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		<title>Valentine trade event &#8211; Amethyst Luna Co-op &#8211; Feb 11</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/02/valentine-trade-event-amethyst-luna-coop-feb-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, February 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] We invite you to attend a Valentine trade event in Tucson on February 11, 2012. Please share this information with members of your organization and with people you know in the community.

Support co-operatives and local cottage industries, and find free trade gifts for the special someone for Valentine's Day.

We look forward to having you with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Sustaining Earth, Sustaining Soul&#8221; &#8211; Southern Arizona Friends of Jung &#8211; Feb 10</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Friday, February 10, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On Fri Feb 10 the Southern Arizona Friends of Jung are sponsoring a talk "Sustaining Earth, Sustaining Soul" by Jeff Kiehl PhD, a Senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research &#038; a Jungian Analyst.

Visit our website SAFOJ.org for details.

Thanks, Sylvia Simpson]]></description>
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		<title>Tucson Aquaponics Systems Tour &#8211; Feb 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, February 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] 


The first TAPST (Tucson Aquaponics Systems Tour) is officially happening!  Saturday 2/11/12 all around Tucson, 9AM-3PM.  The full range of aquaponics systems will be featured.  So far we have at least 10 systems on 5 different sites.  

Here is a link to more info: http://www.facebook.com/events/239007656182410/

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		<title>Free bike tuneups &amp; more &#8211; Santa Cruz River Farmers&#8217; Market &#8211; Feb 16</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, February 16, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Ride your bike to the Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market and Menlo Bike Mechanics will provide FREE bike tune-ups!

You can also enjoy:
* Live Music
* A Cooking Demo
* Bike Accessories
* Advice on Bike Maintenance
When: Feb. 16th 3-6pm
Where: Mercado San Agustin, 100 S. Avenida Del Convento, West of 1-10 near Congress/Grande
For more information call: 822-3304]]></description>
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		<title>Solar Cooking and Sustainability Event in Taylor AZ &#8211; Feb 18</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, February 18, 2012; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] at Northland Pioneer College, Snowflake, Arizona
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 1 to 4 pm - Free admission

We are having a tribute to Barbara Kerr and Sherry Cole who invigorated a solar cooking movement when they lived in Tempe in the 1970's.  We've got some great speakers and everyone will have a chance to say [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PV101 Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) &#8211; two 6-day workshops starting Feb 20 and March 12</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/pv101-solar-electric-design-and-installation-grid-direct-two-6-day-workshops-starting-feb-20-and-march-12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, February 20, 2012; Monday, March 12, 2012; ] PV101 Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) Workshop

This course will provide an overview of the three basic PV system applications, primarily focusing on grid-direct systems. The goal of the course is to create a fundamental understanding of the core concepts necessary to work with all PV systems, including: system components, site analysis, PV module criteria, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Chile Recipes &#8211; Native Seeds / SEARCH &#8211; Free Monthly Salon &#8211; Feb 20</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/hot-chile-recipes-native-seeds-search-free-monthly-salon-feb-20/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, February 20, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store, 3061 N. Campbell Road
February 20, Monday 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Free

Native Seeds / SEARCH Monthly Salons - A little something for anyone who has ever wielded a fork or pitchfork. Bring your juiciest ideas and appetite for mind-watering conversations.

Celia Riddle, owner &#38; creator of Hot Flash Chile Products

Celia will demonstrate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mole Recipes &#8211; Native Seeds / SEARCH &#8211; Free Monthly Salon &#8211; March 19</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, March 19, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Native Seeds/SEARCH Retail Store, 3061 N. Campbell Road
March 19, Monday 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Free

Amy Schwemm, owner of the Mano y Metate line of tasty and versatile moles

Amy will talk about how she created her moles and ways to use them in your cooking, and of course will provide samples. The varieties include Mole [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Flavors of the Desert &#8211; April 28</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/annual-flavors-of-the-desert-april-28/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nativeseeds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, April 28, 2012; ] at the University of Arizona and Tohono Chul Park

