\u00a1Espan\u00f5l parlantes siempre bienvenidos! Visite http:\/\/greendrinks3.org para mayor informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n
UPCOMING GREEN DRINKS 3
\nNewark | 1st Mondays @ 7-9pm | (06 August)
\nHackensack | 2nd Mondays @ 7-9pm | (09 July)
\nPaterson\/Clifton | 3rd Tuesdays @ 7-9pm | (17 July)
\n(complete details at http:\/\/greendrinks3.org)<\/p>\n
Green Drinks Hackensack | Mon 09 JULY @ 7-9pm
\nVictor’s Maywood Inn
\n122 W. Pleasant Avenue, Maywood, NJ
\nFind us in the lounge area or call 862-203-8814<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION THEMES THIS MONTH
\nHow are residents supported by the municipal and county government? What’s the role of trees, biking and walking in a healthy community? How can we eliminate raw sewage from ending up in our rivers and streams?<\/p>\n
GREEN DRINKS GATHERINGS ARE
\nNot about drinks: they’re about the environment!
\nAdmission: Always free
\nFood: Pay only for food and drinks you order
\nParking: free on site and on street
\nPublic transit: check http:\/\/njtransit.com
\nWant to carpool? Let us know mailto:kimi@thewei.com<\/p>\n
GREEN DRINKS ARE COMPLETELY OPEN
\nNew and old friends gather at Green Drinks for an hour or two to exchange information and share company. Some drop by briefly to impart a bit of interesting news. Join us and be part of building a friendly sustainable community one person at a time. Green professionals and local residents always especially welcome.<\/p>\n
WHAT WE DO AT GREEN DRINKS
\nGreen Drinks is a relaxed social event where serious issues are discussed, like protecting the ENVIRONMENT and practicing SUSTAINABILITY. We talk about alternative energy, the emerging green economy and jobs, healthy food and gardening, conserving culture, celebrating arts, environmental and social justice . . . Communities with safe walking and biking routes (aka Complete Streets), good quality air and water, healthy local economies . . . and happiness.<\/p>\n
Cheers,
\nKimi , Yulie, Sally, Angenett and Jorge Ivan<\/p>\n
CONTACT US
\nIvan 201-688-0036
\nKimi 862-203-8814
\nkimi@thewei.com
\n@greenwei
\nhttp:\/\/greendrinks3.org<\/p>\n
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\nACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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99% SPRING GROUP MEMBERS
\nYou are welcome at any Green Drinks meeting. We are always ready to discuss plans for actions and volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n
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Help Protect National Forests<\/p>\n
America’s national forests provide essential habitat for lynx, grizzlies and other wildlife — and clean water for millions of Americans. Yet new rules could threaten the sanctity of these special places, paving the way for more logging and more destructive development on our national forests. Help protect these special places. Sign the petition online at: http:\/\/dfnd.us\/vYt93D<\/p>\n
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Irvington Youth Save Our Schools
\nNEW DATE TBA @ 6-7:30pm
\nIrvington Public Library
\n5 Civic Square, Irvington, NJ<\/p>\n
Join the next strategy session on how Irvington high school students can become leaders of transformation and positive change in both their communities and their own lives. Parents, residents, those able to contribute as mentors or collaborators – and especially, Irvington High School students are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n
This initiative is being led by Kimi Wei, Sustainable Community Consultant, and Jordan Geffrard, Irvington High School graduate and is being sponsored by Green Drinks Newark http:\/\/greendrinks3.org. We look forward to hearing your ideas and learning how you are able to lend a hand<\/p>\n
Read more at http:\/\/greenwei.com\/blog\/coalition-to-empower-irvington-high-students-meets-517\/<\/p>\n
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#140edu conference on impact of real time web on education
\nand the state of education today.
\nCurated by Jeff Pulver, the creator of Vonage<\/p>\n
Tues 31 July 2012 @ 8am-5pm and
\nWed 01 Aug 2012 @ 8am-5pm
\n92nd Street Y on Lexington Avenue
\nNew York City, NY<\/p>\n
STEM and other educators pay only $1.40 – apply for the special rate at http:\/\/edu2012.stateofnow.com\/educator<\/p>\n
With 5% OFF promo code XORUM1IF
\nStudents and parents pay only $13.30
\nGeneral public pays only $133.00<\/p>\n
Using the promotion code gives you 5% off and sends a gift to Green Drinks 3. http:\/\/www.amiando.com\/140edu12.html?discountCode=XORUM1IF<\/p>\n
Learn more at http:\/\/140edu.com
\nSee it on Facebook at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/155798231222705\/<\/p>\n
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Coalition to Save Our Homes
\nMEETING EVERY MONDAY NIGHT @ 7pm
\nIrvington Public Library
\n5 Civic Square, Irvington, NJ<\/p>\n
AND, MARCH ON SATURDAY JULY 21 2012 @ 11:30
\nGather in Civic Square, Irvington<\/p>\n
Join this group’s weekly meetings to learn about how banks are taking unfair advantage of people’s ignorance of the law and financial transactions to collect on mortgages that they may not own. Mortgage payments often don’t get credited to homeowners’ accounts and people are losing their homes despite paying. Help bring these issues into the light and advocate for proper legal enforcement of laws that protect Americans against this type of abuse.<\/p>\n
March to protest what makes the abuse possible:
\nEnd Robo signing
\nReduce principal to current value
\nProsecute predatory lenders
\nMake banks follow rule of law<\/p>\n
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The People’s Organization for Progress (POP) Daily Protest for Jobs, Peace, Equality, and Justice ends on July 11. Join POP and endorsing organizations for the rally and march to celebrate 381 days of continuous protest.<\/p>\n
Daily Location: @ intersection of Springfield Avenue
\n& West Market Street (by the Lincoln Monument)
\nWEDNESDAY 11 JULY
\n4pm RALLY and 5pm MARCH to Newark City Hall<\/p>\n
Daily rallies are held through 11 July. Feel free to join any day
\n4:30pm-6pm Monday-Friday and 2pm-3pm Sunday @ Lincoln Monument
\n12noon-2pm Saturday @ corner of Broad & Market Streets<\/p>\n
For more information
\n(973) 801-0001 mailto:info@njpop.org\u00a0 or http:\/\/www.njpop.org<\/p>\n
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Tell the EPA to clean up Ford’s mess in Ringwood!<\/p>\n
Journalist Jan Barry started the research on the tragic and intentional pollution of a housing development which was home to members of a tribe of Ramapough Indians in Ringwood, NJ, and collaborated with HBO to create Mann v. Ford, a moving documentary about the crushing impact this has had on the health of tribe members as well as the water source for the entire region.<\/p>\n
The site was prematurely de-listed by the EPA from its Superfund cleanup status, and several years later became the first site to be listed for a second time. Ford has resisted taking responsibility for the poisonous effects on tribe members of the toxic paint sludge it trucked in under cover of nightfall every day for many years, and has also resisted funding the cost of cleanup.<\/p>\n
Make sure the EPA knows you support the clean-up of the Ramapough Indian’s by (Action 1) signing the Change.org petition and (Action 2) sending a letter to the EPA. Petition and sample letter available at<\/p>\n
Tell the EPA to clean up Ford’s mess in Ringwood<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n