You may be thinking, "What's Blog Action Day?" Well, bloggers around the world band together and for one day, they blog about one topic. The topic this year is food. Various writers for Heifer's main blog have written posts for this year, but this is the one that caught my eye and heart. Read Brooke Edwards post entitled, "Waste Not, Want Not: Stop Wasting Food" here.

Hello! As summer winds down, Heifer Phoenix starts to come back to life again. Look for changes and get ready to staff a booth in early November! More details will come soon.

Our monthly feature is back after a hiatus! This month's spotlight is on Paul Hopkins. He will soon be our new Phoenix Area Volunteer Coordinator!
What is your favorite Heifer animal and why? I would have to say it is the cow. Seeing first-hand how it miraculously changes family groups and villages, I am impressed by the versatility and sustainability.
What favorite world-food recipe would you like to share? Favorites include cooking from India and Thailand. Mostly curries that incorporate Peanut Butter......
What is your most inspiring Heifer moment? While visiting a village in Zambia, a grandmother appreciated our work so much that she laid down on the ground face down, arms outstretched and prayed before our feet. I cried uncontrollably. She received was a calf from passing on the gift.
What other organizations do you volunteer for? Human Rights Campaign, NPR/KJZZ, University Learning Center - Haiti, Colonial Williamsburg.
If you could meet one person, who would it be and why? Madeleine Albright. A strong woman that promotes negotiations, plain speak and embodies global citizenship.

Hello! Volunteers are needed for the following event. Please email us immediately if you are interested in working this.
What: Arizona Science Center's Global Awareness Day (it's like their version of Earth Day)
When: Saturday, April 30, 2010
Time: event runs from 11a-4p; if you'll be setting up/taking down, you'll need to be a little earlier/later
Place: Arizona Science Center (downtown Phoenix)
This is a GREAT opportunity to talk about the "caring for the Earth" part of Heifer's mission statement.