FUNDRAISER FOR US SENATE GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE STEVE LARRICK . . . Monday, April 14, 2008, 6:00-8:00pm, join Steve Larrick, Greens and Supporters at the PS Collective Performance Showcase 6056 Maple Street, Omaha, Nebraska, to hear folksinger/songwriter Tom Neilson perform award-winning original songs of humor, compassion and political affairs. Help raise campaign funds for the Larrick for US Senate campaign, and stay for the 8:00pm performance of “My Name is Rachel Corrie.” Rachel was a 23-year old American peace activist from Olympia, Washington, crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer in 2003 while protesting non-violently against the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home. Rachel Corrie Myths and Facts are at http://www.rachelswords.org/2006/10/14/rachel-corrie-myths-and-facts/. More information about Rachel Corrie is at http://www.rachelcorriefoundation.org/. Call 402.932.9007 for reservations.

GLOBAL WARMING FOCUS of 2008 UN-L VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM . . . Climate change expert and lead author for “Climate Change 2007,” David Easterling, will present “Evidence of Climate Change,” Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 2:00pm, in the Nebraska Union, 1400 R Street, Lincoln. The room will be posted. Easterling will also participate in a panel discussion, “Climate Change and the Great Plains,” April 17, 2008, 2:00pm at the Nebraska Union. Joining him on the panel will be UNL climate experts, Sheri Fritz, professor of geosciences and biological sciences; Michael Hayes, National Drought Mitigation Center; and Kenneth Hubbard, High Plains Regional Climate Center. The panel moderator will be Bob Bolin of the University Libraries. A reception will follow. These are free, public events. For more information, visit www.unl.edu/libr/inet/vsp2008.shtml.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: THE COST OF OUR INVASION AND OCCUPATION OF IRAQ . . . Join Greens and Nebraska Coalition for Peace activists in discussion with featured speaker Hank Van den Berg, UN-L Professor of Economics, Thursday April 17, 2008, 7:00pm, at Meadowlark Coffee House, 1624 South Street, Lincoln, next to Open Harvest. Van den Berg says “No one has yet calculated what the cost of our invasion and occupation is for Iraq. …The entire range of estimates is very large, far exceeding cost to the US.” He will report his findings for discussion.

EARTH DAY AT UN-L . . . A campus-wide Earth Day Celebration will be Friday, April 18, 2008, 10:00am to 3:00pm, on the green space just north of the City Campus Union, 1400 R Street, Lincoln. In case of rain, the event will be inside the Union. Contact Sara Winn, 402.472.8823, or smccleanwinn2 at unl dot edu.

EARTH DAY OMAHA 2008: THE POWER OF ONE . . . Saturday, April 19, 2008, noon to 8:00pm at Elmwood Park, 808 South 60th Street (behind UN-O) the Omaha Earth Day Celebration is a public service to promote environmental education and advocacy. There will be a beer garden, live music and food. Believing the Earth is our common home, and it is our responsibility to be good stewards, the Event is hosted by the Earth Day Omaha Coalition.

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 forty 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.

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.

FUNDRAISER FOR US SENATE GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE STEVE LARRICK . . . Thursday, April 10, 2008, 9:30pm, join Steve Larrick, Greens and Supporters at The Zoo, 136 North 14th Street, Lincoln, to hear folksinger/songwriter Tom Neilson perform award-winning original songs of humor, compassion and political affairs. Help raise campaign funds for the Larrick for US Senate campaign.

STRATCOM: THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH . . . Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13, 2008, The Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space will bring world citizens together at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska to shine a light on what StratCom has become. The conference will be hosted by Global Network affiliate Nebraskans for Peace. Agenda, Conference Brochure, and registration at http://www.space4peace.org/. To register, click on the red Donate Now button and enter the amount you wish to pay, or send an email to Mary Beth Sullivan at mbsull at mindspring dot com and pay at the door. A Frances Mendenhall 58:38 minute video “Stratcom: The Gun That’s Still Loaded” is at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8226512712257119119. More information: nfpstate@nebraskansforpeace.org or 402.475.4620 and http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/29752.

