ILLINOIS FOCUS: Darwin Day, Blogs, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
UPCOMING EVENT IN ILLINOIS:
JUSTICE FOR ALL 2009 EQUALITY ILLINOIS GALA
February, 7, 2009
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Purchase tickets here.
DARWIN DAY 2009 EVENTS: Feb. 12, 2009
Darwin's 200th birthday, to be celebrated by the GLOBAL community as a toast to the common good of all humanity. We will all want to develop events to Celebrate Darwin, Science and Humanity and come together as one human family in appreciation of verifiable knowledge that has been acquired solely through human curiosity and ingenuity. Scientific knowledge has been of great value to all of us.
Trees of Life Lecture: Primate and Human Evolution
Date and Time: 2009-02-12 19:00:00
Event Website: http://www.mortonarb.org/main.taf?p=4,2,12
Activities:
Kick off the winter blues and celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday with The Morton Arboretum!
2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. In honor of Darwin’s tremendous contributions to science, The Morton Arboretum will be hosting a new lecture series, Trees of Life, in which scientists will discuss Darwin’s work in relation to their own work and the current state of evolutionary biology.
Join us on February 12 for an evening of discussion with Dr. Robert Martin, Curator of Biological Anthropology at The Field Museum. In this opening lecture, Dr. Martin will explore the evolutionary relationships of humans and primates. He’ll discuss the development of the field of primate evolution, from Darwin’s works to the present day, share results from his own research, and answer questions about evolutionary biology.
Dr. Martin is a scientist of international reputation, widely recognized as a leader in both primate biology and the origin of humans, and the author of the widely acclaimed Primate Origins and Evolution, which is a standard textbook in biological anthropology.
The lecture will be held in the Administration building at The Morton Arboretum. Registration is $16 ($12 for members). To register, please visit www.mortonarb.org or call 630-719-2468.
Address:
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle/IL 60532 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: The Morton Arboretum
Contact: Megan Dunning, Manager of Natural History Education
Email: mdunning_at_mortonarb.org
Phone: 630-725-2101
Blogging Illinois:
Prairie State Blue: Open Source Politics. Site might be down.
LeftyBlogs Illinois is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Illinois.
Illinois Democratic Network: Independent grassroots organization of progressives, liberals and moderates promoting an activist democratic agenda in the state of Illinois.
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the Champaign County area. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. [Note: seems to be down...maybe defunct]
Equality Illinois: The Mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois.
Some Stories of Interest:
New Report Highlights Small Biz Support for Obama-style Health Care
I am Running for Mayor of DeKalb
Filing for IL-05...and on the same subject: IL 05: How to decide? Issues!
Timeline for the 5th Congressional District Election...on a related note: I'm running for Congress in IL-5. (Progressive candidacy announcement for Rahm's seat.) (Not to be considered an endorsement...I am neutral)...and more here: Who's Up in the 5th (IL-05)
Classy Rep Danny Davis Turned Down Blago Offer
Looking Ahead To 2010 (IL-16)
Alternative Energy in Illinois:
BIODIESEL: Biodiesel is clean, AMERICAN fuel that could be fueling many of our trains, trucks and diesel cars, as well as being used for heating fuel. All that while supporting American farmers, not Saudi oil shieks.
Here is a list of Biodiesel stations in Illinois. All diesel cars, trucks and furnaces can take at least up to B20 biodiesel. So almost all of these stations can be used to fuel ANY diesel vehicle.
Illinois Solar Energy Association: The ISEA was founded in 1975 and incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1979. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by our members and volunteers. The ISEA is the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Go here for their events calendar. Find out about upcoming workshops here.
The Chicago Green Home Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally friendly. As developers, designers, and brokers of Green Homes, we are a great resource to learn more about what you can do today to become more sustainable and green! Sign up to find out more about meetings.
Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism.
Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true change that benefits everyone? We hope to answer these questions through conversations with local experts and other community members.
Let's work toward having more energy-efficient, healthy and "sustainable" options when looking for a new home. Let's create neighborhoods that are of human scale, cohesive and prepared for the future. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!
