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U.S. Congressional District II Candidates to Debate Environmental Issues

by Albert Lierz, MoValley Sierra Club ExCom Member What: Candidates Forum – Nebraska’s Second District Congressional seat When: Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Location:  First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., Omaha All candidates, Republican and Democrat, have been … Continue reading

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Green Initiatives in Omaha

Green Neighborhood Council’s March Community Roundtable Facilitator: Kristi Wamstad-Evans, Omaha’s Sustainability Coordinator When:Thursday, March 8th – 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Where:Neighborhood Center, 115 S. 49th Avenue All GNC community events are free and open to the public.  Ms. Wamstad-Evans was … Continue reading

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Tour of Green Building Rescheduled

RESCHEDULED: Tours of the former Renier’s Piano building at 4902 Dodge St. have been rescheduled for Sat. Feb. 11. Tours of up to 15 visitors will start at 10, 10:30, and 11 a.m. The tour will focus on the environmentally-friendly … Continue reading

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MoValley Invites All Conservationists to “The Big Event”

By Albert Lierz, MoValley Membership Committee Chair Movalley Sierra Club Group is attempting to pack as many separate programs as possible into a single Saturday so members can avoid multiple days and trips. “Orientation for New Members of 2011″, a … Continue reading

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“Green Building” Walk-through Tour

When: Sat. Feb. 4 – tours starting at 10:30 (9 slots remaining) and 11:00.(15 slots remaining) What Building: The recently renovated Roman Coin Pizza and Sports Bar (former Renier’s Piano building) Where:  Corner of 49th and Dodge Streets Tour Guides: … Continue reading

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“Pipe Dreams” Documentary Film

Hosted by Ken Winston of the Sierra Club. The documentary film “Pipe Dreams” will be playing at the House of Loom on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. (1012 S. 10th St.) This is a FREE event! Only people over … Continue reading

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“Climate Change: Fact vs. Fiction”

Sierra Club February Program: Climate Change: Fact vs. Fiction  with Laura LaMarr Thursday,  Feburary 23, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., Omaha (Enter north door Education Wing) Few issues manage to stir up passionate debate more than climate … Continue reading

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Communications Workshop – Saturday Morning, Jan. 7

By Albert Lierz, Webmaster and Communications Chair You are invited to join us on Saturday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m. The Communications Committee will have a training, brainstorming and planning session in the training room of Whole Foods, 10020 Regency … Continue reading

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Sierra Club January Program: “Building Green before ‘Green Building’”

“Building Green before ‘Green Building’” with Perry Poyner, Dan Dolezal and Chris Turner from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Thursday, January 26, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St., Omaha (Enter north door  Education Wing) “Green Building” is one … Continue reading

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Sierrans Enjoy Great Food at Annual Banquet

By Clyde Anderson, Nebraska Sierra Club Treasurer Omaha’s Big Mama’s Kitchen Restaurant was the venue for the Annual Nebraska Sierra Club Awards Banquet November 12th. Big Mama’s lived up to its reputation as offering “some of the best food America … Continue reading

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