Greetings all,
It was great to see many of you at the Heritage Harvest Festival! Below is an amazing collection of upcoming permaculture and sustainability events in the central Virginia bioregion, including information on an Edible Forest Gardening workshop in October. If you know anyone else that would like to sign up for this newsletter, they can sign up here. If you have an announcement, email us at blueridgepermaculture@gmail.com for the next monthly e-newsletter. Click here to view this email as a webpage. Happy fall!
It was great to see many of you at the Heritage Harvest Festival! Below is an amazing collection of upcoming permaculture and sustainability events in the central Virginia bioregion, including information on an Edible Forest Gardening workshop in October. If you know anyone else that would like to sign up for this newsletter, they can sign up here. If you have an announcement, email us at blueridgepermaculture@gmail.com for the next monthly e-newsletter. Click here to view this email as a webpage. Happy fall!
Best,
Christine and the BRPN team
www.blueridgepermaculture.net
1.
Edible Forest Gardening Workshop
October 25-27, 2013 near Charlottesville, Virginia
October 25-27, 2013 near Charlottesville, Virginia
The Blue Ridge Permaculture Network is excited to announce an Edible Forest Gardening weekend workshop on Friday, October 25th - Sunday October 27th, 2013 at Fiddlehead Farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. This course will include an overview of edible forest gardening, permaculture design, and profiles of perennial polyculture plants. The workshop will feature interactive lectures and group work, as well as hands-on experiential learning through installation of a demonstration Edible Forest Garden. Class size is limited; to encourage early registration a discount is offered.
The
workshop features a high student-to-teacher ratio with key teachers of the Blue
Ridge Permaculture Network, and will prepare you to design and plant an Edible
Forest Garden in your backyard or community. The workshop fee is a sliding
scale of $275 - $350 before October 1st, and $300 – $350 after October 1st.
Lunch will be provided for all three days, as well as a primitive camping
option (with many other lodging options nearby). Limited work trade positions
are available.
For more information and to register, go to www.blueridgepermaculture.net or contact Terry Lilley at tygerlilley@gmail.com.
2.
Bale raising – two day workshop in Louisa County, VA
Bale raising – two day workshop in Louisa County, VA
September 28-29 at Acorn
Community, 1258 Indian Creek Road, Mineral, VA
Gain
valuable, hands-on experience in notching, sewing bales, earthen and lime
plaster, and plumbing and electrical basics for straw bales.
$125 suggested donation
To register, email darla@acorncommunity.org or call
540-894-0595.
3.
2013
FALL FRUIT FESTIVAL & SALE!
Saturday, September 14
Edible Landscaping near Afton, VA
Edible Landscaping near Afton, VA
All plants on Fruit Day are 20% off, other plants
50% off.
Tours by Michael will start between 9-9:30 AM. Bring something to take notes!
George's medicinal tour will be at 11:30AM.
Ben's Birds & What They Say workshop will be at 2PM
http://ediblelandscaping.com/
Tours by Michael will start between 9-9:30 AM. Bring something to take notes!
George's medicinal tour will be at 11:30AM.
Ben's Birds & What They Say workshop will be at 2PM
http://ediblelandscaping.com/
4.
Pressure Canning class at Piedmont
Virginia Community College near Charlottesville
Students will learn the use of the pressure canner, safety issues and recipes for the more complex foods that can be preserved by this method. We will process green beans and sweet corn. Large pressure canners became a tool of the prosperous farm kitchen as early as 1917 but the pressure cooker as we know it today was perfected for home use in the late 1940s. It allowed cooks to prepare meals quickly and, when used as a canner, to put up low-acid vegetables and meats in safely. Prerequisite: Previous experience with the boiling water bath canning technique is necessary.
Tuesday 9/10 6-9 p.m. Jefferson RM 120
Call Workforce Services at 434.961.5354 (this is the PVCC program)
or email us at workforce@pvcc.edu.
http://www.pvcc.edu/docs/workforce_services_summer_schedule.pdf
Students will learn the use of the pressure canner, safety issues and recipes for the more complex foods that can be preserved by this method. We will process green beans and sweet corn. Large pressure canners became a tool of the prosperous farm kitchen as early as 1917 but the pressure cooker as we know it today was perfected for home use in the late 1940s. It allowed cooks to prepare meals quickly and, when used as a canner, to put up low-acid vegetables and meats in safely. Prerequisite: Previous experience with the boiling water bath canning technique is necessary.
