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HEAR THE 51ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CANDIDATES
JEFF WRIGHT AND TODD NOVAK
at SEPT. 21 FORUM

Jeff Wrighttodd NovakWed., Sept. 21, 7 p.m.   (Blanchardville)   THE FIRST CANDIDATES’ FORUM WITH 51ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CANDIDATES – JEFF WRIGHT AND TODD NOVAK.   Public education will be the topic at this important event, hosted by the Pecatonica PTA.  LOCATION:  Pecatonica High School, 704 Cross Street in Blanchardville.   You’ll hear the views of both candidates for the 51st District, and if there is time, have a chance to ask questions. 

SAT., SEPT 17, 6:30 P.M. (rural Dodgeville)  SUSTAIN IOWA COUNTY and Citizen’s Change Lobby (CCL) monthly meeting  This enthusiastic group of environmental advocates will meet at the home of Anne Bachner, 4091 Ct. Road Z, Dodgeville.  Bring a snack to pass.  On the agenda are:  1) Community Solar  2) Opposition to the proposed high-voltage power lines proposed for Iowa County and  3) Efforts to pass national ground-breaking carbon fee and dividend legislation.  They will also tune in to the monthly CCL conference call.  This month’s speaker is former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis who will describe the nuts and bolts of the legislative process, just as the CCL group is gearing up to introduce and pass important carbon fee legislation.   For more information contact Chuck Tennessen at [email protected].  

OUR GRASSROOTS CITIZENS SUSTAIN IOWA COUNTY group works at the local, state and national levels on climate change and environment issues. To get involved, contact Chuck Tennessen at [email protected].

Fri., Sat. 16 and Sat., Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. (Taliesin – Spring Green) PLACES, PLEASE!   What is community? Where do we fit in? Join the students of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture for Places, Please! an exploration of interdependence and of the roles we play in the communities we inhabit. Taliesin storytellers recreate moments of longing and belonging, connections and collaborations.   Places, Please!, featuring a cast of architecture students and Taliesin staff from Canada, China, Slovakia and all corners of the U.S., was created using storytelling, peer coaching and improvisation. Director Terry Kerr shaped the final piece with help from Assistant Director Melinda Van Slyke and Designer Trina Lindal.   LOCATION:   Performances are Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 pm at Hillside Theater at Taliesin. Admission is a free will donation. We’ll save your place in the audience!

United NationsTHE GRASSROOTS CITIZENS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE are currently organizing an educational campaign around two important upcoming dates -- Tues., Sept 20, the United Nations International Day of Peace and Thursday, Sept. 29, the U.N.’s day to promote the total elimination of nuclear weapons.   To find out how to get involved with this active group and information about their next meeting, contact Jane Kavaloski at  [email protected]

OUR GRASSROOTS CITIZENS FOR PEACE organizes forums and cultural events to encourage dialogue about critical peace and justice issues.
For more info, contact Bryan Walton at [email protected]

pig roastSat., Sept. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. (rural Dodgeville) PIG ROAST FOR JEFF WRIGHT FOR 51ST State Assembly  Meet Jeff Wright and his family at this fun family event to be held in a beautifully restored barn.  Pork and drinks will be provided.  Bring a dish to pass.   Enjoy bluegrass and folk music by Daniel and Meghan Libby and lots of fun activities for all ages.  Suggested donation $25 per adult, $50 per family.  Kids are welcome.  LOCATION:  3344 Rohowetz Road, west of Dodgeville.   Reserve your seat by emailing [email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UPCOMING ELECTION  To find out exactly what will be on your Election ballot go to https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/  The Grassroots Gazette Elections Page offers vital info about local elections (click here). 

IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS ARE OPEN IN DODGEVILLE at 102 North Iowa Street (corner of Iowa and Division Sts).  The coffee is usually on.  Stop by for political signs and literature.  Hours are posted on the door.   Can you help staff the office?  Or go door to door?  Or make phone calls?  Or put up signs around the area?   Call Sue Gereau at 608-583-2121 or 608-341-9191 to see how you can help during this critical election for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative and 51st district State Representative. 

SAT., SEPT. 24, 4 to 6 P.M. (Arena)  AWARD-WINNING SPRING GREEN ARTIST NANCY GIFFEY TO TALK ABOUT HER WORKS  Ms. Giffey’s works, spanning from 1985 to 2015, are now on display at The Shoppe at Herbs, Spices and More, 7352 Hwy. 14, Arena, from Sept 9 to Oct. 7.   She’ll talk about her works at a public reception on Sat., Sept. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.  Weekly gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday; or by appointment (608-753-9000).  Nancy Giffey is well known in the community as the founder of Rural Musicians Forum, which presents an annual series of summer concerts in the Spring Green area, as well as other musical events throughout the year.  Giffey will donate a portion of the proceeds of the sale to the Forum.

HERE’S PART OF THE RECENT HARVEST FROM THE SPRING GREEN HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECT, LED BY SCIENCE TEACHER ERIC JOHNSON.   Grassroots Citizens of Wisconsin and several Grassroots members were among the contributors who made this project possible.  

OUR GRASSROOTS CITIZENS Immigration team is working to educate and achieve a better understanding of immigration issues in our area. To get involved, contact Shirley Barnes at [email protected]

OUR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPAND To encourage self-sufficiency and confidence among recent Hispanic immigrants to our area, our English as a Second Language (ESL) volunteer tutoring program has recently expanded into Lafayette and Grant Counties -- building on our existing Iowa County program.. Our trained volunteer tutors work one-on-one or in small groups. The program not only addresses the isolation many of our students feel, it enriches the tutors’ lives through cultural exchanges and friendships. To learn more about becoming a volunteer ESL tutor, please contact:

OUR GRASSROOTS Health Care Task Force has been working since 2008 to insure everyone receives quality, affordable health care. To get involved, contact Earl Barnes at [email protected]

Other Community Events

Tues., September 20th, 7 p.m. (Dodgeville) IOWA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETS in regular session at the Health and Human Services Building, 303 W. Chapel Street. When it becomes available, the agenda will be posted at http://www.iowacounty.org/countyboard/committees/countyboard.shtml

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