“CAUSES OF DROUGHT IN THE GREAT PLAINS” . . . UN-L geoscientist Robert Oglesby will present the Paul A. Olson Seminar in Great Plains Studies, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 3:30 to 5:00pm, at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street, Lincoln. The free seminar begins with a reception at 3:00pm at the museum.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LETTER-WRITING GROUP . . . Wednesday, April 9, 2008, and every second Wednesday on the month, join activists at Jones Coffee, 727 South 11th Street, Lincoln, any time between 7:00 and 9:00pm, to learn about human rights violations around the world and write letters in response.
For more Information contact Matt Gregory, 402.570.7840 or plylas at hotmail dot com.

NEBRASKA ACLU ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS BANQUET . . . Saturday, April 12, 2008, 6:00pm, at the DC Centre, 11830 Stonegate, Omaha, Nebraska. Keynote speaker at the 7:15pm dinner is Barbara Bailey, ACLU Medal of Liberty Award Winner, librarian and ACLU client challenging the Patriot Act. Her address is entitled “Safe and Free.” $42.50 per ticket. RSVP at 402.476.8091, or e-mail mmoslander at aclunebraska dot org.

“MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE” . . . The play “My Name is Rachel Corrie” will be performed in Lincoln at the UN-L Student Union Auditorium, 14th & R Streets, Sunday April 13, 2008, at 7:30pm. Rachel was a 23-year old American peace activist from Olympia, Washington, crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer in 2003 while protesting non-violently against the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home. Rachel Corrie Myths and Facts are at http://www.rachelswords.org/2006/10/14/rachel-corrie-myths-and-facts/. More information about Rachel Corrie is at http://www.rachelcorriefoundation.org/. The Lincoln performance is free, with donations strongly encouraged. For more information, contact Barb or Hank van den Berg at 402.488.6926.

NEBRASKA FOOD COOPERATIVE PRODUCERS WORKSHOP . . .The public is invited to attend a free Workshop Monday, April 14, 2008, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Ag Complex, 801 S Street, Ord, Nebraska. The Nebraska Food Cooperative is looking to expand their market more directly to the consumer, allowing consumers to purchase products more directly from the grower. Additional information: contact the Loup Basin RC&D office at 308.728.3393.

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.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS DEBATES . . . Monday, March 31, 2008, Lincoln-Lancaster County LWV invites the public to hear candidates in the May 13th primary election debate at the main floor Bevins Family Life Center, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M Street in Lincoln.  Debates run from 11:30am to 6:30pm.  Debate times are as follows:  11:30am to 1:00pm, LD 21, non-partisan; 1:15 to 2:15pm, LD 25, non-partisan; 2:30 to 3:30pm, LD 27, non-partisan; 4:00 to 5:00pm, NU Board of Regents District 1, non-partisan; 5:30 to 6:30pm, US Senate Republicans.  US Senate Democrats canceled.  Steve Larrick, Green Party candidate for US Senate, is unopposed.

JOIN GREENS AND FRIENDS AT CESAR CHAVEZ DAY CELEBRATION . . Monday, March 31, 2008, 6:00pm, at the Nebraska Union Ballroom, 14 & R Street, Lincoln.   The UN-L Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services, Nebraskans for Peace-UNL and Amnesty International-UNL are sponsoring this event featuring Bolivian professor Waskas Ari Andean musical performance by Kusi Taki, and the Standing Eagle Native American Drum Group.  Refreshments will be provided.

FRIENDS OF WILDERNESS PARK NATIVE PLANT SALE CATALOG IS READY . . . A distribution coordinating meeting is Tuesday, April 1, 2008,  7:00 pm,  Meadowlark Coffee House, 1624 South Street, Lincoln, next to Open Harvest.

VOTE NAKED FUNDRAISER FOR STEVE LARRICK, NGP US SENATE CANDIDATE . . .  If you’re 19 years of age or older, join Greens and Friends at a Larrick for Senate benefit Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 9:30pm, at The Q, 226 South 9th Street, Lincoln.  Vote Naked is a project promoted by a handful of student organizations wanting to make absentee ballot voting easy and fun.  Contact Jake:  jake dot hoyelswick at gmail dot com.

