Green Sanctuary Program
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Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
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January 1 - January 31, 2009: Trepassing In this extraordinary dual-venue exhibition, the Whatcom Museum and Allied Arts Gallery together will host a bold and provocative selection of contemporary works by seven Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian artists. This exhibition presents provocative works that address preconceptions of Native American art and pushes to the forefront refreshing and too-often unseen perspectives on a variety of timely political and social issues. Trespassing includes installation and video works, prints, photographs, and paintings by local artists John Feodorov (Dine/Navajo), Tanis Maria S'eiltin (Tlingit), Ramon Murillo (Shoshone Bannock), and Roxanne Chinook (Warm Springs); with Larry McNeil (Tlingit), Jean La Marr (Paiute/Pit River), and Ka'ili Chun (Hawaiian) and is guest curated by Rebecca Hutchins. Challenging the motivations of war, recognizing the continued world-wide struggle for political and cultural sovereignty, and exploring the power of religious iconography and spiritual identity are just some of the topics tackled in this exhibition with irony, humor, and spot-on commentary. Time: Various Location: Whatcom Museum, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: (360) 778-8930 January 1, 2009: New Year's Day Eagle Tour Celebrate the New Year with magnificent Bald Eagles! This New Year's Day tour will visit a popular eagle fishing site protected by Whatcom Land Trust. Learn about the local recovery of this endangered species and of the current threat Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Nooksack River, Deming Cost: Free Contact: January 7: Green Drinks Bellingham! Join RE Sources for another session of Green Drinks Bellingham every first Wednesday of the month from 5-7 pm to connect with other green thinkers, movers and shakers. Tell all your friends and co-workers to come, too! Green Drinks is an organic networking session that started in London, England and has since caught fire around the world. Like-minded individuals in places from Hong Kong to India, Sweden to South Africa meet every month to catch-up, network and talk about the latest green issues. According to greendrinks.org, “These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity.” The best part about Green Drinks is that there is no structure, just good people meeting at a regular place and time. Visit www.greendrinks.org to see the rave reviews from Green Drinkers across the planet! Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Nimbus 119 N. Commercial St., 14th floor Cost: Contact: www.re-sources.org or contact Megan Artz at (360) 733-8307 January 7: David Knibb, Grizzly Wars: the Public Fight Over the Great Bear Long a magnificent symbol of the wild, grizzly bears are perhaps the most controversial species in North America. In Grizzly Wars, David Knibb explores policy and political issues involved in managing and attempting to save the grizzly bear. He highlights the critical role of state governments in the recovery process, the importance of providing linked habitat areas, and our need to cooperate with Canada in managing grizzlies who inhabit border areas. David Knibb has a background in environmental law, forestry, and wildlife management. An activist on resource conservation and environment issues in the Mountain West for some forty-five years, he is also the author of Backyard Wilderness, a chronicle of the congressional battle over the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington's Cascades. Co-sponsored by the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project and Conservation Northwest. Time: 7:00 PM Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street Cost: Free Contact: Tel: (360) 671-2626 January 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3, 10 (Tuesdays): Hawk Watching in Northwest Washington Bud Anderson of Falcon Research is a national expert in raptor identification and behavior. His five-class series and field trip is the leading raptor class in Washington. The class is a true experience-of-a-lifetime for those interested in bird natural history as well as for those who wish to learn more about identification in the field. Live birds are included as a part of the class experience. Anderson’s knowledge is deep, and his teaching style eloquent. He brings a strong enthusiasm and caring to his descriptions and stories about raptors and their lives. It’s a great way to liven up the dreary winter months. The all-day field trip will bring many sightings. At times it may include seeing all five species of falcons as well as eagles, harriers and several species of accipiters and buteos. Field trips are offered on several weekend dates during the run of the class. Time: 7-9 p.m. also has day field trips Location: Whatcom Museum, 1892 Old City Hall Building Cost: $150/$140 Members Contact: Register by calling Richard Vanderway at (360) 778-8960. For more information about this event, call (360)778-8930. January 15: World Issues Forum with Gary Nabham on "Where Our Food Comes From: Conserving Heritage Foods Globally, Nationally, and Locally" Gary Nabhan,founder of Renewing America's Food Traditions initiative, co-founder of Native Seeds/SEARCH and Flavors without Borders food ways alliance. Recently listed by Eco-Salon among the 7 most influential voices regarding food politics. