Transition Staunton Augusta -- Advocates for Clean Energy & Good Jobs, Staunton, VA
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The Transition Staunton Augusta Community Garden is now up and running at the corner of West Beverley and South Madison in Staunton's Newtown Historic District. This spring, we'll be building raised beds for individual plots to grow vegetables. Join one of our workdays and claim your own plot! Find updates in the Transition Staunton Augusta Facebook group. Thanks to the many people who've … [Read more...]
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Tuesday, February 21 at 7 pm Mockingbird Restaurant, 123 W. Beverley Street, downtown Staunton When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and … [Read more...]
Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America’s broken food system. (62 minutes) “I love this film! … [Read more...]
Tuesday, December 20 at 7pm (doors open at 5:30 for dinner) Mockingbird Restaurant, 123 W. Beverley Street, Staunton Admission free, $5 suggested donation Carbon nation is a documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS … [Read more...]
