{EcoLink} updated as of AUGUST 12th GrassrootsAction & GreenEvents Calendar & related notices

{AUG '08} events (& beyond) - Table of Contents:

*Special Notices -*OASIS PermaCulture garden & RainKiosk project seeks input, donations & help
*New Green Media Lab @ the Caldwell Eco Center - call for involvement
*Simply Healthy Fair "Local Foods & Aging Well" - appeal for help
*Earth Machine composters - call for six volunteers to table
*Hoosier Hills Food Bank Gleaning Project - call for volunteers
*Natural Living Festival vending/booth opportunity
*Land in path of proposed new-terrain I-69 for projects available
*Peaceful protest walk being planned for the Fall (of I-69)

>AUGUST<

8/1 thru 8/26 ~ Art for All Seasons - Sycamore Land Trust
8/12, (& AUG 14,18,19,16 & 28-etc...) ~ Bloomington Volunteer Network
8/13 ~ Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan (HCHP) meeting
8/13 ~ SIREN meeting at Public Library (door prizes)
8/15 ~ Players Ball - Mother Hubbard's benefit
8/21 ~ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard ~ Introduction to Fermentation
8/22 ~ Boxcar Books Grand Reopening at new locale
8/23 ~ Barefoot Herbs summer cloth diaper workshop

~ALSO~ONGOING...
*Community Bike Project hours
*Ongoing Events & Volunteer Opportunities (Parks & Rec)
*Twisted Limb Paperworks taking donations of paper
*Citizens for Effective Justice meetings
*Pages to Prisoners schedule
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*OASIS Garden Project* & Living Kioskape prototype raingarten info pillar (Eco Media Ctr)
OASIS is a new gardening initiatives project of the Center for Sustainable Living: There is a new permaculture garden in the empty lot on the corner of
Second Street and Washington, behind Stahl Furniture.

*Oasis Garden Project*
Oasis Garden is a community garden project located at 508/510 South
Washington Street.
Volunteers are needed to help create compost bins,
build raised beds, paint a garden mural, and other gardening tasks.

If you are interested in this project, please contact Sarah at
oasis.garden.group@gmail.com.

The owner of the lot has allowed this creative use of the property. The community is being asked to provide input on this project and to help with donations of material, seeds, seedlings, starts, compost, fill dirt, tools, leaves, mulch and straw, and - most important - hands to do the work, and willing grant writers to find and prepare grant applications. For more information and to help, contact Joseph Cross at 333-1982 or josweetgrass@gmail.com. *Pillars of Community/Living Kioskapes*The prototype of Pillars of Community/Living Kioskapes, a project of the Eco Media Center, will also be placed on the OASIS lot, utilizing old doors & windows, scrap wood & a rain barrel/greywater filter as a community info node.To donate time, tools, funds or materials, please contact Mylo Roze (812) 335-2572 or greenthecity@yahoo.com.
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The Eco Media Center of Monroe County, a project of the Center for Sustainable Living, is starting up a green media lab within the Caldwell Eco Center on South Walnut Street in the Harmony downtown plaza near Rhino's All Ages Club.Donations Needed:Technical assistance, donations of time, supplies & equipment.Contact: Mylo Roze, (812) 335-2572greenthecity@yahoo.com
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Simply Healthy Fair: Appeal for involvement to help November event happen...Patricia Coleman, of the Indiana Holistic Health Network & Greendove.net, is still in need of assistance from volunteers to help make this year's Simply Living Fair & Wellness Expo happen. The theme this year is Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities "Local Foods and Aging Well" and it is scheduled on November 14th and 15th, with primary activities being held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on North Fee Lane in Bloomington.

See: http://indianaholistichealth.net/wellnessexpo.htm & click on the Simply Healthy link.

Those interested in sponsoring, presenting, attending or helping organize and publicize this event should contact Patricia via Email: mail.ihhn@gmail.com

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Earth Machine event: Volunteers needed

Lucille Bertuccio, CSL President, needs six volunteers to table during a Composter sale (Earth Machines) to be held in September in conjunction with the White River Co-op.

