NEVADA FOCUS
Humboldt County, NV Democrats Soup Kitchen: Every Fourth Sunday (and sometimes fifth Sunday), 5pm – 7pm
138 Winnemucca Blvd. Methodist Church back door
We are serving a dinner to less fortunate people in our community. You can find out when the next one is by checking out the Humboldt County Dems calendar.
Blogging Nevada:
LeftyBlogs Nevada is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Nevada.
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
ProgressNow Nevada: a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. Year round, ProgressNow Nevada works to engage citizens from across the state around issues of immediate state or local concern.
Desert Beacon: Progressive blog for those interested in Nevada and national politics
RockSpot: ramblings about political issues.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world. And now CurrentTV has Keith Olbermann as well.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans
Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans (NARA) has approximately 16,000 retirees and senior citizens within 18 affiliate chapters throughout our great state. We are affiliated with our national organization, Alliance for retired Americans (the Alliance) who have 3 million union retirees and other older and retired Americans. For more information you may want to visit them on their website www.retiredamericans.org.
email: NVSTATEARA@cs.com
tel: (775) 267-4411
website: http://www.naraonline.net/
NATIVE VOTE NEVADA:
The American Indian and Alaska Native population account for 2.11% of the state’s overall population, and 1.93% of eligible Nevadan voters.
Native Vote, is a nation wide resource for encouraging voter turn out in Indian Country. Organized by the National Congress of American Indians, get out the vote efforts in Indian Country have been supported by NCAI since 1955.
To help get out the vote in Indian Country, please contact:
OJ Semans
(605) 828-1422
tateota@hotmail.com
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL UNION:
Click here for the Nevada AFL-CIO website to get involved in protecting your rights in the workplace. Click here for the AFL-CIO Action Center to see what you can do now.
For more union info, contact:
Southern Nevada AFL-CIO Office
1891 Whitney Mesa
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 459-1414
Fax: (702) 967-5201
Northern Nevada AFL-CIO Office
602 E John Street
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 882-7490
Fax: (775) 883-1701
Southern Nevada Central Labor Council
Secretary Treasurer Deb Berko
1891 Whitney Mesa Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 952-5001
Fax: (702) 952-5003
Northern Nevada Central Labor Council
President Todd Koch
Labor Temple
1819 Hymer
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 356-8567
Fax: (775) 356-8522
Southern Nevada Building Trades Association
Secretary Treasurer Darren Enns
1701 Whitney Mesa, Suite #101
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 452-8799
Fax: (702) 452-9537
Northern Nevada Building Trades Association
Secretary Treasurer Paul McKenzie
Labor Temple
1819 Hymer Avenue
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 355 9200
Fax: (775) 355-9934
Nevada Green Drinks Groups
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.
We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.
These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. Contact your local node to get the latest info about coming along.
There are two Green Drinks groups in Nevada: (click on them to find out more)
Las Vegas
Reno
The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP)
The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP) was developed as part of PLAN’s commitment to nurturing and supporting the lead- ership development of our state’s youth. NYAP’s vision is to aid the development of an educated and respected youth community that works towards the goals of social justice, willingly takes action and is able to achieve positive changes in our community in order to create accessible pathways to engage the democratic process and to reverse underrepresentation of their communities.
Action PLAN:
* Recruit young activists and educate them in public policy making and the political system as a whole
* Provide local youth with the necessary tools to become leaders in their community
* Develop and continue nurturing an active base that— with comprehensive access to opportunities and resources—actively, continuously and successfully takes direct action within the progressive movement
* Develop and nurture a base of able and non-able voters that share our values/goals/ vision and can effectively mobilize them during the electoral cycle
* Deepen young people's commitment to civic engagement through voter registration and "Get Out the Vote" activities
Learn More At Their Website: http://plan2011.drupalgardens.com/
Get Involved
NYAP members participate in a variety of issues ranging from environmental work, immigration to homeless advocacy. Please contact one of the PLAN offices to get more information.
Reno Office
821 Riverside Drive
Reno, NV 89503
775-348-7557 (phone)
775-348-7707 (fax)
Las Vegas Office
708 S. Sixth Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-791-1965 (phone)
702-791-1992 (fax)
Our offices are generally open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, but please call ahead if you want to drop by!
Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus:
We, Hispanic Democrats living in Clark County, Nevada, reaffirm that we are committed to a free society whereby equality for all people is mandated as a way of life in our community. Further, we acknowledge that our members live in various neighborhoods throughout Clark County; therefore, it is our objective to unite as one voice on issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino community, family, and economic opportunities.
For the Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus on Facebook: click here.
For more info contact: ccdhc.2009@gmail.com
Click here for the NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY En Espanol
Here are some Democracy for America groups in Nevada for those who want People Powered Politics:
Las Vegas Democracy For America: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.
Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.
DFA Reno/Democracy for Nevada: We are the Northern Nevada non-campus DFA affiliate Sign up here for more info.
Henderson NV Democracy For America: Henderson NV & Las Vegas Democracy For America are working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level. Sign up here for more info.
County Democratic Parties in Nevada: Getting involved with your local Democratic Party is one of the best ways to get to know your elected representatives personally and to directly influence local politics.
Carson City Democratic Party
111 W Telegraph St
Suites 104&108
Carson City, NV 89702
(775) 841-3367
Mail to: PO Box 3281
Carson City, NV 89703
Chair: Karen McEntire
k.mcentire@sbcglobal.net
Clark County Democratic Party
http://www.clarkdems.com
2700 Horeshoe Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
P: (702) 586-6402
F: (702) 684-7108
Chair: Roberta Lange
roberta.lange@clarkdems.com
Churchill County Democratic Party
2171 W. Williams #133
Fallon, NV 89406
Tel: (775) 867-2515
Chair: Marcia deBraga
debraga@oasisol.com
Douglas County Democratic Party
http://www.douglasdems.org
1513 US Highway 395 N., Suite 1C
Gardnernville, NV 89410
Tel: (775) 783-1903
Elko County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 1942
Elko, NV 89803
775-753-8420
Chair: Nora Hatfield
Esmeralda County
Democratic Contact: Mary Ahnger
mahnger@lycos.com
Humboldt County Democratic Party
http://humboldtdems.wordpress.com
Chair: K.C. Harrison
humboldtdems@gmail.com
Lincoln County Democratic Party
PO Box 162
Alamo, NV 89001
775-725-3789
Chair: Ron Hibble
ronhibble@lcturbo.net
Lyon County Democratic Party
15 E. Main Street, Suite 5
Fernley, NV 89408
Tel: (775) 575-1133
Fax: (775) 575-1157
Chair: Shirley A. Silva
nvnomads@peoplepc.com
Mineral County
Democratic Contact: Tad Williams
tadwms@hughes.net
Nye County Democratic Party
1201 S. Hwy 160, Suite 105
Pahrump, NV 89048
Tel: (775) 751-9966
Fax: (775) 751-9967
Chair: Bonnie Swadling
nyedemchair@yahoo.com
Pershing County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 188
Lovelock, NV 89419
Tel: (775) 273-0409
Chair: Roger Mancebo
rmancebo@gbis.com
Storey County Democratic Party
2340 Adobe Spur Road
VC Highlands, NV 89521
Tel: (775) 847-0650
Chair: George Foster
connie@conniefoster.com
Washoe County Democratic Party
www.washoedems.org
1465 Terminal Way, Suite 1
Reno, NV 89502
Tel: (775) 323-8683
Fax: (775) 348-8686
Chair: Chip Evans
evansconsulting@yahoo.com
Executive Director: Amy Curtis-Webber
ED@washoedems.org
White Pine County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 151072
Ely, NV 89315
Tel: (775) 289-3359
Chair: Marion J. (Sam) Hanson
mjsamhanson@sbcglobal.net
Las Vegas Democratic Party Meetup Group A large and active group organizing Las vegas.
