Three Thomas Berry Events in November

1.       Sunday, November 6, 2016, 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

Greensboro Public Library's 2016 Thomas Berry Award ceremony.

Location: Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library. 

1420 Price Park Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=824

Commemorating the life and work of Thomas Berry (1914 - 2009) with the award this year going to Randall Scott Romie and Andrew Levitt. Music, fellowship and refreshments as we gather to honor one of Greensboro's own.

2.       Thursday, November 10, 2016, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

“Thomas Berry and Dante's Divine Comedy: The Journey and the Vision” -- A presentation by Dr. Andrew Levitt based on his book All the Scattered Leaves of the Universe: The Journey and the Vision, a book about wisdom and transformation of the soul for the sake of the world.

Location: Well-Spring Retirement Community Auditorium, 

4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

The presentation explores how Dante’s medieval poem might have influenced Thomas Berry’s understanding of the Great Work in the Twentieth Century.  As Dr. Levitt’s book makes clear, it is necessary to listen carefully to the dialogue Thomas Berry and Dante held across the centuries.  Attention reveals the integral relation of the two, which expands appreciation and understanding of each and demonstrates that together they can guide the soul through transformation to communion with all Being in service to the world.

Sponsor: The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World  www.beholdnature.org

3.        Saturday, November 12, 2016, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Universe Story Walk

Location: Stovers’ Sèjour, 5911 Western Trail, Greensboro, NC   27410

The Universe Story Walk provides a ½-mile walk through an upland woods.  Along the walk, readings from The Universe Story and guided reflections at every 100’ allow participants on the walk to retell the Universe’s story and to connect their lives with the 14-billion-year journey of the emerging Universe itself.  

  

Dennis Hands, professor of astronomy at High Point University, will accompany the group to augment the experience.

Sponsor: Emerging Ecology http://www.emergingecology.org/universestorywalk.html

Triad VegFest - November 5 and 6

The very first Triad VegFest takes place over the weekend of November 5 and 6. On the 5th, we will kick off with a book signing event with vegan ultramarathon runner and author, Charlie Engle, at Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm, between 10 am and 11am. 

The Plant-Based Living for Peace and Sustainability symposium will begin at 1pm that same afternoon in the Sullivan Science Building on the UNCG campus. It will feature some very interesting talks as well as a mixer afterwards with the speakers and is being cosponsored by UNCG Sustainability. This event will conclude at 6pm.

The next morning, at 11am, the Triad VegFest Holiday Market Fair will take place at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market at 501 Yanceyville Street. It will feature lots of cool vegan food and gift items as well as cooking demos. 

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, check out our Website is www.triadvegfest.org

DMC Haunted House Photos

Thanks to everyone who attended the DMC Haunted House!

IRS Expands Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew

IRS Expands Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew:

https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-gives-expanded-tax-relief-to-victims-of-hurricane-matthew-parts-of-four-states-eligible-extension-filers-have-until-march-15-to-file

Currently, the following areas (by county) are eligible for relief:
North Carolina: Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne and Wilson counties.
South Carolina: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Marion, Orangeburg and Williamsburg counties.
Georgia: Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh counties.
Florida: Brevard, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Nassau, St. Johns, St. Lucie and Volusia counties.

Triad VegFest - November 5 and 6

from the Sustain-L listserv:

Hi Folks,

We are in the process of organizing the very first Triad VegFest. and we thought that you may all like to know about it and some of you may even like to get involved as vendors or exhibitors.

There are several events taking place. The first is a screening of the new film Eating You Alive at Carmike 18, 4822 Koger Blvd, Greensboro on October 17 &19 @ 7 pm. I f you come to see the film, save your ticket stub and give it to us at the Triad VegFest Holiday Market Fair and you will be entered into the raffle to win one of several generous prizes that are being donated by Whole Foods, including a $100 gift certificate!

The actual festival takes place over the weekend of November 5 and 6. On the 5th, we will kick off with a book signing event with vegan ultramarathon runner and author, Charlie Engle, at Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm, between 10 am and 11am.

The Plant-Based Living for Peace and Sustainability symposium will begin at 1pm that same afternoon in the Sullivan Science Building on the UNCG campus. It will feature some very interesting talks as well as a mixer afterwards with the speakers and is being cosponsored by UNCG Sustainability. This event will conclude at 6pm.

The next morning, at 11am, the Triad VegFest Holiday Market Fair will take place at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market at 501 Yanceyville Street. It will feature lots of cool vegan food and gift items as well as cooking demos.

There is still time to get a table at the VegFest and we have really low rates compared to the other similar festivals, which have been happening around the state. This is because we are a volunteer run group and we are passing the savings of not having paid staff onto our vendors!

Remember be sure to go the film, Eating You Alive, at the Carmike (regular ticket prices) and bring your ticket stub to the market to get a free ticket for the raffle!

Our Website is www.triadvegfest.org

Here is a link to the trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sGE5n-i1Q

All the best and hope to see you at some, or all, of these events!

The Triad VegFest Team

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Tenure Attainment Recognition Event

Congratulations to Keith, Jenny, and David!

photo by Laath Martin