Contact Lucille: lbertucc@indiana.edu

The Center for Sustainable Living
Caldwell ECO Center
323 S. Walnut St. • Bloomington, Indiana 47401
Email: csloffice@gmail.com • phone: (812) 332-8796
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank Gleaning Project
In an effort to bridge both the needs of farmers and food insecure households, Hoosier Hills Food Bank is beginning a Gleaning Project with area farmers, in which we will be relying on volunteer support to collect leftover crops from farmers' fields. Beginning this summer, HHFB will be working directly with Five Oaks Farms, a 90-acre farm located in Jackson County just south of Brown County State Park. HHFB would like to frequently travel to Five Oaks Farm to glean their fields for excess produce, and assist in pre-harvest activities so that more produce can be harvested and donated.
This partnership with Five Oaks Farms will only be sustained with the help of volunteers like you!
We are looking for:
* Committed and excited individuals that have an interest in gardening/farming, supporting local agriculture, and/or community food security.
* Volunteers willing and able to travel to Five Oaks on a consistent basis (i.e. every other week) for a morning and/or afternoon. Five Oaks is 32 miles south east of Bloomington. We will arrange car pooling with other volunteers.
* OR, organize a large group for a Day on the Farm! to assist owners Steve and Amalia Krecik with the maintenance of their crops.
* No prior knowledge about gardening/farming necessary but expect to work and get dirty!
* Day of the week will be determined based on volunteer response and availability. What day can you help out?
For more information or to sign up, contact Kim Kanney, Volunteer
Coordinator at Hoosier Hills Food Bank at 334-8374 or
volunteer@hhfoodbank.org.
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*BOOTH SPACE available for Autumn event below...The NATURAL LIVING FESTIVAL is coming to Indianapolis. This event will showcase businesses, products, services, and organizations dedicated to helping consumers move toward a more sustainable future.

Thousands of individuals and families will attend this event to find your products or services. The Natural Living Festival will provide opportunities that no other marketing tool can - direct contact with interested, committed consumers.

Through a combination of quality exhibitors, community partnerships, educational seminars, plus a massive state-wide advertising campaign, the Festival will create a "perfect green storm" of consumer excitement.
Natural Living Festival - October 3 ~ 5, 2008 - Indiana State Fairgrounds For more information on exhibiting and/or sponsoring event features call Todd Jameson at (866) 916-3976 or click on the following link:http://cts.vresp.com/c/NaturalLivingFestiva/100d64893c/5971f96f1c/7674aee94d
Our Festival visitors are looking to see, touch, and compare products & services, and be educated about a greener future.

Reserve your booth space today and begin reaping the benefits of selling to a highly targeted, motivated and qualified audience.

Sincerely,
--The Team at The Natural Living Festival
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LAND AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS:

Local musician & circus performer Mark Haggerty has 10 acres of land on rockport road scheduled to be run over by hwy69. beautiful forest and meadows and streams. back in, but close to town [8mi].
He is open as to ideas of how best to treat this land and is open to projects there that may contribute to environmental solutions for this area. contact me if you would like to do something.
thank you,
marc haggerty, marchaggerty@netzero.net __________________________________________________________________________________

Autumn Anti I-69 peaceful protest walk along highway route:For those of you who haven't yet heard, a few of us have been
organizing a peaceful protest walk along the route from E-ville to
Blgton (or maybe Indy). It will happen in the fall sometime. I just
created a distribution list for purposes of planning and would love
for you to join. I am pretty sure you can sign yourself up to that
list at https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/i69longwalk. Thanks.
Christy Campoll
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>AUGUST 2008<

