Monday, April 21, 2025

kitties

FAMILY

I have a family of black domestic shorthair kitties that I have fostered since last fall.

They are still with me because +++ 

I did find homes+++ for two of the boys.

I sort of coasted with it because I wanted to +++

I preferred to go through an organization that has standards. I am however low income and am somewhat maxed out for their care.

They need to be spayed and neutered ... that's a little more than what I can handle at this point.

They are entering puberty, and it is a mixed gender situation, so I would like to at least get the boys situated elsewhere.

I'm going to rehome at least one gender at this point, preferably the boys.

But I'd just like to get things moving along.

They are a lovely family. If I could keep them together I would. They're very loving and secure with each other, and in a very healthy situation, but I
They are a lovely family. If I could keep them together I would, they're very loving with each other in a very healthy situation. but I am not able to. I am looking for someone who can continue fostering or rehoming them.
I am not able to. I am looking for someone who can continue to foster or help rehome them.

I'm going to present background on the mother and each of the kids.

BABY

My father would have said of her that she is a "character". She can be funny, flirty, and show offy at times, if she is in the mood. She is friendly and affectionate. Not a fan of laptime but loves being petted and "scritches."

When she is happy to see you she flops on the floor and flops back and forth; I call it her wiggle worm dance. She may chirp a "Hey there” from a favorite chair, and occasionally let go with a chattering sentence that kind of reminds of a tot who chatters without using words. She will complain if there is something wrong, such as spilled water or a litter box that needs tending to.

She has always been good with litter. She gets a little fussy if there's a "situation " in the box, and I've been scolded for not taking care of it fast enough. Some stuff about wet food. I need to let you know about it.

When she was younger she was the smallest of the litter, and her brothers would sometimes intimidate her when wet food was being served, Even when I'd feed her in another room, they would dart after it. As a result she developed some anxiety about eating the stuff. So I started taking her into another room to feed her, closing the door for about ten minutes, during which she could relax and eat the wet food. It has made a real difference. There are still times when she won't eat, but this has made a big difference.

Now if there are no other pets in her living space, that could make a difference. ust making you aware.

When I call her I say "Baby" and she responds to the sound, ++++



BIG GUY

Big Guy is a little over nine pounds. He is all cat, no fat. He's a lot to hug, loves to cuddle he's all black with a floofy belly that he loves to have rubbed, pet anywhere

MUSCLES

Muscles is the most muscular cat I have ever encountered. He is also affectionate and playful. Puberty has made him a little bit of a stinker, but I am guessing once he is fixed he will return to being the sweet boy he was/


He is company and enjoys attention

Sometimes loves having tummy rubbed sometimes not

Friday, April 11, 2025

 

At April 5 "Hands Off" rally in Perry Square, Erie. Scroll to bottom for Democracy & Freedom listings. Photo: Deb Spilko

EARTH

Earth-focused events, news, views and resources on a separate page

ARTS & READS

PSU Behrend Smith Creative Writers Reading Series begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. (preceded by receptions at 5:30 p.m.). April 10 – Avitus B. Carle, Fiction Metzgar Lobby April 17 – Julie Danho, Poetry Metzgar Lobby "All events are free and open to the public"

Gangstagrass in concert   April 26 7:30 PM Reg Lenna 116 East 3rd St. Jamestown, NY

April 26 & 27 - Youngstown May Day Festival 755 Mahoning Avenue , Youngstown, OH, "the fifth annual fun free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane. We’ll have music, maypole dancing, arts and crafts for young and old, workshops, demonstrations, speakers, and other merriments." Free, family friendly. youngstownmayday@gmail.com Event by Youngstown May Day Festival, Youngstown Solidarity Network and Youngstown Action Center

Mother Earth Day at Poetry Park, May 17 from 2-3 p.m. at 636 East 22nd St. in Erie. "celebrate poetry that cultivates our love of Mother Earth as home. Featuring local poets Niecey Nicole and Matt Borazon, plus open mic" Sponsored by Trinity Square Foundation and Poetry NWPA. Poetry Park was a vision of Erie Benedictine Sister Mary Lou Kownacki, she and Sister Mary Miller made it a reality.

Chris Hayes at CHQ June 27 MSNBC host, editor-at-large of The Nation and the author of The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource, Hayes will discuss Sirens' Call.