Tuesday 9/10 6-9 p.m. Jefferson RM 120
Call Workforce Services at 434.961.5354 (this is the PVCC program)
or email us at workforce@pvcc.edu.
http://www.pvcc.edu/docs/workforce_services_summer_schedule.pdf
5.
4th Annual Old Dairy Heritage Festival in Warm Springs,
VA – FREE
Friday Oct 4th – Ann
Armbrecht will present her award winning documentary, Numen, the nature of
plants, at 7pm in The Old Dairy. A beautiful and thought provoking film that
explores the relationship between nature and human health.
Saturday, Oct 5 –
10:00 Doug Tallamy, author of
Bringing Nature Home, How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
1:00 pm Kathleen Curtis Wilson –
Authority on antique Appalachian textiles, will present Appalachian Weaving and
its Global Resonances. A hands on, show and tell workshop will follow the
lecture.
7:30 pm Cleek Schrey
(formally from CVille)and friends will entertain with traditional Appalachian
and Irish fiddle music and banjo with percussive dancing. Concert will be
followed by a dance. Free Admission. Held at Garth Newel Music Center.
Sunday, Oct 6 –
Cooking Demo with Homestead Chef
followed by history tour of The Homestead and complimentary tea in The Great
Hall
This is only a portion of the
activities! For more information contact, call 540-839-2407 or visit our web
site at
6.
Fixing the Future – film and panel in Staunton, VA
A FREE film about building local
jobs, income, alternative economies, and building community! The film will be
followed by a discussion panel! We will also be giving away door prizes. There
is a potluck the same evening at 5:30 at Virtually Sisters - 16 West. All
welcome! Please bring friends and help us celebrate the start of a new year!
September 10, 7:00 pm. The Visulite Cinema,
12 N. August St. Staunton, VA FREE. Panel discussion to follow.
7.
Carnival de Resistance: A band of roaming holy
fools are planting down in Charlottesville from Sept 26th- Oct 6th! The Carnival de Resistance is a travelling
arts carnival, a village demonstration project, and a movement toward cultural
transformation, focused on the intersections of environmental justice, art and
spirituality. Four unique theatrical productions fill the weekends, each
focusing on the sacredness of one of the four elements- Earth (Sept 28th),
Air (Sept 29th), Water (Oct 4th), Fire (Oct 5th).
Before each production, there will be a Carnival Midway where visitors can get
crafty at the creation station or check out clever twists on old Carnival
games, get their face painted, and enjoy storytellers, roving musicians,
performers, and much more. All Carnival
productions happen on the lot beside Sojourners
United Church of Christ (1017 Elliot Ave). The Midway opens at 6 pm, the
performance begins at 7:30 pm.
All are welcome! It’s FREE. Check out the website for more information: http://carnivalderesistance.com/!
8.
Upcoming
events from ECO City Farms, an urban educational farm in Edmonston, Md.:
Urban
Agriculture Overview
September
25, 6-8pm
Get
an overview of what urban agriculture looks like today at a session offered by
ECO City Farms, an urban educational farm just outside of DC. ECO’s
sustainable farming techniques will be covered as well as challenges of growing
and distributing food in urban areas. Cost is $25. Location is ECO City Farms,
4913 Crittenden Street, Edmonston, Md. 20781. For more information and to
register, visit: http://www.ecoffshoots.org/front-page/education/urban-agriculture-overview/
Three
Day Intensive Introduction to Urban Agriculture
October
4-6, 2013
ECO
City Farms and Prince George’s Community College are offering an intensive
three day certificate course in urban agriculture. This 22 hour hands-on course
will provide the sustainable strategies to plan and design an intensive food
production system, based on your needs, goals, and growing situation. PGCC
will award a continuing education certificate upon completion of all three
days. Cost is $550, includes lunch, snacks and materials. Location is ECO City
Farms, 4913 Crittenden Street, Edmonston, Md. 20781. For more information and
to register, visit: http://www.ecoffshoots.org/front-page/education/pgcc/
Celebrate
Food Day at ECO City Farms!
