Small Failures: Sustainability for the Rest of Us

This summer, the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture will begin spraying urban populations throughout the state with a chemical pesticide that has not undergone long-term testing for human safety. This impacts millions of Californians, as well as the nation at large. I've temporarily hijacked Small Failures to focus on this issue and encourage public involvement.

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May 08, 2008

Upcoming Events to Stop the Spray

Thurs, May 8 (tonight!): Town Hall Meeting

Time
7:00 pm
Location
San Francisco: Hall of Flowers/County Fair Bldg. in GG Park (9th & Lincoln)
Description
A panel of etymology experts and several SF Supervisors will discuss the issues and take public comments.
Additional Info
sfspraytownhall.org

Sat, May 10: Family March

Time
9:30 am: Gather at SW end of Corte Madera Town Center mall (Charles Schwab storefront)
10:00 am: March to Town Park soccer field for rally
Location
Corte Madera: gather at Town Center mall, rally at Town Park soccer field
Description
Moms, families and concerned community members rally against the spray. Organizers are requesting attendees bring signs and umbrellas in protest.
Additional Info
stopthespraymarin.org

Sun, May 14: Community Forum Meeting

Time
7:00-9:00 pm
Location
Berkeley: Cafe Leila, 1740 San Pablo Ave.
Description
Local panelists will discuss the health impacts of the spray and action steps.
Additional info
Google Calendar event

Sun, May 25: Draw the Line Benefit Concert

Time
5:00 pm
Location
Monterey: Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St.
Description
Silent auction and benefit concert featuring Rhythm and Rouge, Red Beans and Rice, and others.
Additional info
Golden Gate Theater

Sat, May 31: Huge Stop the Spray March

Time
9:00 am: Gathering and rally
12:00 pm: March across Golden Gate Bridge
Location
San Francisco: Rally at Golden Gate Park (exact location TBA), march across the Golden Gate Bridge
Description
Rally and march.
Additional info
TBA

Every Monday: CASS Outreach Meeting

Time
6:30-8:00 pm
Location
Santa Cruz: 200 Washington St.
Description
Outreach, alliance- and leadership-building with the California Alliance to Stop the Spray.
Additional info
cassonline.org

Labels: spray-action, spray-groups

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April 17, 2008

Get Involved: Other Anti-Spray Groups

The following groups are all actively working to stop aerial pesticide spraying of urbam residents:

Labels: spray-groups

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