Southern Nevada Stonewall Democratic Club
P O Box 72858
Las Vegas, Nevada 89170-2858
702 250-2070
www.stonewalllv.org
Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada serves the greater Reno/Sparks/Carson City area of Northern Nevada, meetings seem to be first Monday of each month. For more info: 775-787-0890, StonewallDemNN_at_yahoo.com
And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Nevada:
Boulder City, Nevada
* Last Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Boulder Dam Brewing, 453 Nevada Hwy
* Hosted by Valerie McNay, Lynn Goya, Dave Kreamer and Matt Di Teresa, bouldercity (at) drinkingliberally.org
Fernley, Nevada
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Truck Inn, (upper level of restaurant)
* Hosted by Joe Slabbinck and Robert Gleason, fernley (at) drinkingliberally.org
Northwest Las Vegas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Tenaya Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way
* Hosted by Betsy Meinhold, lasvegas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Southeast/Henderson
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Gin Mill, 2561 Windmill Parkway (SE corner Windmill Parkway & Pecos)
* Hosted by David Black-Downes and Karen Kostoff, henderson (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reno
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
* Sage Creek Grill, 5851 S Virginia St (next to Wild Oats)
* Hosted by Kevin and Allison Edwards
NEVADA FOOD CO-OPS
It took nearly 7 years living within a few blocks of one of the biggest food co-ops in America before Joy and I joined it. We were definitely reluctant. But, in the end the lack of good produce and the decline of our local supermarkets led to us joining. And the result is a slighly more inconvenient shopping trip each week, but much healthier, higher quality and cheaper food. I recommend joining a co-op if there is one nearby. You will save money and eat healthier. I find only one food co-op in Nevada to highlight...if you know of others, let me know:
Great Basin Community Food Coop
542 ½ Plumas St.
Reno, NV 89509
775-324-6133
http://greatbasinfood.coop
Great Basin Community Food Cooperative welcomes all who choose to participate in a community that promotes more equitable and ecologically sustainable ways of living, shares resources, and creates economic opportunity in an atmosphere of respect and reverence for humanity and the earth.
# We will maintain an uncompromising commitment to organic, local, and sustainable enterprise and products to the fullest extent possible.
# We will respect the diverse needs of our community at all cultural and economic levels, especially delivering the lowest prices possible consistent with a sound business plan.
# We will provide resources and tools to help our community empower themselves by hosting educational workshops and creating a knowledgeable and accommodating staff.
Great Basin Community Food Cooperative, above all, exists to reflect the values of its members.
They also have a nice list of events.
Alternative Energy in Nevada:
Some stats from RePower America:
Alternative energy and YOUR energy bill: YOU can be part of the solution for America by signing up to purchase your energy through a Green Power Provider. My wife and I have been doing this in NYC for years. All our energy usage is provided through wind energy generation on American farms. So we use clean energy AND help American farmers. It costs us three cents per kilowatt-hour more per month, but we feel great about it. Although our actual energy may come from anywhere, we are paying to purchase wind energy for the energy grid. Each state has different programs available, usually through yuor existing energy provider right on your existing energy bill. To find such options in Nevada, go here and pick your energy provider from the list. If you need help, you can email me and tell me who you get your bill from (don't give me any other info!) and I can tell you who to contact to go green through that energy provider. Or you can do the same thing using Renewable Energy Certificates through an organization that works with utility companies, though in this case it is a separate bill. One off the cheapest (.4-1 cent per kilowatt-hour), but still e-Green certified, ways to do this is through Good Energy. Or, for about half a cent per kilowatt-hour you can purchase renewable energy certificates through Carbonfund.org. ANY of these ways you do it, you are helping the environment, helping America, and helping cut carbon emissions.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS:
There are two kinds of alternate fuels that are readily available that lower your carbon foot print and use AMERICAN resources and create AMERICAN jobs rather than supporting big oil companies and oil nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.
BIODIESEL: Pretty much ANY diesel engine can use biodiesel. Biodiesel burns cleaner and in most engines is better for the engine. It can be more expensive than regular diesel depending on the location, but is better for the environment, is better for most diesel engines, and is good for the local economy. You can find nearby stations and cooperatives (often the best option) that offer biodiesel by clicking here and either clicking on your state on the map or entering your zip code. We used biodiesel in a rental car one year and loved it. It can be particularly cost-effective for diesel fleets. Also see:
Bently Biofuels: Producing and Selling AMERICAN Fuels in Nevada
Bently Biofuels Company is dedicated to the research, development, production, and distribution of renewable fuels in order to preserve the environment and free our nation from the problems of imported energy. We feel this is the right thing to do for ourselves and for future generations.
