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1. New Committee: Faith & the Environment
2. August Environmental Show: Saving Newton's Last Farm (Newton Conservators)
3. Newton Farmers Markets & Green Decade Resource Table
4. Eco-Teams: Fall 2007
5. Fundraising Raffle: Environmentally Friendly Prizes
6. Green Decade Committee Meetings: Energy, High Performance Buildings, Faith & the Environment
7. September: "An Inconvenient Truth" at Newton Free Library
8. Other Environmental Events: Friends of Hemlock Gorge Picnic & Concert
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1. NEW COMMITTEE: FAITH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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The Green Decade Coalition in Newton has newly formed a Faith & the Environment Committee that will help develop religious leadership in earth stewardship. The committee will work with the faith-based community in Newton to promote environmentally sound practices such as energy efficiency and recycling.
The committee will meet on Monday, August 13 at 6 pm, The Parish of St. Paul (1135 Walnut St., Newton Highlands). All faith traditions are welcome! For further info and meeting calendar, please call or email Cristina Cabrera, Chair: 617-872-8275 or ccabrera@jackconway.com |
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| 2. AUGUST ENVIRONMENTAL SHOW: "SAVING NEWTON'S LAST FARM" (Encore) |
Through August 30
Host: Cris Criscitiello, Newton Conservators
Guests: Jon Regosin, Jay Mitchell, John Rodman, Vaunita Schnell and others
The August Environmental Show will reprise the inaugural show from 2004. "Saving Newton's Last Farm" describes the history and background of what is now Newton Angino Community Farm and the efforts to acquire the property under the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The show interviews those who knew Jerry Angino, who last farmed the land, as well as those involved in the effort to save the farm. Viewers will find interesting the contrast of the farm only three years ago with its operation today under a non-profit farm group (www.newtoncommunityfarm.org ) with a full time farmer, corps of volunteers, a successful CSA operation, an operating farm stand, fresh "low mileage" produce supplied at the Newton Farmers' Markets, and an offering of educational programs.
More information about the August program is available at greendecade.org/environmentTV.
The Environment Show is broadcast on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Chan. 10, RCN Chan. 15, Verizon Chan. 34):
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.
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| 3. NEWTON FARMERS MARKETS: TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS 1:30-6 pm |
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Tuesdays 1:30-6 pm at Cold Spring Park, Beacon St.
Fridays 1:30-6 pm at Post 440, California St., Nonantum
Sponsored by the Newton Parks & Recreation Department
Join
us for another great season at the 28th Newton Farmers Market! The
Green Decade has our information and resource table under the red
tent at both locations -- volunteers of all ages are welcome to join
us, as always. This year we are featuring the popular "Energy
Bike" which demonstrates the difference in energy required to light up
the old-style light bulbs vs the energy-efficient CFL bulbs. See the August 1 TAB (p. 21) for the photo of Mayor David Cohen on the bike, with Energy Chair Eric Olson. We will also be showing the bicycle that will be the first prize for our raffle, beginnning this month. Our friends
from the Angino Farm are also at both markets this year, so stop by to see us all!
The Newton Farmers Markets are held weekly from
July through October. If you'd like to volunteer for a couple of hours
at either location, please contact Margaret Ford, Community Outreach
Coordinator, at margford@yahoo.com or 617-964-0606. |
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| 4. ECO-TEAMS FORMING FOR FALL 2007 |
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Green Decade is forming EcoTeams to begin this fall.
Household EcoTeams help participants to reduce their energy use,
garbage, water use, and toxic products. In the process, team members
save money on their utility bills. Teams of 5 to 8 meet seven times,
about every three weeks, and are guided by a Global Action Plan
workbook and a coach. Join online or contact Margaret Ford at margford@yahoo.com or 617-964-0606 for more information. Also see our website www.greendecade.org/ecoteams.html
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| 5. FUNDRAISING RAFFLE: BICYCLE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRIZES! |
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Green Decade is holding a raffle to raise funds for our expanding
programs. Top prizes include a Raleigh bicycle which changes gears automatically, a $300 gift
certificate from Whole Foods and a month of free lawn mowing from Clean
Air Lawn Care. Tickets are $10 or 3 for $20. Purchase tickets and find
the complete list of environmentally friendly prizes on-line and at GDC booths at upcoming citywide events this summer. For more information or to donate an item contact raffle@greendecade.org or 617-965-1995. Drawing to be held September 15 at the fall showing of "An Inconvenient Truth" at the Newton Free Library. |
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| 6. GREEN DECADE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: AUGUST |
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GDC
members and friends are welcome to join the following Green Decade
committee meetings this month. For more information visit the
Volunteer (www.greendecade.org/volunteer.html) page on our website, or click on the committee name below:
Energy: Tuesday, August 7, 7:30 pm. For directions, contact Katherine Gekas at katherine@neighborhoodpower.com.
High Performance Building Commission: Thursday, August 2 at 8 am, City Hall - Room 222.
NEW: Faith and the Environment: Monday, August 13 at 6pm, The Parish of St. Paul, 1135 Walnut St., Newton Highlands. For information or directions, contact Cristina Cabrera at ccabrera@jackconway.com |
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7. SEPTEMBER 15: "AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" -- SHOWING & DISCUSSION
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Saturday, September 15, 1 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Library
Co-sponsored by the Green Decade, Green Energy Newton and the Newton Free Library
FREE
Even if you’ve already seen Al Gore’s film – and especially if you haven’t – join us for this showing! GDC Energy Chair Prof. Eric Olson (Brandeis University) will lead the discussion afterwards. In Eric's view, shared by many, Gore's 100-minute film does a good job describing the science and the politics surrounding this issue, but is less effective at describing solutions. Eric will briefly describe ways of tackling global warming that can form a basis for your individual and political next-step actions, and he will encourage audience commentary on both the film and possible solutions.
BONUS: We will also draw the winning tickets for the Green Decade raffle prizes after the movie showing and before the discussion. Winners need not be present to win, but must purchase raffle tickets before 2 pm on Sept. 15. Raffle tickets may be purchased online or by mail: contact raffle@greendecade.org or come to our Green Decade table at the Newton Farmers Markets on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS: FRIENDS OF HEMLOCK GORGE
ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC AND FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 from 6:30 pm to Dusk
Located at the Hamilton Place, Needham - Hemlock Gorge Reservation
Bring a picnic supper, your chair or blanket. Kick back & enjoy the music! Grill will be provided.
Free Outdoor Concert featuring Greg Burroughs, talented singer and songwriter from the Berklee College of Music. For more information and map, go to www.hemlockgorge.org
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