Here are some of our Sierra Club and community events that are related to environmental and social justice issues. I hope to see you at many of these!
People’s Climate March
See, listen and learn about the March and what you can do to grow the movement!
Memories and Images of the Peoples Climate March
VOICES OF THE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH Volume 1
The New Climate Movement Has Begun – Be a Part of the Change!
“The alarm bells keep ringing, our citizens keep marching. We must answer the call”
Oct 6 – MSNBC “All In: Coal Country” with NC Coal Ash and Duke Energy
Monday, October 6th at 8:00 PM, Chris Hayes on MSNBC will be doing an hour-long investigative special on the coal industry
Oct 6 – MSNBC “All In: Coal Country” with NC Coal Ash and Duke Energy
Oct 7 – 2nd of 3 NC Senate Debates with Kay Hagan vs. Thom Tillis, ‘Round 2’
Host a house party to watch and discuss. Or, Drinking Liberally Charlotte is hosting a viewing party at Kennedy’s Premium Bar & Grill – 366 N. Caswell (http://www.kennedyscharlotte.com). Folks will be upstairs starting at 6:30pm and stick around afterwards as long as you’d like to discuss how the candidates performed. The Debate starts at 7pm and lasts just 1 hour. This one is hosted by George Stephanopoulos!
Oct 9 – Charlotte Bike Talk!
Oct 10 – Voter Registration Deadline
More information at http://charlottesierraclub.org/political-2/elections-2014/
Oct 10 – Carolina Thread “Fall Into the Thread”
One Week To Fall Into The Thread on October 10th!
Oct 14 Webinar: Advocating with Compassion & NC General Assembly 101
Oct 14 Webinar: Advocating with Compassion & NC General Assembly 101
Oct 16 – Charlotte Moral Movies – Disruption
Oct 16 More Moral Movies – Watch and Discuss “Disruption”
Oct 18 – Rocky Face Mountain Outing
Oct 18 Outing: Exploring Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area
Oct 20 – Citizens’ United and Corporate Personhood
Oct 20 Program: Citizens’ United and Corporate Personhood
Oct 22 – Sierra Club monthly meeting
Oct 22 Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – Members Trip Highlights
Oct 22 – “Coal Ash In Our Water: An Unfinished Business” Town Hall Meeting
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlotte-Environmental-Action-CEA/169329816552913
Oct 23 – Early Voting Begins
More information at http://charlottesierraclub.org/political-2/elections-2014/
Oct 26 – Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Sierra Club: Relive the Legacy of the Appalachian Trail
Oct 26 – Relive the Legacy of the Appalachian Trail
Oct 27 – Charlotte City Council vote on the future of area water quality (PCCO)
For more information on this issue see:
Public Hearing Comments on the Proposed Weakened Stormwater Ordinance
Come Tell Charlotte City Council to Protect Our Streams, Lakes, and Rivers
81% of Total Mecklenburg Watershed Considered Unfit – Support Strong Stormwater Regulations!
Charlotte Stormwater Pollution – Harming Our Lakes, Streams and Rivers
Sept 22: Charlotte Public Hearing – The Future of Area Water Quality
Will Developers Take Control of Our Water Quality?
Will Charlotte Continue to Weaken Storm Water Controls?
Nov 1 – Early Voting Ends
More information at http://charlottesierraclub.org/political-2/elections-2014/
Nov 1 – Catawba Wildflower Glen Service Outing
More information at: http://www.meetup.com/Charlotte-Sierra-Club/events/210703312/
Nov 4 – General Election Day
More information at http://charlottesierraclub.org/political-2/elections-2014/
Nov 21 – NC Climate Justice Summit
More information at NC Climate Justice Summit, Nov 21-23