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.

6th Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit

--Waco Friends of the Climate will sponsor the 6th Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit, April 4-29, 2023, at Art Center Waco, 701 S. 8th. St., Waco, TX 76706.
--Artists should deliver entries to the Art Center March 31 and April 1. A maximum of 3 entries is allowed. Over 12 judged awards are given, up to $1000. Artists of all ages may participate. For complete instructions, go to www.friendsoftheclimate.org
--Art Center hours: Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm, Sun-Mon closed.
--Admission is FREE and all are welcome.
--Various media represent the many dire impacts of the climate crisis on our planet. The art is both educational & inspirational.
--A constant slideshow details impacts of climate breakdown, as well as abundant innovative solutions, which provide hope in addressing this existential threat.
--Visitors may vote for their favorite art piece, in the "Peoples' Choice Award."
--Visitors may pledge individual actions to help combat the climate crisis through an interactive display,
--Complimentary climate information cards, and "Climate Crisis is Here" yard signs are available, as supply lasts.
--A FREE live reception will be held on Earth Day, April 22, 5-7pm, at the Art Center Waco. A short climate science slideshow, and awards will be presented.. Attendees are eligible for door prizes. Complimentary refreshments and wine are provided.
--Above find art from a previous climate show entitled "Firelight," by Natalie Stitt.
--Organization website: www.friendsoftheclimate.org
--Questions: anorthc@aol.com 



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