vote for Clarissa Libertelli's Doodle for Google.

Vote for Clarissa Libertelli's Doodle for Google.

One of our students at Wood Middle School was selected out of 107,000
entries as a finalist for the region in her age group in the Doodle for
Google contest. If she wins the overall contest she wins a scholarship
and the school gets $25,000 in computer equipment. Clarissa Libertelli
is the name of the student and she is in 7th grade.

Please help Wood and Clarissa by voting for her. I have posted the link
below. Each email address can only vote once so if you have multiple
email addresses please vote from each one.

Clarissa's doodle was hand drawn, scanned and then colored using
software. Some of the other doodles were not drawn freehand.

This is an awesome honor for Wood and Clarissa. She will find out if
she wins when she attends an awards presentation in New York City.

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#d=d3-3

Please feel free to send the link to your family, friends, neighbors,
colleagues and anybody else you thing might be interested in voting for
this young lady.

Thanks for your support,

Lori Wilen

Montgomery County Peace Luncheon, Saturday, May 21

Please come to the Montgomery County Peace Luncheon, Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville,  100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville. Directions here: http://www.uucr.org/directions.php   

The keynote speaker for this year's Peace Luncheon is Gene Bruskin, co-founder of U.S. Labor Against the War (USLAW, www.uslaboragainstwar.org), an organization consisting of some 200 labor affiliates.

Mr. Bruskin, a highly inspirational speaker, will discuss the relationship of war and inequality in the U.S. He will talk from a personal viewpoint, sharing stories from his wide experience in both union and peace organizing.

Under Mr. Bruskin’s co-leadership, USLAW has become the most respected voice for peace within the U.S. labor movement; the organization is also well-regarded internationally.  In addition to serving as co-convenor of USLAW, Gene Bruskin is currently Director, Strategic Campaigns Department, American Federation of Teachers.  From 2006 through 2008, he was director of the highly successful Justice@Smithfield Campaign for the UFCW.

Don’t miss your chance to hear this exciting, nationally renowned speaker!  Find out how the labor and peace movements can work together effectively from someone with a lifetime of successful, on-the-ground organizing experience.

There is a suggested donation of $25 for the luncheon, but pay what you can.  All proceeds from the luncheon will support a project of Women for Afghan Women, one that Peace Action Montgomery coordinator Jean Athey saw when she visited Kabul recently and will briefly describe.

Lebanese Taverna is catering, and there will be vegetarian options.  You will have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts from Afghanistan to benefit girls' schools and women's coops.

Please come and invite your friends!!   But, very important: you need to RSVP so that the organizers can ensure that there is enough food. Just send an email to info@peaceactionmc.org and say you intend to come to the peace luncheon.  Do it today, as space is limited! 

Sponsored by Peace Action Montgomery, Pax Christi, and the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville


 

Montgomery County Peace Luncheon, Saturday, May 21

Please come to the Montgomery County Peace Luncheon, Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville,  100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville. Directions here: http://www.uucr.org/directions.php   

The keynote speaker for this year's Peace Luncheon is Gene Bruskin, co-founder of U.S. Labor Against the War (USLAW, www.uslaboragainstwar.org), an organization consisting of some 200 labor affiliates.

Mr. Bruskin, a highly inspirational speaker, will discuss the relationship of war and inequality in the U.S. He will talk from a personal viewpoint, sharing stories from his wide experience in both union and peace organizing.

Under Mr. Bruskin’s co-leadership, USLAW has become the most respected voice for peace within the U.S. labor movement; the organization is also well-regarded internationally.  In addition to serving as co-convenor of USLAW, Gene Bruskin is currently Director, Strategic Campaigns Department, American Federation of Teachers.  From 2006 through 2008, he was director of the highly successful Justice@Smithfield Campaign for the UFCW.

Don’t miss your chance to hear this exciting, nationally renowned speaker!  Find out how the labor and peace movements can work together effectively from someone with a lifetime of successful, on-the-ground organizing experience.

There is a suggested donation of $25 for the luncheon, but pay what you can.  All proceeds from the luncheon will support a project of Women for Afghan Women, one that Peace Action Montgomery coordinator Jean Athey saw when she visited Kabul recently and will briefly describe.

Lebanese Taverna is catering, and there will be vegetarian options.  You will have the opportunity to purchase handicrafts from Afghanistan to benefit girls' schools and women's coops.

Please come and invite your friends!!   But, very important: you need to RSVP so that the organizers can ensure that there is enough food. Just send an email to info@peaceactionmc.org and say you intend to come to the peace luncheon.  Do it today, as space is limited! 

Sponsored by Peace Action Montgomery, Pax Christi, and the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville


 

Human Rights Commission Hosts Free Community Forum

Human Rights Commission Hosts Free Community Forum

The City of Rockville's Human Rights Commission will host the second free community forum in a series Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the Twinbrook Community Center Annex, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway.

