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 , 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 or 800-922-3601 ext. 252, or visit 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 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.