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>8/1 thru 8/26 ~ Art for All Seasons - Fundraising show for Sycamore Land Trust (SLT)
Art for All Seasons Raises Funds for Land Conservation
Art-lovers and conservationists will gather to celebrate and invest in protection of southern Indiana's natural landscapes and wildlife at a ground-breaking exhibition August 1-26 at Gallery North on the Square in Bloomington.
The exhibition, called Art for all Seasons, is the culmination of a unique partnership between non-profit environmental conservation organization Sycamore Land Trust (SLT) and Gallery North, a non-profit cooperative art gallery. Sales of artwork and accompanying year 2009 calendars featuring works by Gallery North artists will raise funds for SLT's land preservation and restoration programs. The member-owners of Gallery North chose to host the exhibition with its tagline, preserve*create*appreciate, because they value the natural landscapes they enjoy representing in their art and want to ensure the long-term beauty and health of our region for future generations.
Members of SLT and of Gallery North and sponsors of Art for All Seasons are invited to an exclusive Preview Party on Thursday, July 31, at Gallery North, 116 West 6th Street, which will feature live music by Striking Pair. The public is invited to the Opening Reception at the gallery Friday, August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., at which country blues guitarists Mark Galup and Andy Hollinden will perform and Roots Restaurant will provide refreshments. Oliver Winery will serve wines both evenings.
Members of nine selected art associations and of SLT were invited to enter photographs, sculptures, and paintings in the juried show. Some chosen works were created during two plein-air "Paint-Outs" hosted by volunteers at SLT's nature preserves in April and May. All pieces were inspired by SLT's mission, "preserving our disappearing landscape." Rudy Pozatti, Tom Coleman, and Patti Pizzo are the judges.
Works by 34 artists will be included in the show. Chosen participants include: Craig Barton Bloomington, Kathy Barton Bloomington , Paula Bates Bloomington, Rhonda Bontrager Hope, Glen Carter Bloomington, Debbi Conkle Bloomington , Arlene Cook Bloomington, Jeff Danielson Bloomington, Jeanne Ellen Dutton Bloomington, Martha Fox Bloomington , Jacki Frey Bloomington, Margret Gohn Spencer, Gillian Harris Bloomington , Anabel Hopkins Nashville, Jeanne Iler Bloomington , Donna Kluesner Linton, Cathy Korinek Bloomington, Paul Lightfoot Bloomington, Kriste Lindberg Bloomington , Sara Steffey McQueen Bloomington, Judy Norris Columbus, Elaine Jeannette Oehmich Nashville , David Owen Bloomington, Michele Heather Pollock Columbus , Carolyn Rogers Richard Bloomington, James Richard Bloomington, Raymond Saidah Bloomington, C. R. Schiefer Martinsville, Sammye Dina Smith Bloomington, Lisa Tipton Bloomington, Tricia Heiser Wente Bloomington, Beth Wootton Ellettsville, Linda Meyer-Wright Bloomington, James Alexander Thom BloomingtonArtists will win cash awards, including a "People's Choice" award decided by Opening Receptions guests, four awards decided by the three judges, and awards given by the most generous sponsors of the event,
· IU Vice President for Academic Affairs Kenneth RR Gros Louis
· Oliver Winery
· Conservationist and author Barbara Restle
· Restaurateur Bob Costello
· Restaurateur/hotelier Andy Rogers
· Brown County Judge Judith Stewart

For more information:Erin Hollinden
Sycamore Land Trust Outreach Coordinator
812-336-5382 x 104 (M, W, F)
www.sycamorelandtrust.org

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>8/12 (& other events/dates) - City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
CALENDAR
Aug. 8, 12, 14, 18, 19, 26 & 28
Volunteer Solutions Orientation Sessions
Sign up to get your users guide and get oriented to this new volunteer management system. See more info online. To register, contact the Volunteer Network at 349-3433 or volunteer@bloomington.in.gov.