October 26, 2013, 1-4pm
Food
Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable, and
sustainable food. Visit ECO City Farms in Edmonston, Md. to experience where
food comes from, find out who is producing local, affordable produce, and learn
about healthy eating and active living. We’ll have music, food, farm tours,
activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and our famous smoothie bike. For
more info, visit: www.ecocityfarms.org.
This event is free. Location is ECO City Farms, 4913 Crittenden Street,
Edmonston, Md. 20781
9.
FORESTED,
LLC upcoming events with Lincoln Smith:
Volunteer:: 3rd Friday of the month, April
- November, 10am - Noon
Location: Forested in Bowie, MD. Click here for directions
Registration: Email me to let me know you're coming
GUIDED FOREST GARDEN TOUR
Get to know some of the 100+ useful species and varieties of plant growing in
the new forest garden.
Cost: $20. Includes a forest garden plants list with uses and descriptions.
Dates/Time: 1st Saturday of the month, April - November, 10am - Noon.
Location: Forested in Bowie, MD. Click here for directions
Registration: Sign up here or email me to let me know you're coming
FOREST GARDENING TRAINING DAY
A day of instruction in forest gardening. Includes forest ecology, site analysis,
plant uses, design exercises, and a forest garden planning packet.
Cost: $150. Lunch included
Dates for 2013: Sept 28, Oct 26; Time: 9am - 5pm
Registration: Get more information and sign up here
Location: Forested in Bowie, MD. Click here for directions
Registration: Email me to let me know you're coming
GUIDED FOREST GARDEN TOUR
Get to know some of the 100+ useful species and varieties of plant growing in
the new forest garden.
Cost: $20. Includes a forest garden plants list with uses and descriptions.
Dates/Time: 1st Saturday of the month, April - November, 10am - Noon.
Location: Forested in Bowie, MD. Click here for directions
Registration: Sign up here or email me to let me know you're coming
FOREST GARDENING TRAINING DAY
A day of instruction in forest gardening. Includes forest ecology, site analysis,
plant uses, design exercises, and a forest garden planning packet.
Cost: $150. Lunch included
Dates for 2013: Sept 28, Oct 26; Time: 9am - 5pm
Registration: Get more information and sign up here
10.
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Ecological Edible Landscapes – talk with Eric Toensmeier , Mt.
Cuba Center in DE
Date: Thursday, September 12 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: $35 Instructor: Eric Toensmeier, Author and Permaculturist Tired of paying for expensive vegetables? Concerned about pesticide residues on your child’s fruit? Wondering how to make more sustainable food choices? Join Eric Toensmeier as he explains the basics of permaculture, a holistic approach to landscaping and human culture. Find out how Eric transformed his city lot into his own food factory. Learn which native plants are edible, how to incorporate them into your landscape, and how to meet your needs while regenerating healthy ecosystems. Eric will sign copies of his books, including his most recent one, Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One Tenth of an Acre, and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City. |
11.
Sacred Plant Traditions - Introduction to Western Energetic Herbalism
Six Week Certificate Course
Beginners
welcome as well as experienced herbalists
Free
Introductory class Sept 18 - Weds - 7-8pm
Introduction
to Western Energetic Herbalism Certificate with One World Healing
A
6-week certificate webinar series with Kathleen Maier, AHG. PA.
Live
Classes, October 8th to November 12th, 2013, Tuesdays 6-8pm EST.
David Winston, Ritual Use of Plants: Sacred Plants for Sacred
Times
November 1-3, 2013 at Sacred
Plant Traditions
12.
New Power for the Old Dominion -
A
clean energy presentation, panel discussion and social event
When:
Thursday September 12, 7-8 PM
Where:
The Southern Cafe and Music Hall (103 S 1st. St Downtown Charlottesville)
Virginia
is missing out on the nationwide clean energy boom. Come learn how we can boost
our economy and conserve our natural resources for future generations by
developing our clean energy resources!
