May 21, 2006
FILM SCREENING: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
with EAT LOCAL "100 Mile" POTLUCK CHALLENGE
"Development of character consists solely in moving towards self-sufficiency." ~ Quentin Crisp ~
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
"What are we going to do as the oil runs out? The solution is in the community."
(CommunitySolution.org)
WHEN: Sunday, May 21, 2006
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Path to Freedom, 631 Cypress Avenue, Pasadena (driving directions)
COST: $5-$10 suggested donation/ RSVP only (make reservation)
:: FILM DESCRIPTION ::
This need to bring agriculture into Cuba began with the fall of the Soviet Union and the loss of more than 50 percent of Cuba's oil imports, much of its food and 85 percent of its trade economy. Transportation halted, people went hungry and the average Cuban lost 30 pounds.
"In reality, when this all began, it was a necessity. People had to start cultivating vegetables wherever they could," a tour guide told a documentary crew filming in Cuba in 2004 to record how Cuba survived on far less oil than usual.
The crew included the staff of The Community Solution, a non-profit organization in Yellow Springs, Ohio which teaches about peak oil - the time when oil production world-wide will reach an all-time high and head into an irreversible decline. Some oil analysts believe this may happen within this decade, making Cuba a role model to follow.
"We wanted to see if we could capture what it is in the Cuban people and the Cuban culture that allowed them to go through this very difficult time," said Pat Murphy, The Community Solution's executive director. "Cuba has a lot to show the world in how to deal with energy adversity."
Cuba is a living example of how a country can successfully traverse what we all will have to deal with sooner or later -- the reduction and loss of finite fossil fuel resources.
The goals of this film are to give hope to the developed world as it wakes up to the consequences of being hooked on oil, and to lift American's prejudice of Cuba by showing the Cuban people as they are. The filmmakers do this by having the people tell their story on film. It's a story of their dedication to independence and triumph over adversity, and a story of cooperation and hope. Several Cubans expressed the belief that living on an island, with its natural boundaries, breeds awareness that there are limits to natural resources.
Everyone who has worked on the documentary hopes that, seeing this film, people will also see the world on which we live, as another, much larger, island.
(READ MORE:
Community Solutions.org and
The Power of Community)
100 MILE POTLUCK
Eat Local Challenge: May 2006
PTF joins the Bay Area Locavores as they challenged people from all over the world to eat within a 100 mile radius of their home
We invite all local eaters (this means you!) to join us in a celebration of our local food cornucopia and in an effort to raise our own awareness of our place within the foodshed.
:: Potluck Guidelines :: Our goal for this potluck is to eat from within a 100 mile radius of our homes. Failing that, we will attempt to eat foods that come from within our State, or are purchased directly from small scale farmers elsewhere in the world. Some of us will interpret these guidelines more strictly than others, but the main goal is to pay attention to where the food that we eat comes from.
:: Locavore Pledge ::
If not LOCALLY PRODUCED, then Organic.
If not ORGANIC, then Family farm.
If not FAMILY FARM, then Local business.
If not a LOCAL BUSINESS, then Fair Trade.
Read details on how to Reduce Food Miles
:: EVENT SCHEDULE ::
6-7 pm - "100 Mile" Potluck
7:30 - 8:30 pm - Film screening: 'How Cuba Survived Peak Oil'
8:30 - 9:00 pm - Discussion
:: MAKE A RESERVATION ::
Space and seating is limited so please RSVP in advance to request your seating. You will receive confirmation. If not, check your spam-blocker.
:: MAP & DRIVING DIRECTIONS :: Path to Freedom is located in the foothills above Los Angeles, near the Rose Bowl, Old Towne Pasadena, Memorial Park Gold Line Station, and the 210, 110 and 134 freeways. (view map and driving directions)
:: ZERO WASTE & LOW IMPACT ::
We, at Path to Freedom, endeavor to make our each of our events as "eco- friendly" as possible with solar (or other "alternative green") electricity, oil/biodiesel lamps, candles and a "low or zero waste policy" by providing reusable plates, cups, and utensils to ensure there is no unnecessary waste. All other waste (i.e., plastic wrappers, glass bottles, food containers, etc) and food scraps are recycled, reused, composted or fed to our pet chickens and ducks.