Sign up to find out about meetings
Here are some Democracy for America meetups:
Hanover Township Democrats & Independents: Empower the grassroots by training and supporting citizens and leaders dedicated to electing fiscally and socially responsible candidates to all levels of office. We have been registered with the Illinois State Board of Elections since March 2006. Sign up here for more info.
DFA-Evanston North Shore: This website serves our DFA-Evanston and North Shore community. Our meetings are usually on the first Monday of each month at the Celtic Knot, 626 Church St, Evanston 60201. Show up or sign up for more info.
Northside DFA: Northside DFA is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers working to elect socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and ethically committed Democrats to office at all levels of government. We are active in many local races and focus our energies on working for progressive candidates.
We meet the first Thursday of every month, and we organize weekly volunteer activities supporting our adopted candidates. Sign up for one of our events and get involved!
49th Ward DFA: Voters, residents, and friends with an interest in 49th Ward politics. Sign up here for more info.
Oak Park DFA Meeting: Sign up here for more info.
Chicago South Side DFA: Sign up here for more info.
Downstate Democrats for Change: Sign up here for more info.
Greater Lincoln Park DFA: This chapter serves the Lincoln Park community of Chicago, IL. We're requesting a $20/year membership to cover the expenses of the organization and its activities. Sign up here for more info.
Naperville/Aurora DFA: There are something like 400 DFA members just in Naperville and Aurora! This group hopes to bring those of us living in the Naperville/Aurora area together for some good old fashioned political activism! Sign up here for more info.
Democracy for the 14th District: Sign up here for more info.
Here are some other Groups and Events in Illinois:
Illinois Recycling Association is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. We represent your interests at the state level. For a more complete idea of what the Illinois Recycling Association does, check out our Mission Statement and Goals on our Mission Page. Go here to see upcoming events.
Stonewall Democrats Illinois: email for more info: StonewallDemsIL_at_gmail.com
The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats is a volunteer group that has formed to help elect Democrats at all levels of government within Illinois' Tenth Congressional District. The district includes portions of both Cook and Lake Counties stretching from Wilmette on the south through Waukegan and from Lake Michigan west through parts of Arlington Heights and Palatine. Check here for upcoming events. You can also email them for more info: info_at_tenthdems.org
Chicago Center for Inquiry: Center For Inquiry/Chicago is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures and inter-connects Chicagoland's growing community of secular humanists and free inquirers. We are dedicated to inquiring into and striving to improve all aspects of the human condition. Go here to see their calendar of events.
Here are some Drinking Liberally groups in Illinois:
Chicago, Illinois
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave (In the back room)
* Hosted by Greg Sasso and Jon Mclennand, chicago (at) drinkingliberally.org
DeKalb, Illinois
* Every other Tuesday, 8:30 pm onward
* O'Leary's Irish Pub, 260 E Lincoln Hwy (On the Corner of 3rd and Lincoln Hwy)
* Parking is available on 3rd St. in the public lot across the tracks.
* Hosted by Kevin Malone, dekalb (at) drinkingliberally.org
Evanston, Illinois
* Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St (Half block east of Orrington)
* For the upcoming holiday season we're not planning on meeting the week of Thanksgiving or during the month of December
* Hosted by Mark Foisy, Rich Heath and Adelaide Rowe, evanston (at) drinkingliberally.org
Moline, Illinois
* First and third Friday of each month, 8:00pm onward
* Jack's Place, 425 15th St
* Stop on down and bring a friend!
* Hosted by Amy Holcomb and Rachel Griffiths, moline (at) drinkingliberally.org
Naperville, Illinois
* 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday of every month
* Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E Jefferson Ave
* Hosted by Rich Wawronowicz and Tom Mikesell, naperville (at) drinkingliberally.org
Peoria, Illinois
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
* Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water St
* Hosted by Bill Poorman, peoria (at) drinkingliberally.org
Springfield, Illinois
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Brewhaus, 617 E Washington St (Between 6th & 7th)
* We also meet for Drinking Coffee Liberally the 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings of the month at Trout Lilly Cafe
* Hosted by Vera Mount, springfieldil (at) drinkingliberally.org
JUSTICE FOR ALL 2009 EQUALITY ILLINOIS GALA
February, 7, 2009
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Purchase tickets here.