Special
Guests: Paul Risberg, Altenergy Inc. (Solar, Charlottesville); Tyson Utt, Apex
Clean Energy, Inc. (Wind, Charlottesville); Andrew Grigsby, Commonwealth
Sustainability Works (Energy Efficiency, Culpeper).
Our
host, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall has an excellent menu! Come early for
drinks and dinner and help support local business!
Questions?
Contact Whitney@wiseenergyva.org,
434-202-7952.
13.
Collaboration and Conflict Resolution Skills for Water Quality
Issues
November 5-8, 2013
A partnership course of the University of Virginia’s Institute
for Environmental Negotiation and the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation,
this professional training course is designed for those who seek to build their
skills in collaboration and conflict resolution, particularly when engaged in
contentious water quality issues. Through dialogue, role-play, and discussions,
participants come to grasp the connections among seemingly disparate issues and
viewpoints and learn how to apply new negotiation and public engagement skills
in their communities and workplaces.
For more information and to apply/register visit the course
website:
14.
James
River Green Building Council (JRGBC) is pleased to welcome a representative
from the City of Charlottesville who will be presenting on the current status
of the City of Charlottesville, Stormwater Utility fee.
Tuesday 9/10 “Sustainable Design for the 21st Century” – City of
Charlottesville’s Storm Utility Fee
11:45
am - 12:45 pm at CitySpace, Market Street Parking Garage, 100 Fifth Street, NE
The
James River Green Building Council (JRGBC) is pleased to welcome a
representative from the City of Charlottesville who will be presenting on the
current status of the City of Charlottesville, Stormwater Utility fee.
Free, but please RSVP for lunch https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?Site=JRGBC&WebCode=HomePage
15.
Great
events from
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September Bike Skills Classes from Charlottesville Parks &
Rec
Saturdays at Washington Park - Upper Parking Lot
As part of its efforts to promote safe bicycling in
Charlottesville, the City is offering pilot classes this fall, free for City of
Charlottesville residents! Sign up to gain some skills for the road and provide
feedback for future classes. Participants are requested to bring their own bike
and helmet. Classes will focus on skill drills and on‐bike practice in a
traffic‐free environment.
Saturday 9/14, 10am ‐ Noon: Skillz and Drillz, Ages 9‐12 (Activity #130516‐02)
Saturday 9/21, 9am ‐ Noon: Learning to Ride, Adults (Activity #130507‐01)
Saturday 9/28, 9am ‐ Noon: Ride with Confidence (riding with traffic
skills), Adults (Activity #130517‐02)
To register: www.charlottesville.org/parksandrec or (434)
970-3260
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Sunday 9/8 Meet the Farmer Dinner from Piedmont Environmental
Council
4-8 pm at Annandale Farm, 19195 Annadale Farm Drive,
Gordonsville
This dinner is part of a community series established to promote
local agriculture by connecting farmers and consumers throughout the Piedmont.
Guests will enjoy local farmers and their products, a locally sourced meal,
live bluegrass music, children's activities, and presentations by local food
experts. Pre-Order Tickets: $30 Per Adult | $15 Per Child Under 12.
At the gate tickets: $35 Per Adult | $15 Per Child Under 12. Children
under 3 are free. For more info. or if you are a farmer who would like to
take part, contact Alex McKay at 540.316.9978 or at amckay@pecva.org.
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Monday 9/9 Skill Share: Bug Out Bags
7-8:30pm at The Bridge PAI
You never know when a hurricane, ice storm, or zombie apocalypse
will send you and your family running for the door. Be prepared with your
own get-out-of-town kit -- these also make great practical gifts for loved
ones. Bring items you're planning to include, or just come and gather
ideas to get you started.
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Tuesday 9/10 Local Food: Getting Your Money’s Worth
6:30-7:30pm at Rebecca’s Natural Food
How do you know if local food is nutritious, healthy and worth
the money? Local farmers Susan and Dean Vidal of Brightwood Vineyard & Farm
will discuss with you the things to look for and simple questions to ask to
help you purchase clean, nutritious, and tasty local food. You don’t need to
hesitate in expanding beyond franchised food. In addition to benefiting your
community, buying nutritious food locally can benefit your health and eating
pleasure.
