We all may feel a bit helpless when we confront the facts of climate change and the projections of how challenging life may become for our children and grandchildren. Mayor R. Rex Parris shows citizens and community leaders a practical approach for making meaningful and effective change at the community level. City Club of Central Oregon forum is set for Thursday, June 19 at St. Charles.
We may choose a different path to becoming more carbon neutral, but Lancaster CA shows us that it can be done and may help inspire us to do it.
R. Rex Parris of Lancaster, California is the popular three-term mayor of Lancaster, California where he has put the city well on the way towards becoming a carbon neutral, zero energy community. He is extremely knowledgeable about the science and impact of climate change and has more experience in bringing a city towards carbon neutrality than any person in the world.
Parris will talk about the financial benefits to the City of Lancaster, including new job creation.
Along with the City Club’s forum, Parris’ visit to Central Oregon will include presentations to the Bend City Council and a free public presentation sponsored by The Environmental Center.
Specific event details include the following:
Wednesday June 18:
- Bend City Council Work Session, 6:30 to 7:00 pm, City Hall, open to the public
Thursday June 19:
- City Club of Central Oregon, 11:30 am, St Charles Medical Center, Conference Center. Pre-registration required.
- Bend Community Center, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, 1036 NE 5th Street, Bend (Corner of Greenwood and 5th). Free. Pre-registration is not required.
Learn more about Rex Parris and Lancaster, CA from the New York Times.
To register, please visit www.cityclubco.org or call 541-633-7163. Registration (closes at noon on Tuesday, June 17) is only $20 for members and $35 for non-members. Buffet lunch is included.
About City Club of Central Oregon
City Club is a monthly forum, hosting speakers who inspire respectful, productive dialogue and offer diverse perspectives to encourage positive change in Central Oregon. Your attendance and involvement in City Club forums gives you a seat at the table of important community dialogue and the potential to create positive change in Central Oregon. Contact: Joey Drucker, Executive Director 541-633-7163 info@CityClubCO.com
