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The Earth Pledge
The Laguna is a coastal stream, meaning it eventually flows to the Pacific. As the single largest tributary to the Russian River, the Laguna is filled with water draining a watershed encompassing 254 square miles, an area where most of the people in Sonoma County live and work. Water flowing past Sebastopol’s Wetlands Preserve comes from Cotati, Rohnert Park, and southwest Santa Rosa.
By Lilith Rogers
I pledge allegiance to the Earth on which I live
and to all Her Creatures Large and Small
and to Her Water, Air, and Soil One World, One People Undivided
with Food, Shelter, Health Peace and Freedom
Love and Justice
for All.
Take this Pledge and Help Out
“We’ll be picking up all forms of litter and sorting for recycling or disposal. It’s really easy to do and rewarding to see the results of the efforts—the amount of trash that will not go downstream into the Russian River and Ocean,” according to Brent Reed of the Laguna Foundation. “Last year’s clean-up removed over 100 tires and 5 yards of mixed trash and recyclable material from the Americorps Trail area alone.”
California Coastal Clean-Up Day in Sonoma County September 15
Contact: Brent@lagunafoundation.org or 707.527.9277 ext. 101. Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Bring work gloves and a bucket. “An abundant and hearty supply” of snacks will be provided.
On September 15 from 9AM to noon, Coastwalk will run clean-up events at 18 local coastal locations, one of the largest debris collection and removal efforts in Sonoma County and California. Coastwalk is a statewide non-profit headquartered on S. Main Street.
Sebastopol’s Living Peace Wall Induction September 15
The idea for the event originated with Oregon resident, Judy Neilson,
in 1984, and was replicated in California the next year. In 1986, the Ocean Conservancy took it international. Now International Coastal Clean-Up Day is the largest volunteer event on the planet.
Four peace makers who have worked nonviolently for peace and justice will be honored and their names inscribed on the granite wall: Daniel Elsberg, best known for the release of the Pentagon Papers during the Viet Nam War; Dolores Huerta, co-founder with Cesar Chavez of the United Farm Workers; Tui Wilschinsky, leader of Dances of Universal Peace; and Therese Mugnannam, a tireless worker for peace in the middle east. Visit sebastopollivingpeacewall.com and view the 8-minute documentary film.
“People are given the opportunity to be part of the solution to reduce marine debris impacts,” says Cea Higgins, Executive Director of Coastwalk. “We gather vital data on the types of debris collected” and the data informs policy makers drafting legislation to protect the ocean, water quality, and watershed health.
Study Session on Zero Waste September 18
Cea continues, “It’s about more than picking up trash. It’s a chance to join people around the world to express respect for our oceans and waterways... [and] to demonstrate a desire for clean water and heathy marine life.”
Sunny Galbraith has organized a panel of local experts to present the topic of Zero Waste to the Sebastopol City Council, starting early at 5 PM on the regular meeting night of September 18. The public is invited and local businesses are especially encouraged to attend. Come learn what we can do to change our practices and reduce our burden on the landfill.
THE NERDS
battery died, I exchanged
my old phone for a new one
and asked for the data to be transferred. “Nope we no
longer do that.” Go to the manufacturer. “No, we can’t help you. You need to go to a data recovery center in Novato.”
Volunteers should register at coastwalk.org/ where they can choose a local beach or connect to an inland partner.
The Great Laguna Clean-Up at Sebastopol’s Americorps
One of Coastwalk’s inland partners is the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, whose Staff and Guides will lead a trash pick-up effort in Sebastopol’s Laguna Preserve, the critical wildlife habitat adjacent to downtown, from 9AM to noon on September 15.
Trailhead September 15
Volunteers will meet at the Americorps trailhead, across from 200 Morris Street, between Laguna Parkway and McKinley Street. Workers will sweep along the west side of the Laguna, between the ponds and Hwy 12, possibly further south to Tomodachi Park and the Railroad Forest.
The Fourth Annual Induction Ceremony takes place on this same Saturday morning from 11AM to noon on The Plaza.
GRATON cont’d from page 38
Special scissors will be provided for children to help Supervisor Lynda Hopkins cut a green ribbon around the Graton water tower, soon to be the Graton Green Amphitheater. Everyone is invited to cut a piece of the ribbon as a keep sake. (Be nice to the children so they will loan you their scissors.) As part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Aztec Dancers will dance to bless the return of this land to the people.
By Su McMurtry When my cell phone
Musicians for the festivities include Chris Riebli, The Rogers, and the Hubbub Club. Games for the children will include, but are not limited to chalking, giant bubbles, medium bubbles and little bubbles, as well as face painting by Susan Nestor. Plan on a photo session with John Martin to remember your presence at the history day! Great food will be provided from Mexico Lindo and The Bohemian Creamery, with wine from Bowman Wine, Purple Wine and beer from Lagunitas Brewery. Mexico Lindo will also provide aqua frescas and there will be popcorn provided by the Elliotts.
I thought, “That’s not right. I’m sure I can find a local resource.”
Get out your favorite recipes for the Baking Contest! Winners will receive one-of-a-kind prizes and the satisfaction of making great sweets for the Gathering. As they say, Eat sweets (and bake them)—Sugar is good for the park!
I found The Nerds. Wow. Matthew said they would diagnose my issue. They would order a battery for the old phone and transfer my data to my new phone. They would charge me one hour of labor for diagnosis and the battery.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, everyone will return to the Labor Center for a Graton Community Jam—local musicians will jam while the community dances. There will be opportunities to decorate ribbons cut from the historic ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“Come in with your new phone and we can transfer the data.” I was thrilled. So quick. So, I went in and they transferred the data and made sure I was pleased! I was thrilled!
Think green! Wear green to the Gathering—it will go with your ribbons! Please let me know if there is something that you would like me to know or
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Then they asked about my old phone. They offered to purchase my old phone and give me a credit against my order. They had a solution that not only reduced my bill but also re-purposed my old phone and saved me money.
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