OMAHA MALCOLM X FESTIVAL . . . Wednesday April 2 and Thursday April 3, “The Ballot Box or the Bullet: Politics and Malcolm X” will be presented at UN-O, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha.  Leading Malcolm X scholars, students and artists will present various programs.  Keynote address, 1:00pm, April 3 by national political strategist Donna Brazile.  For further information phone 402.555.2412.

GREENS VIGIL FOR PEACE . . . Weekly Peace Vigils continue every Wednesday, 5:00 to 6:00pm at the Federal Building, 15th & O Streets, Lincoln.  PEACE signs are provided, or bring your own.   Contact Mark: 402.499.6672 or mark at weddleton dot com.

PEACEMAKING WORKSHOP XXI . . .   Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 2008, First United Methodist Church, 50th and St. Paul Streets, Lincoln will host An Ecumenical Event featuring Dr. Rodney Petersen, Executive Director of the Boston Theological Institute.   Friday, April 5, 7:00pm keynote speech is titled: “Four Terms that Stand Together: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Restorative Justice, and Community/The Church.”  Workshops will be Saturday, April 5, 8:30 to 11:00am at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 12th and “M” Streets.  Complete information at www.fmclincoln.org/PeacemakingWorkshop.htm or phone First United Methodist Church, 466.1906.

WATER CONSERVATION WORKSHOP . . . Saturday, April 5, 2008, 10:30am to 1:30pm, the Lincoln Green Building Group will present a workshop featuring an overview of water issues by The Groundwater Foundation and discussions by representatives of the Mayor’s Water Conservation Task Force, the Public Works Department, and Nebraska Statewide Arboretum at Bess Walt Branch Library, 6701 South 14th Street, Lincoln.   Call 402.483.5135 or e-mail jc10508 at alltel dot net for details.  Pre-registration is requested.  Lunch is included in the $15 fee.

SAVE THE NIGHT OF APRIL 10, 2008 FOR LARRICK BENEFIT WITH TOM NEILSON . . . Thursday, April 10, 2008, 9:30pm, join Steve Larrick, Greens and Supporters at The Zoo, 136 North 14th Street, Lincoln, to hear folksinger/songwriter Tom Neilson perform award-winning original songs of humor, compassion and political affairs, and help raise campaign funds for the Larrick for US Senate campaign.

GRANTS FOR CLEANUP WORK AVAILABLE NOW . . . Apply for grants from $25 to $250 to do local litter cleanup by contacting the Keep Lincoln and Lancaster Beautiful Program at 402.441.8035 or hheafer at lincoln dot ne dot gov.  Grants are available until November 1, 2008.

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.

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.

PUBLIC MEETING AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 2229 J Street, Lincoln . . . Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 3:15pm, administrators, construction people and landscape architects will “present information” about the cutting down of more than 20 mature healthy trees, some of which were planted in memory of past LHS staff.  The destruction was stopped by a student walk-out action reported at http://journalstar.com/articles/2008/02/28/news/local/doc47c6f876424d0645518267.txt.  To comment online and view photos, go to http://lhs.lps.org/advocate/.

SUPREME COURT HISTORY REVIEWED . . . James Hewitt, attorney and adjunct professor of history at Nebraska Wesleyan University, will give a lecture based on his book, “Slipping Backward: A History of the Nebraska Supreme Court,” 3:30pm, Wednesday, March 12, at the Great Plains Art Museum, 1155 Q Street, Lincoln.  Free and open to the public.

AUDUBON ROWE SANCTUARY Chapter Workshop “Taking Action for Birds in a Changing Climate,” Friday, March 14, in conjunction with the 2008 Audubon Rivers and Wildlife Celebration in Kearney.  For details contact Kevin at 402.797.2301 or kpoague at audubon dot org.

TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE . . . Friday, March 14 through Thursday, March 20, 2008, Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13th Street in Lincoln.  Alex Gibney’s Oscar winning film Taxi to the Dark Side http://www.taxitothedarkside.com/ documents the Bush Administration’s reckless disregard for human rights and the rule of law. For film schedule, phone 402/472-5353.  MOVIE TALK WITH JOHN BRODSTON, Sunday, March 16, 2:45pm, following the 12:45pm screening.

