Peer Summit set for Nov. 13 at college – Marin Independent Journal

The Marin County Office of Education will host its 14th annual Peer Summit for seventh- and eighth-grade students throughout the county from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the College of Marin at 835 College Ave. in Kentfield.
The event will include interactive educational workshops led by youth and community agencies on subjects such [...]

Message from Green For All – Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

I have exciting news to share!
The first draft of the Senate’s climate and clean energy bill includes strong climate standards, and the access and opportunity we fought so hard for!
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act this morning. Both the Green Construction [...]

“There Oughta Be A Law… Or Not” Contest

Assemblyman Jared Huffman is launching his third annual “There Oughta Be A Law… Or Not” contest… here it is a message from him.
Dear Friends,
I’m pleased to announce that my third annual “There Oughta Be A Law…Or Not” contest starts today. If you have an idea for state legislation, click here to submit your [...]

Community Announcements ▪ October 2009 – by Canal Alliance and Canal School Readiness Project

Community Announcements ▪ October 2009
A collaboration between Canal Alliance and the Canal School Readiness Project

Job opportunities / Financial education
Job fair in the Canal: Wednesday, October 14 at Pickleweed Community Center (50 Canal Street), 6:00-8:00 p.m. Visit different companies and learn where and how to apply for jobs. You can be selected for an [...]

Transitions and staff updates at Marin City CDC

Transitions are comon in life and in organizations, including nonprofits. Below is some news from the Marin City CSD sent by Makini Hassan, their Executive Director. Best wishes for Marin City CSD  in this new phase of their organization and for Jessica in the new phase of her life. Warm welcome to Andrew and Drew!
Dear [...]

Bad Health Care Bill Penalizes Women

Bad Health Care Bill Penalizes Women: More Amendments Limiting Reproductive Health Care and Excessive Premium Rates for Older Women

Tell your senators — health care reform can’t restrict women’s rights!

After taking action, please support our work!

Action Needed:
Consideration of Senate Finance Committee Chair Sen. Max Baucus‘ (D-Mont.) proposed legislation to reform [...]

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS & HUMAN HEALTH by Sustainable Novato

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS & HUMAN HEALTH
How do we protect oursees & our families?

October 28, 2009    6:00-9:00 pm
FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE CO.,
777 San Marin Dr., Novato*
* venue generously provided by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co.

~ EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY FORUM ~

Come and learn the latest science on the effects of environmental toxins [...]

SF Bay Area Health Impact Assessment Collaborative

We just receive this great news from Lili, at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Good things happening for the promotion of healthy communities! Human Impact Assessments are some of the best tools to measure health outcomes of different initiatives.
Cheers!
Dear friends and colleagues,
Hope all are well and that you enjoyed your summer.  We’re [...]

JOIN US AT OUR UPCOMING QUARTERLY MEETING ON AUGUST 7, 2009

Grassroots Leadership Network
Summer 2009 Meeting
“Roots, Roofs and Power”
co-hosted with ISOJI

Grassroots Leadership Network of Marin will host its 2nd quarterly meeting of the year on Friday, August 7, from 11:00 am to 2 pm. This meeting will be held at the Connection Center located at The Marin Health & Wellness Center, 3110 Kerner Blvd. in San [...]

Marin Peace and Justice Coalition

Thanks to Craig Slater for the information about this important event!
Special Event
Marin Peace and Justice Coalition
Monday, July 27
Potluck Dinner 6:00
Main Program 7:15
Healthcare for All!
Guest speakers:
Ellen Karel, Healthcare for All, Outreach Coordinator
Greg Brockbank, City Council, San Rafael
Audio presentation:
Oliver Fein, President of Physicians for a National Health Program
We will explore strategies for achieving a statewide and national [...]