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Tuesday 9/10 Power From The People Webinar
11am Pacific at www.Resilience.org
Want to move away from Big Energy to community clean power but
don’t know where to start? Learn from the challenges and successes of two
community clean power visionaries: Lynn Benander of Co-op Power and Lyle Estill
of Piedmont Biofuels.
http://www.resilience.org/stories/2013-08-26/community-resilience-chat-power-from-the-people-webinar
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Tuesday 9/10 Volunteer Work Day at Edible Landscaping
9am-3pm, 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton
Have fun working at the nursery and receive credit of $10.00
hour. Type of labor to be determined. You will need to bring pruners and don't
forget your gardening gloves, and make sure you dress for the weather. No one
under 18. Please bring a bag lunch. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER, space is limited.
Call (434)361-9134 or email info@ediblelandscaping.com
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Thursday 9/12 Bayscaping: Native Plant Landscaping with Robert
C. Jennings
6pm-8pm at the Albemarle County Office Building-5th St., Conf.
Room A, 1600 5th St SW
Bayscaping: Native Plant Landscaping is a presentation on the
benefits of alter-NATIVE landscaping and how it can provide beautiful, easier
to care for landscapes, reduce stormwater run-off/soil erosion and improve the
health of the Chesapeake Bay. This class will give you specifics on how you can
make a positive difference in your landscape and our environment. Free.
To register: call 434-872-4580 or e-mail nancyb63@vt.edu.
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Thursday 9/12 Our Town Charlottesville Community Meeting - Fry's
Spring and Johnson Village Neighborhoods
6-8pm at Jackson-Via Elementary School
The community initiative called "Our Town
Charlottesville"brings town hall style meetings to every City neighborhood
throughout the year so that residents are encouraged to discuss emerging issues
and voice concerns and preferences about their respective communities. Each
meeting is attended by citizens, City Council and many other City officials,
giving everyone a chance to talk personally in a relaxed, informal environment
about the things which matter to them most. For more information contact
Clerk of Council Paige Barfield by email or call (434) 970-3113.
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Friday 9/13-15 Virginia Native Plant Society Annual Meeting
5pm, ends Sunday 9/15 at noon. Best Western Plus Cville
Airport Inn & Suites, 5920 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville
The Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society
invites you to join them to explore the botanical diversity of the
Charlottesville area. Field trips will range from walks in the Blue Ridge and
regional parks to visits to historical sites where you can learn more about how
past land use has influenced current flora. They also will visit several
members’ gardens as well as professionally installed landscapes featuring
extensive native plantings. All events other than field trips will be
held at the Best Western. For more info: http://vnps.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-Annual-Meeting-Registration.pdf
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Friday 9/13 New Belgium Clips Beer & Film Festival
7pm at Washington Park, Preston & Madison Ave.
This cool fest featuring “handmade films & handmade beers”
is a FUNdraiser for Better World Betty and the Charlottesville
Area Mountain Biking Club (CAMBC). There will be games and contests, local food
vendors, and the chance to win a New Belgium Cruiser bike!
Betty is looking for awesome volunteers to check wrist bands,
serve beer, run games etc. during the event. Benefits include love, good karma,
a free New Belgium t-shirt, and the soul satisfaction of knowing you are
helping to fund environmental stewardship programs in Cville. If you want to be
part of this fun crew, please send an email ASAP to bwbvolunteers@gmail.com.
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Saturday
9/14 VA Folklife Apprenticeship Opening Reception
7pm
at The Bridge, 209 Monticello Rd.
For
the past ten years the Virginia
Folklife Program at VFH has been awarding grants to master traditional
artists and craftspeople to take on an apprentice and teach them the traditions
of the previous generations throughout Virginia. Over the past three years Pat
Jarrett has been photographing the pairs of masters and apprentices. The
opening reception will showcase the last several years of the project. A
selection of masters and apprentices will be attending to share their crafts.
Exhibition runs 9/6-9/28.
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Sunday
9/15 Cville TimeBank Orientation
3 or
4 pm (2 sessions) at the Central Library, Jefferson Room
With
enrollment at 125 members, Cville TimeBank members have already been part of
hundreds of transactions — everything from dog-sitting to yoga lessons,
portrait sitting to conversational Spanish — just think how awesome it will be
when the membership grows!