Volunteer Recruitment System Orientation - Are You On the List? – space still available
The following organizations have already signed up for their session – Have you?
American Cancer Society Ÿ American Red Cross Ÿ Amethyst House Ÿ Area 10 Agency On Aging Ÿ Backstreet Missions Inc. Ÿ Bell Trace Health & Living Center Ÿ Big Brothers Big Sisters Of South Central Indiana Ÿ Bloomington Hospital Ÿ Bloomington Restorations, Inc. Ÿ Boys And Girls Clubs Of Bloomington Ÿ Cardinal Stage Company Ÿ Center for Women's Ministries International Headquarters Ÿ Christole, Inc. Ÿ Citizen Advocacy of South-Central Indiana Inc. Ÿ City of Bloomington Animal Care & Control Ÿ City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Ÿ Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Ÿ Community Kitchen of Monroe County Ÿ Crisis Pregnancy Center Ÿ Cry of the Children Ÿ Deep Roots Animal Sanctuary Ÿ Golden Living Center Ÿ Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County Ÿ Hannah House Maternity Home Ÿ Harmony School Ÿ Hoosier Hills Food Bank Ÿ Hospice Of Bloomington Hospital Ÿ IU Center For Student Leadership Development Ÿ IU Department of Theater and Drama Ÿ IU Hilltop Garden & Nature Center Ÿ IU Mathers Museum Of World Cultures Ÿ IU Office of Orientation Programs Ÿ Lotus Education & Arts Foundation Ÿ MCCSC Adult Education At Broadview Learning Center Ÿ Middle Way House & The Rise Ÿ Monroe County CASA Ÿ Monroe County History Center Ÿ Monroe County Humane Association Ÿ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Ÿ Ophelia Project Of Monroe County Ÿ People and Animal Learning Services Ÿ Rhino's Youth Center Ÿ RSVP Ÿ Special Olympics Indiana - Monroe County Ÿ Stepping Stones Inc. Ÿ IU Student Organizations & Leadership Development and Office of Service Learning Ÿ Sycamore Land Trust Ÿ T.C. Steele State Historic Site Ÿ The Chamber's Franklin Initiative Ÿ United Way of Monroe County Ÿ Villages of Indiana Inc. Ÿ Volunteers in Medicine Ÿ WFHB Bloomington Community Radio Ÿ Wildcare, Inc. Ÿ Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County Don't delay getting oriented to the new system of posting your volunteer opportunities and Wish List items with the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network! The sooner you get familiar with the system, the sooner you can begin your online matching and recruitment. It's fast, it's easy and it's a totally free service for all of our Volunteer Network members! A soft launch of the system is planned for September, so August is the time to become familiar with the system and get your opportunities posted and ready to be viewed by potential volunteers. Don't miss this opportunity to continue listing your volunteer opportunities and Wish List items with the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.
*Register today! Contact volunteer@bloomington.in.gov or call 349-3433 with your preferred orientation session day and time to reserve your seat. Call or email to save your seat! View session availability.

Greetings Volunteer Network Members: Have you had a memorable or inspirational volunteer experience with one of your volunteer programs? Do you have a fantastic volunteer you've worked with? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your volunteer and program successes to be spotlighted in an upcoming issue of the Network News and on the Volunteer Network website. Simply reply to this email to let us know you have a story to tell.

~Bet & Lucy The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Nominate an Outstanding Older Adult – deadline August 15th!
The Senior Salute Committee needs YOUR help finding the 2008 Senior Honorees to be recognized at the Senior Salute, a part of the Monroe County Fall Festival held on September 19 th at Area 10 Agency on Aging's Endwright Center. Approximately 10 Monroe and Owen County individuals, 55+ years of age, will be honored for their outstanding community contributions. The committee is searching for individuals who have positively impacted their community through volunteer service, civic engagement and overall contributions. The nomination form is simple, asking only for the name and contact information of the individual and a statement of no more than 500 words describing your nominee's length, breadth and impact of contributions to the community. Please send nominations to Christine McKenna, Area 10 Agency on Aging, 630 W. Edgewood Dr., Ellettsville, IN 47429. Questions? Call (812) 876-3383, 800-844-1010 or email cmckenna@area10agency.org. Download the Nomination Form. OTHER EVENTS:
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>Sept. 1 (Labor Day)
IU New Student Service Day
New Student Service Day, sponsored by the IU Orientation office, is a great opportunity for students to get involved with Bloomington -- their new community. Students will join other members of their incoming class in various community service projects around Bloomington and the IUB campus. To propose a project for these student volunteers at your organization, contact Emily McCallister at 855-4357 or emccalli@indiana.edu.
>Sept. 9
IU Student Involvement Fair
The IU Fall Volunteer Opportunities Fair will be incorporated into the Student Involvement Fair this year. It was estimated that 800 to 1200 students participated last year! That's a lot of potential volunteers. Sign up now to have a booth at http://orientation.indiana. edu/IUSIF
>Oct 29-30
2008 BoardSource Leadership Forum
Nonprofit leaders are invited to join the discussion at the 2008 BoardSource Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. Registration Fee.
>Nov. 1
CareFest sponsored by Sherwood Oaks Christian Church
CareFest, sponsored by Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, unites hundreds of volunteers for one purpose - to make a difference by serving community assistance organizations and public schools. Group volunteer projects are being solicited from nonprofit organizations who could utilize the assistance of CareFest volunteers.
For more information about CareFest, contact Lyne Brown at lbrown@socc.org.
>National Days of Service in 2008
September 11: MyGoodDeed.org
October 19 – 25: Kids Care Week
October 25: Kids Care Week
November 22: National Family Volunteer Day

City of Bloomington Volunteer Networkwebsite:www.bloomington.in.gov/ volunteer ___________________________________________________

>8/13 ~ Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan meetingThe Education Committee and Monthly General Meetings of Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan are Wednesday, August 13 at Boxcar Books. Please note the new location of Boxcar Books, 408 E. 6th St, Bloomington, next to the Runcible Spoon.

