Harwood Lodge Marks 80TH Anniversary

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By Mary Morales

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, the Harwood Management Committee is hosting a day-long celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Aurelia S Harwood Memorial Lodge. All Sierra Club members and friends are invited to enjoy a barbeque lunch and anniversary cake, with festivities beginning at 10:00 am. Located in the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Mountains above the city of Claremont, CA, Harwood Memorial Lodge was dedicated on November 16, 1930 in honor of Aurelia S. Harwood, the first woman and the eighth president of the Sierra Club.

Beyone Coal BBQ Is Sept 19; More Meetings Near You Throughout September

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By The Editor

It's time to move the largest municipal utility company in the country, Los Angeles Department Water and Power (LADWP), off of coal-fired power. Los Angeles gets shocking amount of its electricity (40%) from two coal-fired power plants in Arizona and Utah. This July, LADWP released a draft of their Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP will be used as a blueprint to guide the LADWP's energy policy over the next 20 years. It's a tremendous opportunity for residents to have a say in our energy future. This is a crucial phase in the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign.

Remembering June Court 1925-2010

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By Norma Tolin
June

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my wonderful friend June (Weinstein, Frances) Court who passed away in May. She and I met about 40 years ago at a Griffith Park night hike and were friends from that night on.

BOOK REVIEW: Rewilding the World

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By Rich Martin

Author Caroline Fraser Stresses Connectivity in Ecosystem Restoration

The environmentally aware know the grim litany: Overdevelopment. Overgrazing. Overfarming. Deforestation. Desertification. Habitat loss. Climate change. Loss of biodiversity.

We also know that the changes, once they've reached a critical point, can't be reversed.

The Passing of a Great Neighbor

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By Robert Myers
Harry

Harry's death from natural causes on July 6, 2010 came as a complete shock to me. I had just visited with him the week before. Although he indicated he was experiencing diabetes- relatedproblems, Harry said it was under control. He was in good spirits and told me he was looking forward to our November Indian Cove Navigation Noodles, one of his favorites.

Mark Your Calendar! National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By The Editor

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included September 15 and 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), effective the following year. America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Screening of Film Sweet Crude in Orange County September 26

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By The Editor

Angeles Chapter's International Issues Committee in partnership with Sierra Club's Responsible Trade Team and the Presbyterian Church USA invite Sierra Club members to view the highlyrespected film, Sweet Crude on Sunday, September 26, at the First Presbyterian Church, McAulay Hall, in the City of Orange. The program will begin promptly at 6:30pm.

Filmmaker Sandy Cioffi will join us from Seattle, and Rachel Ackoff, of Sierra Club's Labor, Workers' Rights & Trade Program, will join us from DC. They will lead a discussion directly after the screening.

Volunteer Corner

  • Posted on 31 August 2010
  • By The Editor

Good With Words? Numbers? OC Group Seeks Treasurer & Publicity Person

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