Important Announcements

CURRENT INFORMATION: go to our Facebook group "Waco Friends of the Climate." 1) Beginning Jan. 2025, our focus has been on resistance to Donald Trump, since his policies are our greatest threat to the climate. Thus, we are not having monthly meetings at this time. We hope to hold monthly meetings in the future. Visit our Facebook group for current activities, Waco Friends of the Climate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 2) Our role in the resistance includes a weekly protest at the pedestrian bridge in Waco, Valley Mills Dr. & Bagby Avenue, each Sunday, 1:00pm-2:30pm. We began the protest in March 2025 and it has been carried on weekly for over one year. We provide huge, highly visible banners. Please join us. RESISTING FASCISM, ONE SUNDAY AT A TIME. 3) Because of the sad passing of our webmaster, Harrison Ward, we have not been able to keep the website up to date. For the most current information, please visit our Facebook group, Waco Friends of the Climate : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330231820335851 4) To join our email list and be informed of actions, activities, and campaigns, email our Director Alan Northcutt at anorthc@aol.com 5)Free "climate crisis is here" yard signs may be obtained by emailing anorthc@aol.com. Delivery of signs is available. Help raise awareness of the climate crisis, deeply needed in Waco. 6) Winners of the "Sixth Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit" may be found in the Archives, April 2023. Some incredible climate art may be viewed.

JAN. MEETING: COP27 CLIMATE SUMMIT -- Report from Sharm El-Sheikh

Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its January business meeting and film on Tuesday, January 24, at the South Waco Library (2737 S. 18th St) large meeting room. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and will last until around 8:30. Vegan refreshments will be provided.

If transportation is needed to attend the event, email anorthc@aol.com or text 254-744-1682.

Alan Northcutt was fortunate to attend COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt the first two weeks of November.  Dr. Northcutt's Powerpoint presentation will provide all our members and visitors with the experience of attending this climate summit.  His talk will cover the beach resort setting, the exuberant grounds, the climate art, Green Zone and Blue Zones, the education and inspiration, and the outcome of the negotiations. 

The future of our planet will largely be determined by the outcome of the annual COP meetings.  We earnestly request the presence of all members at this event.  Support our climate struggle here in Waco.  Place the event on your calendar now, and invite one friend, relative, or work colleague to join you at the South Waco Library.  The program will begin with a short business meeting.

We encourage all of our members to attend this meeting -- for the education, but also for solidarity with other climate activists and for growth of the organization.  In addition, members can volunteer for one of our upcoming climate projects.

 

EARTH DAY 2023:  Free Tree (carbon sink) Distribution

On Earth Day 2023, April 22, we will distribute 500 cedar elm seedlings at the Downtown Farmers' Market.  This event is our 3rd such free tree giveaway.  We will need multiple volunteers, we and hope for a response from our members as generous as the last 2 times.  We will offer a sign-up opportunity at the Jan 24, 2023 FOC meeting.

 








6th ANNUAL CLIMATE CRISIS ART EXHIBIT:  April 4 through April 29

We are excited to hold the 6th annual show at Art Center Waco!  After several years of virtual exhibits, the artists are also enthusiastic about a live show.  Drop-off of art will be March 31 and April 1; hanging of art will be April 1-3; and the grand opening will be April 4.  The reception, with the announcement of winners, will be April 22. The last day of the exhibit will be April 29, and art pickup will be April 30 and May 1.

For now, we need our members to do the following:
1) Begin work on your climate art, if you plan to enter the show.
2) Inform your friends about the event and encourage them to enter as well.
3) Volunteer to help with the art installation, or the reception.  
 

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