<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-eec5437b-7fff-f207-bc29-f258d3ce4f99"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Families Strike for Our Future</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Missoula groups organize a day of events for September 20 Global Climate Strike</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">On September 20, 2019, the world is set to strike for the climate. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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, </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Families for a Livable Climate</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> is organizing “</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Families Strike for Our Future</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">”</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">,</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> a family-friendly gathering at the County Courthouse, at 200 W. Broadway, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">RSVP at this link:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2224690464308423/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2224690464308423/</a></span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">There will also be a children’s interactive art area, and several performances. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This event is free and open to the public.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you’re planning to strike the entire day in Missoula, here’s the schedule for the 20th so far--note the schedule at <a href="http://350.org">350.org</a> is not updated as of yesterday--we hope it will be soon!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:18pt 0pt 4pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">10 a.m. - Morning kick-off rally at Caras Park</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Organized by a group of high school and college students and young adults working together as PANIC!. Visit </span><a href="https://missoulaclimatestrike.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">missoulaclimatestrike.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> to learn more about the morning rally, and other student-oriented events on the 20th and the week that follows. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Demonstration at NorthWestern Energy</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Gather with other concerned community members at NorthWestern’s Missoula office (1903 S Russell St) to </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">“Sound the Alarm” </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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</span><a href="http://350montana.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> 350 Montana</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  - “Families Strike for Our Future” rally</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2224690464308423/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">More information and RSVP</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">3 – 5 p.m. - Restoration project on Rattlesnake Creek</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Plant trees, shrubs and help with seeding as part of a restoration project on Rattlesnake Creek. Organized by Families for a Livable Climate +</span><a href="https://www.missoulaclimate.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Climate Smart Missoula</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> and in partnership with Missoula's Parks and Recreation Department. There is limited space so </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">RSVPs are required for this event. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">RSVP to <a href="mailto:livableclimate@gmail.com">livableclimate@gmail.com</a>.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:6pt 0pt 4pt"><span style="font-size:17pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Climate Action Montana "Parklet"</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:8pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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</span><a href="http://www.mtvoters.org." style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Climate Action Montana</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">—</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">There will be many other community events during the week that follows the Global Climate Strike, from September 20 – 28, including the</span><a href="https://www.missoulaclimate.org/clean-energy-expo-2018.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Missoula Clean Energy Expo</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> 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 </span><a href="http://www.climatestrikemissoula.org" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">climatestrikemissoula.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div>