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Local Future Grand
Rapids
Sustainability Education
Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
TBD
PAST EVENTS
Peak Oil Debrief Grand Rapids
– Thursday, June 19th
Professor Kenneth Piers will summarize peak oil as a refresher for new
comers. Piers has been the Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College since
1968. Professor Piers is a scientist, and a teacher, and a perfect
person to answer peak oil questions.
After quickly reviewing the
basics of peak oil, open discussion will follow regarding where to go from
here, given the reality of global peak oil. This is an opportunity to
network, discuss, introduce new ideas, and to work together.
"Peak Oil Debrief Grand
Rapids" will take place at the Grand Rapids Public Library (main downtown
branch) on Thursday, June 19th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Parking is free (validated)
for the first hour, but normal rates then apply - OR - downtown
parking by meter will be free at the time of our meeting so arrive a little
early and you should have no problem finding parking within a 1-2 block
radius.
This is a free event but
donations are greatly appreciated to cover the cost of renting the library
space ($125).
To reserve seats, please
contact Eric Saigeon @ 616-881-1330 or
ericsaigeon@gmail.com. Seats will be held until 6:35 p.m.
What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire
 Attend
the free Grand Rapids premiere of "What
a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire".
The film examines our present
global predicament; as oil depletion, climate change, species extinction and
population overshoot converge in a “perfect storm” of cataclysmic dimensions.
Described by Jan Lundberg of
www.CultureChange.org as
“perhaps the most important media message of our
time”, What a Way to Go, features interviews with Daniel
Quinn, Derrick Jensen, Jerry Mander, Richard Heinberg, William Catton, Paul
Roberts, Chellis Glendinning, Thomas Berry, Richard Manning and Ran Prieur.
The free film premieres on Saturday,
April 19, at 12:30 p.m., at Grand Rapids Community College Calkins Science
Center at 226 Bostwick NE in Grand Rapids (map). The film will be followed by a community discussion, with the conclusion of the
event prior to 4:00 p.m. Capacity is limited to 150 people; RSVPs are
required. Free parking is available.
RSVP for Saturday, April 19 "What a Way to Go" 12:30 p.m. Screening
A free encore presentation will
screen on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community
College Applied Technology Center (ATC) at 151 Fountain NE in Grand Rapids (map).
Capacity is limited to 60 people; RSVPs are required. Free parking is
available.
RSVP for Wednesday, April 23 "What a Way to Go" 6 p.m. Screening
The events are sponsored by the
Grand Rapids Community College Earth Club in coordination
with Local Future,
a nonprofit education outreach organization.
Parking vouchers will be
available at the show allowing free exit from GRCC ramps.
Questions?? Contact
EricSaigeon@gmail.com
or call 616-881-1330
Earth Club Cleanup
Everyone is welcome to join
GRCC's Earth Club on Saturday, April 19th for an environmental clean up along
the Grand River.
We will meet on the top level
of the Bostwick parking ramp at 8:30 am and leave around 8:45. We plan on car
pooling to the clean up location which is minutes away. Clean up will end
around 11:00 am and Earth Club will provide a FREE box lunch!! We
will be done eating in time for the free movie.
No RSVP is required for the
clean up, but you must request your lunch by contacting Megan at
MeganEiford@email.grcc.edu or
call Eric Saigeon at 616-881-1330. We will give you the meal options.
Don't forget to dress for the
elements, wear sturdy shoes/boots and bring a pair of gloves.
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