Climate initiative topic of talk

Peace Community Church will host a Peace Potluck on Friday, March 12, beginning with supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The program from 6:45-7:45 p.m. will feature a discussion of the Clinton Climate Initiative. Oberlin city councilman Bryan Burgess, and special assistant for community and governmental relations from the Oberlin College president's office Sandra Hodge will share the special roles of the college and community within this initiative as well as the vision for an integrated response.

Oberlin is one of 18 cities targeted for the Clinton Climate Project and the only college/community collaboration among them. Two other U.S. cities, San Francisco, Calif., and Destiny, Fla., are participating. The remaining 15 cities are located in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Panama, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, and England.

The Clinton Climate Initiative was launched by the William J. Clinton Foundation to create and advance solutions to core issues driving climate change. Those core areas include cities, clean energy, and forests.

Peace Community Church is located at 44 E. Lorain St. Parking is located behind the church. Call ahead if handicapped access is needed as the church is awaiting repairs on its lift. For more information, contact Rev. Mary Hammond, 774-3031.