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Monday
9/16 “Ten Americans” Film & Discussion
7-8:30pm
in the McIntire Room, 3rd floor of Central Library, 201 E. Market St.
A
film by the Environmental
Working Group about how people are exposed to toxic chemicals and
what we can do to protect our health. Please attend a 20 minute film and
discussion about human exposure and body burden of industrial chemicals. Learn
about and share ways to decrease your exposures to these chemicals. Sponsored
by EWG & SafeMinds.
For more information call Barbara Cruickshank at 434-973-0373.
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Thursday
9/19 Local Food: Our Kitchen Is Your Kitchen
6:30-7:30pm
at Rebecca's Natural Food, 1141 Emmett Street
Allie
Hill of Virginia Food Works will introduce this non-profit that provides people
with guidance on the steps involved from product development to final
production. Food Works is currently operating out of the Prince Edward
Cannery and Commercial Kitchen, which is available to rent for $10 per hour,
including all equipment and overhead. This session will discuss the
regulations of commercial food production, services available through Virginia
Food Works and processing possibilities in the Kitchen facility. Contract
packing through Homegrown Virginia will be discussed as well.
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Saturday
9/21 Draw the Line on Climate Change
11am-1pm at the Free Speech Wall
Across the country, folks will be taking action to raise
awareness about climate change and illustrate the impacts of fossil fuel
projects like the Keystone XL Pipeline. Join your neighbors for music, art,
speakers, and community creativity.
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Saturday 9/21 LEF seed saving workshop
Living Energy Farm will be teaming up with Southern
Exposure Seed Exchange to host a workshop on dry processed seed such as corn
and okra, plus a comprehensive overview of the political and practical reasons
to save your own seed; growing vegetables for seed; and processing, cleaning,
and storing your seed.
All of our workshops take place on Saturday afternoons from
1-5pm following a work day from 9am-noon. A potluck lunch will be served at
noon, please bring food to share. We ask for a $25 donation in exchange for
attending our workshops, although donations of labor, tools or other goods are
also gladly accepted. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
For
more information contact livingenergyfarm@gmail.com or (434) 409-6006.
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Saturday
9/21 Soap making workshop
2-4pm
at Common Ground Jefferson City School, 233 4th St NW, Suite 219
Cold
process soapmaking involves creating custom soaps from scratch. This
predominantly demonstration class will show you step by step how to make a
batch of cold process soap. During the class you will learn a brief history of
soap, safety tips and practices, how to properly handle sodium hydroxide, the
basic chemical process of soap, how to customize your soap batch with color,
scents and additives, options for molds and what to do with your soap after it
saponifies (chemically changes into soap).
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Saturday
9/21 Elementary Schoolyard Garden Tours
9am–12pm,
Schools TBD
Several
of our elementary schools will be hosting garden tours to help introduce the
community to what’s happening at their local schools. Stay tuned for more info
on participating schools: http://www.cityschoolyardgarden.org/
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Monday 9/23 Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Candidates
Forum on Environmental Issues
7-9pm at Lane Auditorium, Albemarle County Office Building, 401
McIntire Rd.
Join us as the BOS candidates discuss their positions on local
environmental issues! All of the candidates plan to participate: Cynthia
Burket, Jane Dittmar, Diantha McKeel, Lizbeth Palmer, Boyce Seay, Brad Sheffield,
Duane Snow, and Rodney Thomas.
This non-partisan event is organized by the Piedmont Group of
the Sierra Club. Co-sponsored by: 350 Central Virginia, 350 UVa, Advocates for
a Sustainable Albemarle Population, Appalachian Voices, Better World Betty,
Community Bikes, EcoFair Committee, Healthy Food Coalition, League of Women
Voters, Living Energy Farm, Rivanna Conservation Society, Slow Food at UVa,
Transition Charlottesville Albemarle, & Virginia Organizing.