The Education Committee meets at 5 PM and the General Meeting begins at 5:30 PM.

The Education Committee needs volunteers for the Farmers Market in Bloomington. We are planning an event at Rachel's Cafe and will begin working on an information kit for home parties and other events to help in our outreach and education campaign. If you would like to schedule an event with friends, family, neighbors, organizations, please let us know.

Regards,Rob and Karen Karen Green Stone
Education Chair, HCHPDr. Robert Stone, rstone@hchp.info
Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan website: http://www.hchp.info/
E-mail: Hoosiers@hchp.info
Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan
P.O. Box 2632
Bloomington, IN 47402-2632 _____________________________________________________________________

>8/13 ~ SIREN (Southern Indiana Renewable Energy Network)

At last month's meeting it was proposed that a statement of vision/mission/purpose be developed and presented at the upcoming SIREN meeting. A subgroup got together to develop the proposal, which will be presented for adoption Wed evening. This is an important step for our group, as this statement of purpose and vision will to a large degree define the group and our actions and activities from now on. The proposal has been circulated on this email list, so hopefully you have had a chance to read and review it. Hopefully we will be able to approve and adopt the proposal without to much debate and revision at Wednesday's meeting.

Assuming that the vision/mission/purpose statement is adopted, the next organizational step will be to identity a set of officers who are willing to take responsibility for seeing to it that the group moves forward with fulfilling the adopted mission and purpose. I would like to ask that everyone give some thought to (1) the types of official roles that would best serve the group, (2) to think about the individuals in the group that might serve well in those roles (maybe you?), and (3) about how we actually go about defining and filling those roles (a nominating committee??). I think it would be great to set the goal of having official roles (president, vp, treasurer, secretary??) defined and people identified for the roles for approval/election at the Sept. meeting.

In addition to these two important organizational steps, I propose the following additional items for the meeting agenda, other items welcome:

-Solar clothes dryer demonstration

-A brief report from Ted on the August 1 forum on renewable energy potential in Indiana

-Report from the workshop development committee

-Membership report

-Financial report

-Brief discussion on the desirability of participating in the Columbus Sustainability Fair in Sept.

-Office of Energy and Defense grant opportunities

-Door Prizes!
For more info: "Usrey, Terry R"

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>8/15 ~ 2nd Annual Players Ball benefit for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

***Second Annual Players Ball***
Where: Bloomington Playwrights Project - 107 W. 9th Street
When: Friday, August 15th, 2008 from 11PM until 3AM

*The Players Ball is a DJ dance party to benefit Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
>Cres and Budrow will again be providing musical delicacies and
this year there is a special guest...
>DJ Topspeed will be coming down from Indianapolis to treat your tender ears with his delectable collection of fantasia. Dress for a dance party Ball!
>Beer and wine will be available.
Broad Ripple Brew Pub has kindly offered to donate some of its ambrosial beverage toward the cause of raising money for Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
Look for the flossed-out posters around Bloomington and Indianapolis.
>Pay at the door $5 per person, $8 per couple, $2 drinks.
Many thanks to Keith for putting on the show! Hope you can make it.
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Brooke Gentile, Executive Director
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
1010 South Walnut Street, Suite G
Bloomington, IN 47401
812.355.6843
www.mhcfoodpantry.org
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>8/21 ~ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard ~ Introduction to Fermentation
Thursday, August 21: 6-8pm (see entry below...)
Greetings Gardeners!

We are looking forward to the ripening of our tomatoes
and peppers and are excited to soon harvest large heads of purple
cabbage. Please feel free to join us any time.