ANNUAL FLAVORS OF THE DESERT

This year we are celebrating the 1981 landmark gathering of the folks who would become the luminaries of the seed world, with a day of workshops at the University of Arizona, and then in the evening at Tohono Chul Park, we will enjoy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seed School &#8211; Native Seeds / SEARCH &#8211; 6-day classes in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Sunday, March 4, 2012; Thursday, April 12, 2012; Saturday, June 16, 2012; Sunday, October 28, 2012; ] March 4 – 9 in Tucson
April 12 – 14 Seed Library School
Summer Saturdays: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14
Oct 28 - Nov 2 in Phoenix

Seed School - Native Seeds / SEARCH

Six-day trainings in Tucson, Arizona, facilitated by NS/S Executive Director Bill McDorman, author of Basic Seed Saving.

Bill is a 30-year veteran of the bioregional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WMG Composting Toilet Program &#8211; Seeking Participants &#8211; Feb 9</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, February 9, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Soil Steward Composting Toilet Program - Seeking Participants

&#160;

Are you…

	An early adopter who likes to be part of a cutting-edge pilot program to influence city and state policy?
	Tired of flushing potable water down the toilet and interested in building a legal composting toilet for your home?
	Interested in using alternative composting systems to improve your soil and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pima County Food Systems Alliance &#8211; Meeting &amp; Potluck &#8211; January 31</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Food Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Tuesday, January 31, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] On January 31st, there will be a meeting of the Pima County Food Systems Alliance, at Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N Campbell Ave

The Pima County Food Systems Alliance (PCFSA) is an open membership network comprised of a variety of groups and individuals—including but not limited to farmers, chefs, restaurants, schools, educators, youth, gardeners, researchers, food [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seed Library of Pima County Public Library &#8211; Grand Opening January 28</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, January 28, 2012; ] 10am-5pm at Joel D Valdez Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave, Downtown Tucson

Pima County Public Library invites you to the grand opening of its Seed Library and introducing the new Pima County Public Library Bookbike!

The Seed Library is a collection of edible, decorative, and herb seed varieties that community members will borrow, use to grow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to Save Money in the Kitchen and Home! &#8211; January 26</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/learn-to-save-money-in-the-kitchen-and-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>communityfoodbank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, January 26, 2012; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] On January 26th, Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market will host 2 DIY workshops to help Tucsonans stretch their dollars with homemade soaps and food preservation techniques.

From 3 to 4pm, Joyce Speirs from Dragnass Soaps will lead a workshop on homemade laundry detergent.

From 4 to 5pm, Tiffany Rose Wood, a local integrative nutritionist, will demonstrate how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Southern Arizona Green for All Coalition &#8211; January 24</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/southern-arizona-green-for-all-coalition-january-24/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/southern-arizona-green-for-all-coalition-january-24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Tuesday, January 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] Green for All and The Southern Arizona Green for All Coalition (SAGAC) invite you to our first Tucson Meet and Greet information session.

Join us on January 24th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. to learn more about how Tucson is engaging in a new initiative to build a broad-based coalition to address our local issues [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Citizens&#8217; Climate Lobby Tucson Meeting &#8211; January 7th</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/citizens-climate-lobby-tucson-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/citizens-climate-lobby-tucson-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, January 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] The Citizens' Climate Lobby, Tucson Chapter is meeting at 11 am on Saturday at 255 W. University Blvd to join the national chapters' conference call and discuss local climate lobby plans. If you have any comments before the meeting, please forward them to Vince Pawlowski:  pawlowski (at) ultrasw.com
Reminders for our call on Saturday:

	Please call  review [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ST statement of support for Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Tucson</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/st-statement-of-support-for-occupy-wall-street-and-occupy-tucson/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2012/01/st-statement-of-support-for-occupy-wall-street-and-occupy-tucson/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainable Tucson&#8217;s statement of support for the Occupy Wall Street movement and Occupy Tucson
The mission of Sustainable Tucson is to create a community-wide network of people and organizations facilitating and accelerating Tucson&#8217;s transition to sustainability through education and collaborative action.
A sustainable community embodies social justice and economic justice as well as environmental justice. Our vision [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ST January Meeting &#8211; Topics and Working Groups for 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/st-january-meeting-2012-jan-9th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/st-january-meeting-2012-jan-9th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, January 9, 2012; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] at Joel D. Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone, Downtown (free lower level parking off Alameda St)