The forum, Defending Religious Freedom; Building Interfaith Bridges, will focus on how to advocate for religious freedom and interfaith dialogue globally and locally. It will feature guest speakers from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom and Interfaith Works, and will include a discussion and light refreshments.

For more information about the forum or the Human Rights Commission contact Janet Kelly, human rights and mediation coordinator, at jkelly@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8316, TTY 240-314-8137.

Fwd: IMPORTANT UPDATE for Mother Earth Day Celebration

You Are Invited to

 

"Mother Earth Day" Celebration

On May 15^th (a week after Mother's Day), join WeGreen USA in celebrating
"Mother Earth Day" Gardeners Special Seminar & No-Meat Potluck – A fun and information packed event.

 

Sunday, May 15^th; 2 - 4 pm

Marilyn J. Praisner Library  –  Meeting Room (not Community Center)

14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Free for Maryland residents, but please bring a meatless dish to share with 6-8 people.

Since space is limited please Register at: http://www.wegreen-usa.org/event-registration.html

 

"GARDENERS SPECIAL" - MASTER GARDENER PRESENTATIONS

Two Maryland Master Gardeners' educating Maryland residents about safe, effective and sustainable
horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities.

Homeowners and the Chesapeake Bay

GUEST SPEAKER: Catherine Callahan

Montgomery County Master Gardener

Container Gardening

GUEST SPEAKER: Liz Hofmeister

Montgomery County Master Gardener

NO-MEAT POTLUCK

Please bring a meatless dish to share with 6-8 people.
Choose from any category:

Appetizer, Salad, Main Course, Fruits / Dessert.

Bread & Beverages will be served.

FREE GIFT for the first thirty (30) attendees

WeGreen USA, a non-profit, community action group, is helping individuals and communities take action in reducing the carbon footprint, greenhouse gases and environmental pollution. Ours is the collective strength of individuals working together for making our communities more energy efficient and sustainable. 

 

 

DIRECTIONS FROM:

North (The Columbia area)

Drive south on Columbia Pike (Rt. 29). Turn right at Spencerville Rd. (Rt. 198) Take the next left at Old Columbia Pike. (Sandy Spring Bank is on the corner). Continue for 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

South (The Silver Spring area)

Drive north on Columbia Pike (Rt. 29) to Greencastle Rd. (first traffic light after Briggs Chaney Plaza). Turn Left on Greencastle Rd., continue to Old Columbia Pike. Turn right on Old Columbia Pike. Continue around the curve. The library is on the left and has a bright teal roof.

East (The Laurel area)

From Sandy Spring Rd. (Rt. 198) cross Columbia Pike (Rt. 29). Take the next left at Old Columbia Pike. (Sandy Spring Bank is on the corner). Continue 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

West (The Spencerville area)

From Spencerville Rd. (Rt. 198) drive to Old Columbia Pike and Turn right at the Sandy Spring Bank. Continue about 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

 

To REGISTER click this link: http://www.wegreen-usa.org/event-registration.html

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a “Locavore”

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a "Locavore"

 

One of our favorite speakers, Linna "the locavore" Ferguson, returns to College Park to discuss this timely topic, answering these questions and others:
·         What is a locavore anyhow­and do we really want to be one?
·         What difference does being a locavore have on our environment?
·         How can we "integrate local food into our lifestyles"?
·         Where can we find local food networks­and what are they anyway?
 
Linna will discuss the easiest way to get the most local food you can by growing your own with the world-famous method, Square Foot Gardening­ a small space, intensive-growth approach that works.
 
When: Saturday, May 7, 1 pm to 3 pm
 
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740
 
Metro: Just one block from the College Park Metro stop on the green line.
Driving: Park on the street, and be sure to get a parking pass when you arrive!
 
How: For more information and to register, please email janiso@erols.com or call and leave her a message at 240-888-6972.
 
For more on Linna, see http://www.foodscaper.com/ --
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Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a “Locavore”

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a "Locavore"

 

One of our favorite speakers, Linna "the locavore" Ferguson, returns to College Park to discuss this timely topic, answering these questions and others:
·         What is a locavore anyhow­and do we really want to be one?
·         What difference does being a locavore have on our environment?
·         How can we "integrate local food into our lifestyles"?
·         Where can we find local food networks­and what are they anyway?
 
Linna will discuss the easiest way to get the most local food you can by growing your own with the world-famous method, Square Foot Gardening­ a small space, intensive-growth approach that works.
 
When: Saturday, May 7, 1 pm to 3 pm
 
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740
 
Metro: Just one block from the College Park Metro stop on the green line.
Driving: Park on the street, and be sure to get a parking pass when you arrive!
 
How: For more information and to register, please email janiso@erols.com or call and leave her a message at 240-888-6972.
 
For more on Linna, see http://www.foodscaper.com/