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove  Fredonia Opera House Fredonia NY Oct 4

COMMUNITY

One-Hundred Black Men: National Impact to Erie's Chapter  April 11 at 12:00 PM Professor/Instructor/ Speakers: Parris Baker and Marcus Atkinson. "Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Parris Baker and Marcus Atkinson, President of the Erie Chapter of 100 Black Men, as they discuss the history of 100 Black, its relevance in light of recent attempts to eradicate significant historic gains of the Civil Rights movement, and the role of the local chapter in addressing community challenges in the African American communities. " Host: Jefferson Educational Society Location: 3207 State St, Erie, PA *Community Conversation (Free) Lunch optional, vegetarian available $5/person, register 48 hr ahead.

Benevolent Beers benefitting Journey: Healing Together   April 17 5:00PM  at Erie Ale Works, 416 W 12th Erie. Journey: Healing Together (J:HT) exists to foster connections and build equity among diverse affinity groups, uniting communities in collective healing. J:HT is a 501c3 non-profit offering healing spaces to New Majority communities and providing opportunities for diverse groups to gather, heal, restore, discover, and rebuild. Every sale rung in between 5:00 and 8:00pm will provide a donation to this great group.

CRITTERS

PA Legislation Affecting Animals 2025/26 (Humane PA PAC)

My Dog and Me "Purrista Cat Cafe" (via Armstrong Neighborhood Channel) Host Sue Anderson interviews Dena Rupp, owner of Purrista Cat Cafe in Erie, who explains the cafe and its collaboration with Because You Care, with lots of helpful wisdom about kitties included. 48 minutes.
 

ELECTIONS & GOVERNANCE

Erie City and County candidates in primary (Kevin Flowers/AJ Rao) /Erie Times-News)  Erie PA mayoral primary debate  April 16 at 1 p.m. at WQLN. Broadcast on WQLN, WICU and WSEE at a later date.  


Latest jackassery updates: Audit: Davis admin made changes to 2025 budget without council approval (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News) Erie Co. Council, in override vote, reaffirms that county resources be free of politics (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News) "Council introduced the ordinance after Davis used the county's official Facebook page to criticize council Democrats."

FOOD

4th Street Community Farm Work Day April 26, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 4th Street Farm,  318 East 4th Street Erie, PA. "Join the Food Policy Council for a work day to prepare for spring planting... Food grown here will go back to the community at Emmaus Soup Kitchen and distributed to the Pay What You Can Network this summer. Bring a water bottle and a shovel and rake if you have one!"

Meadville Market House First Farmers Market  May 10  9am-1pm

Benevolent Beers: Meals on Wheels May 15 at Erie Ale Works 416 W. 12th "Every purchase between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. will count toward a donation to this great group!"

Gov. Shapiro  Appeals USDA’s Unlawful Decision to Cancel Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (PA Gov press release) Shapiro Tells Farmers We Have Your Backs  (Penn Capital-Star)  TEFAP is a win-win for farmers and hungry families | Letters (Gregory D Hall/Erie Times-News)

Edinboro food pantry seeking new location (Erie News Now)

Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution returns (WRFA) Program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua Co. community returned in March. 

HOME

Erie landlord group explored waivers related to new tenant's rights bill (Erie Times-News)

Erie County United Housing Townhall April 26 12pm – 3pm at ECU office 1720 Holland St Erie, PA

Chautauqua Co. new housing security program (WRFA) Women's shelter opens in Jamestown (WRFA)

Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. "The sales from donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in your community and around the world" Erie location: 4922 Pittsburgh Ave. Erie, PA (814) 464-8946


IMMIGRANTS

Good Friday Pilgrimage for Peace on April 18. This year’s theme is The Way of the Cross; The Way of the Migrant. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie (W. 10th & Sassafras). Host: Benedictines for Peace 
City Council Study Session Immigration - April 10, 2025  (City of Erie)    Presentation by Alexandria Iwanenko,

Refugee services
“Office of New Pennsylvanians” State Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El plans to reintroduce legislation creating an office to attract, retain and “embrace” immigrants statewide. (Lancaster Online) 

SCHOOLS & YOUTH

DEI Is Disappearing - Not by Force, But By Compliance (by Dr. Jay Breneman, President, Erie School Board/Erie Reader) 

Our Youth are in Crisis: How You Can Make a Difference April 25 12:00 PM Admission: Free. Lunch $5. (veg option available) Location Jefferson Educational Society 3207 State Erie PA 
Hidden Voices: The Unheard Struggles of Students May 15 | 7:00 PM JES Raimy Fellows Katie Phillips and Jacob Jones will delve into the escalating challenges confronting public school students in Erie County, grappling mental health issues.  Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA

SPIRIT

Good Friday Pilgrimage for Peace on April 18. This year’s theme is The Way of the Cross; The Way of the Migrant. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie (w. 10th & Sassafras). Host: Benedictines for Peace 

The Rev. Jim Wallis at Chautauqua Inst. June 22 "Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities."