How do we "green" our homes and neighborhoods?
How do we work together and contribute to each other?
How do we prepare for climate change?
Join us on January 9th to learn of some exciting efforts now underway in your home town to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Greywater Systems &#8211; Watershed Technical Training &#8211; Feb 6-8</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/greywater-systems-watershed-technical-training-feb-6-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Watershed Management Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, February 6, 2012 to Wednesday, February 8, 2012. ] Early registration ends January 6!

Brad Lancaster, Senior Watershed Specialist with Watershed Management Group and author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, will lead this hands-on technical training covering advanced greywater systems.

Greywater use is not only allowed by an increasing number of municipalities, it’s actively encouraged by many authorities in efforts to preserve water, reduce energy and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Community-based Green Infrastructure &#8211; Watershed Technical Training &#8211; March 29-31</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/community-based-green-infrastructure-watershed-technical-training-march-29-31/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/community-based-green-infrastructure-watershed-technical-training-march-29-31/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Watershed Management Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Tuesday, March 20, 2012; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Thursday, March 29, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012. ] Introductory webinar: March 20th, 3-5pm (PDT).
Hands-on training: March 29-31, 2012, Tucson, Arizona.
&#160;

Watershed Management Group has been working with community members to install neighborhood level Green Infrastructure (GI) projects in Tucson since 2008. Now WMG is offering an in-depth professional training covering the "how to" of organization and design for community led GI installations.

James MacAdam, Green [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tucson: Support a City Resolution to Curb Global Warming &#8211; Dec 20</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/tucson-support-a-city-resolution-to-curb-global-warming-dec-20/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/tucson-support-a-city-resolution-to-curb-global-warming-dec-20/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Politics Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Tuesday, December 20, 2011; 5:30 pm; ] at Tucson City Hall, 255 W. Alameda, Tucson, AZ 85701 - downtown, just east of Granada in the Presidio Park Plaza

From: Center for Biological Diversity
Subject: Tucson: Support a City Resolution to Curb Global Warming

Seattle has just become the latest city to join the Center for Biological Diversity's Clean Air Cities campaign; Tucson could be next.

On [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dreaming New Mexico &#8211; Peter Warshall &#8211; TEDxABQ video</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/dreaming-new-mexico-peter-warshall-tedxabq-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dreaming New Mexico has built a map of pragmatic and visionary solutions to create a more localized and green economy with greater local self-reliance and enhanced prosperity.
Peter Warshall is Co-Director of the Bioneers&#8217; Dreaming New Mexico Project, and a world-renowned water steward, biodiversity and wildlife specialist, research scientist, conservationist, and environmental activist.

from 2011 September TEDx [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Monthly Salon &#8211; Native Seeds / SEARCH</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/monthly-salon-native-seeds-search/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/12/monthly-salon-native-seeds-search/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nativeseeds</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, January 16, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] FREE at the Native Seeds/SEARCH Store, 3061 N. Campbell Ave. 85719

Bring your juiciest ideas and appetite for mind-watering conversations.  The Salons are held every third Monday of the month, and have a little something for anyone who has ever wielded a fork or pitchfork.

Our Salon on January 16, 2012 will feature Carolyn Niethammer, author [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oppose the Rosemont Mine &#8211; public meetings Dec 1st, 7th, 8th, 10th</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/oppose-the-rosemont-mine-public-meeting-dec-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/oppose-the-rosemont-mine-public-meeting-dec-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:20:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, December 1, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Wednesday, December 7, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Thursday, December 8, 2011; 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Saturday, December 10, 2011; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Thursday, Dec. 1, at Corona Foothills Middle School, 16705 S. Houghton Rd., from 5 to 9 PM  (and see comments below for further meetings at other locations)

From: Keith Willmarth &#60;canduthis(at)toast.net&#62;
Subject: Oppose the Rosemont Mine

