‘Health’ Archives
Communities Of Light Opening Store At Midtown Global Market 920 East Lake Street
The Communities of Light Solar Store will open at the Midtown Global Market the week of December 3, 2012 featuring Solar Lanterns & Generators made by community members at weekly workshops; where self-sufficiency exists and sustainability is alive and well. Besides solar products, it will feature information on other Back Yard Initiative Citizen Health Action Teams-CHAT. The store will be near the 10th Ave. entrance. A co-op member said, “We thank the Market for the opportunity to locate our store at the Market. Our products will be exciting additions to the mix.” Co-op members will design the sales & office space and supply the store with the community designed and assembled solar products. The store space will also serve as an office for co-op members to bring their customers and provide solar generator demonstrations. Communities of Light workshops: Fri. 5:00-8:00 p.m. at 3 selected Mpls. Parks. Info: 612-239-4336.
Wonderful Alley Media Social In Our Backyard!
The Alley Media Social on Nov 16th was obviously a play on the words “social media”. It was also obvious that night that it was about a playful mixing of delightful musical entertainment, provocative presentations, African food and thoughtful conversation. The mix was also the combined efforts of the Backyard Initiative Citizen Health Action Teams (CHATS), The Alley Newspaper, and other non-profits who chose to inform and engage about their activities, too. The entertainment venue included Margeaux Davis, Dallas Johnson, Siami Matuzungidi, Dave Moore, Christopher Tolier, Barbara LeShoure, Dee Henry Willams, Leola Althea Johnson, and James Stewart. The evening”'s success met all goals of and expectations of great food by Safari Express (check out the coupon from Safari Express on page 5) and tremendous entertainment. The fundraising goals for the evening fell only $400 short of the modest goal. If you haven”'t joined in this year”'s Alley [...]
