[MCN] Sept. 20 - Families Strike for Our Future & other Global Climate Strike events

[Winona]

Families Strike for Our Future
Missoula groups organize a day of events for September 20 Global Climate
Strike

On September 20, 2019, the world is set to strike for the climate.

Missoula will join this historic call-to-action with a day full of events,
organized across groups and organizations, to show that Montanans stand for
a livable future.

For families with children, it can be challenging to find a comfortable
space to talk about climate change, and if a family has never joined a
rally before, they may hesitate bringing young kids to a strike. Yet,
families care deeply about the climate crisis--and want to be involved. To
create space for families of all kinds to participate in September 20th’s
Global Climate Strike, Families for a Livable Climate is organizing “Families
Strike for Our Future”, a family-friendly gathering at the County
Courthouse, at 200 W. Broadway, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.


RSVP at this link:https://www.facebook.com/events/2224690464308423/

Led in part by middle-school students who are stepping up to lead, the
gathering will feature young speakers sharing their personal climate
stories, as well as local activists and organizations who will share what’s
happening in Montana, focusing on solutions and how families can get
involved and make a difference. There will also be a children’s interactive
art area, and several performances. This event is free and open to the
public.

If you’re planning to strike the entire day in Missoula, here’s the
schedule for the 20th so far--note the schedule at 350.org is not updated
as of yesterday--we hope it will be soon!
10 a.m. - Morning kick-off rally at Caras Park

Organized by a group of high school and college students and young adults
working together as PANIC!. Visit missoulaclimatestrike.org to learn more
about the morning rally, and other student-oriented events on the 20th and
the week that follows.
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Demonstration at NorthWestern Energy

Gather with other concerned community members at NorthWestern’s Missoula
office (1903 S Russell St) to “Sound the Alarm” and demand that the
monopoly abandon its current plan to build a new generation of fossil-fuel
generators and transition to 100-percent renewable energy by 2030. Led by
350 Montana <http://350montana.org/>.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  - “Families Strike for Our Future” rally

Join us at the County Courthouse 200 West Broadway as middle-schoolers and
families with young children will gather together to demand a sustainable
future. Hear from these young leaders, and local activists and
organizations about solutions and how to get involved in Missoula. There
will be a children’s art area sponsored by Families for a Livable Climate. More
information and RSVP <https://www.facebook.com/events/2224690464308423/>.
3 – 5 p.m. - Restoration project on Rattlesnake Creek

Plant trees, shrubs and help with seeding as part of a restoration project
on Rattlesnake Creek. Organized by Families for a Livable Climate + Climate
Smart Missoula <https://www.missoulaclimate.org/> and in partnership with
Missoula's Parks and Recreation Department. There is limited space so RSVPs
are required for this event. RSVP to livableclimate at gmail.com.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Climate Action Montana "Parklet"

Stop by the “parklet” at 111 North Higgins to learn more about Climate
Strike activities, have conversations about climate, and engage in
opportunities to call and write your elected officials. Sponsored by
Climate Action Montana <http://www.mtvoters.org.>.

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There will be many other community events during the week that follows the
Global Climate Strike, from September 20 – 28, including the Missoula Clean
Energy Expo <https://www.missoulaclimate.org/clean-energy-expo-2018.html>
on the 28th, all about celebrating our clean energy present and future. For
more community events during the entire Climate Strike week, September 20 -
28, visit climatestrikemissoula.org <http://www.climatestrikemissoula.org>.
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