Mission Statement:

The Greens are a group of concerned people dedicated to promoting values-based grassroots democracy.  We are committed to tackling public policy issues affecting our local and global community.  We intend to promote this through inclusive civic participation and local action, adhering to, and applying the Greens' Ten Key Values.

 Our Program for 2010

At a planning meeting held December 5, 2009, five members decided on an ambitious program for 2010.

Green Economics: A Series of Community Gatherings

on the Ongoing Economic Crisis

We will host a series of community discussions, each one preceded by an informative meeting, on the causes of the economic crisis and a variety of proposals to deal with it. The 12-part series will occur on a variety of days (both weeknights and weekend days) over a period of 9 weeks from approximately mid-February to late April. The topics will flow logically from one session to the next to create a comprehensive series, but each session will also stand alone so you can participate in those that suit your schedule.

This Green Economics series will include films, speakers, panels, and a great many sources of information that you can read to prepare for the discussions. These information sources will include websites and a variety of articles that will be posted on this website before the series begins.   

Click for a SCHEDULE OF EVENTS connected to each topic.

Click to bring up background readings for each topic:

• Topic One: The mania for endless “growth” vs. our world of limited resources
  

• Topic Two: The economic woes of ordinary citizens
  

• Topic Three: Wall Street Casino running amok
  
• Topic Four: Reforming the current system
  
• Topic Five: Creating a sustainable society  – including local, existing, and creative alternatives
  
• Topic Six: Where Do We Go from Here?  Organizing around anything we’ve discussed during this series 

Community Potlucks

As a way of bringing like-minded people in the community together, we will hold potlucks, open to the public, at 6 PM on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the MXX96 station meeting room (corner of State and Washington Streets in downtown Olympia). These will be occasions for community members to enjoy good food and conversation in each other's company. Hearty soups, breads and salads will be provided for those who didn't have time to cook, for a $5 charge.

Half-hour Green Party meetings will also be held before the community meetings, to make essential decisions.

"Green Issues Forum"

may be viewed on Channel 22 (Local Access TV)
every Sunday at 8:00 PM and every Monday at 2:30 PM.