FAREWELL TO BETTY PRATT . . . Early in the history of Nebraska Green Party, Betty Miles Pratt served as the NGP volunteer Database Keeper. Her dedicated commitment to Green Party Values and growing a grassroots alternative to corporate business-as-usual in the world of politics was key to building the foundation of current NGP membership. After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Betty died in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was a Southern woman of grace and dignity who will be missed by many friends, former colleagues at the University of Nebraska, and Green Party members. Click here for her family’s loving obituary.
CD 1 GREEN PARTY CHAPTER MEETING . . . Lincoln area Greens will move the July Chapter meeting to a new part of town: Meet at The Mill South, 4736 Prescott Avenue in College View, 7:00pm, Tuesday July 29, 2008. Steve Larrick will update his US Senate campaign.
MONDAY ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY VIGILS . . . Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty have vigiled continuously in front of the governor’s mansion (and inside the state capitol during winter) every Monday for years. The steadfast group has grown small with moves away from Lincoln, and the effort needs new energy, particularly in August when regular vigilers are also out of town. Meet in front of the governor’s mansion, 1425 H Street, Lincoln, Mondays from noon to 1:00pm. You may be one of only a few people, or you may be alone, but your presence will continue a long tradition of protest against state killings in Nebraska. Someone will be there with signs, if possible; but to be sure your presence is noticed, wear an ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY t-shirt or make a simple sign to hold while you vigil. For more information contact NADP at 402.477.7787.
THE EXONERATED . . . Nebraska Repertory Theatre‘s Destinations Series presents “The Exonerated” for one performance only, Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 7:30pm in the Studio Theater, Temple Building, 12th & R Streets, Lincoln. The docudrama uses actual words of six real people to tell the true story of death row inmates found innocent. The script will be presented in a stage reading. A post-show discussion will be moderated by Stephen Griffith. No reservations are required, tickets are $7 at the door or free to NRT season pass holders, and coffee will be provided by The Coffee House.
FOOD ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP . . . The registration deadline is Monday, July 28, 2008, for a one-day seminar sponsored by the UN-L Food Processing Center for individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The “From Recipe to Reality” seminar is Friday, August 8th. Pre-registration is required, there is a fee, and space is limited. Phone 402.472.2819, or e-mail jgifford1 at unl dot edu for an information packet.
GROW AND SHARE FRESH PRODUCE . . . Area gardeners are invited to take excess fruits and vegetables to Campbell’s Nurseries, 2342 South 40th Street and 7000 South 56th Street, Lincoln, where it will be collected by the Food Bank and distributed to 100 agencies in Southeast Nebraska that serve low-income individuals and families. Produce may also be dropped off at the Food Bank, 4840 Doris Bair Circle (three blocks north of 48th & Superior Streets), 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Do not pre-wash or refrigerate produce, and transport it in paper sacks rather than plastic bags to avoid spoilage.
WEDNESDAY PEACE VIGILS . . . Join weekly peace vigils at the Federal Building, 15th and O streets in Lincoln, every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Contact Mark at 402-499-6672 or mark at weddleton dot com for more information.
HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI EXHIBIT . . . A 30 piece Hiroshima-Nagasaki Exhibit is on display at First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th Street, Lincoln. Monday through Friday, enter through the north side door. The exhibit is in the basement. It prepares the way for a Nagasaki Lantern Float on Saturday,August 9, 2008, 6:30-9:30pm at Holmes Park.
GROW YOUR OWN FALL GARDEN . . . Many garden crops planted in mid-August thrive in the cooler days of fall. Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:30am to 11:30am, there will be a free workshop co-sponsored by Lincoln’s Cooperative Grocery Open Harvest and Community CROPS on how to Grow Your Own Fall Garden. This class will be at the First Presbyterian Church 18th & F Street Community Garden. It is part of a From Garden to Table grant. For more information, or to pre-register, phone 402.474.9802, or visit the Community CROPS website linked here.
COMMUNITY ARTS CELEBRATION . . . Sunday, August 3, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00pm, visit the Lux Center for the Arts, 2601 North 48th Street, Lincoln, for a free celebration of art including demonstrations, hands-on projects, painting on an outdoor mural, and dancing to reggae music by RC Dub. There will be face painting and free popcorn from Colby Ridge. Bring your own t-shirt to tie-dye at a booth hosted by Blick Art Materials. For more information, phone 402.466.8692.
NEBRASKA GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES . . . Green Party candidates for 2008 in Partisan elections are Steven R. Larrick, U.S. Senate; and for Douglas County Board, District 1: Scott Hoffman; District 3: Derek Glaser; District 5: Susan Koneck. Laverne Thraen has filed for the Non-Partisan OPPD Board of Directors Metro District, and Doug Paterson is a candidate for Public Service Commission District 2 in Omaha.
We are not the alternative; we are the imperative. ReShape ’08. Register Green. Vote Green.