Upcoming Events to Save the REdwoods- National Call MAXXAM Day!

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Note: Please try to ride your bikes, use public transportation or carpool to all events. We know this is not possible for everyone However, we need to respect mother earth and make as little impact on her suffering as we possibly can.


The Woman's Group: Fighting for our Nation's Forests
Sunday, August 3, 10:45 am

Location: The First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin at Southmore.

SACRED Director Rhea Green will inform the group about the plight of our nation's ancient Redwood forests due to the unscrupulous logging practices of Houston based corporation, MAXXAM. In order for serious change to be made, there must be a return to matriarchal aspects of society as well as a reclaiming of feminine spirituality. Find out what YOU can do- take action to protect the future of our environment.


Movie Night and Poster Making Party to prepare for Big Protest
Sunday, August 3, 5-9 pm

Location: Super Happy Fun Land is located 2610 Ashland Street (@ W27th Street in the Heights)

Help us make posters, brainstorm and prepare the big protest against MAXXAM. A variety of films created from the struggle to save the Redwoods will be shown at this event. Included will be Tree-sit (discussing the art of Tree-sitting), Fire in the Eyes (the infamous pepper spray incident) and Luna (the story of Julia Butterfly Hill's 2 year long tree-sit), as well as clips from commercials currently running in Humboldt and some recent actions that have taken place on the west coast. (www.earthfilms.org)

Kids are welcome! Feel free to bring paint, poster board, and art supplies! It’s BYOB, refreshments will be provided. Coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the bar.


Protest MAXXAM!!!
Monday, August 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Location: MAXXAM headquarters, 5847 San Felipe.

To Carpool: Meet at KPFT Studios (419 Lovett Blvd.) at 9:30 am

Note: If you bring a car, DO NOT park at the Methodist Church parking lot. We are in the process of making parking arrangements.

Protest MAXXAM's unscrupulous business practices and its destruction of our nation's old growth forests! This is YOUR chance to tell Hurwitz what you think of him. Help make this a huge event that will NOT go unnoticed. If you have ideas or would like to help plan this event, please contact info@SacredRedwood.org or call 713-858-0074.


Weekly Prayer AT MAXXAM and launch of the Green Ribbon Campaign!
August 4, 5:00-6:00 pm

Location: MAXXAM headquarters, 5847 San Felipe.

Note: A select few cars will be allowed to park at the Methodist Church for meditation purposes only, thanks to Pastor Masterson’s generosity. We have an official statement from the church.

Make August 4 your day to camp out at MAXXAM and let them know what YOU think! Join us in support of Humboldt County activists, citizens, tree-sitters and everyone involved in this campaign. This is a weekly non-denominational prayer and meditation at the headquarters of MAXXAM, that will follow the big protest on Monday, August 4.

The beautiful paradise of this planet is rapidly being destroyed by those who have closed off their feeling of love towards it. In order to repair this disconnect between “success” and nature, we must remind everyone that we all share this planet.

“At this time of mourning, may we be connected to each other; May we know our most authentic feelings and voice them when we speak. May we tap into the soul and spirit when we are silent together. May healing begin in us. May we form and become a circle. ”
-Alice Walker

**Be the first to get your Green Ribbon as part of our Green Ribbon campaign!! Green Ribbons will be passed out at this event to promote solidarity in standing together and calling on MAXXAM to stop destroying the earth. Tie them on your car antennas and bike handles. Wear them around your arms. Display them in your front yard. Let MAXXAM know that Houston stands together on this issue!!


National Call MAXXAM day!
Monday, August 4

If you are out of town and can't make it to our big protest in front of MAXAM, help us with support from the inside- call and tell MAXXAM to stop mowing down our forests and ruining our environment! Note: Mornings are the best time to call.

This will launch a weekly barrage of calls- Mondays in August are officially declared "Call MAXXAM" days! Make sure YOU call MAXXAM every Monday in August!!

Main number : 713-975-7600- ask for Charlie Hurwitz, Paul Schartz, Joli Pechts, Josh Reiss, etc etc Paul Schwartz, President: 713-267-3685 Joli Pecht, Attorney General Council: 713-267-3720
713-267-3702 (fax)