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December 2003 Newsletter
1. Green Talk: Thinking Locally -
Experiences in Local Green Government with Larry Robinson
2. Green Party County Council Elections
3. Matt Gonzalez Leads in Poll as Campaign Moves Forward
4. Green Party of California State Plenary
5. Green Bloc: Healing Earth and Culture - Fall Workshop Series
6. Green Bloc: Building Permaculture Gardens, Challenging the FTAA
7. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
8. Contact information
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GREEN TALK: THINKING LOCALLY: EXPERIENCES IN LOCAL GREEN GOVERNMENT
With Larry Robinson
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave (near 5th Street), Santa Rosa
Bio: Larry Robinson was first elected to the Sebastopol City Council
in 1998 and was reelected in 2002. He has lived in Sebastopol for 25
years. He has had a private practice as a psychotherapist in
Sebastopol since 1987. Before entering the field of psychology, he
taught school, directed a non-profit community agency (Petaluma People
Services Center), owned and operated two different retail businesses
in Santa Rosa and served as a consultant to many major corporations.
In 1996 Larry chaired the successful citizens' campaign to establish
Sebastopol's 20 year Urban Growth Boundary. He lives, plays and
gardens with his wife of many years, Cynthia Kishi, an elementary
school teacher.
Green Talks are free, informal meetings hosted by the Green Party of
Sonoma County on the first Thursday of each month. For more
information or to suggest topics for future Green Talks, email
greentalk@sonomagreenparty.org or call (707)524-8818.
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GREEN PARTY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
December 5 is the last day to file nomination papers to run for the
Green Party of Sonoma County Council, the seven-seat governing body
responsible for day-to-day operations of the county Green Party. All
seven seats will be up for election on the March primary ballot.
Strong candidates for the county council will include members of
diverse social and economic groups; people with unique skills,
experiences, expertise; and Greens with enthusiasm for growing the
party. Other minimum requirements also apply. This is an opportunity
for both leadership and service in the basic work of grassroots
political organizing. If you have an interest in how the party grows,
this is one important way to participate.
For more information contact the current county council at
cc@sonomagreenparty.org or the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters at
http://www.sonoma-county.org/regvoter/.
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MATT GONZALEZ LEADS IN POLL AS CAMPAIGN MOVES FORWARD
A poll released on November 25th by KPIX shows that Matt Gonzalez has
widened his lead over Gavin Newsom, 52 to 45!:
http://beta.kpix.com/news/local/2003/11/25/Poll.html
Matt's campaign continues to pick up steam, momentum and support. Matt
has recently been endorsed by the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club,
the Sierra Club, San Francisco Tomorrow and SF League of Conservation
Voters.
His campaign has opened satellite offices in the Bay View/Hunter's
Point (a primarily African American community), Chinatown, and the
Sunset in addition to his newly expanded headquarters at 13th and
Mission streets in the Mission. His volunteer ranks have swelled,
along with his press coverage and recent poll numbers.
The Gonzalez campaign has enjoyed the strong support of Green Party
members across the state and throughout the US, Thank you all for your
encouragement and support. We need to keep up the pace for the final
weeks of the campaign.
For more information and to find out how you can help the campaign,
please visit:
http://www.mattgonzalez.com
http://www.sfgreenparty.org
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GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA STATE PLENARY
The GPCA will hold its next statewide plenary the weekend of December
6-7 on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. This plenary will determine
the direction of the state party for the upcoming election year. All
Greens are invited to attend!
For more information:
http://cagreens.org/plenary/
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GREEN BLOC: HEALING EARTH AND CULTURE - FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
December 5, 12 and 17
Permaculture Design
Restoring Relationship To Earth Gather tools for restoring a
long-term healthy culture. This interactive workshop will cover
the basics of the design system Permaculture (Permanent Culture).
Learn about patterns in nature, Permaculture design processes &
principles, and how to transform your land, community and
yourself.
Friday, December 5, 7 PM - Sebastopol Community Center,
400 Morris St, Sebastopol
Earth Activism
Growing Justice in a Collapsing Empire Applying Permaculture
principles and systems thinking to movement building and global
justice. Learn tools and strategies for coalition building,
organizing effective actions, media messaging, and creating a
diverse movement.
