole” National Tour visit www.gasholemovie.com.

GREEN WEEK AT QUILT MUSEUM . . . The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is hosting Green Week activities for students, families and professionals in celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, Sunday April 20, through Friday April 25, 2008. The new Quilt Center is the university’s first sustainable building. For admission of $5, visitors may tour the exhibition and the environmentally friendly building. More information, phone 402.472.6549.

GREENS WILL TABLE EARTH DAY AT NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY . . . Tuesday, April 22, 2008, students and friends will gather from 5-8:00pm on the NWU campus east of Old Main (North 50th Street at about Saint Paul Avenue). In case of rain, the event will be inside the Student Center. (Organizers will be wearing orange t-shirts.) More information: contact mtegler at nebrwesleyan dot edu, or 402.202.0497.

REGISTER TO VOTE . . . Voter registration sites in Lancaster County this week: Monday, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Super Saver, 27th and Pine Lake Road; Tuesday, Wednesday, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Roy G. Story Student Center, First Floor; Wednesday, 5:00pm to 6:30pm, Super Saver, 48th & O Streets, Lincoln. Mail in forms are on page 80 of the blue pages in the phone book, and at www.lancaster.ne.gov/election. They must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2008 for the May 13th primary election. Register in person at the Election Commission office, 601 N. 46th Street, 8:00am to 4:30pm through May 2, 2008.

SOLIDARITY VIGIL WITH WAR PROTESTER FATHER JACK McCASLIN . . . Omaha Peace Activist Father Jack McCaslin must appear at the Federal Court House, 18th & Douglas Street, for a probation violation hearing on Tuesday April 22, 2008, at 10:00am. Judge Thalken’s court room is on the 2nd floor.

CHANGING NATURE . . . Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 7:00pm, the Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, presents the EN Thompson Forum on World Issues featuring Former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt: “Nebraska’s Water Future: Feast or Famine?” Find Changing Nature Series information at http://enthompson.unl.edu/.

FRIENDS OF WILDERNESS PARK MEET . . .On Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm, landscape architect Kim Todd, Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture at UN-L, will address the April meeting of Friends of Wilderness Park on the wonder of wildflowers and how they can be used in gardens. There is no admission for the program at Meadowlark Coffee House, 1624 South Street, Lincoln, next to Open Harvest.

GREENS VIGIL FOR PEACE . . . Join Greens and Peace Activists every Wednesday, 5:00 to 6:00pm at the Federal Building, 15th & O Street, Lincoln, for a visible presence against the US occupation in Iraq. Contact Mark at 402.499.6672, or mark at weddleton dot com.

LINCOLN GREEN DRINKS INTERNATIONAL . . . Anyone studying or working on environmental issues is invited to meet up at Green Drinks Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 5:30pm until close, at Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill, 210 North 7th Street in Lincoln’s Haymarket. Walk, cycle, bus or carpool to Lazlo’s for fun, inspiration and networking with local environmentalists.

OMAHA PEACE AND JUSTICE EXPO . . . The theme of the Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9:30am-5:00pm, Lewis and Clark Middle School, 6901 Burt Street, Omaha, is “Working Toward A World Without Poverty.” Featured speaker is Sam Daley-Harris, Director of the Microcredit Summit Campaign giving loan to the very poor in Third World Countries, founder of the international citizens lobby organization RESULTS, and author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government.” There is a $5.00 suggested donation at the door. For further information, phone 402.320.7213, or e-mail info at peaceexpo dot org.

PARTY FOR THE PLANET . . . Saturday, April 26, 2008, 10:00am to 3:00pm, Earth Day will be celebrated at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, on 27th near A Street. Bring used ink cartridges to recycle. There will be wildlife-friendly activities and giveaways.

SHARING IDEAS — BUILDING BRIDGES – THE FOURTH ANNUAL GLBT SUMMIT . . . Saturday April 26, 2008 at Mahoney State Park, the theme will be networking, information sharing, and social opportunities. The summit is from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a cookout from 4:30 to 9:00pm. For more information contact: Tim in Lincoln, optima2400 at windstream dot net, 402.483.6183; or Jim in Omaha jkiefferjr at cox dot net, 402.553.1670.

OMAHA HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS EXPO . . . Saturday, April 26, 11:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, April 27, 2008, 11:00am-5:00pm, Exhibition Hall & Mancuso Convention Center, Omaha Civic Auditorium, 17th Street and Capitol Ave., Omaha. The free Health Expo will feature Mind, Body & Spirit seminars, demonstrations and educational activities. Website information: http://www.showofficeonline.com/OmahaHealthWellnessFitnessExpo.html. E-mail: OmahaHealthExpo dot com.

NEBRASKA GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES . . . Green Party candidates filing with the Secretary of State for 2008 elections in Partisan elections are Steven R. Larrick, U.S. Senate; and for Douglas County Board, District 1: Scott Hoffman; District 3: Tom Foster, and Derek Glaser; District 5: Susan Koneck. Laverne N. Thraen, Jr. has filed for the Non-Partisan OPPD Board of Directors Metro District, and Doug Paterson will be on the ballot for Public Service Commission in Omaha.