Dear VCCoolers,

Quite a number of local events are coming right up this March, plus the three-year culmination of Ventura's 5 year Bikeway Master Plan!

A special invocation of gratitude goes out that our shores were only mildly buffeted by the Tsunami this morning, and hopeful thoughts and concern for our fellow passengers in Japan today.

Yours in Action,

VCCool Main Office
www.vccool.org

 

Tonight: Climate Change and Local Climate Action Plans

Tonight! Friday, March 11
6:00-7:00 pm
Oxnard College Marine Center and Aquarium

Channel Islands Harbor at Fishermans' Wharf, at the corner of Victoria Ave., and Channel Islands Blvd.

Dr. Chris Williamson speaks about Climate Change Action Plans. What are they, and what are cities, states, and nations around the world doing in response to global warming and climate change. Dr. Williamson is a principal planner for the City of Oxnard.

Local Entrepreneurs Put on the Green Business Expo

Saturday, March 19
1:00-5:00 pm
The Candlelight - elegant indoor/outdoor setting
211 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
$5 at the door

For more information contact (805)628-3198

Green Business Vendors, Demos, Speakers, Prizes, and more...

2:00pm Susan Bardsley - Global Encasement, innovative green coatings
3:00pm Bianca Martinez - Compassionate Eating - Conscious consumption for mind, body, spirit, and planet.
4:00pm Kendra Gonzales - It's Easy Being Green - Easy ways to green your life and save money.

The latest addition to this green local event, is a display of solar water-heater, solar warm air, and solar electricity. VCCool will also have a booth, so stop by and say hello!

Support a Strong 5 Year Bicycle Plan for Ventura
Join VCCool - Prep for Council meeting Thursday, Speak at Council meeting Monday

Thursday, March 17
VCCool's pre-game strategy meeting
7:00-8:30
345 W. Center St, Ventura (Rachel's House)
Refreshments provided - please RSVP

Monday, March 21
Council vote on the Bikeway Master Plan
6:00 pm
City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura - please RSVP

VCCool's Ventura Bicycle Union (VBU) has been working with the City for over three years, helping to guide and inform the creation of the 5 year Bikeway Master Plan. This revision is a major overhaul. The VBU made 27 important improvements to the latest draft of the plan, which we understand will be incorporated by March 21. This is a critical hearing for citizens who want to support safe streets for bicyclists in Ventura! Join us to speak up for for bicyclists!

For more information, contact: Rachel Morris rachel@vccool.org or (805)648-1267

Current Draft of Bikeway Master Plan (list of bike projects are in Chapter 7)
VBU Addendum (with our 27 points)

Like Bikes? Like Kids? Come Help Out with VCCool!

Saturday, May 21st
Tons of Volunteer Opportunities!
9am to 2pm
5th Annual Kids' Bicycle Safety Rodeo
255 Stanley, Ventura

People are generously signing up to help at VCCool's 5th annual kids' bicycle safety rodeo. We need mechanics, Spanish interpreters, outgoing people, artists, clowns/actors, and more. Please sign-up to help at the event! We'll train you, so don't be shy!

This year's theme is "Bikes Build Friends!"

I want to help Ventura kids be safe on bikes!

Ojai Valley Green Coalition screens: Green Horns
Supporting Young Farmers

Saturday, March 26th
4:30pm
Ojai Playhouse 145 E. Ojai Ave

Sustainable Vocations

July 10-30, 2011
Hosted at The Ojai Foundation in Ojai, CA
www.sustainablevocations.org

$1,500-$2,500, sliding scale tuition. Includes education, meals & accommodations (yurts and domes). Scholarships are available. Sustainable Vocations offers young people (ages 15-24) the unique, hands-on opportunity.

Join us on this hands-on learning journey to create a more sustainable future
Permaculture Design - Sustainable Living Skills - Leadership & Community Building - Renewable Energy Intro - Green Building & Natural Building Intros - Environmental & Social Justice - Watershed Restoration - Localizing Food & Economy - Animal Husbandry - Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Design - Green Jobs & Entrepreneurship Preparation - Nature Awareness and Observation Skills - The Way of Council and Relationship Building - And More!

VCCool Is Inviting you to Join our Public Transit Advocacy Effort

If you are interested in supporting more and better public transit, please drop us a note with your contact information and such. We'll get back with you about how you can get involved. VCCool is gearing up for an important effort, and we are looking for people across Ventura County!

If you received this message from a friend, and you'd like to be on Ventura's Global Warming email list, send a note to the action@vccool.org with instructions to add you to the global warming e-mail list.

To remove yourself from our list, simply send a note to action@vccool.org with a request to remove you from the global warming list..