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NOT OFFICIALLY NEWS
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A fish called Suarez named for Cornell biomedical professor: http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/SuarezFish.kr.html
No Joke: New drink "Cocaine" emulates the real thing, and will soon be sold in New York clubs and high end grocers; claims to be 350% stronger than Red Bull:
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060917-060812-5969r
View the official "Cocaine" site:
http://www.drinkcocaine.com/ (hey, at least they don't use high fructose corn syrup!)
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ICN NEWS
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Articles and news briefs on the ICN web site:
Annual Gospel Block Party Brings Community Together:
http://ithacanews.org/news.htm?newsID=127
Photos of the Gospel Block Party:
http://ithacanews.org/gallery/index.htm?id=70
South Hill Apartment Buildings Go Solar:
http://ithacanews.org/news.htm?newsID=128
Tutelo Native American Festival Celebrates History, Present:
http://ithacanews.org/specialreports.htm?articleID=69
Photos of the Tutelo Festival:
http://ithacanews.org/gallery/index.htm?id=71
Refugee Writer Finds Asylum in Ithaca:
http://ithacanews.org/news.htm?newsID=129
Check back this week for articles on the Health Care Rally from September 26, and an article about the Kitchen Theatre's first Counter Culture play of the season, Levan Hawkins' "I Reject These Labels," a not to be missed play this weekend only!
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Note to ICN readers: Last week, I asked for comments regarding my idea to make the newsletter a shorter, weekly newsletter with more of its content on the web. Overwhelmingly, the response has been "make it weekly with more content on the web." The only concern of one reader was that she didn't want to have to surf all over the web site to find the information contained in the newsletter.
Well, I think I have a solution that will work for most everyone. I have not decided yet if the newsletter will become weekly, but regardless, I have decided to put more content on the web site by creating an easy-to-use calendar. The Featured Events, Classes, and Announcements sections will all go into calendar listings on the web site. I will still link to these calendar pages from each newsletter.
Not only will this reduce the size of the newsletter, it will provide several advantages to readers as well. For one, with the newsletter being static and the web site being dynamic, I will be able to regularly update the calendar so that no matter when you click on the calendar link from your email, you will be guaranteed to have the most current, updated listings. Also, you will be able to easily search listings, so if it's Saturday night and you're looking for something to do, you can go to the calendar and easily find an event. This will also benefit event promoters, who will essentially be able to send me listings last minute.
Everything else about the newsletter will remain—Not Officially News, Links to news stories and briefs, Editorial, Labor News, Sustainability and War and Peace Report—and, I'm hoping to bring back "Amazing Ithaca History" which many people wrote in to say was their favorite section from
Thanks, Elizabeth
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ITHACA LABOR NEWS
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News from Chronicle Online:
Filmmaker Abby Ginzberg (Cornell '71) profiles a judge's inspiring career in Soul of Justice: http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/Ginzberg.film.dea.html.
The film is being shown tonight, September 27, 7:15 pm in Willard Straight Theatre, and chronicles the life and career of an African-American federal judge, Thelton Henderson.
Cornell named a top employer for working mothers: http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/working.moms.sl.html
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ITHACA SUSTAINABILITY
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Green Party candidates in New York:
Malachy McCourt for Governor:
http://www.votemalachymccourt.org
Alison Duncan for Lt. Governor
http://www.alisonduncan.org
Julia Willebrand for Comptroller
http://www.juliaforcomptroller.org
Rachel Treichler for Attorney General
http://www.voterachel.org
Howie Hawkins for U.S. Senate
http://www.hawkinsforsenate.org
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Save Sapsucker Woods meeting, TONIGHT, September 27, 309 Highland Road (First Congregational Church), Cayuga Heights, 7:00-9:00 pm. Save Sapsucker Woods is a group working to oppose the Briarwood II development in northeastern Ithaca. This week they will launch a petitioning campaign and continued work to generate awareness about the proposed subdivision. Anyone interested in land conservation issues and in helping to preserve Sapsucker Woods is welcome. More info: savesapsuckerwoods@gmail.com, http://savesapsuckerwoods.blogspot.com
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Natural Building Workshop: Living Roofs, September 30, 1:00-5:00 pm, Cayuga Nature Center, Route 89 just north of Ithaca. Learn to put a green roof onto a 320 square foot structure in one afternoon. Come familiarize yourself with the process of installing a living roof. Living roofs reduce storm water runoff; moderate building temperatures, reduce heating and cooling costs; reduce heat radiation from buildings which causes the urban heat island effect; add to a building's aesthetic value; and increase green space for human enjoyment and wildlife value. Space is limited, so register early at http://www.cayuganaturecenter.org, or call (607) 273-6260. Cost for CNC members $25; non-members $35. Rain Date: October 1.
