This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Green jobs
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County will host a green jobs forum on Thursday, June 25, at 249 Highland Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. Training programs, job locations, and sectors of the economy with green job growth potential will be discussed. Limited seating; reservations: 461-1000, Ext. 10.
Bikes needed
R Community Bikes, a grassroots organization that collects and repairs used bikes to distribute free of charge to adults and children in need, will be collecting bicycles on Saturday, June 27, at the Bike Zone, 885 Long Pond Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Saturday, July 18, at Penfield Fitness and Racket Club, 667 Panorama Trail West, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: www.rcommunitybikes.net.
Religions around the world
Nazareth College's Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue will hold "Training of the Trainers in Understanding World Religions," a five-day series of workshops for religious leaders, social workers, and other professionals who need to understand the faith and practices of other people. The workshops begin on Monday, June 29, and end on Friday, July 3. Most are at least half-day sessions. Tuition: $129; includes light suppers. Registration: 389-2963; limited seating.
No chemicals
Rochesterians Against the Misuse of Pesticides will hold its annual garden teach-in on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are multiple teach-in gardens that students can visit. Tickets: $10. Information on locations: 383-1317.
Furry friends
The Verona Street Animal Society will host "The Fast and the Furriest 10K Race and One Mile Dog Walk" to help raise funds for the shelter and adoption services on Saturday, June 27. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; the race begins at 8 a.m., and the dog walk begins at 8:15 a.m., at 184 Verona Street.
Latinas and higher ed
Latinas Unidas will present "Tackling Myths about Financial Aid and the Application Process for Higher Education," an information session, on Friday, June 26, at Tri-Mar Consulting, 16 West Main Street, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost: free for LU members; $10 for nonmembers.
Health-care reform
Metro Justice will organize a bus trip to Washington, D.C., "Get on the Bus for Real Health Care Reform," on Thursday, June 25. Join thousands of concerned citizens from around the country to send a message to Congress that the time has come to pass meaningful legislation. Reservations and trip details: 325-2560.