I am sending this message to mobilize informed opposition to the proposed Rosemont Mine. Several organizations, in particular Save the Scenic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pima County Food Systems Alliance &#8211; Meeting &amp; Potluck &#8211; Nov 30</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/pima-county-food-systems-alliance-meeting-potluck/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/pima-county-food-systems-alliance-meeting-potluck/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pima County Food Systems Alliance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Wednesday, November 30, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] On November 30th (this Wednesday) from 6-8 pm, there will be a large group meeting of the Pima County Food Systems Alliance (PCFSA) with a potluck at the Sam Lena Library (1607 S. 6th Ave, Tucson; call 520.594.5265 for directions)

The Agenda is as follows:

	Welcome &#38; Introduction (Nick) (5 min; 6:00-6:05)
	Presentation by PCFSA Consultants (Bryn/Lewis) (25 min; 6:05-6:30)
	Break &#38; Get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ST December Meeting &#8211; The Politics of Sustainability</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/st-december-meeting-dec-12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, December 12, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] at Joel D. Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone, Downtown (free lower level parking off Alameda St)

Activism, Advocacy, and Political Action are ramping up all over the world.  Tucson is no exception, and so Sustainable Tucson begins an exploration into the realm of political expression and action, and how we can use it to promote sustainability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/sustainable-tucson-comments-on-proposed-rosemont-mine/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/sustainable-tucson-comments-on-proposed-rosemont-mine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine
Sustainable Tucson is a non-profit, grass-roots organization that builds regional resilience and sustainability through awareness raising, community engagement and public/private partnerships. We recognize the need to focus on sustainability within the Sonoran bioregion.
The proposal by the Augusta Resources Corporation to develop a copper mine in the Santa Rita mountains [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ST&#8217;s Tom Greco Gives Economics Talk at International Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/sts-tom-greco-gives-economics-talk-at-international-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/sts-tom-greco-gives-economics-talk-at-international-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sustainable Tucson founding coalition member, Tom Greco gives a presentation on his transformational model of economic change to the International Conference on Sustainability, Transition and Culture Change: Vision, Action, Leadership. This TED-like talk is video-streamed from the conference and is viewable here:
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http://www.livestream.com/localfuture/video?clipId=pla_ade24121-d46d-4448-863c-babe129a604f
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		<title>UA Professor Walks Away From Empire</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/ua-professor-walks-away-from-empire/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/ua-professor-walks-away-from-empire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UA Natural Resources Professor Emeritus Guy McPherson and Sustainable Tucson founding coalition member addresses the International Conference on Sustainability, Transition and Culture Change: Vision, Action, Leadership recounting his journey to personal accountability in the current crisis of civilization. Taking material from his latest book, &#8220;Walking Away From Empire&#8221; , Guy demonstrates Gandhi&#8217;s  recommendation: &#8220;Become the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tucson Time Traders &#8211; 2011 Nov</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/tucson-time-traders-2011-nov/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/tucson-time-traders-2011-nov/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timetraders</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, November 14, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Tuesday, November 22, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] We're starting a local Timebank for the Tucson region.  If you're interested in joining, please sign up at tucson.timebanks.org/user/register, and/or contact us by email - timetraders(at)sustainabletucson.org

We'll be at the Sustainable Tucson General Meeting on Food Security on November 14 to give information about time banking and our local timebank, and help you sign up online.

We're also hosting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t let Arizona regulators pull the plug on solar</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/dont-let-arizona-regulators-pull-the-plug-on-solar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/dont-let-arizona-regulators-pull-the-plug-on-solar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(from The Vote Solar Initiative www.votesolar.org)
Friends,
Your elected utility regulators at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) are considering cutting funding for the state&#8217;s solar programs.  Can you help us urge the ACC to keep Arizona&#8217;s solar growth and job creation on track?
The ACC is currently reviewing the 2012 Renewable Energy Implementation Plans for three major [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Occupy Tucson Event: Tar Sands Keystone XL Pipeline Protest</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/occupy-tucson-event-tar-sands-keystone-xl-pipeline-protest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/occupy-tucson-event-tar-sands-keystone-xl-pipeline-protest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Sunday, November 6, 2011; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Event: Occupy Tucson: Tar Sands Keystone XL Pipeline: Decision by Obama on behalf of the American People
Sunday, November 6, 11:30–12:30, followed by General Assembly meeting.
Amory Park, 221 S. 6th Ave. ??? moved to Veinte de Agosto Park at Church &#38; Congress ???