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Community Science Institute (CSI) Open House, October 3, 7:00-8:30 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue. CSI is a local nonprofit organization focusing on water quality monitoring and long-term data collection. CSI partners with citizen volunteers and government agencies to monitor and protect regional water resources. The Open House is free and open to anyone with an interest in monitoring and protecting Cayuga Lake and its tributary streams. More info: http://communityscience.org/ or 257-6606.
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Fifth annual Green Buildings Open House and Tour, October 7. Over a dozen buildings open to the public that day throughout Tompkins and surrounding counties will demonstrate how local residents and businesses are integrating building performance and comfort with environmental sustainability. The Open House includes 11 homes and two businesses featuring grid-tied and stand-alone photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, passive solar design, solar hot water, geothermal heating, instantaneous hot water, masonry stoves, local lumber, natural materials, timber framing, straw bale construction, recycled materials, and more. Self-guided tour between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Shuttle van tours led by members of the Ithaca Green Building Alliance will depart Cooperative Extension at noon and return at 4:30 pm for a $5 fee (HOURS accepted and scholarships available). Building features and directions are available at http://www.nesea.org/buildings/openhouse, or from Cooperative Extension, 272-2292.
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Beer, Wine and Bread Making Party, Cayuta Sun in Cayutaville (20 mins from Ithaca), http://www.cayuta.org, October 7, 2:00 pm-? The Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute is celebrating its one year anniversary with a beer brewing, bread baking, and wine making party. On hand will be experienced brewers and bakers to help facilitate “skill sharing” and at dinner time we will come together for a potluck and celebration. This event is free, but material donations are appreciated. For more information: http://www.fingerlakespermaculture.org
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Sustainable Saturday at Museum of the Earth, October 7, 11:00am -12:00pm. Reduce, reuse and recycle in creative and crafty ways! This week is corn husk collages. Included with admission to the museum. More info: Sarah Degen, 273-6623 ext. 11, degen@museumoftheearth.org, http://www.museumoftheearth.org.
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News from Chronicle Online
Sunny side up: Cornell's solar house landscaping wins national award http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/Notable.solar.house.sl.html
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ITHACA WAR AND PEACE REPORT
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Last week, republican senators reached a compromise on the "torture bill," aka the "Military Commissions Act of 2006," which would make certain forms of torture acceptable under the law and disregard the Geneva Conventions. Another bill making its way through congress is the "Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act of 2006." Both of these bills dangerously strip away the fundamental right to habeas corpus—the right to challenge your detention in the court of law.
It is crucial that we call our senators and ask them to protect our rights, as well as the rights of others. Whether its habeas corpus we want to protect, or the right to not be tortured, or the desire not to give President Bush the right to create new laws which excuse him and other administration officials from prosecution of war crimes—these bills have the power to change the course of history for the worse.
The Center for Constitutional Rights has an Action Alert on their web site, making it easy for you to contact your senator. It also lists the crucial senators that need to be contacted right away. Even though Hillary is not on the list of "crucial" contacts, she needs to hear from her constituents.
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Speaking of Hillary, Iraq Veterans Against the War is asking New Yorkers to pledge to call Hillary every day and read the names of ten Iraqis and/or Americans who have died in the Iraq war.
You can find names of dead American/coalition soldiers here:
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/
Names of killed Iraqi citizens:
http://www.iraqbodycount.net/names.php
Hillary's phone number in Albany: 518-435-0253.
Iraq Veterans Against the War:
http://www.ivaw.org/.
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Video of the Release Party for the Saint Patrick's Four:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4035179424919821732&hl=en
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Over eighty anti-war protests planned for October 5 in conjunction with "The World Can't Wait." Permits denied in San Francisco, Chicago, and NYC.
Anything happening in Ithaca on October 5? Post it to the Radical Calendar.
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Daily War News Blog:
http://dailywarnews.blogspot.com/
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Back to Democracy meeting, September 29, Trumansburg Fire Hall, 7:00 pm. Topic will be "What Motivates People to Resist?" Are you feelings angry and helpless in light of the Iraq Invasion, and the War on Terror? BTD has invited members of The St Pats Four, a local War Tax Resister, and other area activists to share their stories, giving ample time for questions and group discussion.
