Climate Convergence in Skamokawa

Greetings Wahkiakum Friends of the River,

As you probably know by now, the Climate Convergence is taking place this coming week and weekend, ending with a demonstration of our feelings about Northern Star on Monday, August 13th.  If you haven't checked out the schedule of workshops and events, go to www.climateconvergence/west and follow the links for activities and events. A welcome tent outside the Skamokawa Grange will also have schedules, etc.

WE NEED TO PULL TOGETHER for several important jobs:

1. There will be a booth at the event for our Coalition of noLNG organizations. Carol Carver is pulling together and needs volunteers to sit at the booth, especially during lunch and dinner times, except Thursday dinner. If you can help out please email Carol and let her know when you can be available:  carolc@wwestsky.net

2. On Thursday evening there will be a potluck dinner that will be a mixer between those of us who have been opposed to LNG on the Columbia and in Coos Bay, and those attending the Convergence who may be new to this issue.  The meal is going to happen at the Fairgrounds and the Convergence planners expect about 100. Let's welcome them to our area with a great unorganized potluck. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE POTLUCK DISH TO SHARE, AND plates and table settings.  They are trying hard NOT to use paper products. The meal is planned for 6 pm.

3. Demonstrate against Northern Star on Monday by lining the beach at the end of Puget Island with people holding signs. There will be extra signs available. Please be at Eykel's house on the beach, 199 Ostervold Rd, by 11:30 am on Monday, August 13th. Bring everyone you can think of! Eykel's will have tables out, and are planning a potluck lunch, so again, bring your favorite picnic dish and table settings.

People with boats who want to be involved in a noLNG armada, please call Dan Serres at 503-890-2441 for more information.