DARWIN DAY 2009 EVENTS: Feb. 12, 2009
Darwin's 200th birthday, to be celebrated by the GLOBAL community as a toast to the common good of all humanity. We will all want to develop events to Celebrate Darwin, Science and Humanity and come together as one human family in appreciation of verifiable knowledge that has been acquired solely through human curiosity and ingenuity. Scientific knowledge has been of great value to all of us.
Trees of Life Lecture: Primate and Human Evolution
Date and Time: 2009-02-12 19:00:00
Event Website: http://www.mortonarb.org/main.taf?p=4,2,12
Activities:
Kick off the winter blues and celebrate Darwin’s 200th birthday with The Morton Arboretum!
2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. In honor of Darwin’s tremendous contributions to science, The Morton Arboretum will be hosting a new lecture series, Trees of Life, in which scientists will discuss Darwin’s work in relation to their own work and the current state of evolutionary biology.
Join us on February 12 for an evening of discussion with Dr. Robert Martin, Curator of Biological Anthropology at The Field Museum. In this opening lecture, Dr. Martin will explore the evolutionary relationships of humans and primates. He’ll discuss the development of the field of primate evolution, from Darwin’s works to the present day, share results from his own research, and answer questions about evolutionary biology.
Dr. Martin is a scientist of international reputation, widely recognized as a leader in both primate biology and the origin of humans, and the author of the widely acclaimed Primate Origins and Evolution, which is a standard textbook in biological anthropology.
The lecture will be held in the Administration building at The Morton Arboretum. Registration is $16 ($12 for members). To register, please visit www.mortonarb.org or call 630-719-2468.
Address:
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle/IL 60532 UNITED STATES
Sponsor: The Morton Arboretum
Contact: Megan Dunning, Manager of Natural History Education
Email: mdunning_at_mortonarb.org
Phone: 630-725-2101
Blogging Illinois:
Prairie State Blue: Open Source Politics. Site might be down.
LeftyBlogs Illinois is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Illinois.
Illinois Democratic Network: Independent grassroots organization of progressives, liberals and moderates promoting an activist democratic agenda in the state of Illinois.
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the Champaign County area. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives emphasizing underrepresented voices and perspectives and promote empowerment and expression through media and arts education. [Note: seems to be down...maybe defunct]
Equality Illinois: The Mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois.
Some Stories of Interest:
New Report Highlights Small Biz Support for Obama-style Health Care
I am Running for Mayor of DeKalb
Filing for IL-05...and on the same subject: IL 05: How to decide? Issues!
Timeline for the 5th Congressional District Election...on a related note: I'm running for Congress in IL-5. (Progressive candidacy announcement for Rahm's seat.) (Not to be considered an endorsement...I am neutral)...and more here: Who's Up in the 5th (IL-05)
Classy Rep Danny Davis Turned Down Blago Offer
Looking Ahead To 2010 (IL-16)
Alternative Energy in Illinois:
BIODIESEL: Biodiesel is clean, AMERICAN fuel that could be fueling many of our trains, trucks and diesel cars, as well as being used for heating fuel. All that while supporting American farmers, not Saudi oil shieks.
Here is a list of Biodiesel stations in Illinois. All diesel cars, trucks and furnaces can take at least up to B20 biodiesel. So almost all of these stations can be used to fuel ANY diesel vehicle.
Illinois Solar Energy Association: The ISEA was founded in 1975 and incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1979. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supported by our members and volunteers. The ISEA is the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Go here for their events calendar. Find out about upcoming workshops here.
The Chicago Green Home Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally friendly. As developers, designers, and brokers of Green Homes, we are a great resource to learn more about what you can do today to become more sustainable and green! Sign up to find out more about meetings.
Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism.
Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true change that benefits everyone? We hope to answer these questions through conversations with local experts and other community members.
Let's work toward having more energy-efficient, healthy and "sustainable" options when looking for a new home. Let's create neighborhoods that are of human scale, cohesive and prepared for the future. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!