*Regular Weekly Volunteer Hours in the Garden:*
Mondays 4pm-6pm Harmony
Tuesdays 4pm-6pm Banneker (Please contact me if you are interested in
this opportunity)
Tuesdays 6pm-8pm Crestmont

Directions to Harmony:
Take 3rd Street East from Walnut Street.
Follow Atwater when 3rd becomes one way.
At the IU Optometry School, turn right on Woodlawn.
One block later, turn Left on Hunter.
You will see Harmony on your Right
Park car or bike in lot to your right.
Garden is a bit further east on Hunter

Directions to Banneker:
Take 7th St. west from campus/town
Pass Walnut, College and Rogers
Enter near west-side neighborhood
The Banneker Center will come up on your right between Waldron and Elm
St. at 930 W. 7th
The garden is behind the building, on the northeast part of the plot.

Directions to Crestmont:
Head West on 17th Street from Walnut Street.
When you reach Tri-North Middle School on your left, turn left on Monroe
Street.
Go uphill, then turn right on 16th Street in Crestmont Park.
Follow 16th as it snakes around and goes uphill.
At top of hill, you will see the gardens on your left.
Turn Left down gravel road to head to garden.

***Upcoming MHC Workshops***

Introduction to Fermentation
Thursday, August 21: 6-8pm
Location: Banneker Community Center
Join Stephanie Solomon of Mother Hubbard's Cupboard to explore the wide
world of lacto-fermentation practices. Learn about fermentation of
vegetables, dairy and grains, and leave with your own jar of fermenting
seasonal vegetables! This class is offered through People's University.
To register visit People's University website through City of
Bloomington Parks and Recreation Website, or through the Program Guide.

Canning Class
Wednesday September 3, 2008 1pm-4pm
Location: Purdue Cooperative Extension
Join Sue Berg of Monroe County Cooperative Extension for the 7th annual
Canning and Jamming workshop! Can your own tomatoes on Wednesday and
your own fruit jam on Thursday, and learn about preserving a myriad of
fresh vegetables and fruits. This class is open to the public, with
priority given to MHC patrons and volunteers. If there are additional
spots 2 weeks before the class community members may sign up on a first
come first serve basis. Donations suggested if possible. To register for
this class contact Stephanie at stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org or 355-6843.

Jamming Class
Thursday September 4, 2008 1pm-4pm
Location: Purdue Cooperative Extension
Join Sue Berg of Monroe County Cooperative Extension for the 7th annual
Canning and Jamming workshop! Can your own tomatoes on Wednesday and
your own fruit jam on Thursday, and learn about preserving a myriad of
fresh vegetables and fruits. This class is open to the public, with
priority given to MHC patrons and volunteers. If there are additional
spots 2 weeks before the class community members may sign up on a first
come first serve basis. Donations suggested if possible. To register for
this class contact Stephanie at stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org or 355-6843.

Season Extension
Saturday September 20th, 2008 9am-noon
*Rain date September 27
Location: Hinkle-Garten Farmstead
City of Bloomington's Michael Simmons and MHC's Stephanie Solomon
present the various methods of season extension in our area. Join us to
learn in the classroom and hands on how to construct weather barriers
and extend your growing season! This class is offered through People's
University. To register visit People's University website through City
of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Website, or through the Program Guide.

Seed Saving
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 5:30pm-7pm
Location: Wylie House Museum
Join Sherry Wise of Wylie House to learn about our very own Bloomington
heirloom garden and the historic Wylie House. Learn how to use
open-pollinated heirloom varieties in your garden, and save your own
seeds from year to year! This class is open to the public, with priority
given to MHC patrons and volunteers. If there are additional spots 2
weeks before the class community members may sign up on a first come
first serve basis. Donations suggested if possible. To register for this
class contact Stephanie at stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org or 355-6843.

Stephanie Jane Solomon
Assistant Director
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
812.355.6843
stephanie@mhcfoodpantry.org

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>8/22 ~ Boxcar Books Grand Reopening
Boxcar Books has moved to 408 E. 6th St.

Opening day: Monday, August 4th @ 11am!
Grand Reopening Party: Friday, August 22nd featuring food, art, and
tunes by the Fatted Calf String Band!

For more info call 339-8710 or e-mail steven@boxcarbooks.org
Abbey Friedman
Boxcar Books
The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project
408 East Sixth Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 339-8710
www.boxcarbooks.org

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>8/23 ~ Barefoot Herbs summer cloth diaper workshopSummer Cloth Diapering Workshop

Come and find out all of the "ins and outs" of cloth diapering.

