Come together Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2016 in this open-source, open-hearted festival and community for unforgettable music, friends, and transformation. For three days you’ll experience the best in music, art, and community. Special guests include Buddy Guy, Donovan, Marty Stuart, and many more! Plus enjoy a Food Symposium featuring Raj Patel, who will discuss food rights, sustainable living, production and equitable distribution, organic food, and more. For the festival's full lineup and more information, go to http://fairfestiowa.com/

Windsor Heights residents who support sidewalks and walkability efforts in the city are invited to submit comments via email and/or attend the final two readings of the revised sidewalks ordinance language at regularly scheduled council meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice your support for sidewalks in Windsor Heights, visit http://www.windsorheights.org/city-government/mayor-city-council.aspx For updates on meeting and events, go to http://www.windsorheights.org/whats-new/city-calendar.aspx

Join USGBC Iowa for a screening of Charles Ferguson's (No End In Sight, Inside Job) new film, "Time to Choose." Reviewers and critics note the film as the rare documentary that focuses not just on the crisis aspects of climate change, but the actual achievable solutions available to us. These solutions include energy-efficient, sustainable buildings that help promote innovative green communities. The viewing is an exciting opportunity for us to help inspire action on climate change and increase awareness of…

Please join us at Simon Estes Amphitheater to call on Obama to take a stand and stop the pipeline Wednesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Click here to add your name to the petition now! Members of the Bakken Pipeline Coalition will join forces to  deliver more than 30,000 petition signatures calling on President Obama to revoke the existing Army Corp of Engineer permits, deny the pending permits, honor the treaties with the tribes, and stop the Bakken Pipeline for good.…

The League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit is largest event in the state geared specifically toward the needs of Iowa’s elected and appointed municipal officials. Held in September of each year, the conference includes workshops, an exhibit hall and unique networking opportunities. For information, including schedule of events, go to https://www.iowaleague.org/Conference2016/Pages/2016Conference.aspx

Join the Iowa Environmental Council and the Iowa River Revival at Confluence Brewery to learn more about how you can help protect Iowa's water, land, and natural resources as part of the Service Squad. Network with other local environment enthusiasts and enjoy locally crafted beer. Contact Jamie Burch at burch@iaenvironment.org for more information.

You're invited to participate in an important river cleanup Saturday, Sept. 17 in Iowa City. Volunteers will meet at the Sturgis Ferry Boat Ramp and will canoe to the Hills Access collecting garbage and recyclables along the way. Canoes will launch by 8 a.m. and will be off the water by 3:30 p.m. Registrations begins at 7 a.m. and volunteers must check in. Water will be provided, but you are responsible for lunch and any other food items you require.…

Windsor Heights residents who support sidewalks and walkability efforts in the city are invited to submit comments via email and/or attend the final two readings of the revised sidewalks ordinance language at regularly scheduled council meetings on Monday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 19. To contact the Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council and voice your support for sidewalks in Windsor Heights, visit http://www.windsorheights.org/city-government/mayor-city-council.aspx For updates on meeting and events go to http://www.windsorheights.org/whats-new/city-calendar.aspx