Read about our "Zero Waste Policy"
:: CONTACTS ::
For additional information about this event and others:
Phone: 626.795.8400
Email: events@pathtofreedom.com
May 06, 2006
READY OR NOT? FILM DEBUT
“An excess of anything in life promotes wastage until its decline becomes evident and irreversible" ~ A. Kuhlman ~
Greetings friends and supporters,
You are invited to attend the debut screening of the documentary READY OR NOT?
When: Saturday, May 6th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Norris Theatre/ USC Campus
This is a story about three families who are preparing for the possibility of a global pandemic, global energy crisis, and global climate change. Beyond awareness, beyond talk, they have taken action to ensure the safety of their families and communities. They believe it is time to prepare for the future NOW, while they still can, before it’s too late! This crux of this story evolves around an average person’s ability to do something small to help create a better future, by enhancing the power for resilience and adaptation.
Featuring Kathlyn Powell and Jorge Strunz, Melinda Epler and Matt Eliseo, and Path to Freedom (Jules, Anais, Jordanne and Justin).
With appearances by Jan Lundberg, and Michael Ruppert.
This film will screen with two other documentaries of similar length.
Seating is limited, so please reserve immediately by email ( dervaes@pathtofreedom.com )
April 11, 2006
PTF FILM FESTIVAL AT DEBS PARK
Our pro-active form of protest is to use our hands as weapons of mass creation against the powers that be. ~ Jules Dervaes~
Path to Freedom is putting on an eco-film festival and power point presentation in library at the beautiful (and green!) facility Audubon Center at Debs Park.
We hope that you join us and other concerned citizens and remember this is a ZERO WASTE EVENT
10:00 am -11:00 am PTF POWER POINT PRESENTATION / Q&A - Jules Dervaes
Bringing the Eco Revolution Home
"Path to Freedom is an “urban homestead” in Pasadena. The Dervaes family has opened their home and hearts to sharing a lifetime of experience in and impressive range of back-to-basics practices such as permaculture methods, bio-intensive farming and appropriate technologies including biodiesel and solar energy. Their example and training can help anyone with an open mind to successfully reduced their own "footprint" on the earth."
11:15 am -12:45 pm THE FUTURE OF FOOD
There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America -- a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat.
THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
1:00 pm -2:00 pm THE POWER OF THE SUN
The film is a celebration of solar power. It features writer/actor JOHN CLEESE (of Monty Python fame), Nobel Laureates WALTER KOHN and ALAN HEEGER, NASA Solar Pioneer BILL YERKES, Stanford students, and other notables, experts and ordinary folk.
It deals with the history and science of solar power; its implementations in the developed and the less developed world; and the urgent issues of global warming and oil depletion.
2:00 pm -3:00 pm PTF POWER POINT PRESENTATION / Q&A - Jules Dervaes
Bringing the Eco Revolution Home
"Path to Freedom is an “urban homestead” in Pasadena. The Dervaes family has opened their home and hearts to sharing a lifetime of experience in and impressive range of back-to-basics practices such as permaculture methods, bio-intensive farming and appropriate technologies including biodiesel and solar energy. Their example and training can help anyone with an open mind to successfully reduced their own "footprint" on the earth."
3:00 pm -3:30 pm KILOWATT OURS
Kilowatt Ours reveals the consequences of our coal powered economy. The film invites viewers to help build a net zero nation, by conserving energy to the greatest extent possible at home, then using clean renewable energy to provide the electricity used.
April 01, 2006
EARTH DAY 2006
Till now man has been up against Nature; from now on he will be up against his own nature. ~Dennis Gabor, Inventing the Future, 1963
PTF will be out & about town this month of April participating in the many community Earth Day events. We hope that you stop by our booth and join us in our commitment to save our planet now and for future generations.
MARCH 31, Friday
CESAR CHAVEZ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Kidspace Museum, Pasadena
Visit:
http://www.kidspacemuseum.org/calendar/calendar.asp#celebra
APRIL 1, Saturday
END OF SUBURBIA SCREENING & PTF PEAK OIL POWER POINT PRESENTATION(6:30 p.m.) - Private home screening & fundraiser in Eagle Rock. Afterwards, Jules Dervaes will present a new "Peak Oil" power point presentation.
APRIL 6, Thursday
ECO FEST (12:30 p.m.)- Presentation: "A Revolution at Home" by Jules Dervaes.
