Houston's First Community Green Festival
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Upcoming Events
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Movie Screening: A Chemical Reaction
03/09/2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
A Chemical Reaction: The Movie
Canada has spoken and toxic lawn and garden chemicals are now banned in most of the nation. A Chemical Reaction examines how Hudson, Quebec, became the first town in North America to ban these products and inspired hundreds of others to follow suit. 1 hr 19 minutes. Widely acclaimed.1 showing only, Tuesday night, March 9th 6 pm reception and movie starts at 6:30pm. $10 pp, light refreshments provided. The executive producer, Paul Tukey, will introduce the movie and be on hand to answer questions.
About the Director: Paul Tukey – Author of the Organic Turfgrass Manual, Executive Director of www.safelawns.org and Executive Producer of the nationally acclaimed movie ‘A Chemical Reaction’ and former owner of one of Maine’s largest lawn care company. Paul is an accomplished speaker and noted national Organic turf consultant.
http://www.chemicalreactionmovie.com
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BCO & REI Present Kayaking 101 - Speaker Olympian Ben Kvanli
03/09/2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ever wanted to explore the many rivers, lakes, and coastal areas that Texas has to offer? There is no better way than in a kayak. Interested in taking a week long camping kayak trip along a beautiful coast? Want to learn about the rivers and lakes to explore just minutes from Downtown Houston? Ever wanted to try running a whitewater river? Join us for Kayaking 101 and learn everything you need to know about this fantastic way to get outside!
We will review the basics of kayaking, great places to kayak, and all the equipment you need including in-store demonstrations of kayaks and kayaking gear.
Guest Speaker - Ben Kvanli. 1996 Whitewater Kayak Olympian, and 2X US Whitewater Slalom C-2 Team Member. Ben is an incredible paddling coach whose goal is to give his students everything that he has learned and more! He teaches all levels of classes and also leads trips to Mexico & Guatemala which are astonishing!
Co-Speaker: Kelly Howard. Kelly started kayaking 3 years ago and now has a very serious addiction! Say the word "paddle" and she is ready to go. She promises that if you will come out and learn all about the incredible world of paddling you'll be ready to jump right in too!(you will find us in the back of the store in the warehouse area)
Details and RSVP at www.BayouCityOutdoors.com or call 713-524-3567Name of Event: BCO & REI Present Kayaking 101 - Speaker Olympian Ben Kvanli
Day of Event: 03/09/2010
Start Time: 7:00 pm
End Time: 8:30 pm
Address:
7538 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 (at Hillcroft) -
Eco-ology: Talkin' Trash with Pat Greer
03/10/2010 - 6:00am - 7:00am
Eco-Ology: Talkin' Trash with Pat Greer
KPFT, 90.1 FM: Wednesday at 6 AMHouston's move towards diverting yard trimmings and the use of compostable bags is an important step in Our City’s history.
Join us in a conversation with
Marina A. Coryat-Joseph, Public Information Manager, Solid Waste Management Department, City of Houston, Texas http://www.houstonsolidwaste.org
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Dave Stewart, Stewart’s Packaging - Stewart’s Packaging at the Airline Farmers Market is selling city approved compostable bags for yard trimmings and is the only stocking wholesale distributor of the Back to Nature biodegradable/compostable bags. www.stewartspackaging.com
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Tastes of the Harvest: Urban Harvest 2010 Garden Party
03/10/2010 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm
This spring we will once again celebrate the fruits of our labor with Tastes of the Harvest, the Urban Harvest 2010 Garden Party honoring Ann Hamilton. It is fitting that we honor Ann, newly retired senior grant officer of Houston Endowment. Ann's vision for a greener Houston launched a movement in our city. Thanks to her dedication and tireless work, Houston is becoming a forerunner in energy efficiency, air and water quality and urban green space. Please join us in celebration on March 10, 2010 at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. For more information, contact Callie Hastings at 713-880-5540 ext. 24 or callie@urbanharvest.org. We look forward to seeing you there! R.S.V.P. Required.
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My Houston 2040 - Happy Hour
03/11/2010 - 5:00pm - 6:45pm
My Houston 2040
A new Happy Hour meeting of the minds
Co-hosted by Houston Tomorrow, GHASP, and Citizens' Transportation Coalition
Sponsored by Change Magazine and New LivingThursday, March 11, 2009
5:00 - 6:45 PM
Rudyard's Upstairs, 2010 Waugh Drive
Free and open to the public. Food and drinks available at bar.5:30 The Livable Centers plan for Houston's East End, Meredith Dang
5:55 My Houston 2040, Andrew BurlesonThe Idea
Houston Tomorrow, GHASP, and the Citizens' Transportation Coalition agree that Houstonians can build a better Houston today by thinking about the Houston we may inherit in 2040 and the Houston we want in 2040. Each happy hour will include time for networking and socializing, a topical speaker who will give an informational presentation on Houston urbanism, transportation planning, culture, environment, and more, and a visionary speaker who will give their "My Houston 2040" talk: what they think Houston will be like in 2040, what they want it to be like in 2040, and / or what they want us to do to make it like they want it to be in 2040.This month's speakers
The Livable Centers Plan for Houston's East End
Meredith Dang, AICPMeredith Dang is the Land Use Transportation Coordinator for the Community and Environmental Planning Department with the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Her responsibilities include managing H-GAC’s Livable Centers, Subregional Planning, and Eco-Logical programs, providing technical assistance to local governments, and training local officials on land use transportation coordination principles. Ms. Dang is a certified planner and received her Masters in Planning from the University of Southern California and BA from Rice University.
Ms. Dang will explain the Livable Centers program in general, but will focus on the East End Livable Centers Plan.