This Sunday, exactly one year before the next presidential election, protesters plan to encircle the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Garden Mentor Program &#8211; Community Food Bank</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/garden-mentor-program-community-food-bank/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/11/garden-mentor-program-community-food-bank/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>communityfoodbank</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you grow your own vegetables? Become a Garden Mentor with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and help others learn!
Garden Mentors work with a new home or school gardener for two growing seasons, supporting them as they gain the tools to produce their own food.
For more information or to sign up as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Foods Event at Antigone Books</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/local-foods-event-at-antigone-books/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Food Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Friday, November 18, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] We have an upcoming local foods event at Antigone Books (411 N. 4th Avenue) that we thought you might enjoy.

Friday, November 18, 7 PM: Join us for a lively discussion with two experts in local, seasonal and sustainable food, each of whom has a new cookbook: Cooking the Wild Southwest by Carolyn Niethammer &#38; Southwest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick &amp; Brad Lancaster &#8211; Dec 5-7</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/eco-sanitation-course-with-david-omick-brad-lancaster/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/eco-sanitation-course-with-david-omick-brad-lancaster/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Watershed Management Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, December 5, 2011 to Wednesday, December 7, 2011. ] Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick &#38; Brad Lancaster

December 5 - 7 in Tucson

Note: Dates have changed from those previously advertized. Early registration extended to Oct 30. Early registration cost is $250. Scholarships are available.

Learn cutting-edge principles in simple living technology in a hands-on setting - join WMG for a Watershed Technical Training in Eco-Sanitation!

Expert instructors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ST November General Meeting &#8211; Food Security</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/st-november-general-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/st-november-general-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ST Core Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Monday, November 14, 2011; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] at  Joel D. Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone, Downtown (free lower level parking off Alameda St)


FOOD SECURITY
What is it? ... Do we have it? ... What can we do about it?
Please join us for the next Sustainable Tucson General Meeting, where we will begin to tackle the issue of creating a secure food supply for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water blessing at Tucson Meet Yourself</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/water-blessing-at-tucson-meet-yourself/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/water-blessing-at-tucson-meet-yourself/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Sunday, October 16, 2011; 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm. ] Water blessing at Tucson Meet Yourself, Sunday Oct 16, 2:00-2:40 pm

We'll gather to talk about the roots of this ritual in the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, and how we bless / express gratitude for water and all that we are thankful in our lives. Then we'll move outdoors to scoop up water in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Low Power Community FM Radio Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/10/low-power-community-fm-radio-workshop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Sunday, October 23, 2011; 1:00 pm; ] There will be a Low Power FM Radio Workshop on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 in Studio “A” at Access Tucson, 124 E Broadway Blvd. (near 6th Ave), starting at 1:00 pm.

Participants will learn; What IS Low Power FM Radio, some FCC requirements for LPFM, the need for a nonprofit to apply for an LPFM license, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tucson Time Traders &#8211; at Connect 2 Tucson &#8211; Sept 24</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/09/tucson-time-traders-sept-24/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/09/tucson-time-traders-sept-24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timetraders</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, September 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] We're starting a local Tucson Timebank soon.  If you're interested in joining, please pre-register below, and/or contact us by email - timetraders(at)sustainabletucson.org

We will also be at the Connect 2 Tucson - Moving Planet event on September 24 to meet people and give information about time banking.

&#160;

What Is A Time Bank?
A TimeBank is a group of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mural Unveiling</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/mural-unveiling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, June 18, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] &#1080;&#1082;&#1086;&#1085;&#1080;BARRIO CENTRO COMMUNITY MURAL UNVEILING

Lucky Wishbone Parking Lot, 2712 E. 22nd Street

Join us for this free, fun-filled family event with food, music, speakers, performance by the Tucson Arts Brigade Dance Theater Group, Latin Jazz by Trio Centrál, and Ranchera and Bolleros by Serenata.

