>> Cyclists: Be at the next L.A. Transportation Committee meeting to support a 10% set-aside from Measure R funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects. The meeting happens Wed., Oct. 14 at 2 pm at City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. RSVP requested to dorothy@la-bike.com.

>> Daily Kos blogger and author Jill Richardson will have a reception and signing of her new book, Recipe for America: Why our Food System is Broken and How to Fix It on Fri., Oct. 16 from 7 pm until 9 pm at The New School of Cooking, 8690 Washington Blvd., Culver City. RSVP required to annesmith@newschoolofcooking.com. Cost: $15 for a copy of the book.

>> The opening reception for Without a Car in the World (100 Car-less Angelinos Tell Stories of Living in Los Angeles ) by Diane Meyer happens Sat., Oct. 17 from 7 pm – 10 pm at 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., Santa Monica. A photo of me will be in this exhibit! Earlier: Car-free Angelenos wanted for docu-photo project.

>> Hear Juan Matute, Director of the UCLA Program on Local Government Climate Action Policies talk about about measuring greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector on Mon., Oct. 19 at 2 pm at UCLA School of Public Affairs,  Room 1246, Los Angeles. RSVP required.

>> Eco-activist theme park Environmentaland’s open now! Get there between now and Oct. 21 to enjoy a day of of fun, play, and prizes.

>> And don’t forget the Blogger Beach Cleanup, happening at 4 pm on Sat., Oct. 24, the International Day of Climate Action, on Santa Monica Beach!

Image via recipeforamerica.org

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