RIVERS AND WILDLIFE CELEBRATION . . . Friday, March 14, through Sunday, March 16, the 38th annual conference to celebrate the annual migration of 500,000 sandhill cranes and millions of waterfowl through central Nebraska will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney, Nebraska.  Sunday, March 16, Jane Goodall, primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and English UN Messenger of Peace, will lead a breakfast panel discussion.  Registration Brochure available at http://www.audubon.org/states/ne/RWC.htm.

EARTH STEWARDSHIP & COMMUNITY FORUM . . . Gardening With Kids & Buying Fresh Foods from Local Farms, Saturday, March 15, 10:00am to noon, 1st Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney, Omaha.  Optional donation: one food item for the Omaha Food Bank.

 LAST DAY TO FILE AS CANDIDATE . . . Monday, March 3, is the last day non-incumbents may file as candidates in 2008 elections. Details such as which offices are up for election, and who has already filed, may be found at County Election Commission websites.

BUSINESS WITH CITY DISPUTE . . . A City Council public hearing will be held Monday, March 3, around 3:00pm at the County City Building, 555 South 10th Street, to address a charter revision that would ban contracts between elected officials and the city. Greens may want to express opinions on this issue.

JOIN LINCOLN GREENS FOR COFFEE . . . The Lincoln chapter of the Nebraska Green Party will meet Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 7:00pm at Jones Coffee, 727 S. 11th Street. Meet U.S. Senate candidate Steve Larrick and discuss plans for Earth Day on April 20, 2008.

SAM MILLSAP SPEAKS AT UN-L COLLEGE OF LAW . . .  Tuesday, March 4th, 2008, 3:00pm, former Texas prosecutor Sam Millsap will speak about his firsthand experiences with capital prosecution.  He successfully prosecuted Ruben Cantu, a juvenile when convicted.  Cantu was executed by lethal injection in 1992.  In 2005, investigative reporting revealed that Cantu was most likely innocent of the crime. Millsap has assumed personal responsibility for Cantu¹s execution and is now a passionate abolitionist.  This event is free and open to the public.  The UNL College of Law is on the East Campus Loop, McCollum Hall.

IMMIGRATION SEMINAR AT UN-O . . . A public immigration seminar featuring a panel of speakers will be Tuesday, March 4, 5:00 to 7:00pm at the W.H. Thompson Alumni Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Immigration experts and advocates will discuss issues including current status of the immigration system; impact of immigration on local economies; state level legislation; public understandings of human migration and the role of globalization; and the politics of immigration reform and border enforcement. The goal is to discuss immigration policies within the context of the 2008 elections. This a free event for the public. More information: http://ppc.nebraska.edu/.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WEEK AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY IN OMAHA . . . Sunday March 2, through Saturday March 8, 2008. On Friday, March 7th, www.MikeFarrell.org, well known for his role in the TV series M*A*S*H, will speak in solidarity with Nebraska abolitionists at Westside Community Center, 3534 S 108th Street, 7:00pm. Joining him will be Miriam Kelle, sharing the story of how she became one of Nebraska’s leading voices for abolition after the murder of her brother.

Schedule of Amnesty International Omaha abolition activities:

Sunday, March 2nd: WHAT DOES OUR FAITH TELL US? 7:00pm – First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass Street. (East of Crossroads mall), Omaha

Monday, March 3rd: HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE? 7:00pm – Benson Grind, 6107 Maple Street, Omaha

Tuesday, March 4th: WHERE DO OMAHA SENATORS STAND ON THE DEATH PENALTY? 7:00pm Council Room, University of Nebraska Omaha, Milo Bail Student Center, 3rd Floor

Wednesday, March 5th: WHAT ABOUT VICTIM’S FAMILIES? 7:00pm – www.McFosters.org Natural Kind Cafe, 302 South 38th Street, Omaha

Thursday, March 6th: COULD THEY BE INNOCENT? Film screening of www.TheExonerated.com 7:00pm – Film Streams, 1340 Webster Street, Omaha

Saturday, March 8th: HOW DO WE GET THE WORD OUT? Rock out to your favorite Omaha artists, featuring Domestica, the LEPERS, The Stay Awake & Perry H. Matthews. Doors open at 8:00pm. Must be 21 and over. $5 cover to benefit local abolition groups. O’leavers Pub, 1322 S Saddle Creek Road, Omaha.
More details: www.amnestyusa.org/Death_Penalty/Nebraska_Events/page.do?id=1121027&n1=3&n2=28.

