May 23 6pm poster making night (for rallies on Saturday May 25, National label GMO day) ; meet at Coachella Valley Arts Center , 45140 Towne St. Indio, Ca organizer- Coachella Valley  Riot Grrrl (feminist movement for social change --  "all are welcome")Posted by Green Democrat leader, by permission of event host, to keep locals up to date on local GMO related events;   this event created and hosted by Coachella Valley Riot Grrrl. Results from last week's poster making event , link below. Be creative, a chance to release your inner artist, express you political views in a positive way! 

 

Posted by Green Democrat leader, by permission of event host, to keep locals up to date on local GMO related events;   this event created and hosted by Coachella Valley Riot Grrrl.

Sierra 2’s Best Friends Friday

Featuring Organic Sacramento

       Date:           Friday, May 24

       Time:           5:30 PM  - 7PM

       Place:           Sierra 2 Center

       Address:     2791 24th Street, Garden Room  Sacramento

        Admission:    $5 + donation

 Light Hors d’oeuvres

An evening of networking to build community with music by

Barclay Neumann and a short program by Organic Sacramento.

Also silent auction and other activities.

A portion of each evening's ticket will go to LabelGMOs.org

to keep labeling momentum going!

 

 

The Green Democrats will be screening the Future of Food. This film is a masterpiece. The Future of Food by Deborah Koons Garcia is the 101 for anyone trying to understand the entire genetically modified foods issue including social, economic, and environmental justice. 

Refreshments provided by Palm Greens Cafe.

Alt phone numbers are: 916 421-1836 or 951-205-5381

See our website for more information http://www.greendemocratsamerica.org/

CRYSTAL FANTASY Gifts and Gallery and Enlightenment Center 268 N. Palm Canyon Drive Downtown Palm Springs, California 760-322-7799. Welcome! http://www.crystalfantasy.com/

Free Parking lot in back of center by  New York Pizza Delivery [NYPD]  Parking on the street costs and is for 2hrs.

 

UPDATE FROM OFFICIAL FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: RSVP here or at https://www.facebook.com/events/617245791624254/?fref=ts. Schedule this week: Tuesday May 21st, 6pm Sign Making, Networking, and Movie screening. Friday May 24, General Action Meeting, Sign making, Potluck, 6pm. Meeting address 844 Main St. Ventura Coop. MARCH MAY 25th: 9AM Rally at Walmart in Oxnard, 10AM March starts, 11AM Rally at Monsanto. WHAT TO BRING: water (preferably in reusable containers) sunscreen healthy snacks signs and posters bullhorn(s) drums musical instruments and noise makers organic seeds to share and swap organic seedlings to share and swap comfortable shoes We are a local action in Global Solidarity Against Monsanto. We march with the world on M25. Join us. We are distributing 8000 fliers, info, etc or print your own flier and spread the word! > https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B11lTqr0R_50SXlyX2ppdnVMa0k/edit WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN! REMEMBER FAMILY FRIENDLY, VIOLENCE FREE, PEACEFUL PROTEST! We will show the MANsanto who we are! WEAR GREEN, support Organic Farming. If you are a speaker or performer and you have some love and email labelgmoventura@gmail.com or show up to a meeting and tell us! NO GMO's NO CHEMICAL PESTICIDES PROTECT FARM WORKERS AND THE EARTH!!!!

Volunteers are needed to help find new volunteers for Label GMOs and to hand out flyers on the dangers of GMOs

Volunteers are need to help sign up new volunteers for Label GMOs and to pass out flyers on the dangers of GMO.

Get more info on march by going to Occupy Monsanto.

MARCH for REAL FOOD/AGAINST MONSANTO PRACTICES

The March & Rally begin at the Cesar Chavez Arch of Dignity on the San Jose State Campus (7th Street between San Fernando & San Carlos).

10:30 - 10:45 AM, Speakers

10:45 MARCH to Cesar Chavez Plaza Park

11:15 Rally: The March will arrive at Cesar Chavez Plaza Park's South Side at the Plumed Serpent sculpture (near San Carlos & Market Streets)

Speakers: Dr. Ann Lopez, Joyce M Eden on GMOs, Ash Kalra, San Jose City Council Member, Barry Chang, Cupertino City Council Member. Followed by Raging Grannies songs, then Chris Reed's song written especially for the event. Aztec-Mexica dancers will lead the march. Event ends at Noon.

Join In! Be part of History -- Marches take place in 36 countries around the world!

Take Light Rail or park in 4th Street Parking garage, free on Sat.

Parking map

http://sjdowntownparking.com/parking-map

Come and join the fun as we march together against Monsanto and their GMOs. Meet us at the southeast corner of Rancho California and Ynez Rd. Bring a sign or make one there. Event hosted by Momo Ana https://www.facebook.com/events/151574768353319

March Against Monsanto, gathering at Meadow Park by the basketball courts on May 25, 2013, 12pm-1pm.   Bring your signs. Download handouts if you like, companies to boycott, companies to support, whatever you want. 

Very impromptu family oriented get together to demonstrate to our public officials and lawmakers that this community stands in solidarity with 250 communities in 47 States across America, six continents, and  36 countries against Public Enemy #1, Monsanto. 

We can line the sidewalk and hold our signs up or march down South Street from Broad to South Higuera. We can sing and dance, flash our messages and have a good time being together for an hour.

Will take pics post on FB and send to the organizers. We can still make history. Our kids will be so proud  of us.    

March Against Monsanto is an Organic Consumer’s Association   worldwide event.  In Sonoma County, the march will begin at Julliard Park at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  Participants will walk to Courthouse Square where there will be speakers, tabling, music, an arts and crafts area for children, and a GMO free silent auction.  Activities will conclude at 3:00 PM.

Come and learn more about the reasons for health and environmental concerns surrounding GMOs. Hear the results of independent GMO studies done by leading scientists.

Find out what GMOs are and how they are produced. 

Speakers will also address points of confusion brought up during the 2012 election regarding Prop. 37 and reveal Ag-Biotech’s plans for future GE crops and seed control.

Find out what companies supported “No on 37” and which products are laden with genetically engineered ingredients.

Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family.  Discover hidden genetically engineered ingredients and how to avoid them.  There will be educational pamphlets and GMO Free Shopping Guides available.

 Join us for a sign making event on May 21, 2013 at the Sebastopol Grange from 9:00AM-12:00PM. GMO free snacks will be provided.