The Sierra Club encourages all citizens to vote in this
important election on Nov. 5th. If you have a local environmental issue you
would like to hear discussed at the forum, email gephart@virginia.edu
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Tuesday 9/24 Webinar: Pop-up Retail and Community Revitalization
1-2pm from New Dream
Can pop-up retail help to transform empty storefronts into
thriving local business? Yes, it can — Join this webinar to learn more.
http://www.newdream.org/resources/popup
Cost: $25. Free for New Dream members until September 11.
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Wednesday 9/25 “New Opportunities to Go Solar!”
7:30-9pm at Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Main Auditorium (Room 229)
350.org Central Virginia and
partners are hosting an educational forum on solar energy. Come learn
about solar power purchase agreements and how your church, school or non-profit
can take advantage of this exciting financing policy to get solar on your roof.
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Wednesday 9/25 Integrated Activism with author Alexis Zeigler
5:30pm
at New Dominion Book Store, 404 E. Main St.
How
do peak oil, climate change, and the limits of growth affect abortion rights,
income equality, and civil liberty? Author and activist Alexis Zeigler reveals
the hidden connections between ecology, economics, politics and social justice
with his new book “Integrated Activism”.
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Friday
9/27 McGuffey Block Party and Beer Garden
5 pm-10pm at McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second Street, NW
The Central Civic Art Center is a great place to listen to
music, watch performances and appreciate the 40 working artists inside the
studios. Tomtoberfest presents an evening of live music from the front steps, a
food festival along the streets, and family friendly picnics and beer gardens
on the front lawn.
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Saturday
9/28 Charlottesville Vegetarian Fest
11am-5pm at Lee Park, Market St. & 2nd St. NE
Virginia’s premier Vegetarian Festival with music and
entertainment, speakers, cooking demonstrations, and lots of delicious
vegetarian & vegan food vendors. This year the Veggie Fest will be the
first "Zero Waste Festival" in Central Virginia! If you would like to
volunteer and help make the festival a success, please call Sharon at 434-361-1904 or visit the Volunteer
page at cvillevegfest.org
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Monday
9/30 TEDxCharlottesville Open Mic Night
6:30pm-9pm at the Jefferson Theater, 110 East Main Street
TEDxCharlottesville is a local event that invites leading
thinkers and doers to give short talks accompanied by visuals about their
world-changing ideas. TEDxCharlottesville will be held at the Paramount Theater
on November 15, 2013. Anyone is welcome to apply to speak for two minutes. The
best speakers will be invited to give a TED Talk at the TEDx event. Free. Applications
online at tedxcharlottesville.com.
16.
"Evaluating
and Conserving Natural Assets: planning for green infrastructure in the
developing and urban landscape."
10:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4th, 2013 in Charlottesville Virginia
Learn
how to conserve or restore the green infrastructure of your town, city, county
or region! Discover tools to evaluate and utilize landscape features to
create both vibrant environments and economies at multiple scales.
Already developed landscapes can be redesigned to more healthful with a green
infrastructure strategy. This strategic approach to land planning can help
meet both regulatory and planning demands and attract new business.
Trainers
include GIC Director and Univ. of Virginia adjunct faculty Karen Firehock
and GIC Modeler Charles Kline. Participants will learn through both lecture and
hands-on excercises. Cost is $130 by Oct. 21. A special early bird rate of $100 is
available until October 15, 2013! This rate is far less expensive than other
professional trainings. While Virginia's Models will be utilized,
participants from other states are also welcome to attend. This workshop
has been held seven times and received rave reviews from participants!
Workshop
participants will receive the new 131-page Practitioner's Guide to Green
Infrastructure Planning, lunch and refreshments. Planners can receive
5.5 CM credits. Registration and agenda at http://www.gicinc.org/events.htm
For
more information contact <gicworkshops@gmail.com>
17.
DC Green Festival
Sept. 21-22, 2013
Washington DC
See the full speaker schedule, exhibitor directory, music and
more in the DC Green Festival Event Guide now available to view and download
online!
See the Main Stage, featuring keynote speakers Amy Goodman, John
Perkins, Michelangelo Signorile, Wenonah Hauter, Ralph Nader and Reverend
Lennox Yearwood Jr. Plus, catch a screening of the acclaimed hemp advocacy
documentary, Bringing It Home," and check out two incredible eco-fashion
shows and a musical performance from bike-powered rockers, Melodeego.
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