[getsmart-l] FW: Climate Change Initiatives at Council Monday eve, Speaker Series Kicks Off Saturday reminder

[Janet May]

-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Hanlon [mailto:janehanlon at cogeco.ca] 
Sent: September 14, 2007 9:31 PM
To: St. Catharines Climate Action Now
Subject: Climate Change Initiatives at Council Monday eve, Speaker Series
Kicks Off Saturday reminder
Importance: High


St. Catharines City Councillors are reviewing a report prepared by staff
with regard to initiatives that St. Catharines CLIMATE ACTION NOW requested
in June 2007.  This report can be viewed online and we ask that you refer to
the report.  Please forward concerns and comments by return email to be
presented at council.

The report from the Acting CAO is presented and discussed at St. Catharines
City Council Chambers 6:30, City Hall, St. Catharines, 3rd floor.

           PLEASE COME OUT Monday TO REQUEST COUNCIL TO SUPPORT CLIMATE
CHANGE INITIATIVES.



Also,
the Speaker Series kicks off tomorrow, here are posted the first two
presentations:

                          LOCAL FOOD CANNING AND WINTER STORAGE

Banker's Room, Centennial Library, 1-3
September 15, 2007

Take advantage of delicious seasonal Niagara fruit and vegetable harvests.
Reduce your dependency on imported food by storing and canning local produce
at its best.  Discover how to prepare basics such as tomatoes or peaches as
well as pie fillings, peach-pear chutney and saucy salsas and more,
including tasty samples.  Enjoy the quality, the pocketbook savings and
reduce emissions while you're at it!    Presented by Mark Durksen and Alvina
from Nokara Farms.


                                PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED

Banker's Room, Centennial Library, 7-9
October 2, 2007

Prepare your gardens and lawns now to increase soil fertility and to reduce
weeds and insect/pest populations.  Learn how to increase plant health
naturally.
Presented by Tom Ball, retired Horticultural Dept head, Niagara College
Contact 938-8882 to confirm seating.