Our Neighbor's Place ends first season at permanent location (YourErie) “Thanks to the commitment of the coordinating churches, volunteers, EUMA staff, Erie BlueCoats, and Erie County, we were able to provide shelter with a pathway to permanent housing for individuals facing homelessness,” said Kurt B. Crays, CEO of EUMA. “Together, we really are ending homelessness, just as Jesus would!”

[LISTEN] Sister Lou (NEXT with Marcus Atkinson) "special guest host Daryl Craig—better known as Brother D—leads a powerful conversation honoring the life and legacy of Sister Lou, one of Erie’s most influential and respected community figures. Joined by friends and family, Brother D explores the profound impact Sister Lou had on the streets of Erie, the lives she touched, and the community she built through unwavering determination and prayer."

[WATCH] Meadville 1825: "Harm Jan Huidekoper" Josh Sherretts from the Crawford Co. Historical Society on Harm Jan Huidekoper's life, legacy and involvement in the Unitarian faith, which helped lead to the opening of the Meadville Unitarian Universalist Church and the Meadville Theological School. Huidekoper was also an active abolitionist, though that is not the focus of this presentation.

WORKING PEOPLE
 
"Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has approved a bill designed to improve workplace safety standards for public employees honoring a former EMTA employee who died on the job.
"State Rep. Pat Harkins, who sponsored the bill, announced the House passing of H.B. 308, also known as the Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill, which would extend OSHA protections to public sector workers."
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 DEMOCRACY & FREEDOM

April Recess 12 - 27  From Indivisible: "Our Members of Congress will be home April 12 through April 27, and we need to make sure they hear from their constituents. The stakes are high, and both the Senate AND the House will be back home in their districts. We must speak out against the Republican Tax Scam and their plan to slash Medicaid and take food off our tables to pay for tax breaks for their billionaire buddies. Sign up now and we'll send you opportunities for action during April recess!"

TAX DAY - Families Over Billionaires April 15  Noon-2pm Perry Square. Host: Democracy PA (check original link for updates and accuracy)

Next National Day of Action: April 19  IN ERIE: Perry Square 12pm-2pm. "Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50501 is a peaceful movement. Violence of any kind will not be tolerated. 50501 is a peaceful movement." Host 50501 Erie PA and French Creek Indivisible  (check original link for updates and accuracy)

French Creek Indivisible is now on BlueSky    @frenchcreekind.bsky.social   50501 Erie PA now on Blue Sky  @50501eriepa.bsky.social 


PA Dems are angry. Fetterman’s old rival Conor Lamb is listening (The Independent) "Fetterman’s only planned public event in recent weeks was a joint event with his state’s Republican US senator, Dave McCormick. The joint appearance at a Pittsburgh winery was aimed at promoting a book on mentorship written by McCormick and his wife."

Just posted some of my photos of April 5 rally I didn't spend a lot of time on photos of Erie rally, but click on the link if you'd like to see what I have. Lots more from others, on French Creek Indivisible social media.

PRO-DEMOCRACY ALERTS
To stay informed of local events:
• 50501 Erie PA now on Blue Sky @50501eriepa.bsky.social
• French Creek Indivisible "To get on list, email: frenchcreekindivisible@gmail.com with your name, email, and contact information and we will add you to our email List-Serve." Find on Facebook and BlueSky. 
• Benedictines for Peace mailing list Go to benedictinesforpeace.com There's a blue box in the logo on the landing page, 'Join our mailing list.' There's a simple form, only asks for name and a captcha check.
• Vote Save America PAC Local actions across the country 

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Calendar and local info sharing for people who believe "a better world is possible." Focus is local/regional. All listed events are nonviolent. Not affiliated with any organization. Submissions, sub requests and inquiries send to brynn16501@proton.me or use form on blog.  Expect confirmation from me if you email.

