All Events in First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) (37)

Author Talk with Lynne Anderson – “Breaking Bread: Recipes and Stories from Immigrant Kitchens”

June 2, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Through stories of hand-rolled pasta and homemade chutney, local markets and backyard gardens, and wild mushrooms and foraged grape leaves— Breaking Bread: Recipes and Stories from Immigrant Kitchens… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

Courageous Dialogues: Examining Class in the 21st Century

June 10, 2010 at 6pm to June 17, 2010 at 7pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Class impacts our personal identities, our institutions, and our work for social change. In the United States, discussing class issues is taboo; and often more challenging to talk about than race, se… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

Michael Blanding, “The Coke Machine: The Dirty Truth Behind the World’s Favorite Soft Drink.”

September 16, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Come celebrate the publication of J.P. journalist Michael Blanding’s new book, “The Coke Machine: The Dirty Truth Behind the World’s Favorite Soft Drink.” The Coke Machine takes readers deep inside t… Organized by Liz W. | Type: book, reading

Boston Climate Report Back, with Carl Spector, Viki Bok and Rebecca Park

October 1, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) In March 2009, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the formation of the Boston Climate Action Leadership Committee and Community Advisory Committee. The charge to the committees was to give recommendati… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

The Beehive Collective: The True Cost of Coal: Mountaintop Removal and the Fight for Our Future

October 6, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Long-exploited as a resource-extraction colony within the U.S., the Appalachian Mountains are home to a fight for survival whose outcome will determine in part the industrial might of this country. O… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

Special Guest: Annie Leonard, The Story of Stuff and our Garbage Dilemma

October 22, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Society’s consumption of the earth’s resources are at an all time high. Globally renowned filmmaker and author of “The Story of Stuff,” Annie Leonard will join us for her insights on creating a more… Organized by Liz W. | Type: lecture

The Transition Towns Movement, with Tina Clark.

November 5, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) How do we prepare for a transition to the new economy in Jamaica Plain? Join us for a presentation about the Transition Town movement that is sweeping the U.K and the U.S. Learn what other communitie… Organized by Liz W. | Type: lecture

Buttoning up for Winter: A Weatherization Workshop

November 12, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Save on your energy bills, save the climate, and be more comfortable in your home: How’s that for a win-win-win for the winter? This Weatherization Forum will start with the basics of how heat gets l… Organized by Liz W. | Type: workshop

Special Guest: Juliet Schor, Fixing the Economy and Addressing Climate Change: The Path to Plentitude

December 9, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Economist and bestselling author Juliet B. Schor of Boston College discusses her book “Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth.” Schor proposes a path to address the Great Recession while address… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

Citizens United: One Year Later, How Has the Supreme Court's Decision Changed U.S. Politics?

January 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – First Church in Jamaica Plain UU, 6 Eliot Street (Across from the monument) Speakers: John Bonifaz and Renee Loth One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down theruling, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, potentially alteringthe political landscape for yea… Organized by Liz W. | Type: discussion

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