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Potluck, Movie & Discussion- Wed, Feb 27th- “THE DEVIL WE KNOW” Pesentation by Enviro Scientist @MindiMessmer4NH

  “THE DEVIL WE KNOW” Pesentation by Environmental Scientist Mindi Messmer    


Potluck , Movie and Discussion


In lieu of Moose Mountain Dems February meeting at the Poor People’s Pub

 You are invited to the First Congregational Church of Wakefield 2718 Wakefield Road, Wakefield, NH 03872

For an informative gathering Potluck, Movie and Discussion Wednesday, February 27th

Potluck will begin at 5:30pm, Film at Film 6:00pm(film is 90 minutes), and then Discussion

“The Devil We Know” (2018) is a documentary showing the impact of citizens in West Virginia when they take on a powerful corporation for dumping toxic chemicals in the water supply. A discussion of the film will be led by Mindi Messmer, an environmental scientist from Rye, NH, where she is known for identifying a double cancer cluster in a 5-town area of the NH seacoast, drinking water protection and promoting cancer prevention.

Wait until you hear how her discovery unfolded!

 The environment was listed as one of the top concerns at our January meeting. NH has the highest rates of breast cancer, bladder cancer and esophageal cancer in the nation. We will learn what is happening around the state and what we can do to advocate for stronger environmental protections.


All welcome! Bring a friend!

Attendees are invited to bring a pot luck offering. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Potluck begins 5:30 pm, Film 6:00pm(film is 90 minutes), and then Discussion Street Parking

Available For more information Contact anniemrobbins@gmail.com To learn more about the beautiful, open and affirming, First Congregational Church of Wakefield, located in the Wakefield Historic District, go to fccwakefieldnh.org

Climate Change On The Agenda For Tri-Town Democrats June 11th Meeting


Climate Change on the Agenda for TriTown Democrats

The New Durham Democratic Committee will host the June 11th meeting of the TriTown Democrats at the New Durham Public Library. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with a presentation by David Hughes, Seacoast Field Director for NextGen Climate NH. NextGen Climate NH is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to fighting climate change and promoting renewable energy and sustainability in New Hampshire. He will speak about what the organization is trying to accomplish this election season, including helping voters to take political action by writing letters to the editor and asking candidates tough questions about climate change.

Anyone interested in learning about the impacts of climate change on New Hampshire’s ecosystems and economy is encouraged to attend.