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The Perry City Friends (Quakers) to host a "peace potluck," Saturday, October 7, at the Perry City
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Diebold Voting Machines Can Be Hacked, Princeton Researchers show in this video:
http://itpolicy.princeton.edu/voting/
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FEATURED EVENTS
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Transgender Writer and Activist to Speak at Binghamton University, Lecture Hall #14, September 28, 7:00 pm. Leslie Feinberg, whose work connects issues of gender, class and sexuality, will present a talk entitled “Trans Liberation: How to Build Unity in an Era of Reaction, Racism, and War." Sponsored by the Binghamton Pride Coalition. More info: 866-682-4083, info@binghamtonpride.org, http://www.binghamtonpride.org.
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At the Johnson Museum of Art:
More info: 255-6464, museum@cornell.edu, http://www.museum.cornell.edu.
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Music at ABC Café, 308 Stewart Avenue, Ithaca: September 28 Open Jazz night w/ Neal Massa Trio, 9:30 pm; October 1 Nate Richardson world guitar 11:00 am brunch; October 3 Open Mic 9:30 pm, 15 minutes of possibilities. More info: 277-4770.
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Heart Full of Grace: An Inspirational Journey of the Heart Event, September 29, Foundation of Light, 7:30 pm. This multi-media slide presentation by Mark Tucker weaves together uplifting music, breathtaking photography, and inspirational words into a heart-opening experience that evokes profound awe for the sacredness of life. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ithaca Free Clinic and the Common Heart Interfaith Fellowship. $8-12 Sliding Scale, no one turned away. More info and directions:
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Levan D. Hawkins Returns to the Kitchen with Solo Show "I Reject These Labels,"
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Apple Harvest Festival, September 29-October 1, 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Ithaca Commons and surrounding areas. This year's festival highlights the talents and wares of regional merchants, noteworthy artists, distinctive musicians, wine makers, bakers, and exceptional craftspeople. More info: http://www.downtownithaca.com/events/event-details.htm?eventid=10.
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Kartik Seshadri on Crossing Borders Live, September 30, Club Euphoria Lodgeroom, 8:00 pm. Crossing Borders is a live radio broadcast concert series, and Kartik Seshadri plays sitar and classical Hindustani music. Club Euphoria is located at 115-117 N Cayuga Street, on the corner of Cayuga and Seneca Sts. All ages show. Tickets $15.00, can be purchased at Ticket Center at Clinton House, or by calling 273-4497. More info: Denice Karamardian, 275-0021, Denice@twcny.rr.com, http://www.crossingborderslive.org.
The next Crossing Borders show, produced by Ritchie Stearns, will be Musafir on October 7; same place/same time.
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Family Interfaith Celebration, September 30, Santosha Yoga Center, 4:30 pm. A gathering for all ages, honoring diverse traditions with music, story, poetry, prayer, reflective silence, creative activities and simple ritual. Led by Rev. Jody Kessler and Aileen Fitzke. Directions: From the Commons, take West State all the way to the end, past the bus station. Left onto Brindley, go over little bridge. Turn right into the parking lot. The Yoga Center is on the ground floor of the Aeroplane Factory Bldg. Suggested $5 family. More info: Jody Kessler, 227-5683, revjody@commonheart.org, http://www.commonheart.org.
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Swing Dance, September 30, 8:30 pm-midnight, St. Paul’s Church, Ithaca. Local favorite Tom Pepe will DJ, playing a variety of swing tunes guaranteed to please most every swing dance taste. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and students. There is an introductory swing lesson at 7:30 as part of admission. Church is located on the corner of Court and Aurora Streets. More info (607) 277-4513. Sponsored by Ithaca Swing Dance Network, a not-for-profit organization run by dancers for dancers!
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WVBR's Bound for Glory presents Lui Collins, October 1, at The Cafe at Anabel Taylor (aka The Cul-de-Snac), 8:00-11:00 pm. Lui Collins is a New England treasure, a fine songwriter, maker of memorable musical images. Her gentle songs will make you think and make you smile. Free, live radio concert at Cornell; 3 sets:
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911 Unanswered Questions, October 2, Women's Community Building, 6:30-9:30 pm. This event hopes to open a discussion concerning the unanswered questions surrounding the events of Sept 11, 2001. Open to all members of our community. WCB is located at the corner of Seneca and Cayuga Streets. Free. More info: Stephen Calkins, 607 330-4724, ecstacy2@earthlink.net.