Retail Station Now Open
The Bently Biofuels Outpost, our first retail store opened to the public on Tuesday September 30th 2008. The station is located at 1350 Buckeye Road in Minden, Nevada (location map) a short distance from our biofuel plant and is open for fueling 24/7. The station sells various blends of biodiesel and ethanol for all vehicles along with an assortment of healthy foods and eco-friendly products. For store hours and additional information visit Bently Biofuels Outpost.
Bulk Fuel Sales
Bently Biofuels Company produces biodiesel from a variety of recycled and non-food sources of vegetable oil. Bulk fuel blends are available for purchase at our plant by appointment or for delivery to your job site or business.
Fleet Solutions
Our retail station accepts ProFleet, our fleet card solution for local businesses wanting to green their transportation fleet. A fleet card application and additional information is available at PCS4fuel.
For information on our products and services click here. You may contact us by leaving a message at 775-783-0123 or by emailing us.
ETHANOL: Cars labeled FlexFuel (now becoming common in some states) can use up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). E85 burns cleaner than gasoline and is usually cheaper. I have used E85 in California and found it to be 10-40 cents cheaper than the cheapest gasoline at the same station. CLICK HERE TO FIND STATIONS IN NEVADA OFFERING E85 (mostly in Las Vegas area). This can be a really good way to help the American economy, help the environment, AND save money.
Sunrise Susutainable Resource Group, Reno, NV
Sunrise has worked for over ten years to educate and advocate for a sustainable future. As we have seen the adoption of so many sustainable concepts over the last few years, it becomes important that we not loose site of the real sustainable future – one where all 6.7 billion people on earth can have their needs met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Our Mission:
The Sunrise mission is to empower Nevadans to use resources responsibly through education, advocacy and community development.
Our Affiliations:
Sunrise is a member of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.
A Greener Las Vegas: Green Home, Housing, Home Remodeling, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development
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138 Winnemucca Blvd. Methodist Church back door
We are serving a dinner to less fortunate people in our community. You can find out when the next one is by checking out the Humboldt County Dems calendar.
Blogging Nevada:
LeftyBlogs Nevada is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Nevada.
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
ProgressNow Nevada: a multi-issue progressive advocacy organization that combines cutting edge online organizing and communications with rapid and hard-hitting earned media strategies. Year round, ProgressNow Nevada works to engage citizens from across the state around issues of immediate state or local concern.
Desert Beacon: Progressive blog for those interested in Nevada and national politics
RockSpot: ramblings about political issues.
CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world. And now CurrentTV has Keith Olbermann as well.
In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans
Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans (NARA) has approximately 16,000 retirees and senior citizens within 18 affiliate chapters throughout our great state. We are affiliated with our national organization, Alliance for retired Americans (the Alliance) who have 3 million union retirees and other older and retired Americans. For more information you may want to visit them on their website www.retiredamericans.org.
email: NVSTATEARA@cs.com
tel: (775) 267-4411
website: http://www.naraonline.net/
NATIVE VOTE NEVADA:
The American Indian and Alaska Native population account for 2.11% of the state’s overall population, and 1.93% of eligible Nevadan voters.
Native Vote, is a nation wide resource for encouraging voter turn out in Indian Country. Organized by the National Congress of American Indians, get out the vote efforts in Indian Country have been supported by NCAI since 1955.
To help get out the vote in Indian Country, please contact:
OJ Semans
(605) 828-1422
tateota@hotmail.com
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL UNION:
Click here for the Nevada AFL-CIO website to get involved in protecting your rights in the workplace. Click here for the AFL-CIO Action Center to see what you can do now.
For more union info, contact:
Southern Nevada AFL-CIO Office
1891 Whitney Mesa
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 459-1414
Fax: (702) 967-5201
Northern Nevada AFL-CIO Office
602 E John Street
Carson City, NV 89706
Phone: (775) 882-7490
Fax: (775) 883-1701
Southern Nevada Central Labor Council
Secretary Treasurer Deb Berko
1891 Whitney Mesa Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 952-5001
Fax: (702) 952-5003
Northern Nevada Central Labor Council
President Todd Koch
Labor Temple
1819 Hymer
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 356-8567
Fax: (775) 356-8522
Southern Nevada Building Trades Association
Secretary Treasurer Darren Enns
1701 Whitney Mesa, Suite #101
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 452-8799
Fax: (702) 452-9537
Northern Nevada Building Trades Association
Secretary Treasurer Paul McKenzie
Labor Temple
1819 Hymer Avenue
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 355 9200
Fax: (775) 355-9934
Nevada Green Drinks Groups
Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.
