Celilo Group Media, a leading green media company, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Community Outreach Manager for EcoMetro Guide covering the East Bay area. EcoMetro Guide and companion web site ecometro.com are unique localized green media products promoting local and sustainable businesses and healthy living. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing green media firm. More...

Clean Power, Healthy Communities: A Regional Conference of the Local Clean Energy Alliance
Grassroots community activists throughout the Bay Area are advocating for local solutions to rising greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on healthier sustainable communities and green jobs development. The purpose of the conference is to report on the status of clean energy programs in the Bay Area, share best practices, bring together clean energy advocates, and explore the potential for more regional collaboration and coordination.
Wed-Thu, Feb 10-11, 12pm
California Endowment, 1111 Broadway, 7th Floor, Oakland
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Live: Turning a Home Remodel into a Green Energy Retrofit
This seminar will spotlight the best methods for making your home remodel a genuine green retrofit. Topics include smart energy-efficient products and materials; tighter building envelopes and improved indoor-air quality; and working with contractors to ensure a quality green installation. Learn the best ways to make your home more energy efficient, comfortable and cost effective.
Sat, Jan 23, 9-11am
Truitt & White Conference Room, 1817 Second St (at Hearst), Berkeley
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Celilo Group Media, a leading green media company, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Bay Area Director for EcoMetro Guide editions covering the East Bay and Silicon Valley/Santa Cruz. EcoMetro Guide and companion web site ecometro.com are unique localized green media products promoting local and sustainable businesses. The Bay Area Director would have the option of working from either our East Bay or San Jose offices, with frequent travel between both offices. This is an exciting management-level opportunity with a growing green media firm. More...

Live: Climate Change, Agro-biodiversity and Food Security: The Value of Traditional Seeds in an Unstable World
Join us for an intimate dialogue about the value of traditional crop varieties and ecological agriculture in an unstable world, with special guest, Dr. Debal Deb - ecologist, scholar, author and founding director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in West Bengal, India. Dr. Deb will discuss the crucial importance of this agricultural heritage to food security and resilience in the face of climate change. Proceeds benefit the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in West Bengal, India.
Thu, Dec 17, 7-9pm
Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way, Berkeley
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Live, Play: Oakland Unwrapped! Holiday Buy Night
More than a craft fair, this event is a serious alternative to malls, with gifts for everyone.
Thu-Fri, Dec 10-11, 5-10pm
Jack London Square, Oakland

Play: Fairy Wonderland at Childrens' Fairyland
Through songs and stories, arts and crafts, Fairy Winterland celebrates the winter holidays of many cultures: Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Diwali, and Chinese New Year. Tickets $7 per person.
Dec 11-20, Noon-7pm
Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
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San Francisco Green Festival
Join EcoMetro Guide in booth 532 at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 350 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources.
Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15
Concourse Exhibition Center 635 8th St, San Francisco
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Play: East Bay Green Drinks
A lively monthly gathering for anyone interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more.
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30-8pm
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Live, Play: San Francisco Green Festival
Join EcoMetro Guide in booth 532 at the nation’s premier sustainability event, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 350 eco-friendly businesses—everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources.
Fri-Sun, Nov 13–15
Concourse Exhibition Center 635 8th St, San Francisco
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Live: Fall Neighborhood Plant Exchange
Have plants you must prune or divide? How about trading your excess with others in your neighborhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden! All types of plants are welcome, from cuttings up to full size. Garden accessories and accents welcome: umbrellas, clippers, books on gardening, pots, stepping stones, tools and supplies—even goldfish.
Sat, Oct 17, Noon-4pm
3811 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland

Live: FOSC Fall Native Plant Sale
Here's a chance to purchase native plants for your own garden. For details, contact nursery@sausalcreek.org.
Sat, Oct 17, 10am-3pm
Joaquin Miller Native Plant Nursery, in Joaquin Miller Park

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Point Richmond Fall Fest
Fall Fest will feature live music, an arts fair, beer garden, chili cook-off and fall-inspired activities for people of all ages and interests.
Oct 10, 10am-8pm
Washington Ave and Park Pl in downtown Point Richmond

Oaktoberfest in the Dimond
Enjoy German and local craft beers, Kid's Rootbier Garten, Gourmet German Food, Entertainment and Raffle, Sausal Creek Eco Fair, and new this year, Homebrew Competition.
Oct 10, 11am-6pm
MacArthur Blvd at Fruitvale Ave
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