Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We have officially reached the halfway mark of the 60-day legislative session. In order to answer constituent questions and share information on bills going through the legislative process, I’m co-hosting a 12th District virtual town hall meeting with my seatmate, Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, on Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 2 p.m.

Preregistration is required for this Zoom-hosted event. During the hour-long meeting, we will answer questions and discuss some of the public policy topics being considered, debated, and decided in Olympia. Constituents may also submit written questions during the registration process.

What: 12th District Virtual Town Hall MeetingWhen: Saturday, Feb. 19, starting at 2 p.m.Where: Click here to register.

**After registering, a confirmation email will be sent about joining the webinar. Space is limited, so it is best to register early.**

Build a Fossil Free Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve is the United States’ Central Bank and it plays a key role in regulating our economy. One of the Fed’s main roles is to mitigate economic risks, and for too long they’ve ignored the risk of climate collapse, which is already having an extreme impact on our economy. Learn More by attending this Webinar on Feb. 24 @ 4:00 pm Pacific Time. Register Here:

https://350org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5C95hg0GRDKxkXFf8zRDew

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday – March 9 – Wenatchee Interfaith Climate Group meeting @ 1:00 We look at the Climate Crisis through a Spiritual point of view and take actions in faith.  If you are interested in joining us, email interfaithclimatewen@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 14 American Rivers Day action with emphasis on restoring the Lower Snake River. Watch this space for details.

Wenatchee for Immigrant Justice is sponsoring: Building Bridges of Understanding Workshop:

Cultural Self-Awareness & Competency and Understanding the Dynamics of Intolerance and Racism by Alex Schmidt.
When: Friday March 25, 5-9pm and Saturday March 26,  8:30-2:30-pm
Where: Location: Wenatchee Valley College
Course content information https://sites.google.; see attached flyer below
Workshop is in English, cost is free along with course materials. Meals provided free. Participation limited to 30 people with attendance at both days requested, COVID vaccinations and precautions required
Schedule and registration here:https://forms.gle/5X8DXYXNih3u7aKr6

WELL – NOW WE ARE ON TO LINE 5!!!!!!!  LOTS OF INFORMATION HERE!

https://world.350.org/climate-convos-ncw-2020/wp-admin/post.php?post=5546&action=edit

Important Information on Hydrogen: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/02/the-difference-between-gray-blue-and-green-hydrogen/

It’s important that EVERYONE has accurate climate science information!  https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/02/volunteers-translate-climate-research-into-more-than-100-languages/

This is pretty cool, especially the future predictions element.  https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/02/free-online-tool-identifies-climate-risks-in-your-neighborhood/

Sue Kane – Newsletter Editor

 

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