1. APRIL 12: "EVERYTHING´S COOL"

From Sundance Film Festival Thursday, April 12 at 7 pm West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington St. (West Newton Square) A special presentation of "Everything´s Cool", the documentary about the chasm between the scientific understanding of global warming and political action. Journalist Ross Gelbspan, one of the film´s stars, will answer questions from the audience following the screening. Advance tickets: $9 (adults), $7 (seniors/children); at door: $10, $8. www.greendecade.org/everythingscool Proceeds to benefit a new online environmental journalism project of Green Decade Coalition/Newton. More Information: 617 527-1237

2. STEP IT UP 2007: Newton tells Congress "Cut Carbon by 80% by 2050!"

Saturday, April 14 at 10 am  Newton Community Services Center (NCSC) 492 Waltham Street, West Newton (off Washington St. in W. Newton Square) Join this national event here in Newton to show our concern about Climate Change.  We will gather with other Newton groups, holding signs calling on Congress to act now on measures to slow global warming.   Photos will be broadcast by web and TV from hundreds of cities & towns across the country. Visit www.stepitup2007.org to see how many cities and towns are committed today.  Then call us at 617- 233-6071 and add yourself or your group to the list of participants.

3.  ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES: "GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP"

Ed Wilson, CEO & President, Earthwatch Institute Monday, April 23, 7 pm Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium Co-sponsored with the Newton Free Library What does it mean to be a Global Citizen?  With current global trends, how does one become engaged to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment?  Ed Wilson, President & CEO of Earthwatch Institute, will speak about the mission of Earthwatch Institute and its efforts to create global citizens. View the Environmental Speaker Series Calendar on the GDC website for upcoming dates and speakers.  All ESS events are held at the Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, at 7 pm, usually on the 3rd Monday of the month, January through June.  For more information about the series, contact 617-965-1995 or Environmental Speakers Series on our website.

4. ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTEST AWARDS

Wednesday, April 25, 5:30 pm First Unitarian Society of Newton (FUSN), Parish Hall 1326 Washington St, West Newton Join Mayor David Cohen and the Green Decade in recognizing our environmentally active Newton students who submitted essays for energy conservation in Newton! "Protect the Climate — Start At Home" is this year´s theme for Newton students at the elementary, middle school and high school level.  Prizes will be awarded to the winners at the ceremony.  Friends, family and environmentalists welcome!  For more information on the contest, visit Newton Student Contest on our website. Co-sponsored by the Green Decade, Newton Schools Foundation and GreenEnergyNewton. Prizes provided by NSTAR and Whole Foods Market.

5.  APRIL ENVIRONMENT SHOW: "INVASIVE ALIEN PLANT UPDATE" with Peter Alden

NEW -TV Throughout the month of April Host: Cris Criscitiello, Newton Conservators Guest:  Peter Alden, author and naturalist April's Environmental Show features Part 1 of "Newton´s Alien Plant Invasion", based on last November's lecture at the Newton Free Library by well-known author and naturalist Peter Alden of Concord, MA.   His presentation gives a stunning display of the twenty worst invasive alien plants in the Newton area.  You will come away from the presentation with the knowledge of how to recognize these plants and what some of the control options are.  In addition you will learn what is happening at the state level and in the legislature in how to deal with severe menace to our city's biodiversity.  More information about the April  program is available at greendecade.org/environmentTV. The Environment Show is broadcast on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Chan. 10, RCN Chan. 15): Mondays      3:00 p.m. Tuesdays      1:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. Thursdays:    12:00, 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays:    10:00 a.m.

6. NEW ENGLAND WIND FUND: SOLAR POWER FOR ANOTHER NEWTON SCHOOL!

Good news:  We reached our goal of 150 people in Newton donating to New England Wind by March 31 to earn a 2kW solar array for Newton middle school worth $20,000. Better news:  If we can get 150 more Newton citizens or families to enroll at $5 per month, or make a one-time donation of $100 by April 30, 2007, we can get solar power for another Newton school!  Call 617 524-3950 (weekdays 9-5pm) or donate online:  www.NewEnglandWind.org. Deadline is April 30 so sign up today!