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Reverend Irene Monroe, renowned speaker on race and gender politics, to speak at Cornell, October 3, 7:30 pm, Barnes Hall. Rev. Irene Monroe is a religion columnist, public theologian, and speaker. As an African American feminist theologian, she speaks for a sector of society that is frequently invisible. Monroe is a sought-after speaker, preacher and writer about women’s spirituality and gender issues.
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Cornell Disability Awareness Speaker, Harriet McBryde Johnson, October 3, Robert Purcell Auditorium, Cornell, 7:00 pm. A disability rights attorney and frequent columnist for the Washington Post and New York Times, Ms. Johnson uses humor to speak about disability rights and the law. Book signing to follow talk. Directions: From downtown Ithaca: Go east on Buffalo Street. Go up hill and go north (L) on Stewart Ave. Follow detour signs to Thurston Ave./North Campus. Go north (L) on Wait Ave, and north on Triphammer Rd. Go east (R) on Jessup Road, follow signs to Robert Purcell Community Center. FREE. More info: Katherine Fahey, 254-4545, clt_sds@cornell.edu.
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Two films at Ithaca College, “And the March Continues!” and “Pride in Puerto Rico” October 3, 7:00 pm, Textor 102. Shown in observance of Latino Heritage Month, and as part of the "Out of the Closet" film series at IC, these two films chronicle the history of the lesbian movement in Mexico and the LGBT pride movement in Puerto Rico.
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Peace is Possible, October 6, Tompkins County Public Library-Borg Warner Room, 6:00 pm. Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, speaks to people around the world about the possibility of finding inner peace and contentment. "What I offer people is not just talk," he says, "But a way to go inside and savor the peace that is within." Free. Enter through back of Library after hours. More info: Ira Plattner, 305.968.0983, ireeplatnum@yahoo.com, http://www.tprf.org
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Local Women's Works, October 6, Unitarian Church, 7:15 pm discussion; 8:00 music. Beth Kelly, Kris Park, Ruth Roland, and guests perform music and poetry by women with local ties, including internationally-renowned Libby Larsen. Come at 7:15 for a roundtable discussion with many of the composers, including Libby, who will speak during the concert. Stay for the reception (concessions proceeds benefit the Advocacy Center) and chat with performers and composers. UU Church is at corner of Buffalo and Aurora Streets, Ithaca. $10 general, $5 students, $20 family max. Hours accepted. Tickets at the door. More info: Kris Park, 607-844-4039, ksp3@cornell.edu, http://ithacaevents.com/.
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Dances of Universal Peace, held on the first Saturday of every month. Next dance: October 7. Meditation starts at 7:15, dancing begins at 7:30. All Dances held at Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Rd. The Dances are simple Circle Dances and Chants sung in various languages which honor different Spiritual Traditions in the World. All Chants and Dances are taught and are accompanied by live music. No experience is necessary. $5.00 donation is requested. Diane Olden, 272-7582, dianeolden@hotmail.com.
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Second Sunday Celebration Circle, October 8, Santosha Yoga Center, 7:00 pm. An engaging and uplifting Interfaith celebration that weaves together prayer, meditation, singing, poetry, and simple ritual from many traditions. This month's theme: "Forgive and Remember." Directions: From the Ithaca Commons, take West State all the way to the end, past the bus station. Just before the route 79 bridge, take a left onto that little street between Ithaca Tire and the Pet Supply. That is Brindley. You will immediately go over a little one lane bridge, and just after the bridge is the Aeroplane Factory Building. Turn right into the parking lot. The Yoga Center is on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building. Ages: Teens & Adults. $5 suggested donation. HOURS accepted. More info: Rev. Jody Kessler, 227-5683, revjody@commonheart.org, http://www.commonheart.org.
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Cornell Alumnus, Dr. George Archibald, an icon in crane conservation, to speak at Cornell Lab of Ornithology, October 11, 6:30 pm. Dr. Archibald won the Indianapolis Prize, a $100,000 award given to an individual who has made great strides in fighting against animal extinction. The prize was established by the Indianapolis Zoo to raise awareness of and increase activity surrounding animal conservation. Of the original 50 nominees and the six finalists, Archibald was chosen as the first recipient of the award in honor of more than 30 years dedicated to saving endangered crane species. Lab is located at 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca. Seating will be limited. Check web site for details: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/LabPrograms/Education/crane.html.
