Community Corner
Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series Presents, "Last Call at the Oasis," Nov. 14
The Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series and Transition Ashland will the present the film, Last
Call at the Oasis, Thursday, November 14 at 7:00-9:00 pm in the Ashland
Public Library Community Room, 66 Front Street, Ashland, MA. Admission is free.
Viewers are invited to stay for discussion. The Documentary Film &
Discussion Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Through testimony of
experts and special guest Erin Brockovich, Last Call at the Oasis warns that
drinking water supplies will run shortly out unless humans quickly change. The
film examines the drivers of water shortage: agriculture, development, climate
change and waste. As if running out is not enough, biologist Tyrone Hayes is
concerned about the contamination of water with pesticides, especially
atrazine.
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Last Call at the Oasis may
inspire you to act locally to conserve and protect drinking water – while
supply lasts.
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Special guest
participants on November 14 are:
Bates, PhD, PE, a specialist in water and wastewater treatment
technologies and member of the Ashland Sustainability Committee
Correira, Ashland’s Water/Sewer General Foreman; 10 years with the Ashland
DPW and 20 years in the water field.
The
Documentary Film & Discussion Series meets every 2nd Thursday and 4th
Tuesday of the month for an in-depth look at important topics of our day. The moderated
discussions are often lively and thought provoking. All points of view are
welcomed. For more information, call the library, 508-881-0134, or visit www.friendsoftheapl.com.
For information on
Transition Ashland, an effort to strengthen local community and economy, visit www.transitionashland.org
or email info@transitionashland.org.
