The Mobilization for Survival is a network ofanti-war and community activists now coming together as a coalition in the fight against nuclear power. They are planning a series of teach-ins and community f arums in cities around the country this fall. For details on these and on preparatory cram sessions for organizers, write to Norie Huddle, Mobilization for Survival 1213 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Farallones Rural Center is conducting three oneaday workshops in Whole Life Systems utilizing a small integrated residence as an example for discussion of solar hot water and space heating, grey water distribution, compost toilets and small-scale food production. Here's your chance, folks! October 16 & 30 and November 13, 1977. $35 a day, 9 to 5 (including a midday meal). Pre-registration is necessary to: Farallones Institute, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental, CA 95465 (707 I 874-3060). Nutrition Access Directory is a guide to food, nutrition and health resources in the Portland (Oregon) area. A welc"ome sourcebook in a handy ring binder. $3 to individuals and $5 to agencies from the Nutrition Information Center (239 S.E. 13th, Portland, OR 97214) or the Preventative Nutrition Project (1236 S. W. Salmon, Portland, OR 97205 ). The Environmental Action Foundation is looking for a new director as wellthey need fundraising and administrative skills. Democratic structure-$9,500 salary for all staff. Send resumes to Job Announcement, Environmental Action Foundation, 724 Dupont Circle Bldg., Washington, DC 20036. Rush Saturday, October 29, will be Cousteau Society Involvement Day in Seattle. A day with Jacques Cousteau and friends will cost $3 for Society members, $6 for the general public. Tickets are available from the Fidelity Lane Ticket Office, 1622 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. A Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Miniconference will be held, October 17-18, at Yosemite, California. Tickets are $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers in advance ($10 more at the door) from the California Resource Recovery Assn., 109 East De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The School of Living sponsors a wide variety of workshops, conferences, tutorials and apprenticeships. Topics range from alternative energy to intimate relationships and from prison reform to poetry. For complete information (they've been at it for 40 years) write (enclosing a large stamped envelope) to School of Living, P.O. Box 3233, York, PA 17402. Nancy Young and Karol Hope, who did Momma (a sourcebook for single mothers) are now editing a book for Doubleday's Anchor Press that will be an update of the past 10 years of _ women's emerging power and a sourcebook for women in change. They're interested in stories, lifestyles and milestones of activist women. Write to them: Karol Hope, Box 174, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. October 1977 RAIN Page 23 Alternative Sources of Energy is looking for a director to act as full-time coordinator of ASE projects. Background in project development, publishing and alternative technologies are "strong assets." Write to Don Marier, ASE, Rt. 2, Box 90A, Milaca, MN 56353. Maine Organic Gardeners and Farmers Association has a two-year-old apprenticeship program to connect up farmers and homesteaders needing help with people wanting to learn. There's a good article in the Maine Times ( Sept. 2, 1977). It costs $10 to apply to MOFGA, 110 Water St., Hallowell, ME 04347 II RAIN [)ROPS II Things have been so hectic around here that I don't even want to write about it. We're starting Volume IV, No. 1 (look, Ma, four years!) with a huge load of visitors, phone calls and material to cover. I hope the best of it sifts its way into these pages in the coming months. Cathy Macdonald goes back to Humbolt College in Arcata, California, this week (boo hoo !). We've just hired Joan Meitl to take her place, but we're still looking for additional people to come be part of our crew. If you're interested, send us a resume, etc. The November issue will be a special treat, edited by Gigi Coe and the California Office of Appropriate Technology. They'll talk about the process of making changes within the state government system and tell you about the cultural mapping project they did this summer on the Central Valley. Hope you enjoy it. - LdeM Deddie Harris of Eco Cycle, where are you? Your address was gobbled up by our resident address eaters after I cashed your check. Please try again; we'll try to do better. - CM RAIN's office is at 2270 N.W. Irving, Portland, OR 97210. Ph: (503) 227-5110. RAIN STAFF: Tom Bender Lane deMoll CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Marcia Johnson Lee Johnson Bill Day Cathy Macdonald Typesetting: Irish Setter Printing: Times Litho
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