PHOTOS: Deb Spilko

 

Monday, April 7, 2025

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EARTH

Earth-focused events, news, views and resources on a separate page. 

ARTS & READS

PSU Behrend Smith Creative Writers Reading Series begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. (preceded by receptions at 5:30 p.m.). April 10 – Avitus B. Carle, Fiction Metzgar Lobby April 17 – Julie Danho, Poetry Metzgar Lobby "All events are free and open to the public"

Gangstagrass in concert   April 26 7:30 PM Reg Lenna 116 East 3rd St. Jamestown, NY

Mother Earth Day at Poetry Park, May 17 from 2-3 p.m. at 636 East 22nd St. in Erie. "celebrate poetry that cultivates our love of Mother Earth as home. Featuring local poets Niecey Nicole and Matt Borazon, plus open mic" Sponsored by Trinity Square Foundation and Poetry NWPA. Poetry Park was a vision of Erie Benedictine Sister Mary Lou Kownacki, she and Sister Mary Miller made it a reality.

Chris Hayes at CHQ June 27 MSNBC host, editor-at-large of The Nation and the author of The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource, Hayes will discuss Sirens' Call.

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove  Fredonia Opera House Fredonia NY Oct 4

COMMUNITY

One-Hundred Black Men: National Impact to Erie's Chapter  April 11 at 12:00 PM Professor/Instructor/ Speakers: Parris Baker and Marcus Atkinson. "Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Parris Baker and Marcus Atkinson, President of the Erie Chapter of 100 Black Men, as they discuss the history of 100 Black, its relevance in light of recent attempts to eradicate significant historic gains of the Civil Rights movement, and the role of the local chapter in addressing community challenges in the African American communities. " Host: Jefferson Educational Society Location: 3207 State St, Erie, PA *Community Conversation (Free) Lunch optional, vegetarian available $5/person, register 48 hr ahead.

CRITTERS

PA Legislation Affecting Animals 2025/26 (Humane PA PAC)

My Dog and Me "Purrista Cat Cafe" (via Armstrong Neighborhood Channel) Host Sue Anderson interviews Dena Rupp, owner of Purrista Cat Cafe in Erie, who explains the cafe and its collaboration with Because You Care, with lots of helpful wisdom about kitties included. 48 minutes.

ELECTIONS

Dems in flipped Pa. Senate race took inspiration from an Iowa special election campaign (Penn Capital-Star) Democrats build on their down-ballot winning streak in PA (Politico)

Democracy champions list the commonsense election solutions Pa. still needs | Opinion
(Ed Rendell, Melissa Hart, Jim Gerlach and Keith McCall )

Four Ways PA Could Fix Its Campaign Finance Laws to Reduce the Power of Money In Politics. (Spotlight PA)

Collaboration or combat? How Fetterman & Lamb take different Democratic approaches to Trump (Chris Potter/WESA)


FOOD

4th Street Community Farm Work Day April 26, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 4th Street Farm 318 East 4th Street Erie, PA. "Join the Food Policy Council for a work day to prepare for spring planting... Food grown here will go back to the community at Emmaus Soup Kitchen and distributed to the Pay What You Can Network this summer. Bring a water bottle and a shovel and rake if you have one!"

Meadville Market House First Farmers Market May 10 9am-1pm

Benevolent Beers: Meals on Wheels May 15 at Erie Ale Works 416 W. 12th "Every purchase between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. will count toward a donation to this great group!"

Gov. Shapiro Stands Up for PA Farmers, Appeals USDA’s Unlawful Decision to Cancel Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (PA Gov press release)

Edinboro food pantry seeking new location (Erie News Now)

Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution returns (WRFA) Program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua Co. community returned in March. (WRFA)

HOME

Erie landlord group explored waivers related to new tenant's rights bill (Erie Times-News)

EUMA +++ 


Erie County United Housing Townhall April 26 12pm – 3pm at ECU office 1720 Holland St Erie, PA

Chautauqua Co. new housing security program (Spectrum) Women's shelter opens in Jamestown (WRFA)

Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. "The sales from donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in your community and around the world" Erie location: 4922 Pittsburgh Ave. Erie, PA (814) 464-8946

