Upcoming Events! September 25 – 27: 20th WVEC Fall Conference Holly Gray Park, Sutton WV 20th Anniversary of WVEC Celebration & Program, setting 2010 legislative priorities, workshops on enviro issues, silent auction, live music, booths, nature outings & recreation Key-note address- by Jim Hightower, nationally known progressive commentator and co-editor of America's hottest newsletter, the Hightower Lowdown. There will be a Friday evening reception for Jim and he will give Saturday morning keynote address. Please visit _www.wvecouncil.org_ (http://www.wvecouncil.org/) , for complete agenda and updates! September 26 – ACLU Civil Rights Dinner Enjoy yourself with friends and like minded people at the Clay Center in Charleston. Jim Hightower, a funny, irreverent, intelligent populist, is the speaker. He is a New York Times bestselling author and America's funniest activist who gives the lowdown on how to put up-not shut up-in the fight for our future. Get a taste of Jim and a review of his new book Swim Against the Current; Even a Dead Fish Can Go with the Flow. For tickets or more information, please call the WV-ACLU at 304-345-9246. October 2 and 3 – Trail Design Workshop Coonskin Park, Charleston, WV Free but please register by September 20—class is limited to 30 participants Each session combines interactive learning, hands-on trail work, and topnotch instructors to develop skilled trail workers and crew leaders. The workshop will focus on the art and science of trail building through topics such as: Sustainable trail design, Basic construction and much more. For registration information, contact Betty Michael at _betty.michael@canaanvi.org_ (mailto:betty.michael@canaanvi.org) or 800-922-3601 ext. 252, or visit _www.canaanvi.org/events_ (http://www.canaanvi.org/events) October 18: Good Jobs, Green Jobs Workshop 1:00-4:00 PM, Big Sandy Arena, Huntington, WV. Sponsored by the WV Center on Budget and Policy. What are “green jobs,” and how can they help shape a vibrant future for West Virginia? Join us for a stimulating afternoon of ideas and discussion about green strategies for economic growth and jobs that support families. For more information, visit _www.wvpolicy.org_ (http://www.wvpolicy.org/) or call 304-720-8682. October 20: An Evening with Gloria Steinem WV Cultural Center, 7:00 PM. Produced by WV FREE. Tickets are $25 and available by calling 304-342-9188 or visit _www.wvfree.org_ (http://www.wvfree.org/) .