CHEARS, the CHesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the health of all who share the Chesapeake watershed environment. Learn more: What's going on? Who are we? How can you join us?

Celebrate CHEARS! June 28, 2009 — Retreat art project at Wild Meadows Farm in June 2009 -- CHEARS letters made from natural elements, gathered at the CHEARS retreat. More on this Image Image of the Week Archives

Real & Meal for June 15, 2009: "Life in Occupied Palestine"
June 12, 2009 — Monday, June 15, beginning at 7:00 pm, Real & Meal is showing "Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos," at the recently re-opened New Deal Cafe. There is no charge for admission to the film. An optional vegan meal will be served starting at 6:30 pm and will cost $13.00.
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Film "A Sense of Wonder" about Rachel Carson, at Community Center 630pm this Monday, May 18, 2009
May 18, 2009 — "A Sense of Wonder" Rachel Carson's love for the natural world and her fight to defend it. Monday May 18, 6:30pm, Rehearsal Room, Greenbelt Community Center. Due to the temporary closing of the New Deal Cafe, the Reel and Meal event will be held in Room 202 (rehearsal room) of the Community Center. (Directions)This room is on the second floor and there is an elevator available. We will still have food and Karim will provide dessert. The movie is still free and we suggest a donation for the food since we are not allowed to charge for food in the Community Center. Jay Feldman of "Beyond Pesticides" will lead discussion.
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