Dr. Jane Goodall. Photo courtesy of Roots and Shoots.

This Sunday, September 23rd, Dr. Jane Goodall (primatologist, ethologist, author, researcher, and United Nations Messenger of Peace extraordinaire) be speaking at Griffith Park as part of the Roots and Shoots Fifth Annual Peace Day. Dr. Goodall, who is most famous for her research on chimpanzees in Gombe, will be leading a parade of giant home-made dove puppets and speaking at this free all-ages event.

Roots and Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, was born in 1991 on a back porch in Tanzania when Goodall first met with a group of teenagers who were concerned about local pollution, deforestation, and the welfare of domestic and wild animals. Since then, Roots and Shoots has grown to become an international network of young people who are creating and working on projects that benefit the environment. The organization has service learning projects that are appropriate for little children, teenagers, and college students, all of which are based on the idea that all humans share a connection to each other, to all other animals, and to the planet that we share -- sort of like an environmentally-aware, global-scale scout group, but without all of the creepy militarism, prejudice, and ugly uniforms.

This Sunday's Roots and Shoots Peace Day celebrates community and peace through global unity. In addition to the giant dove parade, the event features live performances, and opportunities to learn about and network with local organizations who are working on humanitarian and environment-related projects.

Roots and Shoots Peace Day Event Details:
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
At Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
This event is free and appropriate for people of all ages.
Jane Goodall will arrive around 2:00 to lead the dove parade and speak.
For more information, visit the Roots and Shoots Peace Day website or call 310-519-1150.

Quote of the week:
'Who are YOU?" said the Caterpillar. This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, 'I - I hardly know sir, just at present - at least I know who I WAS when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then.' – from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Good Benefits
The Players Toast Awards at the Playboy Mansion. Hosted by Ice-T, this is the 4th annual event that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions towards making their communities better.
Proceeds from the auction benefit; The Art of Elysium, C.A.R.E., Puppies Behind Bars and the Hollywood Cookbook Project
Saturday, September 9, 8 PM
Contact EMG at 323.658.8531 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Good Jobs
Director of Fund Development – Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Los Angeles Unit.
What does that mean?
To manage the Los Angeles Unit’s fund raising efforts and activities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and providing stewardship to individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations.
This job is unlisted – to apply email your cover letter and resume here.

Good Music
LA4real – Indie Rock Fest 2007. Head to the Highlands every Thursday from now until October 11th for a night of music to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. This week features Veruca Salt and LA’s best punk bands.
Where: The Highlands (IAt the top of the Hollywood & Highland structure)
6801 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028