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DESCRIPTION:Tickets available exclusively through brownpapertickets.com\n\nJohn 
 Trudell, acclaimed poet, recording artist, actor and activist performs in a 
 very special concert with his band, Bad Dog, at the Springfield Community 
 Grange on Sat. June 2, 2012 at 7 pm.  Trudell has a singular ability to 
 express fundamental truths through a unique mix of poetry, Native music, 
 blues and rock.  His music touches on love, life as well as personal & 
 global responsibility.  \n\nNon-smoking. Concessions available on site. 
 Building has wheelchair access ramp. Proceeds go to Springfield Community 
 Grange.\n\n\nThe Springfield Grange, an 80-year old institution on the 
 corner of Werner and Elkhorn Roads in North Monterey County, remained 
 inactive for the last several years, following decades serving as a social 
 and political hub for farmers in our region. Since swearing in 65 new 
 members in 2011, the Springfield Grange is one of the fastest growing 
 Grange Halls in the country. The new President of the Springfield Grange, 
 Alan Hicks, feels that this growth is due to the rising interest in 
 sustainable agriculture, quality food, farmers markets, and a desire for a 
 place for community building and a space for activities. \n\nThe National 
 Grange Movement started in 1867 to represent the interests of small farmers 
 and remains a repository for rural values, traditions and knowledge. Due to 
 renewed interest in sustainable agricultural practices and small farming 
 livelihoods, the Grange Movement has been growing, especially in 
 California, for the first time in over 30 years. \n\nHicks envisions Grange 
 participation in the development of a farm stand at the busy intersection 
 where local farmers can sell their organic produce and artisans, their 
 crafts. He wants to appeal to farmers as well as field workers. Events 
 ranging from pancake breakfasts to Mexican barbacoas are in the works as 
 well. The goal is also to provide a space for youth of diverse cultures and 
 ethnic backgrounds to have safe, healthy, educational activities that 
 support community cooperation. \n\nLocal and state elected officials such 
 as, Watsonville Mayor Eduardo Montesino, Watsonville City Councilman Lowell 
 Hurst, and State Assembly members Bill Monning and Luis Alejo are 
 supporting the revitalization effort by becoming Springfield Grange members 
 themselves. "This is about community empowerment, community organization, 
 and folks coming together to bond and solve neighborhood problems, to 
 provide some fellowship and some opportunities to learn and teach future 
 generations," Watsonville City Councilman Hurst said in a recent article in 
 the Santa Cruz Sentinel. \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/23/18711936.php
SUMMARY:John Trudell: A Special Concert, Yes to Creating, Yes to Balance, Yes to Being
LOCATION:Springfield Community Grange, Pajaro, CA @ the Corners of Elkhorn and 
 Werner Rds. 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/23/18711936.php
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