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EcoMetro Calendar
Solar Celebration and Solar Panel Exhibit Unveiling
Feb 16
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland
11:30am-12:30pm
Join
us for the unveiling of Chabot's new solar panel exhibit in partnership
with PG&E's solar schools program. See how Chabot's solar panel
generates renewable energy. Enjoy hands-on activities centered around
solar energy. They will raffle two Solio solar chargers for handheld
electronics, enjoy snacks made in solar ovens. Make solar crafts and
lots of other heliocentric fun! Free with general admission.
Use your EcoMetro coupon for 2 for 1 admission.
East Bay Green Drinks
Feb 20
Bobby G’s Pizzeria
2072 University Avenue, Berkeley
5:30pm-7:25pm
A
great mixer for anyone interested in meeting other eco-friendly people.
This sustainability happy hour is a lively monthly gathering for anyone
interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental
and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy
and more.
Use your EcoMetro coupon for $3 off any large pizza.
Sounds of China: Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Feb 22
Oakland East Bay Symphony
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
8:00pm
To
commemorate the Chinese New Year, see works by two Chinese composers --
Jon Jang and Academy Award-winning composer Tan Dun ('Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon') -- as well as John Adams' entertaining 'Chairman
Dances' inspired by his opera 'Nixon in China'.
Use your EcoMetro coupon for 20% off on up to four tickets.
Full Moon Feast
February 23
Three Stone Hearth
Addison St at Bolivar Dr, Berkeley
6:30pm-8:00pm
Celebrate
the Full Moon with a feast created by this community supported kitchen.
Reservations for the Feasts can be made by prepaying a donation of $40
per adult and $10 per child under 12. Infants attend for free. Please
email amount of seats requested, your name, email address and phone
number to Larry@threestonehearth.com.
West Oakland Community Bike-Fix-a-Thon
Feb 24
The Crucible
1260 7th St (at Union), West Oakland
12:00pm–5:00pm
Presented by The Crucible, free simple bike repairs to anyone under 18. Fix your flats, brakes, chains, cables, and more!
Use your EcoMetro coupon for 10% off tuition for industrial and fire arts.
EcoNow Community Event
Feb 28
Go Green Motors
1500 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
6:30pm-9:30pm
EcoNow
Events are interactive forums that connect you with leading green
business professionals through education and networking. Each event
begins with a presentation on an ecologically and socially responsible
venture, delivered by an expert in the field, followed by Q&A. You
will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your interests,
before networking, to facilitate the connections you want to make.
Through networking you will be able to share your thoughts, learn from
others, brainstorm, develop partnerships, and more.
The Green Movement
Feb 28
First Congregational Church
2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
7:30pm-9:30pm
Paul Hawken in conversation with Kevin Danaher. Discuss the booming green movement with two inside experts.
Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening Conference
Feb 29
UC Berkeley Campus, Student Union, Berkeley
8am-5pm.
Cost: $75.
Discover
how Bay-Friendly Landscaping can help you cut greenhouse gas emissions,
reduce waste, conserve water and prevent pollution. Session topics will
include: Bay-Friendly practices for nurturing the soil; innovations in
irrigation for making every drop of water count; anatomy of a
Bay-Friendly Landscape; beyond ladybugs and lacewings: an in-depth look
at beneficial insects. Who should attend: public and private landscape
professionals, city planners and advanced home gardeners. Registration
will be available on-line beginning November 29, 2007. Workshop fee
includes lunch and all conference materials.
See you next month for our newsletter feature on organic gardening and growing your own food.