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1. Urban Ark Seminar & Tour THIS WEEKEND!
2. Newton Climate Action Candlelight Vigil
3. Newton Home Energy Efficiency: Online!
4. Green Gifts and Holiday Ideas
5. Committee Meetings
6. Upcoming Events in the New Year
7. Join the Green Decade for 2010
8. Other: Green Round Table/NEXUS |
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| 1. URBAN ARK SEMINAR & TOUR: A MODEL OF GREEN LIVING THIS WEEKEND! |
Saturday December 5 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Sunday December 6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$20; $15 for Students & Green Decade members
David & Elva Del Porto, Instructors
To register or for more information: Urban Ark coordinator Fran Seasholes at 617-969-5927.
A higher quality of life at a lower cost of living - what could be better? David Del Porto and his wife, Elva, have spent 25 years turning this vision into a reality. Today, their Newton Centre home is a model of sustainable design. You'll tour their "Urban Ark," and discover how they've integrated space heat, food production, air purification, and wastewater treatment within an amazing two-story greenhouse. They'll share the successes and failures of their quest for green living, and show you how to invest your time and money to get the most benefit from the least effort. And with rising fuel and water prices and dwindling resources, there's no time like the present to learn methods that can provide environmental and economic security for you and your family. Directions to the meeting point will be provided to registrants; proceeds will go to The Green Decade/Newton.
More information on the "Urban Ark".
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| 2. NEWTON CLIMATE ACTION CANDLELIGHT VIGIL |
Saturday December 12, 4:00-5:00 pm
Newton Centre, near the corner of Centre and Beacon Streets
The Saturday in the middle of the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen will be an important day for the global climate movement -- it's the midway point in the UN talks, and an important mobilization opportunity for cities around the world. Many rallies are being planned by 350.org as part of the Weekend of Climate Action (December 11-13). All are welcome to join us in Newton Centre where we will light candles of hope to stand in solemn solidarity with the citizens of the nations whose very survival is threatened by the climate change.
MCAN is co-sponsoring the Boston vigil on Friday, December 11, 6:00-7:00 pm, outside Senator John Kerry's office.
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| 3. NEWTON HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: ONLINE! |
Reducing energy use starts with knowing where you stand! Thanks to the Green Decade members and friends who have already filled out the energy spreadsheet from the November/December Green News and added to our Newton Home Energy Use Database. At this time we have received spreadsheets from approximately 2% of our membership and would like to get information from more of you. We now have an interactive spreadsheet on our website, as your inspiration to get the job done! Find out more about measuring your home energy use and the database at www.greendecade.org -- help win the race to reduce energy consumption before it's too late!
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| 4. GREEN GIFTS AND HOLIDAY IDEAS |
Green gifts are always welcome, and now you can visit the new Green Gift Ideas page on our website! EcoBaskets are available in two sizes, T-shirts come in S, M or L for adults sizes, and don't forget the Green Decade Gift Membership along with other items. All are available at the Green Decade's office at the Newton Cultural Center, open Monday-Friday from 2-5 pm. (Please call first to make sure we have the size you want.)
Book suggestions are also on our Green Gift page, but not sold at our office. If you have additional "green book" recommendations, please e-mail us at contact@greendecade.org.
For Holiday Energy-Saving and Going Green Tips, have a look at the comprehensive list compiled by the Environmental News Service. Or see the NEXUS 2nd Saturday: Have Yourself a Green Holiday Season event below in our Other Events section of this E-bulletin.
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| 5. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: DECEMBER 2009 |
GD/N members and friends are welcome to join the following Green Decade committee meetings. For more information visit What We Do on our website, or click on the committee name below.
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| 6. UPCOMING GREEN DECADE EVENTS : 2010! |
Environmental Speakers Series 2010
January 11: "Affluenza: Antidotes and Opportunities" with Gretchen Brewer, Earth Circle Conservation & Recycling.
February 8: The End of the Long Summer, Dianne Dumanoski, author and environmental activist, on her latest book, published in 2009.
Insulating Your Older Home Workshop: February 6
Newton Environmental Art Contest: Grades K-5
Green Decade's 20th Anniversary Celebration!
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| 7. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE FOR 2010! |
Join the Green Decade now for 2010! Become a Green
Decade/Newton member for as little as $25 for an individual/family
membership, $50 for a business membership or for students, only $10 for
the year!
Join or renew on-line and pay by credit card or visit our Membership
page to download the membership form and mail with your check made out
to GD/N, to PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02466. Membership forms are also
available in each issue of the Green News. For more information, contact 617-965-1995 or e-mail membership@greendecade.org.
As always, members receive discounts at GD/N events and sponsoring businesses, plus the Green News
newsletter, published 6 times each year and mailed to our members. If
you prefer to receive it on-line, you will help save paper and postage
costs. E-mail us at contact@greendecade.org and be sure to include your name and e-mail, along with Green News Online in the subject line. Remember, ONLY Green Decade members get the Green News sent to them! |
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8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS
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NEXUS 2nd Saturday: Have Yourself a Green Holiday Season
Saturday, December 12, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
NEXUS, 38 Chauncy St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Free and open to the public
Come to a special holiday event at NEXUS -- learn how to green your holiday season! From sustainable food & restaurants to energy efficiency to wellness & nutrition to green cleaning, this is the major green event this holiday season.
Guest Presenters at this special holiday event are:
� 2:00 pm Nina Manolson, Body Alive, Body Aware
� 3:00 pm Jim Solomon, The Fireplace Restaurant
� 4:00 pm Mary Anne Clark, Wow Green
� 5:00 pm Clayton Shuller, Next Step Living
More information: Register by December 8 to events@greenroundtable.org with "Have Yourself a Green Holiday Season" in the subject line. Contact Aaron Desatnik at aaron@greenroundtable.org or 617-374-3740 x127 with questions.
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