Join us and learn from our expert mama, Julie Finn, and decide if cloth diapering is the best option for your family. Are you confused with all the different styles and brands? There are so many different options and it can be confusing, but this workshop will help you sort it all out! How many do you need, how much will it cost? What about washing and drying? Whether you are expecting your first baby, or considering switching over your older baby or toddler to cloth - this workshop is for you!

Presented by Julie Finn

Saturday, August 23, 2008

4:00-6:30, which includes a break & light snacks

Only $10.00 per adult

Workshop will Cover:

*Cloth versus Disposable Diapers

*Choosing/Using the Right Cloth Diaper

*How to Know How Many to Buy

*Where to Buy, Online & Local

*Washing and Drying/General Care

*Making Your Own

This is a great hands-on workshop for both parents to come to together!

An easy and fun way for parents-to-be, new parents, or grandparents to learn more about cloth diapering.

Call or email to sign up - space is limited. 812-339-5090 / barefoot-herbs@hotmail.com

Lap babies are welcome, but we are asking for you to find childcare for your babies & toddlers on the move - because of limited space and breakable items. Thanks!

**Special Sales and Promotions for Workshop Attendees**

Barefoot Herbs + Barefoot Kids
www.barefoot-eco.com
521 W. Kirkwood Ave, Suite 1
Bloomington, IN 47404
local: 812-339-5090
toll free: 877-321-8155

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~ONGOING EVENTS~

{EcoLink} a weekly E~news updateSend COMPLETE event info ASAP (subject line: EcoLink green calendar) with as much notice as possible to:Mylo Roze, director Eco Media Center of Monroe Countygreenthecity@yahoo.com or csloffice@gmail.com

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Community Bike Project
214 N. Madison Ave.
Hours: Monday 6pm-10pm, Wednesday 5pm-10pm,
Saturday Noon-3pm, Sunday 6:30pm-8:30pm ( Ladies' Night )

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Bloomington Parks & Rec:

*ONGOING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
1. SeniorCyberNet Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. and/or Fridays 10 a.m.-Noon The BACC offers computer classes, workshops, drop-in help, online technical support and tutoring to older adults interested in becoming technically savvy.

Duties: Software, hardware, Web design, Internet research, spreadsheets and databases. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed as class instructors or instructor assistants. Consider sharing your knowledge of technology, whatever it may be. Program Time: Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. and/or Fridays 10 a.m.-Noon / If these times don't work, let us know your availability. We can be flexible.

Training: Volunteers are required to attend an orientation prior to the program. Location: City of Bloomington Adult Community Center , 349 S. Walnut St . Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. And up Number of Volunteers: 3-5 2.

Tuesday Market Tuesdays, June - September During the height of the growing season you don't have to wait until Saturday to get your fresh, locally grown produce directly from the person who grew it. The Tuesday Market season, June-September, is now under way and so far the new location (on Madison St. at 6th, next to the new near west Bloomingfoods) has been a huge success. This past week we had the third highest customer attendance since the Tuesday Market started in 1999! We had about 320 customers and 12 vendors in attendance. Duties: If you enjoy the ambiance of the Saturday Farmers' Market, but your weekends fill up quickly, then the Tuesday Market volunteer opportunity is for you!
Assist with the supervision of the Market, distribute City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation material, and promote the sale of Market products. Training: Volunteers are required to attend an orientation prior to the program. Program Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: Madison St. at 6th, next to the new near west Bloomingfoods Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up Number of Volunteers: 1-4 Other: Volunteer anywhere from one to four Tuesdays a month.

* GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Volunteer to Maintain our Natural Spaces
May-October
Would you like to help maintain and restore some of Bloomington 's most scenic natural areas? Many individual and group volunteer projects are available throughout the Bloomington community. Help is needed in a variety of parks, including Griffy Lake Nature Preserve and Latimer Woods.
Duties: Provide maintenance as needed. Staff will work with your group or organization to formulate a work plan. Duties may include mulching, removing invasive plant species or tree maintenance. Program Time: Schedule your group for a three- to four-hour shift. Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift. Location: Leonard Springs Nature Park Trail, Griffy Lake Nature Preserve Trail, Wapehani Mountain Bike Trail, Winslow Woods Trail, Twin Lakes Trail and the Bloomington Rail Trail. Age of volunteers: 12 yrs. and up # of volunteers: 5-25