7. GREEN DECADE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: APRIL

GDC members and friends are welcome to join the following Green Decade committee meetings this month.  For more information visit the Volunteer (http://www.greendecade.org/volunteer.html) page on our website, or click on the committee name below: Energy:  Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 pm.  For directions, contact Katherine Gekas:  katherine@neighborhoodpower.com. GreenCAP Committee for Alternatives to Pesticides:  Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 pm, 22 Carver Rd., Newton Highlands.  For directions or info: greencap@greendecade.org.   High Performance Building Commission (Green Buildings): Thursday, April 5 at 8 am, City Hall - Room 222. Newsletter Mailing Committee:  Tuesday, April 24 at  7 pm. 25 Hyde St., Newton Highlands. Info or directions, contact Marcia Cooper at marciac@aol.com

8.  7th ANNUAL NewtonSERVES: DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Sunday, April 29 9 am-4pm (Rain or shine) Registration: Newton City Hall NewtonSERVES is a day of community service bringing together volunteers of all ages to complete tasks that benefit over 40 non-profit agencies and the City of Newton.  Join as an individual, a family or a group to work on projects throughout the city, such as cleaning up parks, planting gardens, building and painting school bookshelves and helping our senior citizens.  The closing celebration "Ice Cream Sundaes on Sunday" is a wonderful way to finish the day.  All-day and half-day projects available. View the list of this year´s projects and sign up on-line at at www.ci.newton.ma.us/newtonserves. Photos from previous NewtonSERVES events are also available on the site.  For additional information, contact Denise Joseph at 617-796-1284 or djoseph@newtonma.gov.

9. FUNDRAISING RAFFLE: BICYCLE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRIZES!

The Green Decade will be holding a raffle to raise funds for our expanding programs.  Top prizes include a bicycle from Harris Cyclery in West Newton and a $300 gift certificate from Whole Foods.  Tickets are $10 or 3 for $20.  Purchase tickets and find the complete list of environmentally friendly prizes on-line starting April 20th and at GDC booths at up-coming citywide events.   For more information or to donate an item contact raffle@greendecade.org or 617-965-1995.

10. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS

GreenUp Newton 2007 Throughout the month of April City of Newton, Division of Environmental Affairs To celebrate Earth Day (April 22), the Division of Environmental Affairs is hosting a month of earth-friendly activities. Sign up on WasteNotNewton.com to become a member of Newton´s on-line reusable materials exchange.  Get a great deal on rain barrels this month, and join us on April 29 for "Swap til You Drop" day at the Recycling Depot on Rumford Avenue! Additional information: GreenUp Newton 2007 or 617-796-1000 (DPW Customer Service).  Food, Health and the Environment Wednesday, April 4 Center for Health and the Global Environment Cannon Room,Building C,Harvard Medical School 12 Noon -  Film:  My Father´s Garden: Bring your own sustainable bag lunch for a screening of this emotionally-charged,award-winning documentary about the use and misuse of technology on the American farm featuring Fred Kirschenmann. 1:30 - 4:30 pm Human Health and Global Environmental Change Course: Join Harvard Medical School course students for lectures by Fred Kirschenmann and Joan Gussow,followed by discussion. For more information: chge.med.harvard.edu/education/course_2007  Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety April 14: TWO StepIt UP Events 11 am-12 noon:  "Environmental Vigil" in Watertown Square.   Bring a sign or banner and stand up for the planet.  For more information: www.watertowncitizens.org 3 pm:  Slide show and educational forum featuring Dan Grossman, Watertown native and writer/reporter, who will speak about global warming using Greenland as a case study.  Watertown Public Library. Charles River Cleanup Saturday, April 21  9am-12 noon Join over 1,000 volunteers helping make the Charles River healthier and more beautiful at our 8th Annual Earth Day Cleanup on April 21st! More information:  www.charlesriver.org/cleanup.html or contact Rebecca Scibek at rscibek@crwa.org  or 781-788-0007 x200.

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