Want to be an Active Advocate?

Want to be an Active Advocate? Join an Event Committee or become a Lead. Get involved! Email us at Chicago@OxfamActionCorps.org

9/29/09

CRUDE Documentary Screening: OCT 2-8!

Please visit www.crudethemovie.com for more info including the trailer, playdates, photography, reviews and links to find out more information about the case and ways in which to get involved.


Opens Friday, October 2 in Chicago
ONE WEEK ONLY!

Gene Siskel Film Center

164 North State Street, Chicago · 312-846-2800

Showtimes:
October 2, 5, 6, 7: 6:00pm, 8:00pm
October 3: 3:15pm, 5:15pm, 7:45pm
October 4: 3:15pm, 5:15pm
*October 8: 6:00pm, 8:15pm

* Filmmaker Joe Berlinger in attendance Thursday, 10/8 @ 6pm & 8:15pm shows!

9/26/09

Oxfam Action Corps Celebrates International Day of Climate Action!

Check out our post on 350.org for the event, and please spread the word! Do contact us if you would like to RSVP, volunteer, or share and idea for the action! chicago@oxfamactioncorps.org
http://www.350.org/node/7281

9/24/09

SAVE THE DATE: International Day of Climate Action

Save the date: We're collaborating with 350.org to plan an event for International Day of Climate Action!

Chicago Oxfam Action Corps
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
Saturday, October 24
3-6pm
Roosevelt University Campus

The event will feature Sisters on the Planet screenings, a guest speaker, tables of other allied organizations, Intelligensia coffee for you java fiends, and Greenheart goods. More organizations and details to come soon, check back!

9/17/09

Monthly Activist Meet-Up

As we're nearing the end of the month, we're getting closer to our monthly Activist Meet-up, if you're interested in helping to plan events, this meeting will suit you well! Come find us at:

ARTISTS CAFE
412 S. Michigan (near Congress)
Thursday, Sept. 24th from 7:00-8:30pm
www.artists-cafe.com


We will be debriefing summer legislative visits around the ACES Act, celebrating the sign on letters received far and wide across the country in support of climate change legislation that includes the needs of vulnerable commuties, and spending the bulk of the time planning for an exciting event coming up... (drumroll please!)

Mark your calendars for:
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
Saturday, October 24th
Roosevelt University Campus downtown

more details TBA

The event will be hosted jointly between the Chicago Oxfam Action Corps and Roosevelt University student activists and will include prominent speakers on the issue, fair trade tables, opportunities to snag a free Sisters on the Planet DVD for house parties to host your own screening night.

First Person: Voices, video, and photos from Oxfam's fight against poverty