We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.
These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and we'd like to help it spread to other cities. Contact your local node to get the latest info about coming along.
There are two Green Drinks groups in Nevada: (click on them to find out more)
Las Vegas
Reno
The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP)
The Nevada Young Activist Project (NYAP) was developed as part of PLAN’s commitment to nurturing and supporting the lead- ership development of our state’s youth. NYAP’s vision is to aid the development of an educated and respected youth community that works towards the goals of social justice, willingly takes action and is able to achieve positive changes in our community in order to create accessible pathways to engage the democratic process and to reverse underrepresentation of their communities.
Action PLAN:
* Recruit young activists and educate them in public policy making and the political system as a whole
* Provide local youth with the necessary tools to become leaders in their community
* Develop and continue nurturing an active base that— with comprehensive access to opportunities and resources—actively, continuously and successfully takes direct action within the progressive movement
* Develop and nurture a base of able and non-able voters that share our values/goals/ vision and can effectively mobilize them during the electoral cycle
* Deepen young people's commitment to civic engagement through voter registration and "Get Out the Vote" activities
Learn More At Their Website: http://plan2011.drupalgardens.com/
Get Involved
NYAP members participate in a variety of issues ranging from environmental work, immigration to homeless advocacy. Please contact one of the PLAN offices to get more information.
Reno Office
821 Riverside Drive
Reno, NV 89503
775-348-7557 (phone)
775-348-7707 (fax)
Las Vegas Office
708 S. Sixth Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-791-1965 (phone)
702-791-1992 (fax)
Our offices are generally open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, but please call ahead if you want to drop by!
Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus:
We, Hispanic Democrats living in Clark County, Nevada, reaffirm that we are committed to a free society whereby equality for all people is mandated as a way of life in our community. Further, we acknowledge that our members live in various neighborhoods throughout Clark County; therefore, it is our objective to unite as one voice on issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino community, family, and economic opportunities.
For the Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus on Facebook: click here.
For more info contact: ccdhc.2009@gmail.com
Click here for the NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY En Espanol
Here are some Democracy for America groups in Nevada for those who want People Powered Politics:
Las Vegas Democracy For America: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.
Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.
DFA Reno/Democracy for Nevada: We are the Northern Nevada non-campus DFA affiliate Sign up here for more info.
Henderson NV Democracy For America: Henderson NV & Las Vegas Democracy For America are working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level. Sign up here for more info.
County Democratic Parties in Nevada: Getting involved with your local Democratic Party is one of the best ways to get to know your elected representatives personally and to directly influence local politics.
Carson City Democratic Party
111 W Telegraph St
Suites 104&108
Carson City, NV 89702
(775) 841-3367
Mail to: PO Box 3281
Carson City, NV 89703
Chair: Karen McEntire
k.mcentire@sbcglobal.net
Clark County Democratic Party
http://www.clarkdems.com
2700 Horeshoe Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
P: (702) 586-6402
F: (702) 684-7108
Chair: Roberta Lange
roberta.lange@clarkdems.com
Churchill County Democratic Party
2171 W. Williams #133
Fallon, NV 89406
Tel: (775) 867-2515
Chair: Marcia deBraga
debraga@oasisol.com
Douglas County Democratic Party
http://www.douglasdems.org
1513 US Highway 395 N., Suite 1C
Gardnernville, NV 89410
Tel: (775) 783-1903
Elko County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 1942
Elko, NV 89803
775-753-8420
Chair: Nora Hatfield
Esmeralda County
Democratic Contact: Mary Ahnger
mahnger@lycos.com
Humboldt County Democratic Party
http://humboldtdems.wordpress.com
Chair: K.C. Harrison
humboldtdems@gmail.com
