EcoMetro Calendar

Sustainability Conference
Learn about many different project grant opportunities to fund grassroots projects in the areas of energy, water quality, waste reduction, graffiti prevention, transportation and Climate. Free! Please preregister at www.afors.org.
March 8, 8:30am to 4:40pm
Augsburg College

Lure of Shoes Exhibit
The exhibition will showcase a spectacular collection of vintage wedding shoes, slippers, carriage boots, stiletto pumps, clogs, wedges, sandals, platforms, hiking boots, and a superb collection of children’s and infants shoes. Vintage handbags, purses, and a few suitably chosen hats will tastefully accessorize the show. $5 adult admission.
Now through Summer 2008
Hennepin History Museum, 2303 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis

Omnifest 2008
Omnifest brings six films to the Omnitheater for one month. Film’s showing this year are Everest, Cowboys: Ride Around the World, Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Indonesia: Dance of Life, Amazon, and The Alps.
Begins today, March 7
Science Museum of Minnesota
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon for 2 for 1 admission or $10 off a dual membership.

Locals Night at Trotter’s Café
Receive 10% off your meal if you live within 2 miles. Another 5% off if you walk, bike or bus to Trotter’s.  Local Musicians.
Dinner starts at 5, music starts at 6
March 8, PapaJohn & Hot Club
March 15, Nick Robin
March 22, Dunquin
March 29, Chris Wilson
Trotter’s Café, 232 North Cleveland Ave. (at Marshall), St. Paul
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon for 25% off any menu item.

Learn How to Pair Great Food with Great Tea!
Expand your knowledge of fine food and tea! Sample some of our great food and deserts. Come for dinner – stay for the class! Class Location: Trotter’s, 232 Cleveland Av, N, St Paul, MN 55104; 651-645-8950. Limit 20 per class. Class is $10.00 per attendee.  Must be pre-paid by cash, check or credit card. Registration fees are non-refundable within 72 hours of the class date. Sign up at Trotter’s or TeaSource
March 11, 7-9:00 pm
Trotter’s Café, 232 North Cleveland Ave. (at Marshall), St. Paul
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon for 25% off any menu item.

Blue Sky Guide and o2 host Green Drinks: Park Your Car!
Join our Blue Sky Guide staff for an eco-friendly social gathering at the Red Stag Supper Club (Minnesota's first LEED certified restaurant). Charge your eco-spirit, make some new connections, and learn a thing or two. Red Stag offers a wide variety of organic/locally-sourced dishes, fine wines and local brews.  ALL ages are welcome. Theme: Park your car! Get the latest on car-sharing, mass transit, bikeways and alternatives to car ownership in the Twin Cities. Beer specials too!
March 12, 6-7:30ish
Red Stag Supper Club, 509 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon at Red Stag for buy 1 get 1 free lunch specials.

ReUse Center Expands into the East Metro
Join us for the Grand Opening of our new Maplewood store.  We will have refreshments from 12pm to 4pm (store open from 10am to 7pm). For more information contact Brandon Christiansen at 612 -278 -7160.
March 22, 12-4pm
1723 Hwy 36 East (NW corner of Hwy 36 & White Bear Ave.) Maplewood
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon at the Minneapolis ReUse center for 20% off any item.

Celebrate American Indians in Science
Celebrate the 8th Annual American Indians in Science. This event introduces visitors to individuals from the Twin Cities' American Indian community who have made significant contributions to science, engineering, and education. Meet presenters from a wide variety of disciplines who will share their areas of expertise through hands-on activities and dynamic displays.
March 29, 1-4 pm
Science Museum of Minnesota
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon for 2 for 1 admission or $10 off a dual membership.

Find a Green Career
Green career opportunities are unlimited, but where are they and how do you snag one? What action can you take now to get on your green career track and work for a sustainable world? Barbara Parks from Green Career Tracks will help you answer these questions and get you started on creating your own green careers customized plan. Register online at www.doitgreen.org or RSVP with Ami Voeltz at 612-345-7973 or ami.voeltz@doitgreen.org. Workshops are $5 each, payable online or at the event.
March 13, 6-8pm Nokomis Public Library, 5100 34th Ave S., Minneapolis
March 15, 2-4pm Washburn Public Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
March 20, 6-8pm North Regional Public Library, 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis

Common Roots Food and Wine Tasting
Locally produced, organic, fairly traded, sustainable, AND delicious….never thought these words would be used to describe the next food/wine tasting you’ll be attending? Then let Etica Fair Trade wine, PastureLand dairy Co-op ($1 off butter or cheese), Peace Coffee ($2 off a pound) and Common Roots surprise you with an expertly-paired spread of Minnesota-made cheeses and desserts, and fairly traded wines and coffees. Members of these companies will be on hand to share the stories behind these ethically produced and purchased treats. Free and open to the public!
March 20, 5:30–7:30pm
2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
*Use your Blue Sky Guide coupon for free coffee or tea with purchase of a bagel.

Community Garden Spring Resource Fair
Will Allen from Growing Power in Milwaukee is kicking off the Spring Resource Fair, highlighting his organization’s innovative work on bridging cultures through gardening. Activities for the kids, workshops, and engaging educational displays during the day. Raffle prizes, music and food top off the fun! Free parking and free entry. Come see what community gardening resources are available for you! Go to www.gardenworksMN.org or call GardenWorks at 612-278-7123 for more details.
March 29, 9am-2:30pm
First Christian Church, 2201 1st Ave S, Minneapolis

Metro CERTs Network Kick-Off
Interested in localizing your energy? Join community, business and non-profit leaders, elected officials, students, state agency staff, and congregations as they kick-off the new Metro CERTs (Clean Energy Resource Team) Network.  Come and network, see old friends, meet new ones, enjoy local and organic refreshments and hear about exciting community-based energy projects happening in the Twin Cities.  There will be a very short program at 6:30pm.  Get your taxes done early, so you can attend!
RSVP’s and Questions contact Diana McKeown at the Green Institute 612-278-7125 or dmckeown@greeninstitute.org.
April 15, 5-8pm
Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St. Paul

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