Hello all, I just sent out the invitation to the June Meetings and I promised a link to the farmer's markets around town. So here is a list created by one of the vendors, and it has a lovely personal commentary on each of the markets based on her perspective as a visitor. Thanks to Patty from Lola Canola Honey for this great summary!
We also wanted to let you know that we are going to have a party in July!!! It will be at Riverdale Hall, and there will be locally produced food, and *drinks*, games for young and old, live music, and a green business trade fair. Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for full details.
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Our Green Business meeting is on June 2 - and features Stephani Carter of Green Alberta and EcoAmmo. Details are in the calendar at right.
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Our community meeting is on June 18 - and the topic is Greening Your Home. Come and hear three of our resident experts on reducing your footprint, renovating green, and choosing green, ethival and healthy materials for inside and outside your home. Our guest presenters are Stephani Carter, Andrea Jones and Godo and Shanthu.
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On June 25, We are happy to present Mike Nickerson who is touring with his latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay." The book details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need to continuously expand production and consumption.
The event will be a talk and discussion about how these two approaches differ significantly on how to deal with today's most serious problems. "Life, Money & Illusion" outlines new ways of organizing mutual provision (the economy) and a change in priorities that can lead to a long and joyous future.
The presentation will be at the Village and starts at 7pm.
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We look forward to seeing you at the meetings!
Maureen & Tad
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Community Announcement Alert
May 8 - Community Announcement Alert
Anyone wanting to know more about Bill C-51 please have a look at our community announcement page. I don't claim to be an expert, but I am concerned about how this Bill could affect our health in the future. I have posted what information I have been able to collect so far, but if you happen to have more information or insights to share with our members, please send it on and I'll add it to the announcement page.
Maureen
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May 8, 2008
Tonight I went to an Eco-Fashion show at Savoy on Whyte Ave. It was organized by Andrew Gonzales of Lucid Lifestyles. The bar was packed with people eager to see what kind of fashions were in store. We were treated to a 20 minute parade of casual and formal fashions produced of natural fibres like organic cotton, hemp, soy, bamboo, tencel, merino wool, silk and more. Whenever possible the clothing is from fair trade and ethically produced sources. The show featured chic and casual apparel, and active/yoga-wear for men and women.
The clothing was available to touch but not for sale at the show. You can see and purchase these items for yourself during the month of May in the funky tent on Whyte Ave, between 104 and 105 street, across from Julio's Barrio.
For more information contact Andrew at 953-4376.
Anyone wanting to know more about Bill C-51 please have a look at our community announcement page. I don't claim to be an expert, but I am concerned about how this Bill could affect our health in the future. I have posted what information I have been able to collect so far, but if you happen to have more information or insights to share with our members, please send it on and I'll add it to the announcement page.
Maureen
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May 8, 2008
Tonight I went to an Eco-Fashion show at Savoy on Whyte Ave. It was organized by Andrew Gonzales of Lucid Lifestyles. The bar was packed with people eager to see what kind of fashions were in store. We were treated to a 20 minute parade of casual and formal fashions produced of natural fibres like organic cotton, hemp, soy, bamboo, tencel, merino wool, silk and more. Whenever possible the clothing is from fair trade and ethically produced sources. The show featured chic and casual apparel, and active/yoga-wear for men and women.
The clothing was available to touch but not for sale at the show. You can see and purchase these items for yourself during the month of May in the funky tent on Whyte Ave, between 104 and 105 street, across from Julio's Barrio.
For more information contact Andrew at 953-4376.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Sixth SAGE Meeting
Good evening. Just a quick note to thank everyone who came out to our May meetings this month. Yes I know it's only the first week, but we've already had them both!
Harold Verburg spoke at our community meeting on May 1st and gave a very interesting talk on alternative energy sources like solar power (PV) and solar hot water, wind power and grey water recycling. There was a lively discussion and question and answer session, and I personally learned a lot that I didn't know. Harold is the owner of Trimline Design Centre and training centre, so if you are interested in alternative energy or bio-fuels, or straw bale construction or many other topics, you might want to sign up for a course at their website www.trimlinetrainingcenter.com.
We also had our business meeting this Tuesday May 6. Ross Goodine spoke about his experience as a green entrepreneur with his business, Prairie Dawn Naturals, which I can tell you from personal experience is the best lip balm I ever tasted!!
He also gave us an interactive demonstration of the kind of work he does in his other company - Hidden Dynamics. For those who missed it, Ross will be having an introductory workshop, details below. Click here to find out more about the workshop.
Creating Abundance by Healing the Family Soul
Free Introductory Morning
Saturday May 17th - 10 am -1 pm
Full Workshop
Saturday May 17th - 10 am-6 pm
Sunday May 18th - 10 am-6 pm
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Location: Ritchie Community Hall 7727-98 St.
To register or for more information contact Ross Goodine 432 3732
Harold Verburg spoke at our community meeting on May 1st and gave a very interesting talk on alternative energy sources like solar power (PV) and solar hot water, wind power and grey water recycling. There was a lively discussion and question and answer session, and I personally learned a lot that I didn't know. Harold is the owner of Trimline Design Centre and training centre, so if you are interested in alternative energy or bio-fuels, or straw bale construction or many other topics, you might want to sign up for a course at their website www.trimlinetrainingcenter.com.
We also had our business meeting this Tuesday May 6. Ross Goodine spoke about his experience as a green entrepreneur with his business, Prairie Dawn Naturals, which I can tell you from personal experience is the best lip balm I ever tasted!!
He also gave us an interactive demonstration of the kind of work he does in his other company - Hidden Dynamics. For those who missed it, Ross will be having an introductory workshop, details below. Click here to find out more about the workshop.
Creating Abundance by Healing the Family Soul
Free Introductory Morning
Saturday May 17th - 10 am -1 pm
Full Workshop
Saturday May 17th - 10 am-6 pm
Sunday May 18th - 10 am-6 pm
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Location: Ritchie Community Hall 7727-98 St.
To register or for more information contact Ross Goodine 432 3732
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