2. Community Gardens
May-October The community is invited to participate in a variety of community garden projects. Some can learn organic market gardening in the teaching garden in Crestmont Park . A new project allows gardeners to plant a row for the hungry, where all produce goes to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank for distribution. We also provide space and support for gardening programs for children and for gardeners with disabilities.
Duties: Volunteers assist with the maintenance and upkeep of various community gardens located throughout the community. Program Time: Schedule your group for a three- to four-hour shift.
Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift.
Location: Crestmont Community Gardens , 600 W. 16th St . Willie Streeter Community Gardens , 2120 S. Highland Ave. Banneker Green Thumbs Garden , 930 W. Seventh St. Age of volunteers: 12 yrs. and up Number of volunteers: 5-25~For a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, please visit our web page at: http://bloomington.in.gov/parks/
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Twisted Limb Paperworks is a local art studio specializing in handmade
100% recycled paper and invitations. They recycle used colored office
paper and grocery bags into colorful new paper for special events. They
need your brown paper grocery bags to recycle, and will pick them up
from your home' porch or business on a monthly basis. Please e-mail
Rowenna at office@twistedlimbpaper.com or call 876-9352 if you are able
to help. You can feel good knowing that your bags are actually getting
recycled locally into a useful product.

Also, if you ever have a large amount of used colored office paper (at
least a case), please contact the company for a pick up. Black
tissue/crepe/craft paper scraps, while less common, can also be
recycled with Twisted Limb. Twisted Limb used Tichenor Publishing's
recycling for nine years, until recently, when the company was
purchased and moved to Ann Arbor, so they are looking for both small
and large long time suppliers. Please e-mail
Rowenna at office@twistedlimbpaper.com or call 876-9352 if you are ableto help. ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

>Citizens for Effective Justice (CEJ) CEJ holds general meetings every Saturday from 1:30 – 3 at First Presbyterian Church at 221 E. Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408.

CEJ's mission is to advocate for effective implementation of therapeutic justice in our community.
~We are guided by:~We are working to shift public and official attitudes and institutional practice away from punishment to restorative and therapeutic justice.
~We are advocating against the criminalization of mental illness and addictions.
Citizens for Effective Justice (CEJ)
Vid Beldavs, Secretary,
Email: vidbeldavs@newleaf-cej.orgPhone – 812-349-2890 / mobile – 812-320-3161
Hal Taylor, President, Email: hetaylor@insightbb.com
Phone - (812) 333-9346 / Cell - (812) 325-3947

Citizens for Effective Justice (CEJ) was formed in response to the tragic, untimely death of James Borden, Sr. in the Monroe County Jail on November 6, 2003. CEJ members are citizens from all walks of life concerned about our overcrowded jail and about creating opportunity for those incarcerated to reenter the community as productive, contributing members of our community. We affirm the Constitution of the State of Indiana: Article I, Section 18 which states "The penal code shall be based on principles of reformation and not of vindicitive justice."

More information can be found on the CEJ website – www.citizensforeffectivejustice.org

CEJ holds general meetings every Saturday from 1:30 – 3 at First Presbyterian Church at 221 E. Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408.

New Leaf, New Life is a not-for-profit organization that grew out of CEJ meetings:

http://newleaf-cej.org

VolunteerNewLeaf@aol.com

Only through community participation can community problems be resolved

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~ Pages to Prisoners meetings @ Boxcar Books & Community Center Pages to Prisoners meets several times every week to help send books to the imprisoned.
The regularly scheduled meeting times are:
Mondays (during the school year) from 7-9pm ,
Thursdays from 7-11pm, and Sundays from 2-5pm.

The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project is an all volunteer effort that strives to provide free reading material to prisoners in the United States. By providing free reading materials upon request, we hope to aid in the rehabilitation process and stimulate critical thinking behind bars. Our volunteers are concerned citizens and activists interested in rehabilitation, rather than punishment.

The project exists to alleviate pain, boredom, and attrition and to provide a direct opportunity for self-education. Additionally, we exist because prison libraries sometimes fail in this respect, and are understocked, or are only able to be patronized during specific and limited hours. Finally, The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project exists to inform others about the condition of the prison system in Indiana and throughout the nation and the effects of incarceration on our communities. Through the letters and books that we send and receive, we hope to build connections between those who are within the criminal justice system, and their communities at large.

Abbey Friedman
Boxcar Books
The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project
310A S. Washington St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 339-8710