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As I'm writing this, delegates from most nations of the world are gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
"The outcome of this historic conference will have reverberations for the future of humanity and the planet" Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, opening speech, Dec. 8th.
About 3750 miles away in a little town in Western Massachusetts, a few residents object to the installation of solar panels on a nearby closed landfill, their main reason being that it would spoil the view from their backyard.
It's not like we're talking dirty coal burning power plants here,
not even biomass plant with it's constant stream of
delivering trucks,
we're not even talking windmills, quiet and quite sexy,
but more visible in the landscape,
no, we're talking solar panels: silent, low to the ground, clean.
No mess, no traffic, no smell, no sound. We're talking renewable resource, clean energy, we're talking Future.
But Not In My Back Yard!
According to even the most optimistic estimates there is for about 40 years of oil left on Earth. In 40 years my children will be a bit older than me and I'll be either 6ft under or with a bit of luck riding along in my solar powered wheelchair or monoplane.
 I look pretty good for my age, huh?
These youth pills they invented back in the 20ies work really well.
Well, I can honestly not imagine myself telling my children that, back in 2010, I chose the quality of the view from my backyard over the quality of their future. Could you?
There will be a public hearing and council debate on this matter December 16 at 6:16PM at the music room of Whitebrook Middle School, Easthampton.
Please attend this important meeting.
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The rest of this newsletter is almost all about the
Easthampton's Old Town Hall.
Lots of exciting stuff happening in this beautiful and vibrant building.
hosts its 3rd annual Celebrate the Arts Party from 6 to 8pm tonight (that's tonight if you read this Thursday December 10th. If you don't, well too bad, you missed a great party!)
Silent Auction - Music - Catering by Apollo Grill. This event is FREE and open to the public.
This year, ECA will use this venue to give out the proceeds of the Easthampton Bear Fest.
Flywheel
is coming close to the completion of its space in the Old Town Hall, but it can't open without your help!
Check this funky little promo brought to you by Easthampton City Space with help from Cindy Bow.
As you could see in the promo, approximately $2000 is needed to complete the final construction. Every little bit counts so if you have some change to spare, give it locally and help rejuvenate Easthampton's Main Street! $10, $20, or $100 is a great help. Give online, or make checks payable to Flywheel.
Better yet: come to the "Celebrate the Arts" party tonight, make a donation to Flywheel and enjoying the music, great company and Appolo Grill's fare.
This Saturday's Artwalk happens as usual between 5 and 8pm throughout downtown Easthampton. For a list of venues and events, please visit
In the Old Town Hall, don't miss the artist reception of
It's About the Light
the beautiful exhibit of miniature watercolors by
Robert Grant
at the Elusie Gallery.
Robert Grant recently submitted 5 watercolors
to the Miniature Art Society of Florida for their international juried show. Not only were all 5 images were selected for inclusion in their 35th Annual Miniature Art Show to be exhibited in Tarpon Springs, FL, Jan. 17 - Feb 7, 2010, but one of his painting was awarded 2nd Prize for Transparent Watercolors.
Congratulations Robert!
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Next door, the ECA gallery hosts an exhibit of paintings by Marlene Rye
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And for entertainment the Easthampton Cultural Council brings you guitarist and rocker Bruce Korona!
Another way to support Flywheel is to attend its' first monthly
One Mans Rubbish is Another Mans Gold!
Sunday December 13, 2009, 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
20 vendors selling Arts, Crafts, Records, Clothing, Collectibles, Stuff sitting around their house, maybe Food, anything goes!!
FREE admission! DJs will be spinning.
Different vendors every month!
If you're interested in selling, it's only a $20 donation to Flywheel, to set up.
Support Flywheel, see the new space, find amazing treasures!
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Eastmont Custom Framing
has received a large number of custom framing orders for the holiday season over the last few weeks. We have room and energy for more but please come in as soon as possible if you want your framing done before Christmas.
Thank You!
Eastmont's gift certificates are always well received. . Available in any amount, we even frame them so you have something to wrap and put under the tree. And they're 20% off until December 24th. This way your $100 present will cost you only $80.00, and nobody will know (unless they read this newsletter of course...)
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Thank you for reading and enjoy this
Holiday Season
Jean-Pierre Pasche
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