Category Archives: Events

Upcoming events: Solar XL, soil regeneration, bees

July 2, 2018EventsCommunity-Based Economics, Decentralization, Ecological Wisdom, Feminism, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

From Bold Nebraska: Solar XL Install #3

WHEN: Friday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Allpress Ranch near Naper (directions with RSVP)
WHAT: The Solar XL installations will help power the homes, farms, and Indigenous spirit camps of communities resisting the pipeline. This clean and renewable energy project stands in contrast to the threat posed by Keystone XL to land and water, Indigenous rights, and the climate.
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, and we’ll e-mail you the directions.

From The Ross: Dreaming of a Vetter World

WHEN: Sunday, July 15, 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Ross, Lincoln
WHAT: Dreaming of a Vetter World comes at a time when interest in regenerating soil has exploded worldwide. Others are realizing what the Vetters have known for decades: Soil is key to our very survival. Check out this special showing, Q&A with Director Bonnie Hawthorne, David Vetter et al, plus free reception and hors d’oeuvres.
Read more.

From the Nebraska League of Conservation Voters: Presentation on Pollinators

WHEN: July 22, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Unitarian Church in Lincoln, 6300 A Street
WHAT: Celebrate our planet’s busy (and vitally important) bees! Judy Wu-Smart will present on pollinators: how they help us, how the environment impacts their health, and how we can help them thrive.

Student-led discussion: What’s Next on Guns?

June 12, 2018EventsDecentralization, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

Consider joining this student-led discussion on the practical steps we can all take to decrease gun violence in our society:

Monday, June 18, 7 to 9 p.m.
Unitarian Church of Lincoln, 6300 A St., Lincoln

Panelists will include Isabel Boussan, Lincoln East High School; Jadyn Keller, Northeast High School; Jack Buchanan, Lincoln High Sschool; Bouthaina Ebrahim, Northeast High School; Maia Ramsey, Lincoln High School graduate.

The discussion will be bipartisan. Several panelists from among the Lincoln high school students who demonstrated after the Parkland massacre will discuss what they hope to do next to reduce gun violence in our society. They will be discussing, with Nebraskans of all viewpoints, how we can solve an issue that has plagued our state for decades. We all have come in contact with some sort of gun violence, not only in schools, but also concerts, movies, hate crimes and gang shootings. Not an anti-gun rally, this is an open discussion that should lead to our making actual changes quickly and by all means possible.

Gun violence is no idle concern. The massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, goes down as one of the deadliest in U. S. history. It is not isolated. Gun Violence Archive says that about 150 U. S. mass shootings occurred between 1967 and 2017, about eight people killed per incident. Indeed, mass killings are becoming more frequent. Now about 6,000 people in the U.S. die each year from gun violence. To show concern, after the Parkland massacre, high school students throughout the country, including the students from Lincoln, Omaha and several Nebraska towns, demonstrated on March 14 to say, “Never again.” Now we wish to explore how to say it effectively.

In this discussion, people with different perspectives will be encouraged to share their viewpoints, so we can arrive at constructive action steps and move forward. We are urging the community to join us as we continue to strive for positive change. The panelists will each discuss for about 10 to 15 minutes. A person in government active in the gun discussion will follow and examine the student suggestions. Open discussion follows. Coffee and snacks served.

Sponsored by the Lincoln Chapter of Nebraskans for Peace, The Friends Meeting House, Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, The Unitarian Church of Lincoln, Nebraskans Against Gun Violence, National Association of Social Workers, and Nebraskans for Peace.

Green Drinks in Omaha Wednesday, May 23

May 21, 2018EventsCommunity-Based Economics, Decentralization, Ecological Wisdom, Feminism, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

This is a friendly reminder that Omaha Green Drinks will be taking place at The Whole Foods Market in Omaha, Wednesday, May 23! We are teaming up with the Green Omaha Coalition to renew acquaintances, meet new faces, and celebrate all those who embody a shared mission of promoting a greener Omaha:

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Whole Foods Market (10020 Regency Circle, Omaha)

Carpool, cycle, walk, or ride the bus! This is a great way to network, inspire, share ideas, and catch up with other “Green” people! Please RSVP on Facebook.