IMMIGRANTS

Good Friday Pilgrimage for Peace on April 18. This year’s theme is The Way of the Cross; The Way of the Migrant. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie (W. 10th & Sassafras). Host: Benedictines for Peace

Refugee services
“Office of New Pennsylvanians” State Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El plans to reintroduce legislation creating an office to attract, retain and “embrace” immigrants statewide. (Lancaster Online) 

SCHOOLS

DEI Is Disappearing - Not by Force, But By Compliance (by Dr. Jay Breneman, President, Erie School Board/Erie Reader) 

NY Education Dept refusing to sign anti-DEI (Chalkbeat) 

Opinion: Why we need diverse teachers in PA schools (Lacey Anderson/Penn Capital-Star) 

Savor for Scholars, a Meadville Heritage Celebration Fundraiser for Meadville Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund, Inc., founded in 1968. Held April 26 at the Italian Civic Club, 869 Water St., Meadville from 5pm - 9pm.

Mental health
Our Youth are in Crisis: How You Can Make a Difference April 25 12:00 PM Admission: Free. Lunch $5. (veg option available) Location Jefferson Educational Society 3207 State Erie PA 
Hidden Voices: The Unheard Struggles of Students May 15 | 7:00 PM JES Raimy Fellows Katie Phillips and Jacob Jones will delve into the escalating challenges confronting public school students in Erie County, grappling mental health issues.  Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA

SPIRIT

Good Friday Pilgrimage for Peace on April 18. This year’s theme is The Way of the Cross; The Way of the Migrant. The walk begins at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie (w. 10th & Sassafras). Host: Benedictines for Peace 

The Rev. Jim Wallis at Chautauqua Inst. June 22 "Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities."

[LISTEN] Sister Lou (NEXT with Marcus Atkinson) "special guest host Daryl Craig—better known as Brother D—leads a powerful conversation honoring the life and legacy of Sister Lou, one of Erie’s most influential and respected community figures. Joined by friends and family, Brother D explores the profound impact Sister Lou had on the streets of Erie, the lives she touched, and the community she built through unwavering determination and prayer."

[WATCH] Meadville 1825: "Harm Jan Huidekoper" Josh Sherretts from the Crawford Co. Historical Society on Harm Jan Huidekoper's life, legacy and involvement in the Unitarian faith, which helped lead to the opening of the Meadville Unitarian Universalist Church and the Meadville Theological School. Huidekoper was also an active abolitionist, though that is not the focus of this presentation.

WORK

Workers Memorial Day (AFL-CIO) Nearly 55 years ago on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, promising every worker the right to a safe job—our fundamental right. 

FREEDOM & DEMOCRACY

Voters have questions about DOGE cuts, Rep. Mike Kelly should face them | (Letter by Chris Magoc) 

Rachel Maddow posts Sister Jacqueline's message about Mike Kelly (Erie Benedictines)

Erie Times-News coverage of Hands Off rally (includes photos) 

ICYMI: This Once-Undecided Erie PA Union Leader Is Backing Harris. Here’s What Made Up His Mind (Capital & Main) Living in Erie County, I just come to ignore the election year interviews with swing voters. However, this one with a union activist bears a look. Ryan Sanders is president of the Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council (CLC), the local arm of the AFL-CIO and member of the Sheet Metal Workers. In the initial interview he talks about his reasons for being hesitant with Harris, even though he knows Trump is not union-friendly. In a later interview with Capital & Main, he says he decided to vote for Harris, and explains why. There are certainly many union members who like, Ryan Sanders, "lean conservative," so I'm not picking on him, he was new to it after all. But the national AFL-CIO has resources for educating members about pro-working class voting, and judging from this fellow's early remarks, he seems to not made aware of those resources.  By the way, in 2024 Harris did better with the union vote than Biden did in 2020




Benevolent Beers: Journey: Healing Together   April, 17 5:00PM  Journey: Healing Together (J:HT) exists to foster connections and build equity among diverse affinity groups, uniting communities in collective healing. J:HT is a 501c3 non-profit offering healing spaces to New Majority communities and providing opportunities for diverse groups to gather, heal, restore, discover, and rebuild. Every sale rung in between 5:00 and 8:00pm will provide a donation to this great group.
https://www.eriealeworks.com/the-latest/events/event/04/17/2025/benevolent-beers-journey-healing-together