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CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition. For residents of Cayuga or Tompkins County, as well as secondary or college students attending a school in either county. Play must be an original work, previously unpublished, depicting an historical event or historical fiction; one or two acts; no limit of form. Special Consideration will be given to scripts lending themselves to the venue of a Readers' Theatre. Deadline for Submissions is November 30, 2006. Announcement of winner of $250 prize, Feb 2007. Play produced at Morgan Opera House, Fall 2007. Submit one copy of work to: Gloria Peter Playwright Competition, Morgan Opera House, P.O. Box 327, Aurora, NY 13026. More info: C. Cross, 315-364-9832, CCrossC@aol.com.
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Youth story times return to the library first week of October. Check out the full schedule of events here: http://tcpl.org/youth/programs.html.
Other events, classes and exhibits at the library: http://www.tcpl.org/events.html.
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CLASSES, LECTURES, SUPPORT GROUPS
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Heirloom Apple Workshop, September 28, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca. Ray Reynolds, grower of many heirloom apple varieties, will discuss some of the wonderful apples our ancestors selected and propagated. In addition, there will be apple tasting. Fee: $5. Pre-registration required; workshop limited to 30. Call 272-2292 to register.
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SNO Distinguished Lecture, "The Neuroscience of Sexual Orientation," September 29, Syracuse University, 3:30 pm, in the Stolkin Auditorium, Physics Building. The SNO Distinguished Lecture for Fall 2006 will be presented by Simon LeVay of Stanford University. Dr. LeVay is known internationally for his study of brain anatomy related to sexual orientation, and has authored several articles and books on the topic. FREE. More info: Laurel Carney, 315-443-9749, lacarney@syr.edu, http://sno.syr.edu.
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Compost Workshop Series, September 30, noon-1:00 pm, Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Farmers Market). In this free workshop, Master Composter volunteers will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Part of a series, this class will cover the basics of "Stealth" (a double-bin, indoor system). More info: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/compost/index.html.
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Culturally Sensitive Parenting class, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 29. FREE. Led by Daniel Leon-Molina and Valerie Evans.
Call 272-2292 to register. For free child care, register by Friday, September 29. More parenting classes and info: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/family-community/parenting.htm.
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Monday Night Seminar at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Sapsucker Woods Road (off Route 13, north of Ithaca), October 2, 7:30 pm. This week's topic: “Environmental and Social Determinants of Behavioral Variability: Examples from Western Bluebirds” with Janis Dickinson. During the course of their lives, animals face a series of behavioral choices that can have important consequences for survival and reproduction. Nowhere is this more evident than in the complex social lives of Western Bluebirds. Janis will describe the rules male Western Bluebirds use to make decisions about dispersal and reproduction, based on a 20+ year study in central coastal California. Free. More info: http://www.birds.cornell.edu.
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Autumn Nature Walk for Wellness, October 5, 4:00 pm, Cornell Plantations arboretum. Re-connecting with nature can reduce stress, clear the mind, restore energy, and contribute to an overall sense of well-being. This guided walk will focus on discovering and appreciating the natural world as a tool for maintaining wellness and peace of mind. A gentle relaxation activity will follow the walk. The walk will be held rain or shine, and is free and open to all persons seeking wellness. Meet at the Houston pond parking area of the Cornell Plantations arboretum, off Caldwell Road. Free parking is available. More info: call Cornell Plantations 254-7430, or the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance 277-0960.
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Fossil Friday at Museum of the Earth, October 13, 3:30pm-4:30pm. Explore the history of life through fossils, artwork, videos and other activities. Especially appropriate for children ages 7-11. Included with admission to the museum. More info: Sarah Degen, 273-6623 ext. 11, degen@museumoftheearth.org, http://www.museumoftheearth.org.
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YOUR LETTERS
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Hi Elizabeth, just a quick note to say thanks for doing Ithaca Community News! I don't know if you changed the format, but reading it today, I found it easy to skim through the notices because you have them bolded. I really like the Cornell Chronicle article on Farah Hussein. It's great to have positive stuff like that out there. Thanks for including it!
---Peace, Mary
--[REPLY]: Thanks Mary. I send the newsletter in both plain text and html formats so that everyone can receive in the format they prefer. It's possible you've been getting the plain text version until now. I prefer it in html, because I can do things with the text like put in bold headings—which makes it much easier to skim, as you pointed out.