Events
Upcoming Events
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Public Hearings for Sunflower’s proposed 895MW coal plant near Holcomb, KS
Date: Monday, August 2, 2010
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Event Details:
On Monday, August 2, the Kansas Department of Health & Energy has schedule public hearings for Sunflower’s proposed 895MW coal plant near Holcomb. It will be at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Blue Valley Northwest High School, 135th & Switzer, in Overland Park.There will be three Public Hearings:
o Overland Park – Monday, August 2 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Blue Valley Northwest High School, 135th and Switzer, Overland Parko Salina – Wednesday, August 4 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Highway Patrol Training Center Auditorium, 2025 East Iron, Salina.o Garden City – Thursday, August 5 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
801 Campus Drive, Garden CityEach of the public hearings will begin at 2 PM. Each has a scheduled break at 5 PM and is scheduled to reconvene at 6:30 PM, continuing until all verbal and written comments have been submitted. The August 2 hearing will be the only hearing in the KC metro area.
The evening sessions are intended for those who cannot attend the afternoon sessions because of work, classes, or other conflicts.
If people show up and get on the schedule to submit comment, they will be able to do so. Also, written or emailed comments can be submitted directly to KDHE until August 15th. People do not need to attend the public meetings to have their voices heard.
The public comment period begins on July 1, 2010 and ends on August 15, 2010. All comments should be submitted by e-mail to sunflowercomments@kdheks.gov, or in writing to: KDHE Bureau of Air, Attn.: Sunflower Comments, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 or presented at the hearing.
For more information, visit:
http://www.kdheks.gov/news/web_archives/2010/06302010a.htmAccording to Stephanie Cole, Coordinator of the Kansas Sierra Club, it will be very important that we utilize the public participation opportunities (hearings & comment period) to the max! Sunflower does not yet have a permit for this project, there is new information that suggests the power from Holcomb II isn’t needed by Tri-State in Colo, who is set to get most of the electricity, and current conditions make coal plant development highly challenging with increased environmental regulations expected, limited financing, and low energy demand.
Location: Blue Valley Northwest High School, 13260 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66213-3306 [directions] -
Awakening the Dreamer Symposium
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Event Details:
A dynamic and participatory workshop that focuses on building a world that is spiritually fulfilling, environmentally sustainable, and socially just. The symposium, developed and presented worldwide by the Pachamama Institute, features video presentations by world class speakers and practical ideas on making a difference in the world. A flier will be forthcoming.
Cost: On a donation basis. Snacks and lunch included. All are welcome.
Location: St. Pius Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Road, Mission, Kansas 66202 [directions]
Contact: Carol Meyer, wisdomways@planetkc.com, 913-677-8672. Pre-registration required.
Featured Past Events
- The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream symposium, sponsored by the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition and held on October 24, 2009 in conjunction with 350.org‘s International Day of Climate Action, was attended by approximately 50 people from around the Kansas City metro area. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and participants left feeling hopeful and better informed about how to create an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just world. The event was held again on April 10, 2010 and was equally successful. If you would like more information on offering the symposium to your group or congregation, please contact facilitator Mike McCord at 913-829-3854.
Participants at the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium on October 24, 2009
- Lecture and workshop by Rev. Peter Sawtell, director of Eco-Justice Ministries of Denver, Colorado, fall 2008. “Why People of Faith Must Address the Ecology Crisis.” Sponsored by the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition for the wider Kansas City faith community.
Rev. Peter Sawtell, Director of Eco-Justice Ministries,speaking to workshop participants on how faith communitiescan foster Earth care. More than 40 people from a variety of congregations attended the lecture.
- Green Team Training, held January 31, 2009 at Country Club United Methodist Church. Attended by 35 enthusiastic participants from a variety of area churches.
- Kansas Clean Energy Day II held March 19, 2009 at the Kansas Capital in Topeka. SSC joined hundreds of Kansans at a rally for a clean vote on clean energy.
