Willits Economic LocaLization http://well95490.org A clearinghouse for Willits, Calif sustainability and localizing activities information. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:15:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Working towards a self-reliant Willits http://well95490.org/blog/2012/02/04/working-towards-a-self-reliant-willits/ http://well95490.org/blog/2012/02/04/working-towards-a-self-reliant-willits/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:14:39 +0000 Hammer http://well95490.org/?p=1516 more »]]>

2/2

Move to Amend
What we can do to abolish corporate personhood, including local action. Presentation by David Cobb, activist and former Green Party candidate for President. Little Lake Grange, 7pm. Sponsored by WELL.

2/4

2/18 Town Hall Meetings
The Grange is hosting a series of meetings to introduce US Congressional candidates for our district. 2:30-5:00 at the Grange: Feb 4 Norman Solomon from Marin County; Feb 18 John Lewallen from the Mendocino Coast.

2/4 Redwoods and the Mendocino Landscape
Free presentation by Greg Guisti, forest and wildlands ecologist. 2pm, County Museum in Willits. Info: 459-2736 or www.MendocinoMuseum.org.

2/4 Grange Exchange
Have something to barter or sell? Looking for great deals, local foods, crafts?
9am to 1pm, Little Lake Grange. Info + vendor stalls: 216-5549, Michael/Sara

2/7 to 3/13
2/19 Introduction to Herbs
* Six sessions, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Both hands-on and practical info.
* Herb walk, 10am to noon. Info, registration: Beth Riedel, 459-1810
2/9
Brooktrails Community Garden
General meeting, 7pm, Brooktrails Lodge

2/13 City Council/Community Communication and Action
Everyone is invited to this meeting, 6:30 pm, Room 4, LL Grange. Share ideas about improving quality of life for all in Willits. Info: Jed: 459-5505

2/16 Now and Then Film: American Meat
A solutions-oriented documentary about the current state of the US meat industry. 7pm, Little Lake Grange, $5 donation.

February Local Chicken, Pork and Veggies
Mendocino Organics is now taking enrollment for its 2012 CSAs. Info: www.MendoOrganicsCSA.com or 272-5477.
3/2to 4 GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop
Taught by John Jeavons and staff. Be exposed to 40 years of GROW BIOINTENSIVE work in just 3 days. Info: www.growbiointensive.org/events.

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Film- American Meat
February 16th, 2012 – 7pm at the Willits Grange
American Meat is a solutions-oriented documentary about the current state of the U.S. meat industry. Featuring- Joel Salatin and tens of farmers across America, we take an even-handed look at animal husbandry.

American Meat explains how America arrived at our current industrial meat system, and show you the feedlots and confinement houses, not through hidden cameras but through the eyes of the farmers who live and work there. From there, we introduce the current revolution developing in animal husbandry, led by the charismatic and passionate Joel Salatin.

We meet tens of farmers across the country who have changed their life to start grass-based farms, and we highlight every day tangible solutions that people can take, to change agriculture in America.

WHAT ON EARTH WILL IT TAKE TO CHANGE OUR AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS?

Now & Then Film Series
Little Lake Grange Hall,
291 School St, Willits

A donation of $5 (children free) is needed to continue to show these independent films for you.
~ Organic Popcorn, Fair Trade chocolate & snacks for sale benefit the Grange Restoration~

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Thurs. Nov. 17, 7pm : Film Nourish & Selected Short films on food & agriculture, at LL Grange. Nourish reveals ways that food connects to our environment, health and communities, and offers steps to create a sustainable food future. ($5 donation requested.)

Sun. Nov. 20, 4pm : WELL’s Potluck & Community Brainstorm. Please bring your own tablewares, and most importantly, your ideas for Willits‚ future and what WELL can do to make it happen. Potluck at 4pm; “Talking Stick” brainstorm at 4:45, at the LL Grange. (Free; donations gladly accepted.)

The End Of Economic Growth & What It Means For Mendocino County, a presentation and discussion with Richard Heinberg, author of the The End Of Growth, will take place Thursday 1 December 2011 at 7PM at Mendocino Recreation Center, Pine & School Sts., Mendocino. Sponsored by Mendocino Coast Transition Towns. For more information, contact Charles Cresson Wood at 707 937 5572.

Happy holidays, and remember to shop/give locally. Local shops have great items; also the Crafts Fair at the Community Center, Dec. 9-10; and/or gift certificates for massages, services, non-profit donations, etc.

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