August 30, 2011 (Carbondale, Colo.) � Building community through art, the Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities (CCAH) is excited to bring the Creating Change speaker series to the Calaway Room at the Third Street Center, 7:30pm, September 14th, 22nd, 30th, and October 25th. Speakers include: John Craig, Paul Spencer, Michael Meade, and Barbe Chambliss, The series will focus on individuals who work both locally and internationally to bring about positive change to the lives of others. For more information, visit:www.carbondalearts.com or call: 970.963.1680.
John Craig, Eliminating Poverty Now, September 14th, 7:30pm, Calaway Room
Along with his wife, John Craig founded the non-profit foundation Eliminate Poverty Now, an organization that promotes economic development in third world countries, particularly for African women. John is also an amazing photographer and will show many of his photos from Africa.
Paul Spencer, Clean Energy Collective of Colorado, September 22nd, 7:30pm, Calaway Room
Paul is the founder of Energy Collective of Colorado — which enables communities to collectively own a clean energy facility (solar, wind, biomass, micro hydro), and directly reap the benefits. In 2010, the Energy Collective launched its first community solar garden in El Jebel. Paul is an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in building progressive businesses from the ground up. He is also an active member of Tom’s Door, an organization that provides emergency assistance to those in need to better their lives.
Michael Meade, Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, September 30th, 7:30pm, Calaway Room
Michael Meade, a mythologist-storyteller-healer, heads the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation and uses the gift of storytelling to help at-risk inner city youth liberate themselves from the circumstances of their lives. His storytelling magic extends beyond the work of his nonprofit to anyone longing to discover the purpose and meaning of their lives. Michael is the author of several books including his newest, Fate and Destiny. On October 1st, Michael will also lead a workshop for students of Tomorrow�s Voices at the Toklat Gallery.
Barbe Chambliss, Hidden Side of Peacemaking, October 25th, 7:30pm, Calaway Room
In her 90-minute presentation, local mediator and therapist Barbe Chambliss will speak about Contemporary Women Peacemakers: The Hidden Side of Peacemaking. She will reveal how violence both travels and escalates in our society, as well as provide tools to counterbalance violence with peacemaking.
For more information or to register for a class starting August 31st, visit:www.carbondalearts.com or call: 970.963.1680. End.