The Barrio Centro Mural is the first phase in a multi-year initiative utilizing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Food Production Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/home-food-production-workshops-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, June 11, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] &#160;

The PRO Neighborhoods Newsletter informs us that:

The Community Food Bank's Community Food Resource
Center will team up with the Pima County Library system in
June to present a series of workshops on Sustainability and
Home Food Production June 11th, 18th, 23rd and 25th. See details here.
The workshops are free and open to the public. Pre-registration
is not required. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Food Production Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/home-food-production-workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PRO Neighborhoods Newsletter informs us that:
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The Community Food Bank&#8217;s Community Food Resource
Center will team up with the Pima County Library system in
June to present a series of workshops on Sustainability and
Home Food Production. The workshops are free and open to
the public. Pre-registration is not required. For questions or
information on this series, contact Leona Davis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forum Planning Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/forum-planning-workshop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library,  1607 S. 6th Ave. (at 26th St.)

&#160;

The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson  will present a FREE workshop on How to Plan a Forum. The workshop will  cover such topics as initial planning, working with other groups, legal  considerations, site selection, choosing a moderator, contacting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Walk 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/earth-walk-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/06/earth-walk-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Tuesday, June 21, 2011; ] The folks at Common Ground invite you to participate in Earth Walk 2011.

TUCSON EVENT FEATURING:
• Walk/dance through an Earth Labyrinth in a baseball stadium •
• Featuring an internationally renowned sound healer &#38; local musicians •
• Exhibitors for Personal, Social, and Environmental Wellness •
• Dress in a costume / t-shirt that reflects your cause •
• Raffle [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moving Day for Santa Cruz River Farmers&#8217; Market</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/moving-day-for-santa-cruz-river-farmers-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/moving-day-for-santa-cruz-river-farmers-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 21:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<title>Refugee 101 Information Night</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/refugee-101-information-night/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, June 9, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come  learn more about refugee life, communicating in different languages, and  refugee work. Anyone who wants information can attend and attendance  does not commit you to serve.  The training is at St. Francis in the  Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd.  Please RSVP with the volunteer coordinator.]]></description>
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		<title>WMG Call to Action</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/wmg-call-to-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Thursday, June 2, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Ground-breaking Watershed Management Group Invites Public to Take Action

WMG invites the public to their OpenHouse Thursday, June 2nd 2011 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Ward III Council Office. Presentations by board, staff, and community members on local, regional, and international programs in sustainability will be featured. Come and learn about opportunities to get involved; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUMBA-Pro Show</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/rumba-pro-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 11:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Saturday, May 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Barrie Herr, Committee Chair, and the RUMBA Committee of Tucson Clean and Beautiful are pleased to invite you to the first annual RUMBA-Pro Show! These RUMBA-Pros* have been generous to show their work at our student RUMBA competitions over the years, and it is time for them to have their own Show!

Please join us: Saturday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Ground Rocks the Heart</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/common-ground-rocks-the-heart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 11:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ Sunday, May 22, 2011; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] HEY healers, musicians, environmentalists, gardeners, artists, students, business owners, kids, dogs.... 

any body, EVERYBODY who wants to see REAL LOCAL COMMUNITY created in Tucson......

You’re INVITED to participate in Common Ground Tucson’s collaboration with the ROCK THE HEART JAM FEST, Sunday May 22nd 2011 at Armory Park, 4pm - 8pm.

Host a table for your organization - offer your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>350 Home &amp; Garden Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.sustainabletucson.org/2011/05/350-home-garden-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 15:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oscar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transition US is committed to enabling action-oriented programs at the national level.  The Home and Garden Challenge is just such an opportunity. Inspired by the the amazing work done in Sonoma County, CA last May where over 600 gardens were planted, we have decided to take it (inter)national this May 14th &#38; 15th.
Organizing a Home [...]]]></description>
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