Looking forward to seeing you!

March for Our Lives: Saturday in Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, and Kearney

March 19, 2018Action Alerts, EventsDecentralization, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

Nebraskans for Peace, Greens, and many others will be joining with students across the country to march against gun violence. Here in Nebraska:

Lincoln: 1 p.m. at the State Capitol. Check out the Facebook Event.

Omaha: 12 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Landing. Check out the Facebook Event.

Hastings: 12 p.m. at 14th & Saunders. RSVP at March for Our Lives.

Kearney: 12 p.m. at UNK’s Warner Hall. RSVP at March for Our Lives.

Omaha Green Drinks Jan. 24

January 18, 2018EventsCommunity-Based Economics, Decentralization, Ecological Wisdom, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Personal and Global ResponsibilityShane Pekny

Here is a friendly reminder that Omaha Green Drinks will be taking place at Whole Foods this month! We are teaming up with the Green Omaha Coalition to renew acquaintances, meet new faces, and celebrate all those who embody a shared mission of promoting a greener Omaha:

Wednesday, January 24
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Whole Foods in Omaha (10020 Regency Circle)

Carpool, cycle, walk, or ride the bus! This is a great way to network, inspire, share ideas, and catch up with other “Green” people!

Please RSVP on Facebook.

Decision on Keystone XL pipeline coming Monday, Nov. 20

November 15, 2017EventsCommunity-Based Economics, Decentralization, Ecological Wisdom, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

From the Lincoln Journal Star:

The Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce its decision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline next week.

The commission’s five elected members plan to vote on a proposed order during a public meeting at 10 a.m. Monday at the commission headquarters, 1200 N St., Suite 300, according to a news release. The release didn’t say whether a majority of commissioners plan to support approving or denying the application by pipeline builder TransCanada.

Doors to the hearing room open at 9:30 a.m. A live video feed of the hearing will be provided by the commission and shared at JournalStar.com.

Nebraska’s approval is one of the final necessary steps before TransCanada could begin turning dirt on the 1,179-mile project, which would move Canadian oil sands from Hardisty, Alberta, to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The proposal has been a subject of controversy for nearly a decade.

Read the full story.

Join Bold Nebraska and the Pipeline Fighters in attending the meeting.

Upcoming Lincoln events: Support peace, understand voters, protect water, get free stuff

October 2, 2017EventsCommunity-Based Economics, Decentralization, Ecological Wisdom, Feminism, Future Focus, Grassroots Democracy, Non-Violence, Personal and Global Responsibility, Respect for Diversity, Social JusticeShane Pekny

Nebraskans For Peace 2017 Annual Peace Conference

What: 2017 Annual Peace Conference: “Living Within the Natural Laws” and “A Revolutionary Approach to Reclaiming Our Democracy — Beginning with Local Food and Farming.”
When: Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 7130 Kentwell Lane in Lincoln
View full agenda and register.

2017 E.N. Thompson Forum

What: “Why People Vote for Those Who Work Against Their Best Interests”
When: Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Lied Center Main Stage, 12th & R Streets, Lincoln
Learn more.

Discussion of Lincoln’s Water Future, by the Nebraska League of Conservation Voters

What: A Discussion with three of Lincoln’s top water leaders and experts: Paul Zillig, General Manager of the Lower Platte South NRD, Steve Owens, Superintendent of Lincoln Water Systems, and Leirion Gaylor Baird of the Lincoln City Council.
When: Thursday, October 12th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: UNL City Campus Union, 1400 R Street, Lincoln NE 68588
Free and open to the public, followed by Q&A. Register here.

FREE SATURDAY!

What: Bring items to give away and find great items from others to claim as your own. Everything is free.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: The Bay, 2005 Y Street, Lincoln
Why: To inspire free culture and strong community relations.