Two presentations are followed by a question period to speakers and to candidates in the upcoming Municipal Election, for discussion about the importance of investment and planning in anticipation of how skyrocketing oil and gas prices will soon impact the London community.

Guest speakers:
• Richard Embleton, consultant, author of Oilephant Down, and moderator of the RunningonEmptyCA mailing list. Visit Richard's weblog at http://oilbeseeingyou.blogspot.com
• Randy Park, writer, physicist and professional presenter on energy supply and demand. Randy is also on the Post-Carbon Toronto steering committee. Visit Randy's web site at http://www.energypredicament.com

Discussion to include potential for alternative energy sources and increased efficiencies, as well as needed change of consumption patterns locally to reduce environmental impacts, improve health, enhance livability and create a greater sense of local community with municipal government support.