Stop The Iran Blockade

There is a resolution before Congress to impose a blockade against Iran. It's most certain that Iran will see this as an act of war, and will likely draw us closer to another conflict.

Just Foreign Policy has set up a web site that makes it easy for you to find a call your representative to express your opposition.

Call now!

Food, Drinks and Socializing with Fellow Eco-Minded Cincinnatians

Green Drinks July is just over a week away, and we are very excited to partner this month with Park + Vine and Jean Robert's Lavomatic for food, drinks and socializing with fellow eco-minded Cincinnatians.

Hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, July 17th

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St. 45202 www.parkandvine.com

Drinks: We will be bringing beer, suggested donation of $3 per bottle.Food: Sample appetizers from Lavomatic (while supplies last)

Speaker: Deborah Jordan of Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage will discuss the new Central Ohio River Valley Local Foods Guide, a Web site and brochure highlighting local foods and farms.

Stop Using Plastic Bags Now

Our recent reusable bag sale was very successful, and this presentation convinces me all the more that we need to get rid of these things.

A few highlights:

• Somewhere between 500 billion and 1 trillion bags are consumed a year.
• Less than 10% are recycled (although I'm sure that many get reused)
• It costs more to recycle the bags than the resulting product is worth: $4000 to recycle, $32 worth of usable raw material.
• Most of the bags end up in the ocean.

IJPC Dialogue on Immigration

Enjoy some "summer" food for thought by coming to IJPC's Day of Dialogue on Immigration. To add to the enjoyment, bring friends and family members so you can carry on the dialogue after the event is over.

The mission for the Days of Dialogue is to create and facilitate experiences of learning about how to really listen to others whose opinions differ on significant social issues. We are here to promote civil discourse, to stimulate critical thinking, and to create an opportunity where people can talk with others who differ, in a safe and comfortable setting where true learning can occur.

Our event program for Immigration and Our Jobs is:
8:30 - Registration, Refreshments and live Music
9:00 - Welcome and Introduction
9:10-10:30 - Guest Speakers
10:30 - Break
10:45 - noon - Facilitated Small Group Break Out Session

Come and hear an immigrant worker, an immigrant lawyer, a NAACP member and a union representative reflect on their experiences with immigration and the workplace. Add your thoughts to the mix in respectful, facilitate small group discussions.

When: Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. - noon
Where: First Unitarian Church (536 Linton St.) at corner of Reading

Please share this message with others so that we can have a diversity of opinion in our small groups. Visit our website at www.ijpc-cincinnati.org to see our 3 flyers for the event - in English, Spanish and French.

To kick off the day we will have live Guatemalan music! See you there.

Green Cleaning Classes

Why Green Cleaning?
Did you know that some chemicals in cleaners may be dangerous?

Studies point to a link between certain chemicals in some cleaning products and asthma and reproductive harm.

Because some of the chemicals are toxic, they may cause short-term health problems like skin and eye irritation when you use them. They may also have long-term health impacts.

Several chemicals present in some household and industrial cleaning products can be asthma triggers or may aggravate existing breathing problems and have also been linked to reproductive damage.

Many scientists now believe that chemical exposure, even at very low levels, can have adverse impacts on the reproductive system.

Why Pay More?
You can make many excellent cleaners, skin products and soap with household products for pennies. LEARN HOW!

Learn to make safe, inexpensive, effective, green household products in this three-part series

1. Household Cleaners: Make 3 products, take home with recipes
Wednesday, July 16

2. All-Natural Soap: Get two bars of soap, learn to make your own at home
Wednesday, July 30

3. Natural skin products: Make lip balm, skin lotion, facial scrub, get more recipes
Wednesday, August 13

Where: Imago Earth Center
700 Enright Avenue

Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Cost: $10 per class, $25 for 3

Call 859 240-6140

Registration limited to first 12
registrants