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December 2007

December 3-7
Gould Green Christmas@Federation Square
Melbourne, Australia
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Green Christmas messages reinforce the importance of everyone playing a part in creating a more sustainable future and how our personal actions and purchasing decisions may impact on our environment and on climate change. Gould Green Christmas invites your school, family and friends to join our free festive celebrations at Melbourne's Federation Square, which will run from 11am - 2pm Monday December 3 through Friday December 7, 2007.

All schools are invited to attend this free event. We'd love you to tell us you're coming to assist with our planning: www.gould.org.au/html/GreenChristmasFedSquare.asp

December 5-12
Hanukah: Festival of Lights (Jewish)

December 6
Former Federal Minister of the Environment Speaks on Sustainable Development
Walter Baker Sports Center, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Barrhaven, Ottawa, ON
Longstanding environmental champion Charles Caccia will give a timely public presentation at the Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven on Thursday, December 6(7-9pm), on the challenges of sustainable development in our problematic environmental and economic world. The presentation is sponsored by the Nepean Carleton Federal Liberal Association (NCFLA) as part of its community service outreach efforts.

Currently a Senior Fellow for the Institute of the Environment at the University of Ottawa and an active member of the City of Ottawa’s Environmental Advisory Committee, Mr. Caccia is well known for his environmental advocacy during a 36 year tenure in parliament, most of which involved important ministerial cabinet posts. One of his most significant insights resulting from these many years of service to the Canadian public is the recognition that sustainable development must be premised on not only environmental but also economic and social objectives. Finding practical ways to encourage sustainable co-operation among these endeavors is the crucial challenge of our time. For more information contact Barry Cameron abarrycameron@gmail.com.

December 8
Bodhi Day (Buddhist)

December 10
Urban Sustainability Forum
One Planet Living: Creating the Greenest Neighborhoods in Seattle
Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave
5:30-7:00pm
Two final events of 2007 close out the third year of our ever-popular Urban Sustainability Forum! Click here to view the nationally and internationally recognized leaders that will be discussing ways we can transform Seattle into a 21st century city that is climate-neutral, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, community-focused, and sustainably designed. To be included in news announcements, send your email address to Janet.Stephenson@Seattle.gov. Unless specifically noted, all events are free of charge and no registration is required.

December 19
Wakuf: Day of Arafat (Islam)

December 20
Festival of the Sacrifice or The Great Feast (Islam)

December 22
Winter Feast (Native American)

December 25
Christmas (Christian)

December 30
Holy Family (Roman Catholic)