Candlelight Vigil for Japan on Monday March 28th

Via Erik Ofengand @GreenpeaceMiami

UPDATE: Read coverage of the event courtesy of RJ Peters and Channel 7 News.

Act now and repost: 3 Important Things To Do THIS WEEK to Move the Nuclear Dialog Forward

Via Andrea Cuccaro

Friends,

Many organizations have participated in public hearings and encouraging concerned citizens to voice their concerns about FPL’s proposal to build two new reactors where two reactors currently operate at Turkey Point, near Homestead. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is one of many organizations working on this effort.

Emerge Weekly Update # 1

Welcome to the very first Emerge Miami Weekly Update! These posts will give you a brief overview of upcoming events that we’re organizing or promoting with other groups. If you’re interested in getting involved, or if you’ve got a cause/event you’d like Emerge to help organize and promote, you are invited to join us for our weekly meetings at Sweat Records, Tuesday nights at 7 PM.

Here are some of the exciting things coming up this week!

Friday, March 25 – 305 Critical Mass – 6:30 PM @ Government Center Metrorail Station – Join hundreds of fellow cyclists in the monthly rush hour urban ride. Check out the route and visit Miami Bike Scene for more info.

Saturday, March 26 - Tweed Ride – 10:00 AM @ University Metrorail Station – This is a oldey-timey tweed-themed ride, organized by Green Mobility Network. Dress up in your “olde time” cycling garb and enjoy a laid-back ride to the Coral Gables Museum for brunch. RSVP requested.

Sunday, March 27 - Florida City Ride – 10:00 AM @ Dadeland South Metrorail Station – Take a ride down the busway with us all the way to Florida City. We’ll stop at Robert is Here for tasty treats. Leave the cruisers at home: this ride is about 50 miles total!

Monday, March 28 - Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Japanese Nuclear Disaster – 6:30 PM @ Zen Village – Join Greenpeace Miami to observe a nationwide day of vigils to honor the people in Japan and other victims of nuclear disaster. RSVP requested. Contact Greenpeace Miami organizer Erik Ofengand at greenpeacemiami305 AT gmail DOT com or (305) 979-0247.

Also, we want to remind you that April 16th is SWEATSTOCK, the best all-day celebration of Record Store Day at Sweat Records. Emerge Miami will be there tabling and volunteering for the day, so stop by and say hello. Support your local businesses and artists: do NOT miss this event!

Bicycle Film Festival in Miami – March 17-20

Bike Month has hit the ground running and The Bicycle Film Festival is back in Miami for 2011! The BFF is in its 10th year and we’re thrilled to see it come back to us for their last stop of the year. This year, they’ll be hosting a series of events for 4 jam-packed days of races, parties, rides, and, of course, the best bike films out there.

Friday and Saturday night filmgoers can enjoy FREE Bicycle Valet parking, courtesy of Green Mobility Network. All films will be screened at the brand new independent theater in Wynwood, O Cinema.

Check out the full line-up of BFF events at the Bicycle Film Festival Website! Oh yeah, and if you haven’t seen it already, read  the interview with BFF founder Brendt Barbur on BeachedMiami.com.

Emerge Miami & Beached Miami present Miami Bike Hunt (#bikehunt)

Attention Miami bike riders, sleuths, and strategists: Emerge Miami and Beached Miami invite you to the inaugural Miami Bike Hunt on March 5th, the first Saturday of Bike Month. Here’s how it’s going to work…