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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Developers donate 14 acres to Talent for open space ... Mail Tribune 100, Nov. 16,1915 ... Snow settles on passes as cold front hits Southern Oregon ... Developers donate 14 acres to Talent for open space ... Mail Tribune 100, Nov. 16,1915 ... Snow settles on passes as cold front hits Southern Oregon ... ENVIRONMENT Ashland Climate Challenge events set for Sunday Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 14, 2015 at 1:31 PM Posted Nov. 14, 2015 at 1:31 PM » Social News Local report The Ashland Climate Challenge will give the effort to curb the city's carbond footprint a sendoff today with speakers, discussions, food and more. The free event is scheduled from noon until 4 p.m. at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. Organized by the local organizations Rogue Climate and Geo Institute in cooperation with the city of Ashland, the Climate Challenge identifies specific actions that can be taken by government, individuals, businesses and nonprofit groups. A keynote address will be given by A. Scott Denning, a professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University, who will talk about the climate change issue as "Simple, Serious and Solvable." Attendees will also learn about how they can win prizes for their climate-friendly actions in 2016: Monthly prizes will be awarded in each of three categories, year-over-year power use reduction; using alternative transportation four times in one month; and sharing information with their neighbors, friends or others about steps that can combat climate change. Here's the Ashland Climate Challenge kickoff agenda: Noon - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch provided by Mix, Pangea and other local restaurants. 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Keynote address by Scott Denning. 1 to 1:50 p.m.: Community leaders from Ashland, Eugene and Fort Collins discuss energy and climate action steps taken and planned. 1:50 - 2 p.m.: Presentation on the Ashland Climate Challenge, including how to "Power Down, Green Up and Shout Out" in 2016 and win prizes for so doing. 2 - 2:15 p.m.: Claudia Alick of OSF gives a poetry presentation. 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.: Small group discussions about envisioning a clean energy community. 2 - 4 p.m.: Information booths hosted by Enhabit (formerly Energy Works), the city of Ashland, Ace Hardware, solar installers, Community Emergency Response Team and electric bike and car vendors offer tips on saving energy, freebies and raffle prize opportunities. Short plays about climate change will be presented by Oregon Shakespeare Festival actors throughout the event. For more information, go to ashlandclimatechallenge.org . MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 14, 2015 at 1:31 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501