Lincoln County Democratic Party
PO Box 162
Alamo, NV 89001
775-725-3789
Chair: Ron Hibble
ronhibble@lcturbo.net
Lyon County Democratic Party
15 E. Main Street, Suite 5
Fernley, NV 89408
Tel: (775) 575-1133
Fax: (775) 575-1157
Chair: Shirley A. Silva
nvnomads@peoplepc.com
Mineral County
Democratic Contact: Tad Williams
tadwms@hughes.net
Nye County Democratic Party
1201 S. Hwy 160, Suite 105
Pahrump, NV 89048
Tel: (775) 751-9966
Fax: (775) 751-9967
Chair: Bonnie Swadling
nyedemchair@yahoo.com
Pershing County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 188
Lovelock, NV 89419
Tel: (775) 273-0409
Chair: Roger Mancebo
rmancebo@gbis.com
Storey County Democratic Party
2340 Adobe Spur Road
VC Highlands, NV 89521
Tel: (775) 847-0650
Chair: George Foster
connie@conniefoster.com
Washoe County Democratic Party
www.washoedems.org
1465 Terminal Way, Suite 1
Reno, NV 89502
Tel: (775) 323-8683
Fax: (775) 348-8686
Chair: Chip Evans
evansconsulting@yahoo.com
Executive Director: Amy Curtis-Webber
ED@washoedems.org
White Pine County Democratic Party
P.O. Box 151072
Ely, NV 89315
Tel: (775) 289-3359
Chair: Marion J. (Sam) Hanson
mjsamhanson@sbcglobal.net
Las Vegas Democratic Party Meetup Group A large and active group organizing Las vegas.
Southern Nevada Stonewall Democratic Club
P O Box 72858
Las Vegas, Nevada 89170-2858
702 250-2070
www.stonewalllv.org
Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada serves the greater Reno/Sparks/Carson City area of Northern Nevada, meetings seem to be first Monday of each month. For more info: 775-787-0890, StonewallDemNN_at_yahoo.com
And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Nevada:
Boulder City, Nevada
* Last Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Boulder Dam Brewing, 453 Nevada Hwy
* Hosted by Valerie McNay, Lynn Goya, Dave Kreamer and Matt Di Teresa, bouldercity (at) drinkingliberally.org
Fernley, Nevada
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Truck Inn, (upper level of restaurant)
* Hosted by Joe Slabbinck and Robert Gleason, fernley (at) drinkingliberally.org
Northwest Las Vegas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Tenaya Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way
* Hosted by Betsy Meinhold, lasvegas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Southeast/Henderson
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Gin Mill, 2561 Windmill Parkway (SE corner Windmill Parkway & Pecos)
* Hosted by David Black-Downes and Karen Kostoff, henderson (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reno
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
* Sage Creek Grill, 5851 S Virginia St (next to Wild Oats)
* Hosted by Kevin and Allison Edwards
NEVADA FOOD CO-OPS
It took nearly 7 years living within a few blocks of one of the biggest food co-ops in America before Joy and I joined it. We were definitely reluctant. But, in the end the lack of good produce and the decline of our local supermarkets led to us joining. And the result is a slighly more inconvenient shopping trip each week, but much healthier, higher quality and cheaper food. I recommend joining a co-op if there is one nearby. You will save money and eat healthier. I find only one food co-op in Nevada to highlight...if you know of others, let me know:
Great Basin Community Food Coop
542 ½ Plumas St.
Reno, NV 89509
775-324-6133
http://greatbasinfood.coop
Great Basin Community Food Cooperative welcomes all who choose to participate in a community that promotes more equitable and ecologically sustainable ways of living, shares resources, and creates economic opportunity in an atmosphere of respect and reverence for humanity and the earth.
# We will maintain an uncompromising commitment to organic, local, and sustainable enterprise and products to the fullest extent possible.
# We will respect the diverse needs of our community at all cultural and economic levels, especially delivering the lowest prices possible consistent with a sound business plan.
# We will provide resources and tools to help our community empower themselves by hosting educational workshops and creating a knowledgeable and accommodating staff.
Great Basin Community Food Cooperative, above all, exists to reflect the values of its members.
They also have a nice list of events.
Alternative Energy in Nevada:
Some stats from RePower America:
* Boulder City’s ‘Solar One’ is the third largest solar thermal plant in the world with a 64-megawatt capacity. Potentially, the site could generate 2,000 megawatts, or enough power for about a half-million people.