THE FOLLY OF ATTACKING IRAN: TIME FOR REAL DIPLOMACY . . .
A panel discussion in Omaha, Monday February 18, 2008, features Stephen Kinzer, an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on 5 continents, and Dr. Trita Parsi, President, National Iranian-American Council. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Andy Jameton, Omaha Chapter, Physicians for Social Responsibility. WHERE: Gallery Room, 3rd Floor, Milo Bail Student Center, UNO, near 62nd & Dodge WHEN: Monday, February 18, 2008, 7:00pm Parking: Please come early and carpool if you can. Here is a link to the campus map http://www.unomaha.edu/pages/map.html. The tour schedule and speakers’ bios are at http://FollyofAttackingIran.org/.

LEARN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS . . .
Tuesday February 19, 6:00-7:30pm, at Planned Parenthood’s Pizza & Action, 2246 O Street, Lincoln, and 4610 Dodge in Omaha. Shelley Kiel, former state senator, congressional candidate and chair of Planned Parenthood Voters of Nebraska will speak with grassroots advocates at the monthly gathering held every third Tuesday in both cities simultaneously. Participants can see and talk with each other via new video conferencing equipment. As an elected official, a professional and a volunteer, Kiel has championed health care, social justice, reproductive rights, women’s and LGBT issues. This is an informal opportunity to ask questions of an opinion leader, learn and discuss strategy, and improve your ability to communicate with policymakers. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ppncb/

RICHARD LOUV AT THE LIED . . .
Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Dis-order” will speak on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, http://www.liedcenter.org/ 301 North 12th Street, Lincoln. Louv has received national attention for his work to re-connect youth to nature through examining the relationship between children and nature and the scientific evidence of the importance of this contact to the development of the healthy child. He offers practical suggestions for parents, government agencies, conservationists, urban planners, and educators. The event is FREE, but advanced tickets are required. To obtain your tickets, call the Lied Center at 402-472-4747. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Families Play Outside network. www.healthyfamiliesplayoutside.org.

SISTER HELEN PREJEAN’S www.prejean.org/ “DEAD MAN WALKING” will be performed as an opera by the UNL School of Music at Kimball Recital Hall on the Lincoln campus, Thursday through Sunday, February 21-24, 2008. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $10 for students and seniors. For ticket information, contact the UNL School of Music, 402.472.2503.

DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION MEETINGS are held every Saturday in Lincoln, 11:30am, at First Presbyterian Church, 18th & F Streets. Enter east side doors and follow the signs. The 86 page opinion by the Nebraska Supreme Court abolishing electrocutions is at http://court.nol.org/opinions/2008/february/feb8/s05-1268.pdf. The Legislature will soon debate ending capital punishment in Nebraska. Contact Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty at info@nadp.net for specific ways to get involved with the statewide abolition campaign.

GREEN YOUR CLEANING . . .
In Omaha, learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning supplies Saturday, February 23, 2008, 10:00am to noon, at Word Made Flesh, 1013 Leavenworth Street. To guarantee adequate supplies, RSVP at livesimply93 [at] gmail dot com.

GREEN NOTES week of February 10, 2008

GREENS SPEARHEAD Coalition for the Environment and Earth Day 2008 . . . The next planning meeting will be Monday, February 11, 2008, 7:00pm, at ME Group offices, 2820 North 48th Street, Lincoln (the old Uni Place Library building).

