ACTIVISM EVENTS

Activism Events

May 22-27: Activism trip to Appalachia

April 17, 1:00 pm: Appalachian Folk Music Concert FUNdraiser
Where: The Digital Lounge (175 Walnut Ave -- Cyprus Ave 6 Train stop)
Music: Old-time fiddle & banjo, "Two-hearted" singer-songwriters, Gaitas y Tambores Colombian Folk Music, blues and more!
Activities for kids: Pin the top on the mountain, mountain collages,
face painting, t-shirt decorating, etc.
Cost: $10

March 22: The Beehive Collective presents their graphic campaign on "MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL: THE TRUE COST OF COAL" to the 7th and 8th grade in the MCS Music Room from 1-2pm

February 25: Dea from Coal River Mountain Watch and Climate Ground Zero visited 7th and 8th grade history classes

February 15-19: Teachers went on an exploratory trip to West Virginia to make connections and plan for the trip in May. They visited with representatives of Coal River Mountain Watch, Climate Ground Zero, Larry Gibson, SEAC, OHVEC, NRDC, Sierra Club. 

February 11: Screening of Coal Country with panel discussion. Thanks to Ted Glick and Builder Levy for their contributions! Thanks also to Patagonia's environmental grants program for generously donating the items for our raffle.