First Annual Ethnic and Gender Studies Symposium April 10, 2025 9am to 11am Williams Center S204-ABC, Conference Room SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia NY Open to public https://events.fredonia.edu/event/first-annual-ethnic-and-gender-studies-symposium

diverse erie


One-Hundred Black Men: National Impact to Erie's Chapter April 11 at 12:00 PM Professor/Instructor/ Speakers: Parris Baker and Marcus Atkinson. Host: Jefferson Educational Society Location: 3207 State St, Erie, PA Lunch optional, $5/person, rgister 48 hr ahead. https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/one-hundred-black-men-exploring-the-history-and-relevance-from-national-impact-to-eries-chapter



https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/52629891/canadianfunded-billboard-sign-on-tariffs-appears-in-erie

Sunday, April 6, 2025

"Hands Off" Erie rally: some photos

 April 5, 2025


photos coming+++

EARTH EVENTS & LOCAL NEWS


EVENTS 
 

April 21-26 - Earth Day Extravaganza at Erie Co Library (various locations) "A celebration of Earth Day, Arbor Day, and all things nature! Erie County Public Library hosts programs at our library locations and highlights partner events at community locations." 

April 22 - Sustainability through a child’s eyes: Camille Licate "As the featured speaker for Mercyhurst University’s annual Sister Maura Smith Earth Day Lecture, Licate will present at 7 p.m. in Mercyhurst's Walker Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and Office of Mission/ Free, open to public, provides Act 48 credit for area educators.

April 22 - Earth Day Silent Peace Walk 7:00 pm Perry Square (west side), Erie PA Host: Benedictines for Peace

April 26 - DCNR Earth Day Cleanups in the area: Pymatuning Shoreline   Presque Isle shoreline   Maurice Goddard 

April 26 - Earth Day Festival - City of Hermitage 9am to 5pm 3580 Innovation Way, Hermitage Pa 16148 Lindenpointe

May 1 - Erie County High School Envirothon
 "Any Erie County school district can put together up to five teams of 3-5 students grades 9-12. Homeschoolers and cyber school students may also form teams. For schools outside of Erie County, please contact your county's conservation district for information on your local event."

May 1 - Benevolent Beers: Groundwork Erie At Erie Ale Works 316 W 12th, Erie. Every sale rung in between 5:00pm and 8:00pm will provide a Groundwork’s environmental workforce programming for young people. 


May 3 - Native Plant Sale Event 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Westfield Nursery, 8320 W Main St, Westfield, NY Hosts:  Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and Westfield Nursery

May 17 - Mother Earth Day at the Poetry Park, 2-3 p.m. at 636 East 22nd St. in Erie. "celebrate poetry that cultivates our love of Mother Earth as home. Featuring local poets Niecey Nicole and Matt Borazon, plus open mic" Sponsored by Trinity Square Foundation and Poetry NWPA. Poetry Park was a vision of Erie Benedictine Sister Mary Lou Kownacki, she and Sister Mary Miller made it a reality.
 
May 17 - Bird Walk at Morton Conservation Easement 9:30am, register by 5/14. "Dr.Bridget Stutchbury invites us to explore an Audubon-designated Important Bird Area in the French Creek watershed" (outside Cambridge Springs) 

May 30 - June 1 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage 2025 Red House area of Allegany State Park in NYS. Hosts: Audubon Community Nature Center (Jamestown), Buffalo Audubon Society (Buffalo), Presque Isle Audubon (Erie, PA), Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (Rochester), Allegany State Park
 


LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS & VIEWS 

IRG plastic waste plant canceled
 (Erie Times-News)

Water Taxi returns to Erie (Erie Times-News) The Water Taxi plus EMTA's PI Express bus shuttle and multipurpose/bike trails will offer options for car-free travel to and within Presque Isle.

The Guardian: New Bill to Recognize Legal Rights of All Water Bodies in NY State (CELDF) 

Opinion: Why Kristy Gnibus gave up shopping (Kristy Gnibus)

PAVinES" Grape growers resource "PA VinES (Vested in Environmental Sustainability) is a voluntary program that promotes sustainable viticulture practices through a grower self-assessment workbook. "

JULY

https://www.reddit.com/r/Erie/ comments/1lbd4ic/erie_turned_ up_today/   PHOTO++ ARTS AmeriMasala Creative Workshops for Teens and Adults ...