Monthly Archives: August 2010

Who Knew That Was Toxic?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Heather| Leave a comment

This should be a fun, educational meeting for all! It will be interesting to find what ordinary items are toxic in your house. What will you discover?

Who: You
What: Free event to learn how to chemicals in the environment can harm your health
Where: Spokane Public Library, South Hill Branch, 3324 South Perry, Spokane
When: Saturday, August 28th, 1-2:30pm
Why: To keep you and your family healthy and reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals

What is on the Agenda?

Hear a presentation by Nurse Julie Stranquist.

Learn about toxic-free cleaning products.

Bring in a toy or another household item made of wood, plastic, or metal and have it checked for hamrful chemicals by the amazing XRF testing machine.

Visit information tables about green cleaning, safe baby bottles, how you can help make change, and more.

Harmful chemicals are in our homes, our workplace, and in the consumer products we use everyday. Growing scientific evidence links an increase in exposure to toxic chemicals to increased rates of reproductive disorders and other health problems.

Making healthy choices is an important part of daily life and shouldn’t require you to be a scientist to know what products are safe for you and your family. Learn how to protect our health and the environment from harmful chemicals. Join us for a free event on August 28!

Click here and RSVP Today!

This event is being sponsored by the Washington Toxics Coalition, Washington State Nurses Association and Washington Environmental Council Voter Education Fund

Questions? Contact us at ppaction@ppvoteswa.org. We hope to see you on the 28th

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Who Says You Can’t Talk Politics?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Heather| 1 Comment

Hi Violets,

This is a great chance to get involved and informed, if you haven’t already done so!

Where: Spokane County Library on September 11, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm.

What: Washington State AAUW, formerly the American Association of University Women, is sponsoring a candidate forum moderated by
Judy Blair, AAUW State Public Policy Chair. The forum will be a chance for residents in State Legislative Districts #3, 6, 7 and 9 to ask questions of their legislative candidates regarding women’s issues.

Let’s show our support and give them a great turnout!
Questions, call Linda Krogh, Spokane AAUW PUblic Policy Chair, 487-1080.

Posted in Events, Political

September Book Club: Atomic Farm Girl by Teri Hein

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Becky| Leave a comment

This month’s book choice is:

Atomic Farm Girl

by Teri Hein

“Combining a profoundly tender story of youth with politics and an unmistakable sense of place, Teri Hein has written a memoir that is part Terry Tempest Williams, part Erin Brockovich, part Garrison Keillor. In the end, she offers a rich and ribald journey into the universal mysteries of childhood, love, community, and home, a journey that confirms humankind’s infinite capacity for hope.”
*Takes place in Eastern Washington*

Link

September 19th
Location: Empyrean
Time: 1-3 pm

**Please note the change of location. The coordinators decided to coincide the meeting with the current exhibit at Empyrean. During the month of September, Empyrean will be featuring Particles on the Wall – an exhibit on Hanford history, the nuclear age, and the Columbia River.”**

Upcoming Reads

For October:

Any Human Heart

by William Boyd

For November :

We’re Getting On

by James Kaelin

For December

Rings of Saturn
by WG Sebalt

*Locations and dates are TBA*

RSVP on Facebook (not mandatory if you want to participate)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or recommendations for upcoming reads:

Shrinking Violet Society: shrinkingvioletsociety [at] gmail [dot] com

Becky – beckyhuss [at] gmail [dot] com
Hilary – hilwhitt [at] hotmail [dot] com

Posted in Book Group

Ladies Who Lunch – August

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mariah| Leave a comment

Join us this Saturday, August 14th for wholesome food and excellent company. We will catch-up with friends, meet new people, and share our plans and hopes for the future from 11:30-1:30 at One World Cafe (1804 E. Sprague). We will also hear about the experiences of Amber Waldref, the youngest woman ever to be elected to the Spokane City Council.

Also, a big thanks goes out to the talented Brianna Musser at Fringe and Fray for donating her time and artistry to August’s flier. Go visit her at the store on 1st and Cedar and ask where her design work is on display. If you are interested in doing the flier for September, please contact Dawn Egan at dmarie.egan@gmail.com.

Note: One World Cafe is a unique nonprofit community kitchen. Be prepared to donate at the till in an amount that you are able. Kids are also welcome – this is a family friendly restaurant. Guys can show up too, we look forward to seeing everyone there!

Posted in Events

Women for Murray Invite

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Mariah| 1 Comment

Dear Shrinking Violets,

This is an open invitation to join us for the Women for Murray Day of Canvassing. What’s a better way to bridge the women of this community together than by supporting the woman that helps make this process possible. The Washington State Democratic Coordinated Campaign endorses Senator Patty Murray and we’re working hard to get her re-elected. We’re quickly approaching the August 17th Primary and we’re diving right into our get-out-the-vote campaign. We’re looking for all the support we can get and we invite the Shrinking Violets to join our Women for Murray Day for Canvassing.

“Senator Patty Murray has been a champion for women by making our issues a priority in Congress. She’s worked tirelessly to pass the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act because she is determined to eliminate wage discrimination and unfairness in the workplace. She’s fought for women to have the opportunity to make decisions about their bodies by increasing funding for the National Family Planning Program (Title X) and pushing the FDA to make Plan B over the counter. During the heath care debate, she opposed the Stupak amendment and ensured that the final Health Care Bill contained strong protection language. Patty Murray works every day to solve the problems facing women in Washington State.”
- The Patty Murray Campaign

We hope to re-elect Patty Murray so she can continue fighting for women across the country. Without her, our laws that determine our rights over reproductive choices are at risk. Our right to equality in the workplace and access to affordable healthcare, it’s all at risk. We hope to see you Saturday to continue this mission to protect our rights.

The Plan: Meet at the Washington State Democrats Coordinated Campaign Office at Washington & Sprague at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7th. From there we’ll have a group chat and divide ourselves into groups for carpooling. The more support we can get, the more ground we can cover.

RSVP: Nicole@WAVictory.org, (509) 838-2703
1 S. Washington, Spokane, WA 99201

Learn more:
To learn more about Patty’s record of supporting women go to: www.pattymurray.com/issues or call her campaign office at (253) 301-2479.

Posted in Volunteering