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Fraser Hall 4 at Western Washington University Cost: Contact: January 18: Green Conversations: Preserving Water Quality in Lake Whatcom with Marian Beddill The Green Sanctuary Team is implementing a new forum for BUF members and friends to participate in environmental discussions and activities. Our new Green Conversations are lively brainstorming sessions where we discuss a specific issue and, being as creative as possible, come up with ways BUF can make an impact. We will be hosting these one Sunday a month at a local restaurant or coffee shop after 2nd service. This month our topic is Preserving Water Quality in Lake Whatcom. Marian Beddill has written a concise, one-page issue summary with discussion questions. We are looking for people with creative ideas or just passion to join us. Time: 11:15 a.m. Location: Letter Street Cafe, Dupont & F Sts. Cost: Free Contact: 733-3837 January 22: Young Naturalists - Life in a Rock Stuck in the past? Fossils are! Like a legend of a long ago world, fossils reveal ancient mysteries of plant and animal life. Learn what fossils are, how they are created, inspect some specimens and even make some of our own! Time: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Location: Tennant Lake Interpretive Center, Ferndale WA Cost: Contact: January 24: Nooksack Snowshoe Excursion Join North Cascades Institute and Dave Moskowitz, a longtime tracker and teacher at the Wilderness Awareness School. The Mt. Baker area east of Bellingham is world famous for winter recreation, and snowshoeing in the upper reaches of the Nooksack River is a particularly great way to experience the land. Join the Institute and Dave Moskowitz, a longtime tracker and teacher at the Wilderness Awareness School, to explore this winter wonderland while learning winter mountain ecology, plant and animal survival strategies, wildlife tracking and the natural history of snow. This field excursion will feature low-impact travel with two naturalists experienced in backcountry winter travel. Snowshoe rental is included as part of the class. Upper Nooksack Area Time: 9am - 4pm Location: Cost: $95 Contact: Tel: (360)856-5700 x 209 January 26: World Issues Forum with David Bacon on“Illegal People: How Globalization Creates Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants” For two decades, David Bacon has documented the connections between labor, migration, and the global economy. Using photos and stories from his most recent book, Illegal People, Bacon will explore the human side of globalization. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Western Washington University, Communications Facility Room 110, Bellingham Cost: Free Contact: January 26: 'Illegal People - How Globalization Creates Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants' – Author and Photo-Journalist David Bacon Join author David Bacon at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship on Monday, January 26 at 6:45 p.m. for a discussion of immigration issues, a slide show including Bacon’s photos & signing of his book, “Illegal People.” RSVPs by Jan 22. Time: Dinner at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. discussion Location: Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1708 I St., Sanctuary, Bellingham Cost: Donation of $15 for dinner and discussion, $5 Donation for discussion Contact: Tel: (360) 733-3837 January 26: TERRY TEMPEST WILLIAMS, FINDING BEAUTY IN A BROKEN WORLD In her most original, provocative, and eloquently moving book since Refuge, Terry Tempest Williams gives us a singular meditation on how the natural and human worlds both collide and connect in violence and beauty. This is a work of uncommon perceptions that dares to find intersections between arrogance and empathy, tumult and peace, constructing a narrative of hopeful acts by taking that which is broken and creating something whole. A naturalist and fierce advocate for freedom of speech, Williams has consistently shown us how environmental issues are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. Terry Tempest Williams has received numerous awards and fellowships including the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Western American Literature Association, the Wallace Stegner Award, and a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in creative nonfiction. She is currently the Annie Clark Tanner Scholar in Environmental Humanities at the University of Utah. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Whatcom Land Trust. Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham Cost: Tickets are $12.50 and are available at Village Books and on line at www.brownpapertickets.com. Contact: Tel: (360) 671-2626 January 29: MICHAEL NICOLL YAHGULANAAS, FLIGHT OF THE HUMMINGBIRD--INCLUDES SLIDE SHOW The hummingbird parable has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists committed to making meaningful change in the world. In this inspiring story, the determined hummingbird does everything she can to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home, demonstrating that doing something is better than doing nothing at all. The parable in these pages is embraced by two of the world’s most influential leaders: Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner who launched the Green Belt Movement, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who has spoken widely about preserving the environment. This courageous little book features the distinct and lively Haida Manga style artwork of internationally renowned artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. Don't miss this opportunity to hear multi-genre artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas and see examples of his art work! Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street Cost: Free Contact: Tel: (360) 671-2626 January 31: Letting Go of Clutter: An Introductory Workshop Clutter drains your energy, gets in your way, distracts you from what's important, and doesn't have a real place or use in your life. Physical clutter is often connected to mental and emotional clutter. Whether clutter is a minor annoyance or a major issue, this workshop is an important first step in creating the space for the life you want to live. Carolyn Koehnline, MA, LMHC, is a local psychotherapist in private practice. She has taught clutter classes and workshops for many years and takes a creative approach to helping adults navigate the practical realities of life. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 P>M Location: Whatcom Community College, Cascade 161 Cost: $35 Contact: 360.383.3200 |
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