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Friday
Dec162011

May 25

What: Screening of “Genetic Roulette.”
When: 1-4:30 p.m.
Where: Rochambeau Public  Library, 708 Hope St., Providence.
About: The film points to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. population, especially among children. Gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, inflammatory diseases and infertility are just some of the problems implicated in humans, pets, livestock, and lab animals that eat genetically modified soybeans and corn. Following the film, a discussion will be led by Liberty Goodwin, director of the Toxics Information Project, and Amanda Freitas, interim policy coordinator for the Northeast Organic Farmers Association's Rhode Island chapter.
Info: Visit toxicsinfo.org. To watch the trailer, click here.
Friday
Dec162011

May 29

What: “Rhode Island Energy Challenge: Find Your Four!” program.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Roger Williams Park Casino, Providence.
About: The program is a community-based, online and on-the-ground energy-efficiency campaign that challenges people to start saving energy at home through easy actions. Residents are asked to “Find Your Four” and challenge friends and neighbors to do the same in friendly online competitions.  SmartPower is working with National Grid and Opower to launch this first-of-its-kind energy challenge. The launch celebration brings together participants from municipal, business and nonprofit sectors. This free event includes lunch and will feature leaders from the Rhode Island community speaking about the importance of energy efficiency. RSVP via e-mail to mray@smartpower.org.
Info: Visit smartpower.org.