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Art in the Photo courtesy of Letty California Arts and
Sloma Photography

Pastures of Science Institute Event

Heaven Paradise lost: Moss Landing battery plant explosions

One of the most beautiful portions of lands; the Elkhorn Slough, and Monterey
Art and great fun! our Central Coast paradise was altered Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
on January 16, 2025, when a dangerous Fundamental facts will be presented
battery plant exploded at Moss about potential environmental impacts
It’s time for The 18th Annual Art in the Pastures of Heaven Landing. The ensuing fires persisted for of Lithium ion plants such as Moss
at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The event is on Friday, weeks, due to the dangerous and toxic Landing, the energy storage parameters,
September 12th, 6-9PM. Sip Night at the home of Margaret D’Arrigo; a house concert lithium ion fire. and the overall effects on gaseous This CASI
The art show has everything - fabulous art by local with David Holodiloff at the Merrill Ranch; an Ag Tour with This CASI panel event will feature emissions, considering the life cycle event will occur
artists, wine & beer tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres and an The Nunes Company; and a weekend stay in Cayucos. a scientific and economic dive into the environmental and human impacts on October 8,
atmosphere of friendship. In addition, there are raffle prizes Tickets are $55.00. The Art Show raises funds to help history of Moss Landing’s four fires in associated with manufacturing Lithium- 2025 at 4:30 pm at
filled with items from all around Salinas and the Monterey with Good Shepherd’s outreach in our community and other the last five years. Data will be presented ion grid scale batteries. Wave Street Studio
Peninsula, including gift certificates to restaurants, hotels, countries. Come join in the fun! on the health impacts related to the toxic The reason this event is of great in Monterey.
wines, gifts, treats and more! emissions from the fires’ smoke plumes; importance: Private interests and Complimentary appetizers will be
Along with the Art Show auction, there will be various To purchase your tickets visit the extreme difficulty in combating a a number of elected officials are served. Tickets may be obtained at
Experience Packages up for bid. A few examples are a Paint n’ goodshepherdcorral.org/artshow fire of this chemical nature and toxicity interested in resurrecting the Moss https://casicalifornia.org All donations
will be discussed; and the long term toxic Landing plant and building additional are tax deductible since CASI is a 501c3
impacts to surrounding agricultural plants on our Central Coast. non profit.

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Buena Vista Grange #564

Annual Chicken Barbecue

Sunday supper without cooking? Yes, please!

BY CINDY CASSINELLI, BUENA VISTA GRANGE
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRPERSON

Join the Buena Vista Grange for our annual Chicken Barbecue,
Sunday, November 2nd.
Gates open promptly at noon until 4:00PM.
Buena Vista Grange is located at 518 River Rd. (5.25 miles
south of Hwy 68).
Dine in or take out meals include: BBQ half chicken, beans,
single serve salad, garlic bread and a sweet cookie treat all for
just $25/meal.
All proceeds help fund our Annual Grange Scholarship
program and the restoration and maintenance of the Grange’s
historic building.

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