Friday, December 12, 7 PM - Sebastopol Community Center,
400 Morris St, Sebastopol
Equalizing Power Healthy Group Dynamics
Learn how to recognize and override the social conditioning and
dysfunctional patterns which often disrupt our organizations and
undermine our work; tools for self-facilitation and for equalizing
power and participation; and strategies for developing shared
leadership, trust, and effectiveness.
Wednesday, December 17, 7 PM - La Paz, 117 Morris St., Sebastopol
(old Zap building)
Facilitators: Erik Ohlsen Permaculture global justice organizer, &
Daniel Solnit Political Organizer, Leadership Trainer; and special
guests
$7-35 Sliding scale (based on income), no one turned away.
Proceeds benefit Earth Activist Training Scholarship fund.
Wheelchair accessible
Info: 707-332-8100 or erikpea@hotmail.com
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GREEN BLOC: BUILDING PERMACULTURE GARDENS, CHALLENGING THE FTAA
A slide show and report-back from Miami by local Green Bloc Activists
December 2, 4, 10, 11 (see calendar below for times/locations)
Green Bloc, a group of Sonoma County activists, taught and
demonstrated permaculture-based gardening principles, wastewater
treatment, toxic bioremediation and other ecological solutions during
the FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas) meeting in Miami on
November 19-21. By demonstrating ecologically sustainable methods and
technologies, Green Bloc is exposing the enormous and completely
unnecessary social, economic, and environmental damage caused by the
privatization policies of the FTAA.
This reportback and teach-in will include inspiring first-person
stories, slides, and materials from the eco-gardens and installations
and the anti-FTAA protests, and discussion of next steps in the
anti-globalization movement.
Free event; donations welcome, no one turned away
Wheelchair accessible
Info: 707-523-4304 or www.AdoptAnActivist.org
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Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
*NOTE* To keep up on the latest event dates, check out our new
events calendar at http://www.cagreens.org/c/sonoma/calendar.pl
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2 (Tue) GREEN BLOC: BUILDING PERMACULTURE GARDENS, CHALLENGING THE FTAA
7 PM, Peace & Justice Center, 467 Sebastopol Ave (off Santa Rosa Ave)
Santa Rosa. See item #6 for more detail.
3 (Wed) CAMPUS GREENS - SSU
Contact: jaredl@sbcglobal.net
4 (Thu) GREEN BLOC: BUILDING PERMACULTURE GARDENS, CHALLENGING THE FTAA
7 PM, La Paz, 117 Morris St. (in the old Zap Building), Sebastopol
See item #6 for more detail.
5 (Fri) DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING PAPERS TO RUN FOR GPSC COUNTY
COUNCIL - See item #2 for more detail.
5 (Fri) GREEN BLOC: HEALING EARTH AND CULTURE - FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
PERMACULTURE DESIGN
7 PM, Sebastopol Community Center, 400 Morris St, Sebastopol
See item #5 for more detail.
6-7 (Sat-Sun) GREEN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA STATE PLENARY
10 (Wed) GREEN BLOC: BUILDING PERMACULTURE GARDENS, CHALLENGING THE FTAA
7 PM, Jungle Vibes, 136 Petaluma Blvd N., Petaluma
See item #6 for more detail.
11 (Wed) GPSC BYLAWS WORKING GROUP MEETING
Contact: bylaws@sonomagreenparty.org
11 (Wed) GPSC OUTREACH WORKING GROUP MEETING
Contact: outreach@sonomagreenparty.org
11 (Wed) GREEN BLOC: BUILDING PERMACULTURE GARDENS, CHALLENGING THE FTAA
7 PM, Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma
See item #6 for more detail.
12 (Fri) GREEN BLOC: HEALING EARTH AND CULTURE - FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
EARTH ACTIVISM
7 PM, Sebastopol Community Center, 400 Morris St, Sebastopol
See item #5 for more detail.
17 (Wed) GREEN BLOC: HEALING EARTH AND CULTURE - FALL WORKSHOP SERIES
EQUALIZING POWER HEALTH GROUP DYNAMICS
7 PM, La Paz, 117 Morris St., Sebastopol (old Zap building)
See item #5 for more detail.
18 (Thu) GPSC GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
7-9 PM, Environmental Center, 404A Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
The general meeting is held every 3rd Thursday. All interested
Greens are welcome to attend!
Info: info@sonomagreenparty.org
23 (Tue) GPSC JANUARY NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Contact: steve@roadtaken.com
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