Visit:
http://www.glendale.edu/ecofest/
APRIL 19, Wednesday
EARTH DAY (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) - at Wild Oats in Pasadena
603 S Lake Ave, Pasadena (626) 792-1778
APRIL 22, Saturday
GREENING THE EARTH DAY (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) - at Memorial Park in Pasadena. This year's theme is, Creating an Urban Eco Village. The event is free and features exhibits, entertainment, organic food, community gardens, art exhibits and activities, sustainable design, "green transportation, solar exhibits and more. Receive a free gift if you show your Metro pass or ticket.
Visit:
www.cityofpasadena.net
APRIL 22, Saturday
EARTH DAY AUDUBON FESTIVAL (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m) - at the Audubon Center at Debs Park (4700 North Griffin Ave., Los Angeles)The theme this year is "World Custodian - We Got Work To Do! Learn what you can do for Mother Earth and join the family fun at the 100% solar powered, greenest building in the United States. Free Admission. Show your Metro pass or ticket
and receive a free entry in the Metro Eco-Safari Raffle.
Path to Freedom will be on hand to give presentations & put on an eco-film festival (times and schedule to TBA). Path to Freedom will be set up in and around the library at at the beautiful Audubon Center.
Visit
http://www.ca.audubon.org/debs_park.htm
APRIL 23, Sunday
EARTH DAY ( 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)- at All Saints Church, Pasadena (132 North Euclid Avenue -across from City Hall)EDEN, an All Saints environmental group, is coordinating an Earth day event on the lawn that will include a number of booths and activates.
January 21, 2006
FILM SCREENING: Kilowatt Ours
Special Guests: filmmaker Jeff Barrie and the City of Pasadena
What would you find if you traced the wires from your light switch to the energy source? Mountain top removal, global warming, childhood asthma… or hope?
TIME: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE: Path to Freedom
COST: $5 - $10 donation
RSVP: Space is limited, please RESERVE in advance to ensure a seat.
FOOD: This event includes a potluck so please bring refreshments to share with others from the community.
To make this a green event reusable plates, cups, and utensils will be provided to ensure there is no unnecessary waste. All other waste (i.e., plastic wrappers, glass bottles, food containers, etc) and food scraps will be recycled, reused, composted or fed to Path to Freedom's pet chickens and ducks.
NOTE: event will be held partially outdoors, so it is strongly recommended that you dress warmly!
EVENT DESCRIPTION: This will not be your ordinary film screening!
The event will be as low energy as possible. Alternative lighting sources, biodiesel burning oil lamps and candles will provide light, green renewable energy source will be used and to power the movie.
The film screening will be followed by Q&A session with filmmaker.
FILM DESCRIPTION: 50% of America’s electricity is generated from coal. This dirty energy source is causing massive pollution, ecological destruction of natural beauty, and health problems all over the country. Kilowatt Ours reveals the often unreported consequences of our predominantly coal and nuclear powered economy. The film opens with Vice President Dick Cheney's energy policy speech in which Cheney makes the claim that America needs nearly 1900 new power plants in the next 20 years to meet projected electricity demands.
From here, filmmaker Jeff Barrie takes viewers on a journey from the coal mines of West Virginia to the solar panel fields of Florida, as he discovers solutions to America's energy related problems.
Along the way, Jeff and his wife Heather share a plan to eliminate their use of coal and nuclear power at home by employing energy conservation, efficiency and clean, affordable renewable power. Through their learning experience, viewers discover how they can save hundreds of dollars annually on energy bills.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM Welcome
6:00 PM Potluck
7:00 PM Introduction by Jules Dervaes
7:05 PM Kilowatt Ours
8:00 PM Q & A discussion with filmmaker Jeff Barrie
9:00 PM End
GUEST SPEAKERS' BACKGROUND:
JEFF BARRIE - Filmmaker, activist. Jeff Barrie's mission is to advocate a new way of thinking and living that minimizes harm to the natural world while improving our quality of life, the health of our environment and the well-being of our neighbors. Jeff and his wife finally reached their goal of 100% renewable power at home!
CITY OF PASADENA - Pasadena Green Building Program promotes the design and construction of environmentally responsible buildings. The goal of the Pasadena Green Building Program is to encourage private sector builders to construct sustainable buildings that will serve as examples for future projects to emulate. Providing incentives for the design of buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED™ Rating System underscores the City of Pasadena’s principle of Stewardship of the Natural Environment: “To encourage and promote the stewardship of Pasadena’s natural environment, including energy and water conservation, clean air, natural open space protection, and recycling.”