Peaceable Kingdom hosted by Mindful Metropolis

Thursday, June 24th, Mindful Metropolis will host another community event, screening the film Peaceable Kingdom: the Journey Home at The Irish American Heritage Center beginning at 5:30pm.

Through Peaceable Kingdom, Producer James LaVeck explores the awakening conscience of several people who grew up in traditional farming culture and who have now come to question the basic premises of their inherited way of life.

Doors will open at 5:30pm with tickets available on site for $20.00 cash. Light fare will be available from Tsadakeeyah's Catering Gourmet Vegan Food and The Chicago Diner. There is a cash bar.

Mr. LaVeck will be available for Q & A after the film. This is an opportunity to learn about our farming heritage and better understand what happens on the farm.

Green Story Time!

Beginning June 25^th, Chicago Author and Illustrator, Alexandra Gnoske, will be hosting Green Story Time at Bellybum Boutique, entertaining children of all ages with green stories from several authors, including her own Loui Saves the Earth, along with fun and educational eco friendly activities.

Ms. Gnoske takes her passion for environmental education and turns it into an inspiring story with a simple message: children can make a difference for Planet Earth. At Green Story Time, she will be reading green themed stories and talking with children about environmental issues and how they too can make a difference for the planet.

“Kids can make a difference for our planet. Loui Saves the Earth is a very simple book that will please even the smallest children. Soon the little ones will be teaching these lessons to those around them,” says Jill Vanderwood, author, What's It Like Living Green?: Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live.

Ms. Gnoske has several adventurous stories for Loui and Dusty to help the planet and hopes to inspire many little superheroes for Planet Earth. Her blog, www.louisavestheearth.com/blog, features stories about simple things children are doing to help the planet. She is also writing a book about the environmental impact of clothing.

Green Story Time runs every other Friday starting June 25^th, from 1030am to 1115am at Bellybum Boutique, 4347 N. Lincoln Ave., a unique shopping experience where you will find all things good for you, your baby, and the earth, www.bellybumboutique.com. Ms. Gnoske is also the founder and owner of RECYCLE ME, a Chicago based organic cotton clothing company, www.recyclemeorganictees.com.

Contact:

Alexandra Gnoske

Recycle Me

773 655 4210

www.louisavestheearth.com

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Lead in Children's Juice and Packaged Fruit!

The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) and environmental non-profit in the Bay Area, enlisted the help of the EPA and found out that many juice boxes and packaged fruit contain lead! Even your favorites from Whole Foods and Trader Joes.

The study focused on drinks and foods for children and babies, and for this age group there are no "safe" levels of lead.

For the complete story and a list of products containing lead, please visit Inhabitots at http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/06/11/85-of-kids-drinks-snacks-could-contain-high-levels-of-lead/

Uncommon Ground Farmer's Markets

The Uncommon Ground Friday Farmer's Market is back! Every Friday from 4pm - 8pm you can check out local food, local beverages, local music and entertainment and local goods at this unique Farmer's Market in Edgewater (Chicago).

You can also meet Farmer Dave, the local farmer who takes care of the organic roof top garden, and get a tour to see what's growing and what will soon be cookin in the kitchen.

It's a great spot to unwind and begin the weekend. Hope to see you there!