What: Film Screening of ARE WE RUNNING DRY & Local, Vegetarian Potluck
When: Sunday, May 24 (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: 626 Cypress Ave, Pasadena CA (see map)
Cost: $10 (children under 12 are free) A small entrance fee is require as it helps pay for facility rental, dvd screening fee, sound system, and purchase of eco friendly, compostable dinnerware
Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 626.844.4586 or filling out online reservation form
Event Schedule
5:30 PM – event starts / Freedom Gardens Swap N Meet
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – local food potluck
7:00 PM – clay pot irrigation demo followed by film screening ARE WE RUNNING DRY (80 minutes)
8:30 PM – discussion / pop quiz and win prizes!
9:00 PM – event ends
Film Details
“As in the rest of the world, significant water problems exist in the Southwestern states because of severe drought, urban development, agricultural uses and population growth. The overwhelming need to solve these issues in the United States and the world is crucial through education and planning. The severity of the American water crisis cannot be underestimated.”
Jane Seymour, Narrator, “Running Dry”
Nearly every state in the American Southwest is affected by a water crisis and is struggling with record dry conditions. On the heels of the American Southwest’s drought, and in an effort to raise awareness, The Chronicles Group with support from grants from the California Water Association, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Southern Nevada Water Authority and other public and private entities, Vegas PBS will present “The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?” directed, written, and produced by Jim Thebaut, president of The Chronicles Group, a Los Angeles based non-profit public information/education film production company
Featuring narration from Emmy® Award-winning actress Jane Seymour, “The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?” is a definitive look at how the water crisis affects the American Southwest states and its escalating economic toll.
Potluck
Bring something (preferably vegetarian) to contribute to the potluck – bring enough food for yourself/family and a bit to share. The primary focus of the ‘Locavore’ potluck is to promote eating whole foods, in their nature-made state, focusing on fresh food from local sources (or as local as possible)
If not FROM BACKYARD then locally produced.
If not LOCALLY PRODUCED, then Organic.
If not ORGANIC, then Family farm.
If not FAMILY FARM, then Local business.
If not a LOCAL BUSINESS, then Fair Trade.
Freedom Garden Swap N Meet
Join local homegrown revolutionaries – swap crops, seeds, expertise and more.
Growing for 21st century food security, FreedomGardens.org is a free interactive, online social community of gardening enthusiasts who are fed up with foreign oil, frequent food miles and high food prices.
To reserve space for this event fill out this easy regisration form or contact 626.844.4586
Comments(5)
Blythe says:
May 4, 2009 at 4:44 amI saw this program last month on one of the university channels I get. It was very interesting. I live in Michigan and we tend to take abundant water for granted so I was able to see what you all have to deal with out west with rising populations and shrinking water resources.
ce says:
May 13, 2009 at 3:21 pmAnother good video about western/california water issues is “Cadilac Desert”.
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