* Nevada has sixteen operating geothermal plants with a total of 300-megawatts installed capacity – producing enough electricity for over 200,000 homes! There are an additional 300-megawatts of geothermal power under development.
* The state has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that requires all public utilities to generate 20% of their electricity from renewable energy resources by 2015, with at least 5% from solar energy.
Alternative energy and YOUR energy bill: YOU can be part of the solution for America by signing up to purchase your energy through a Green Power Provider. My wife and I have been doing this in NYC for years. All our energy usage is provided through wind energy generation on American farms. So we use clean energy AND help American farmers. It costs us three cents per kilowatt-hour more per month, but we feel great about it. Although our actual energy may come from anywhere, we are paying to purchase wind energy for the energy grid. Each state has different programs available, usually through yuor existing energy provider right on your existing energy bill. To find such options in Nevada, go here and pick your energy provider from the list. If you need help, you can email me and tell me who you get your bill from (don't give me any other info!) and I can tell you who to contact to go green through that energy provider. Or you can do the same thing using Renewable Energy Certificates through an organization that works with utility companies, though in this case it is a separate bill. One off the cheapest (.4-1 cent per kilowatt-hour), but still e-Green certified, ways to do this is through Good Energy. Or, for about half a cent per kilowatt-hour you can purchase renewable energy certificates through Carbonfund.org. ANY of these ways you do it, you are helping the environment, helping America, and helping cut carbon emissions.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS:
There are two kinds of alternate fuels that are readily available that lower your carbon foot print and use AMERICAN resources and create AMERICAN jobs rather than supporting big oil companies and oil nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela.
BIODIESEL: Pretty much ANY diesel engine can use biodiesel. Biodiesel burns cleaner and in most engines is better for the engine. It can be more expensive than regular diesel depending on the location, but is better for the environment, is better for most diesel engines, and is good for the local economy. You can find nearby stations and cooperatives (often the best option) that offer biodiesel by clicking here and either clicking on your state on the map or entering your zip code. We used biodiesel in a rental car one year and loved it. It can be particularly cost-effective for diesel fleets. Also see:
Bently Biofuels: Producing and Selling AMERICAN Fuels in Nevada
Bently Biofuels Company is dedicated to the research, development, production, and distribution of renewable fuels in order to preserve the environment and free our nation from the problems of imported energy. We feel this is the right thing to do for ourselves and for future generations.
Retail Station Now Open
The Bently Biofuels Outpost, our first retail store opened to the public on Tuesday September 30th 2008. The station is located at 1350 Buckeye Road in Minden, Nevada (location map) a short distance from our biofuel plant and is open for fueling 24/7. The station sells various blends of biodiesel and ethanol for all vehicles along with an assortment of healthy foods and eco-friendly products. For store hours and additional information visit Bently Biofuels Outpost.
Bulk Fuel Sales
Bently Biofuels Company produces biodiesel from a variety of recycled and non-food sources of vegetable oil. Bulk fuel blends are available for purchase at our plant by appointment or for delivery to your job site or business.
Fleet Solutions
Our retail station accepts ProFleet, our fleet card solution for local businesses wanting to green their transportation fleet. A fleet card application and additional information is available at PCS4fuel.
For information on our products and services click here. You may contact us by leaving a message at 775-783-0123 or by emailing us.
ETHANOL: Cars labeled FlexFuel (now becoming common in some states) can use up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline). E85 burns cleaner than gasoline and is usually cheaper. I have used E85 in California and found it to be 10-40 cents cheaper than the cheapest gasoline at the same station. CLICK HERE TO FIND STATIONS IN NEVADA OFFERING E85 (mostly in Las Vegas area). This can be a really good way to help the American economy, help the environment, AND save money.
Sunrise Susutainable Resource Group, Reno, NV
Sunrise has worked for over ten years to educate and advocate for a sustainable future. As we have seen the adoption of so many sustainable concepts over the last few years, it becomes important that we not loose site of the real sustainable future – one where all 6.7 billion people on earth can have their needs met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Our Mission:
The Sunrise mission is to empower Nevadans to use resources responsibly through education, advocacy and community development.
Our Affiliations:
Sunrise is a member of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.
A Greener Las Vegas: Green Home, Housing, Home Remodeling, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development
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