Sign up to find out about meetings
Here are some Democracy for America meetups:
Hanover Township Democrats & Independents: Empower the grassroots by training and supporting citizens and leaders dedicated to electing fiscally and socially responsible candidates to all levels of office. We have been registered with the Illinois State Board of Elections since March 2006. Sign up here for more info.
DFA-Evanston North Shore: This website serves our DFA-Evanston and North Shore community. Our meetings are usually on the first Monday of each month at the Celtic Knot, 626 Church St, Evanston 60201. Show up or sign up for more info.
Northside DFA: Northside DFA is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers working to elect socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and ethically committed Democrats to office at all levels of government. We are active in many local races and focus our energies on working for progressive candidates.
We meet the first Thursday of every month, and we organize weekly volunteer activities supporting our adopted candidates. Sign up for one of our events and get involved!
49th Ward DFA: Voters, residents, and friends with an interest in 49th Ward politics. Sign up here for more info.
Oak Park DFA Meeting: Sign up here for more info.
Chicago South Side DFA: Sign up here for more info.
Downstate Democrats for Change: Sign up here for more info.
Greater Lincoln Park DFA: This chapter serves the Lincoln Park community of Chicago, IL. We're requesting a $20/year membership to cover the expenses of the organization and its activities. Sign up here for more info.
Naperville/Aurora DFA: There are something like 400 DFA members just in Naperville and Aurora! This group hopes to bring those of us living in the Naperville/Aurora area together for some good old fashioned political activism! Sign up here for more info.
Democracy for the 14th District: Sign up here for more info.
Here are some other Groups and Events in Illinois:
Illinois Recycling Association is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. We represent your interests at the state level. For a more complete idea of what the Illinois Recycling Association does, check out our Mission Statement and Goals on our Mission Page. Go here to see upcoming events.
Stonewall Democrats Illinois: email for more info: StonewallDemsIL_at_gmail.com
The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats is a volunteer group that has formed to help elect Democrats at all levels of government within Illinois' Tenth Congressional District. The district includes portions of both Cook and Lake Counties stretching from Wilmette on the south through Waukegan and from Lake Michigan west through parts of Arlington Heights and Palatine. Check here for upcoming events. You can also email them for more info: info_at_tenthdems.org
Chicago Center for Inquiry: Center For Inquiry/Chicago is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures and inter-connects Chicagoland's growing community of secular humanists and free inquirers. We are dedicated to inquiring into and striving to improve all aspects of the human condition. Go here to see their calendar of events.
Here are some Drinking Liberally groups in Illinois:
Chicago, Illinois
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave (In the back room)
* Hosted by Greg Sasso and Jon Mclennand, chicago (at) drinkingliberally.org
DeKalb, Illinois
* Every other Tuesday, 8:30 pm onward
* O'Leary's Irish Pub, 260 E Lincoln Hwy (On the Corner of 3rd and Lincoln Hwy)
* Parking is available on 3rd St. in the public lot across the tracks.
* Hosted by Kevin Malone, dekalb (at) drinkingliberally.org
Evanston, Illinois
* Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St (Half block east of Orrington)
* For the upcoming holiday season we're not planning on meeting the week of Thanksgiving or during the month of December
* Hosted by Mark Foisy, Rich Heath and Adelaide Rowe, evanston (at) drinkingliberally.org
Moline, Illinois
* First and third Friday of each month, 8:00pm onward
* Jack's Place, 425 15th St
* Stop on down and bring a friend!
* Hosted by Amy Holcomb and Rachel Griffiths, moline (at) drinkingliberally.org
Naperville, Illinois
* 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday of every month
* Quigley's Irish Pub, 43 E Jefferson Ave
* Hosted by Rich Wawronowicz and Tom Mikesell, naperville (at) drinkingliberally.org
Peoria, Illinois
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward
* Kelleher's Irish Pub, 619 SW Water St
* Hosted by Bill Poorman, peoria (at) drinkingliberally.org
Springfield, Illinois
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Brewhaus, 617 E Washington St (Between 6th & 7th)
* We also meet for Drinking Coffee Liberally the 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings of the month at Trout Lilly Cafe
* Hosted by Vera Mount, springfieldil (at) drinkingliberally.org
posted by mole333 | 2:02 AM
|
0 comments
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home