GREENS SUPPORT INITIATIVE 300, Nebraska’s landmark anti-corporate farming constitutional amendment, struck down by a federal court in late 2006. I-300 stood as an expression of the people’s will for twenty-five years, strongly embracing family farming, ranching and public policy designed to support rural communities. The Nebraska legislature will soon consider LB1174, to address the federal court’s concerns. LB 1174 will put I-300’s family farm and ranch protections that stood for 25 years – and were approved by a majority of Nebraska voters, back into law. The legislative hearing on LB 1174 is Tuesday, February 12, 1:30pm, State Capitol, Room 1510. Ask your senator to support LB 1174. For contact information go to www.unicam.state.ne.us. More information: Dan Owens, Center for Rural Affairs, dano[at]cfra dot org; www.cfra.org/I300. A big turnout for this hearing will show supporting the goals and preserving the benefits of Initiative 300 remains the will of the people.

GREENS VIGIL WITH NEBRASKA COALITION FOR PEACE every Wednesday, 5-6:00pm at the Federal Building, 15th & O Street in Lincoln. The Coalition meets every Saturday, 2:30pm at Crescent Moon Coffee, 816 P Street.

AMORY LOVINS AT THE LIED . . .Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 7:00pm, physicist Amory Lovins, co-founder, chairman and chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, will deliver the Lewis E. Harris Lecture on Public Policy, “Winning the Oil Endgame” at The Lied Center for Performing Arts, 12th & R Streets. The Rocky Mountain Institute www.rmi.org is an independent “think-and-do-tank” that helps individuals and organizations use energy and resources efficiently while being better stewards of the environment. Published in 29 books and hundreds of papers, Lovins’ work has been recognized by a MacArthur Fellowship and a Time magazine Hero for the Planet award. W. Cecil Steward, dean emeritus of the UNL College of Architecture and president and CEO of the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Communities, will deliver a lecture pre-talk at 6:30 in the Steinhart Room. Forum lectures are free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Limited tickets are still available at The Lied office. Call 402.472.4747 or 800.432.3231. More information and links to articles are at http://enthompson.unl.edu.

THE GREEN LIGHTS SOCIETY . . . will meet Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Southminster United Methodist Church, 2915 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE, (16th and Otoe). Phone number of the church for further information: 402.423.8586.

VAGINA MONOLOGUES BENEFIT FOR FRIENDSHIP HOME . . . Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8:00pm, The Vagina Monologues http://www.randomhouse.com/features/ensler/vm/ will be performed as a benefit for the Friendship Home at The Rococo Theatre, 13th and P Streets in downtown Lincoln. Doors open at 7:30pm. The box office is open Monday and Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm to purchase tickets in advance. Price: $20 Public; $15 Student.

6000 CHILDREN a DAY Become ORPHANS from HIV AIDS . . . This is a staggering statistic folks in the Grand Island area will discuss Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, 2008 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 5th and Elm, downtown Grand Island. JOURNEY OF THE HEART: HIV AIDS Awareness Weekend features special guests Retired Bishop Fritz Mutti and Etta Mae Mutti, Chairs of the new Global AIDS Fund for the UMC. They have lost two sons to HIV AIDS and will share their personal experiences about HIV AIDS as a worldwide pandemic that requires a faith response. For more information, call the church phone, 308.382.1952, or contact Maureen Vetter Mvetter[at]charter dot net.

THE GREEN SANCTUARY COMMITTEE of First Unitarian Church of Omaha is sponsoring a series of interfaith forums on earth stewardship and community. The first forum: “Reconnecting With and Changing Our Rural Landscapes Through Our Food Purchases,” will be presented on Sunday, February 17th at, 1 pm at First Unitarian Church, 3114 Harney Street, Omaha. Organic farming is the fastest-growing sector of agriculture in America today. Nebraska has the 10th largest acreage of organic crops in the U.S. The Forum will provide an opportunity for city dwellers to learn more about sustainable farms in Nebraska, and to find out how to buy fresh foods directly from local farms.

STEVE LARRICK FOR SENATE campaign priorities . . . (1) END THE IRAQ OCCUPATION NOW! – build peace through diplomacy; (2) RESTORE SOCIAL JUSTICE – single-payer health care and living wages for all; (3) FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING – weatherize homes to conserve energy and develop renewable wind, solar, and switchgrass energy; (4) RESTORE TRUE DEMOCRACY – through public campaign financing and instant run-off voting. http://www.instantrunoff.com/