Saturday 29 March 2008, 2-4pm
Sustainable Maleny Public Meeting
Masonic Lodge
31 Tamarind Street, Maleny

Featuring "Think Global, Eat Local", directed by Morag Gamble & Evan Raymond
(15 countries over 15 years in 15 minutes)

We've been a little slow in getting started this year, but the date for the next meeting has now been set. Come along for our first big meeting for the year on Saturday 29th March, 2-4pm at the Masonic Hall, Tamarind Street, Maleny.

Now more than ever, it's time to roll our sleeves up and prepare for bumpy times ahead. With oil well over $US100, the US economy deflating like an old balloon, and food prices marching ever upwards, things are becoming rather urgent. We have to start building our sustainable society now, while we still have the resources and economy to do it. And what better place to start than our own doorstep?

Let's make this Saturday a starry night!

Earth Hour 2008
8-9pm
Saturday 29th March 2008

Turn off EVERYTHING for one hour

Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.

In 2008, 24 global cities will participate in Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29. Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis.

It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference – from businesses turning off their lights when their offices are empty, to households turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby

Tropical vegetables such as cassava, aibika, Tahitian spinach, pitpit and sweet potato are amongst the selection of vegetables explored on the day. Growing tropical vegetables is easy in this climate we live in and when you become more familiar with them you will realize that you can grow so much more food with very little care and irrigation.

The community gardens demonstrate these tropical vegetables with their support species and we will be harvesting these tropical vegetables for the workshop lunch where all the participants will be assigned a simple recipe to create a very unusual but delicious lunch!

Fri-Sat 18-19 April 2008
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Sportsmans Parade
Bokarina

Featuring:

• Roberto Perez from the DVD The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
• Frances Michaels (from Green Harvest)
• Bob Cameron (from Rockcote)
• Geoff Lawton (permaculturist)

Plus:

• Cob oven making demonstration
• Sustainable cubby house demonstration
• Talks on Transition Towns, relocalisation, peak oil planning, green roofs, permaculture and home food growing, keeping animals etc, etc

For more info:
07 5442 1555
admin AT futureready.org.au

Fri-Sat 18-19 April 2008
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Sportsmans Parade
Bokarina

Featuring:

• Roberto Perez from the DVD The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
• Frances Michaels (from Green Harvest)
• Bob Cameron (from Rockcote)
• Geoff Lawton (permaculturist)

Plus:

• Cob oven making demonstration
• Sustainable cubby house demonstration
• Talks on Transition Towns, relocalisation, peak oil planning, green roofs, permaculture and home food growing, keeping animals etc, etc

For more info:
07 5442 1555
admin AT futureready.org.au

Thinking About the Future of Your Community?
Come and meet some people who are really making a difference.

Date & Time: Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 7 - 9PM
Location: Brisbane City Hall
King George Square, Brisbane QLD
Registration Deadline: Monday, 19 May 2008, 05:00 PM

Judy Wicks
International sustainable business pioneer, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies

Andrew McNamara
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation

Gilbert Rochecouste
Place-maker, urban deep ecologist and community builder

Robert Pekin
Farmer, social entrepreneur and founder of Food Connect

Plus the premiere of the doco: Australia Pumping Empty - the Looming Peak Oil Crisis

Going Local: A Relocalisation Convergence
23-25 May - Brisbane

This May the Ethos Foundation will host an Australian visit by Judy Wicks, co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), now a nation-wide movement across the United States.

Starting with her famous White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia, Judy has been a pioneer of the relocalisation movement in the US. Her work over many years has been recognised by a host of national and international awards and she has been featured in numerous books, magazine and newspaper articles, and on conference platforms around the world.

Going Local

A highlight of Judy's visit will be a three-day convergence in Brisbane between 23rd-25th May entitled: Going Local: Building Resilient, Sustainable Communities.

Going Local: A Relocalisation Convergence
23-25 May - Brisbane

This May the Ethos Foundation will host an Australian visit by Judy Wicks, co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), now a nation-wide movement across the United States.

Starting with her famous White Dog Cafe in Philadelphia, Judy has been a pioneer of the relocalisation movement in the US. Her work over many years has been recognised by a host of national and international awards and she has been featured in numerous books, magazine and newspaper articles, and on conference platforms around the world.

Going Local

A highlight of Judy's visit will be a three-day convergence in Brisbane between 23rd-25th May entitled: Going Local: Building Resilient, Sustainable Communities.

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html