Pay It Forward: Making a Big Difference in Little Ways, Friday, Period 3

[uncertain_dume]

"It's getting late in the year," Hera said, "but that means two things for local gardens and farms - one, between harvest season for the last few crops of the year and getting ready for the winter, there's a lot to do; and two, that nobody will care what we look like, because it's that time of year." Yay Halloween?

"Growing their own food is one way for people to provide for themselves and to feel productive. It's jobs and food in one." Hera smiled a little sadly. "For some people, it may be all they have. For others, it's a way of giving back. For some it's both."

"And to that end, some communities have set aside plots of land where people can volunteer their time to plant and tend to gardens intended to provide food for those who might otherwise have difficulty getting enough fresh food," Kanan said, arms crossed over his chest, smiling just slightly. "Hopefully you didn't dress in anything you mind getting dirty, because this week, we're going to be doing some gardening. We've got two tasks to take care of today; if you want to get down in the dirt, there are some late-season vegetables left to harvest. Squash and such. If you'd rather not go digging, there are plants that need to be wrapped in preparation for the winter."

"Pay attention to the gardeners and do what they ask," Hera said. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I have no idea how to grow Earth food, so let's assume they know better than we do."

Civics, Friday, October 26. 2018

[heroic_jawline]

"We've been discussing the voting process and the importance of it," Tony said once the class had arrived. "But the fact that voting is in the middle of the traditional work week can still deter potential voters. So, there are options. In a majority of states, there is the option of mail in ballots or early voting."

Steve nodded. “I'm registered to vote in New York, so I requested my absentee ballot months ago because I'll either be here or out driving people to the polls on Election Day. There are a couple of advantages to voting absentee, or early. You can avoid standing in extremely long lines on Election Day, when it's often really cold. You can take your time without feeling pressured to finish quickly.”

"Please tell me you're renting a car," Tony muttered, looking a little concerned. "We don't need you shuttling the elderly on the back of your motorcycle."

But what an image that was, huh?

“I'm getting a sidecar,” Steve told him, smiling, “and an extra helmet." He turned to the students. "But back to voting, and I know this might not apply to you this cycle, but it's important anyway. Make sure you know what name you registered under: am I Steve or Steven? I also know they will give me a fight about my birthday in 1918 because I don't look like I was born in 1918. If your name is hyphenated or easily misspelled, prepare for that, too.”

"Have you changed your name or address recently?" Tony asked. "You can check your registration online these days to make sure everything is order."

“And to confirm you're still there,” Steve said a little dryly. “There have been some...errors...recently.And be sure to follow the instructions on your ballot exactly. Don't fill it out in pink ink. But you also don't have to vote on everything—it won't get dismissed if you don't have an opinion on county commissioner and leave it blank.”

"Just a little purging of voter records to disenfranchise people," Tony muttered angrily.

Steve frowned just as hard. "So you can see how important it is to vote because if it wasn't, people who don't want you to vote wouldn't go to all of this trouble," he said as he passed around sample ballots. "Okay. See how you do filling this one out. That way you can help people who need it this week and next."

Japanese Blades, First Period, Friday [10/26].

[battlewithstyle]

There was no guest or teacher today. Instead, there was a note, apologizing that the teacher had been called away on mission to defend history.

There was also a movie.

Enjoy the easy class, kids!

OOC: Oh golly, I only just remembered it was Friday! Sorry y'all!