 We know you are beyond worried about the climate crisis. We bet you’re also losing sleep over the state of electoral politics… You want to DO SOMETHING! Come and hang out with people who “get it” and are making a difference. Join us for a Long Overdue Meet-up & massive Get Out the Vote Card-writing Gathering next Thursday, July 25th from 6 to 9 at Wildcraft Ciderworks, 232 Lincoln St., Eugene Learn all about what 350 Eugene has been up to through These Pandemic Times and join with other democracy-heroes who are turning out the vote in November! Fun and inspiration! To begin, in an informal atmosphere we’ll hear short campaign updates, then relax into some SERIOUS CARD WRITING. All the materials are provided. There are a couple delicious food options nearby and a pay-as-you-go bar. Postcarding makes a difference and it’s fun too! If you can’t come, or prefer to write on your own… We have packets of 60 cards available for pickup in Eugene or Springfield. Just email GOTV-Deb at [email protected] and she’ll hook you up. If we all do a little, our collective impact will be huge! Bring a friend. *Please note the date change from Friday 7/26, previously published in error.*  Street Messaging Engage and Educate the Public: Keep Trees in the Ground for the Climate! Fresh air & friendly conversation When: Friday, July 26, 12:00-1:30 pm Where: Chambers St. & W. 15th We’ll display these magnificent posters on the east side of Chambers starting at 15th Ave and continuing north on Chambers. (We painted them ourselves!) Parking available along 15th Ave., west of Chambers. Bring a lawn chair if you like to sit down. See you there!  Tuesday, July 23rd, 7 to 9:00 pm - “Crown Jewels” documentary (Art House in Eugene) This new documentary film makes the case for protecting mature & old-growth forests and has a segment featuring Oregon. As we’re gearing up for the National Forest Plan reviews and public commenting period this August, this film lays out our case to protect forests for the climate. The event will feature a panel discussion with Q&A and an opportunity to write a letter to the US Forest Service calling for safeguards to ancient forests in Oregon and across the country. (Local favs Chandra LeGue & Tim Ingalsbee are featured panelists!) Learn more and get tickets here.  What Happened at the City of Eugene’s July 10th & 17th Work Sessions? The City Sustainability staff gave thorough presentations to the City Council on their outreach with myriad stakeholders this year. They also provided numerous effective and often innovative strategies that other jurisdictions are using to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But… Instead of directing staff to bring back implementing language for any specific policies, Council voted 7 to 0 to study the options more in the fall. “Delay by process!” It’s classic. Here’s the GOOD NEWS: We’re still on track and have made a lot of progress! Thanks for attending, speaking, writing emails and showing up! This summer we’ll be developing strategies with our allies to move ahead with climate action in Fall of 2024! Sign up for our newsletters here and watch our calendar for meetings and events. Eugene Demands Climate Action and we won’t stop until we get it! Save the DateWednesday, August 14th - National Forest Plans Comment-writing Party with our allies Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands! Stay tuned for deets.
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