Since 1971, the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (ECOSLO) has actively worked to protect and enhance the environment and human well-being through education, advocacy, and action. On Saturday, April 8, ECOSLO will hold a 45th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser to recognize its years of service as San Luis Obispo County's community environmental center. The public is … [Read more...]
Women’s March SLO
The January 21st Women's March on Washington is shaping up to be an historic event that may outshine, or at least out-crowd, the inauguration of Trump on January 20. Organizers report that over 600 sister marches are happening not only in the U.S., but internationally in places as far reaching as Singapore, Milawi, Sweden, Japan and Iceland. At least eight Women’s March on … [Read more...]
Women’s March on Washington: Sister March in SLO
Organizers of the Women’s March on Washington, January 21, 2017, recently released a statement that after much planning and determination, they’ve secured a meeting place for the peaceful demonstration where some 200,000 attendees are anticipated. The rally will begin at Independence Avenue and Third Street SW in front of the Capitol building. In an earlier official … [Read more...]
Seven Ways to Take Political Action
So that happened. What now? Time to take political action. Today our electoral college confirmed a climate-change denying, racist, misogynist, free-press-jeering nationalist to the nation’s highest office. It’s a fear-filled outcome for some, especially those who have already been targeted throughout the Trump campaign. Many minorities, women, Muslims, and other … [Read more...]
Water Is Life
Some good news for your Sunday. Simple solutions really can make a big difference in someone's life. This article from the Good News Network shares how an inexpensive gift is bringing clean water to those who need it. … [Read more...]
August 6th–Hiroshima Day
It’s natural to want to forget a tragedy, especially if you are responsible for it. But sometimes remembering the horror of your actions is the best way to prevent repeating them. August 6th marks the 71st anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—an event which is commemorated in the U.S. as “Hiroshima Day.” On August 6, 1945, during WWII, an American B-29 bomber … [Read more...]
Mothers for Peace Award Scholarships
Mothers for Peace (MFP) annually awards scholarships to high school seniors and juniors at the university or college level. The high school awards are $750; the university/college level are $1500. This year the MFP gave three awards to high school seniors and none on the college level. With a large number of applications, all from terrific students from high schools in SLO … [Read more...]
