An Independence Movement for Iowa (I'M for Iowa) : Events

Front-Porch Farmers Market

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:30:00 CDT

The Wallace House will hold a weekly sale of garden produce, jams and jellies to benefit the Foundation’s work (see www.wallace.org). Contact info@wallace.org or (515) 243-8927.

2009 Matthew Shepard Scholarship Awards Dinner

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:30:00 CDT

Reception is at 5:30 with dinner and the program to follow at 6:45. Keynote speaker is Daniel Goldstein of Garden State Equality, and Sharon Malheiro and Camilla Taylor will be honored. For more information, visit www.eychanerfoundation.org.

Really, Really Free Market

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:00:00 CDT

A huge, free yard sale the first Saturday of every month. It runs from 11:00 – 2:00, or so. People are invited to come and shop or bring things to donate. Face painting and kids’ crafts, too. Contact tracy.robson@gmail.com.

Performance of "Farmscape"

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:45:00 CDT

Mary Swander, Iowa's Poet Laureate, will lead a performance of "Farmscape." Contact mswander@iastate.edu or visit http://www.maryswander.com.

Transforming Business: Sustainability in the Corporate World

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:00:00 CDT

Ray Anderson was once named TIME's "Greenest CEO" and he is the former CEO of Interfaith Global. He will headline this event. It's organized by Silent Rivers Design and Indigo Dawn and costs $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Contact chaden@silentrivers.com.

Clarence Page To Speak in Des Moines

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:00:00 CDT

Clarence Page To Speak About His Support For Same Sex Marriage

Iowa Historical Building • June 11 • 7:00 p.m

Clarence Page, the 1989 Pulitzer Prize winner for Commentary, has been a columnist and a member of the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board since July 1984. His column is syndicated nationally by Tribune Media Services in close to 200...

Natural Step Training

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:30:00 CDT

The training is available to anyone who attends the three "Transforming Business" events on May 13, May 27 and June 10. It features Karl-Henrik Robert, who authored "The Natural Step Framework" in 1989 with input from dozens of scientists. For more information, contact adam@urbanambassadors.org.