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What if a solution to climate change was beneath your feet?

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Old College Roomies Re-Connect, Produce a Film, & Teach Us How We Can be Part of the Solution.   Watch “The Soil Solution”. Premieres: Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2012 January 27th at 8:00 am Lobero Theatre & Sunday, January 29th, at 10:40 am Metro 4 in downtown Santa Barbara. The Soil Solution, a feature documentary by Carol Hirashima and Jill Cloutier of SustainableWorld Media explores our soil. The fascinating world of soil opens before our eyes as we hear from the ranchers,...

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Save the Date for Passion into Action 2012!

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We are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Passion into Action Women's Conference™ to take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 12 - 14, 2012 in historic downtown Grass Valley, CA. Over 600 women will connect at this "weekend for women". This year, See Jane Do is honored to partner with Gather the Women for Passion into Action and Gather the Women’s 10th celebration of International Women's Day with specific programming and content looking at our collective histories and what we can bring...

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Taking Control of Your Finances: A Money Management Workshop for Women

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See Jane Do is proud to announce a women’s only seminar with financial consultant and award winning talk show host Marc Cuniberti of KVMR’s Money Matters. Part 1:  Monday, January 16th, 2012 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Register now! Part 2:  Monday, January 30th, 2012 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Correctly managing your money is one of the most important things you can do. Most people spend their whole lives making money but pay little attention to keeping it, blindly handing it over to a money manager or spouse...

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Taking Planet Earth off the Market

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In observance of our nation's Independence Day, See Jane Do explores what the land of the free means to everyday women and shares the stories of women who are "taking planet earth off the market" by speaking up and taking on "the big guys" in their communities. In observance of our nation's Independence Day, See Jane Do explores what the land of the free means to everyday women. For Maria Gunnoe, Judy Bonds, Lydia Olympic, and Virginia Brunini it means free from environmental destruction, harmful...

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Training Women to Take the Lead

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I want you to run for office! That's the message White House Project founder Marie Wilson is sending to women across the nation. On the second part of this See Jane Do special, featured guests Marie Wilson, Gloria Feldt, Mayor Reinette Senum and aspiring candidate Kristy Pagan will share why it's more important than ever for women to take the lead and run. According to the recent Shriver Report, women now make up half of the workforce and in many cases are the breadwinner for their family. Women...

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Bidder 70, Tim DeChristopher's Trial Postponed

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According to Tim DeChristopher's website his trial has been postponed indefinitely. Tim made headlines in December 2008, when at the age of 27 he wrestled large parcels of land away from oil companies seeking to use them for mining purposes in Utah. Jesse Locks and Elisa Parker interview the young activist to learn more about the workshops he will lead during the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and his upcoming documentary from acclaimed filmmakers Beth and George Gage.

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Environmental Action Heroes of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival

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Thousands of people gathered in  Nevada City, CA to take part in the largest environmental film festival in the United States.  The Wild and Scenic Film Festival went fresh, local and wild this year as it hosted over 130 films, workshops and special guests. See Jane Do was honored to host the first ever Wild and Scenic Media Lounge where we interviewed over forty filmmakers and environmental action heroes.

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Director/Actor Fay Ann Lee & Passion into Action

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Fay Ann Lee is an everyday woman doing extraordinary things.  Recently she wrote, directed and starred in the hit movie, Falling for Grace with Margaret Cho, Lewis Black, Christine Baranski, and Gale Harold. Fay has a special connection to our community and See Jane Do.  Last year CATS hosted a special screening of her latest film in downtown Nevada City.  Flying all the way from New York Fay was taken in with the charm of our town and the hospitality of our community.  

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Share Your Story with Gloria Feldt for Her New Book!

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Extraordinary Janes, Gloria Feldt wants to know: Was there a moment in your life when you knew you had the "power to"? Best selling author, Gloria Feldt is inviting you to share your story for her new book, Unlimited. We have posted her information below.  We hope you will take the time to connect with her. As Gloria said at the Passion into Action Conference, in order to sustain a movement you have to actually move and do.  Within the next couple of weeks See Jane Do will announce several...

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Gather the Women Presents: Pray the Devil Back to Hell

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Pray the Devil Gather the Women of Nevada County - Film Series PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL Sunday, February 7th, 2 pm This film chronicles the remarkable story of courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war. It was winner of the Best Documentary, Tribeca Film Festival. Suggested Donation $7 No one turned away 180 Cambridge Ct., off Whispering Pines, GVUnity in the Gold CountryThis film is recommended for adults. Please do not bring children. Offered as an alternative...

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