My Houston 2040
Andrew BurlesonAndrew Burleson is a professional urban designer and real estate consultant in Houston. He started neoHOUSTON in 2008 to add to the local dialogue on urbanism and business. His professional work is concentrated on the design, finance, and entitlement of pedestrian and transit-oriented real estate developments. He has a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Design. He has lived in various places around the world, mainly Illinois, Texas, and Italy – but now he lives in Montrose.
Mr. Burleson is President of CNU-Houston and works as a Senior Project Consultant for Davico Realty Group.
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**Green Mixer & Living Off the Land Dinner**
03/12/2010 - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Green Mixer followed by Living Off the Land Dinner Series
Hosted by Houston Green Scene and Last Organic OutpostGreen Mixer
Where the Green-minded Meet & MixA casual mixer/collaboration event where green-minded, green-curious and green-friendly people meet to see what's happening in the Green Scene. We will be highlighting local, green businesses, organizations and sustainable-oriented efforts. If you are a green professional, own a green business, or are just looking to connect with the green community—don’t miss it!
Living Off the Land
A Celebration of Local, Seasonal Foods"Living Off the Land," is a dinner series showcasing local, seasonal, fresh food from the Emile Community Farm, the largest farm of the Last Organic Outpost. These dinners feature the creatively crafted recipes of and are skillfully prepared by the Farm’s Resident Chef Marcella Murff Icet.
Local, fresh, pure goodness!
Donation $20/person
RSVP now at 713-931-6100; 50 Maximum, plates go fast!
Dinner begins at 7pm**Special Guest: The Gorilla Dance Band will perform for us. Don't miss this opportunity to hear these guys! Check them out on Facebook.**
Last Concert Café is located at 1403 Nance, Houston 77002
For more information, go to: http://houstongreenscene.org/ or http://lastorganicoutpost.org/Direct questions or inquiries to: info@houstongreenscene.org
Contact: Mona Metzger
(281) 682-4362
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Kayaking Lessons at Twin Lakes with Ben Kvanli-Olympian!
03/13/2010 - 8:45am - 3:00pm
BCO has been doing lots of kayaking lately, and if you want to get in on the action, you should take this course with Ben Kvanli at Twin Lakes. He will show you the basics of kayaking, including gear, boats, and handling. Then, after lunch if you want he can work with you on rolling, strokes and other more advanced moves.
The cost of the day includes instructor, boat rental, life vests, and helmets.
We need a minimum of 8 people for this event to happen and we can only accommodate 12 people maximum, so make sure and RSVP as soon as possible! The cost for this event is $85.00 for members and $120.00 for non members.
Don't forget to bring water, lunch or snacks and lots of sunscreen!DIRECTIONS: http://www.scubapark.net/map.shtml Click link for directions. Look in "Location Website" for a map. 19230 Morris Ave., Manvel, TX 77578
For more information or to RSVP call 713-524-3567 or visit www.BayouCityOutdoors.com
Name of Event: Kayaking Lessons at Twin Lakes with Ben Kvanli-Olympian!
Day of Event: 03/13/2010
Start Time: 8:45 am
End Time: 3:00 pm
Address: Twin Lakes -
Kayaking Lessons at Lake Woodlands with Olympian Ben Kvanli
03/14/2010 - 8:45am - 3:00pm
BCO has been doing lots of kayaking lately, and if you want to get in on the action, you should take this course with Ben at Lake Woodlands. He will show you the basics of kayaking, including gear, boats, and handling. After lunch you can work on strokes, rolling and advanced moves.
The cost of the day includes instructor, boat rental, life vests, and helmets.
We need a minimum of 8 people for this event to happen and we can only accommodate 12 people maximum, so make sure and RSVP as soon as possible! The cost for this event is $85.00 for members and $120.00 for non members.
Don't forget to bring water, snacks or lunch and sunscreen!
DIRECTIONS: I-45 north the Lake Woodlands drive (exit #77) turn left (west) and follow lake woodlands drive cross the lake and take the first left into North Shore Park. Look for the yellow BCO sign and meet at the boat launch. 8:45 AM- 3:00 PMFor more information or to RSVP call 713-524-3567 or visit www.BayouCityOutdoors.com
Name of Event: Kayaking Lessons at Lake Woodlands with Olympian Ben Kvanli
Day of Event: 03/14/2010
Start Time: 8:45 am
End Time: 3:00 pm
Address: Lake Woodlands -
KPFT's 40th Anniversary Party
03/14/2010 - 12:00pm - 9:00pm
KPFT turned 40 on March 1, 2010 and we're inviting you to help us kick off a year of celebrating four decades of success!!! It's gonna be a foot stompin' good time at our 40th Anniversary Big Top Show graciously hosted by McGonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk, Houston, TX 77098
Sunday March 14
12 noon to 9 pm
Tickets are a cool $20 at the door.
The tent will be heatin' up with 12 hot acts in order of appearance:
Lizzy D
Shotgun Party
John Evans
Jack Saunders
Mike Stinson
Guy Forsyth
Sisters Morales
Greg Trooper
Randy Weeks
Ray Wylie Hubbard
The Mighty Orq
The Leo TrioFor more information: go to http://www.kpft.org/
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Awakening the Dreamer
03/14/2010 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Awakening the Dreamer,
Changing the Dream Symposium
Houston
March 14
Sunday
2:00 to 4:30 PMBeing held at the Earth Sanctuary (ie. Texas Garden Dreams) 13424-B Briar Forest, 77077
For details and cost, contact Cathy Ingham at
281-558-1112 or email Cathy at:
Cathy@Earth-Sanctuary.net *