Archived Eco Local Events
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Archived Eco Local Events
Learn how to take energy conservation into your own hands!!
WHO: The GREEN TEAM!!
WHAT: We will be hosting a Barn-Raising event, which is our effort to kickoff the Green Jobs/Green NY Bill, and a way to promote community involvement and impact of the bill.
WHERE: 37 South Ferry Street Albany , home of the Altamont Program, Inc., Professional
Treatment, Housing& Employment Services
WHEN: December 5th , 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
The event schedule is as follows;
1) Sign in 12 p.m. to 12.30 p.m.
2) Orientation 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
3) Weatherize project 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4) Party and music 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHY: - Educate yourself on how to insulate your own home
- Volunteer! - Come help your community with this weatherization project
- Enjoy food and music with your community in celebration of this project
ATTIRE: Dress in warm clothes and clothes you are willing to dispose !
The point of our efforts is not just to get work done, but to pass on knowledge by sharing
information with the community on how they can air-seal and insulate their own homes. We want
to help move people more rapidly towards greater energy efficiency and reduce the impact
energy waste has on our environment.
We need volunteers for the event, donations for shirts, food, and materials. All volunteers
should contact Ada Martinez:
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or 518-452-0404.
The GREEN TEAM, Getting Residents Energy Efficient Now, is a collaboration between The
Capital Region Workforce Development Center, the Altamont Program, Energy Management
Solutions, Arbor Hill Development Corp, Advanced Energy Panels, CL Construction, Workforce
Development Institute, Schenectady Youth Build, and Troy EcoSocial Center.
Oct. 9th National Grid Energy Conference
What: Vendor showcase and energy efficiency presentations
Where: Albany Marriott Wolf Road, Albany, NY
When: 8:30 pm - 2:30 pm
More Info: http://www.evince.biz/Conference/conference_albany.html
There are many organizations supporting Eco Local Living Lifestyles in the Capital Region.
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Sept. 24th Richard Florida on Creative Class
What: Richard presents his ideas on the "creative class," commercial innovation, and regional development have been featured in major ad campaigns from BMW and Apple, and are being used globally to change the way regions and nations do business and transform their economies.
Where: Palace Theater Albany
When: 5:30 - 8:45 pm
More Info: CEG Website
Sept. 26th Harvest Fest Celebration of Local Farming, Community and Commerce
What: Day of community gathering and connecting.
Schedule:
1-3 pm
Local Lunch at Mouzon House, Release of 2010 Local Living Guide, Cooking demonstration and debut of Sara Pedinotti's Farmony project.
3-6 pm
Double up on Local Living Guide coupons, buy local!
6-11 pm
Locally grown Dinner, Music and Dancing at the Parting Glass. Presentation on Local currency from Berkshares program in Great Barrington, MA.
More Info: Harvest Fest Tickets Here
Sept. 29th Sustainable Saratoga Task Force Mtg.
What: 1 hour presentation, 1 hour working meeting
Where: Saratoga Springs Music Hall
When: 7 - 9 pm
More Info: 518-584-4193
Sept. 17th Saratoga County Chamber Breakfast
What: David Hess provides an overview of the localist movement in the United States, from "buy local" campaigns to urban agriculture, and its potential for addressing global problems of sustainability and justice.
Where: Skidmore College 2nd fl, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
When: 7:30 am - 9 am
Info: Chamber Website
Sept. 19th Annual Capital Region Vegetarian Festival
What: Vendor Showcases, Presentations
Where: Saratoga City Center
When: 9 am - 5 pm
More Info: New York Vegetarian Expo
Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 January 2010 16:50)
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