Cabaret By the Bay
This fourth annual cabaret incorporates local talent from Dance Synergy Studios and out-of-town acts.
Fri-Sat, Nov 20-22, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 6 and 8:30pm, Sun 2:30pm
Seascape Resort, 1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos

Wine Passport Program
Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine and have a great time.
Sat, Nov 21, 11am-5pm
Various wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains
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Solar Hot Water and Photovoltaic
A solar hot water heater costs less than solar electric panels and can reduce 50-80% of your water heating bill. The system usually consists of a collector plate installed on the roof, and a series of pipes connecting the plate to a solar storage tank. For gray days or winter months, there is also a backup water heater.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (eere.energy.gov), the price of a solar hot water system included in a 30-year mortgage equates to about $15 per month, which compared to water heating costs may make a system immediately profitable. There is currently a 30% federal tax credit for solar water heaters — more info at energystar.gov. More...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water.

Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar, and watch the volcano, just like in grade school. Flush with hot water and repeat if necessary.

All hands on the pans Mix white vinegar with enough salt to form a paste, and watch the grease slip away. Add 1 tsp lemon juice for scent and extra power. More...

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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Thanksgiving is all about the gathering of great people and amazing food. Use EcoMetro Guide's tips below to have a fun, healthy affordable More...

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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Have you ever thought about what sort of food grows around your neighborhood? The bounty of edibles found right around the corner, from apples and nuts to rosemary and greens, is astounding. The urban landscape is filled with fresh, free food if you just know what to look for. Plants you might normally ignore, like dandelions or nettles, can be cooked into healthy, delicious meals.

Many people first experienced wild foods in their childhood—learning to mushroom hunt with their grandfather or picking apples from a neighbor’s tree. Looking for wild fruits, veggies, and nuts is a fun family activity that helps teach kids the value of local, fresh food. In addition to having kids help you forage for your own kitchen, you can volunteer to help harvest urban edibles for those in need (see resources below). More...

KGO Radio Presents Girls Night Out
The new Mission City Ballroom at the Santa Clara Convention Center will play host to a night full of food, wine, music and fun. It's a combination of informative classes and demonstrations, and food and wine tasting. Women from KGO will be on hand to share their hobbies and interests and will take the party to midnight with live music and karaoke. The adjacent Hyatt Regency Santa Clara has a specially priced Girls' Night Out rate that night per room, plus more classes and demonstrations throughout the morning.
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30pm, Age 21+
Mission City Ballroom, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara

18th Annual Wildlife Education Day Festival
Families and children are invited to join Santa Clara Audubon Society and many other organizations from around the Bay Area for a fun, free day of nature arts and crafts, bird house building, live animals, educational presentations, barn tours, raffle prizes, and so much more. There will even be a pre-festival bird walk for families (RSVP required).
Sat, Oct 24, 10am-2pm
McClellan Ranch Park, 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino
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Outrageous Outgrowns
Voted Bay Area Parent's "Best Children's Resale" 3 years in a row. Featuring over 40,000 gently used and new children's, maternity and nursing items for sale, all hand checked for quality and neatly categorized and arranged just like your favorite store.
Fri, Oct 16, 9am-5pm
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose

Halloween Mask Making
Art N Motion joins in to present a program for trick-or-treaters- make a mask using a combination of paper mache and paper plates. You may try for a humorous, scary or humorous-scary mask. For ages 0-18.
Sat, Oct 17, 2-3pm
Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose

The Santa Cruz Band Review
This event draws 55 marching bands from schools around Northern California to Santa Cruz for a colorful parade of talent. Bands march through Santa Cruz, along Beach St to the Boardwalk. Come and watch this competitive display of musical pageantry.
Sat, Oct 17, 8:30am
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz
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Celilo Group Media, the leading localized green media company, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Community Outreach Manager for EcoMetro Guide and ecometro.com recently launched in the Silicon Valley/Santa Cruz area. Currently published in six major metropolitan areas under the names EcoMetro Guide, Chinook Book and Blue Sky Guide, these annual guides along with ecometro.com are unique localized green media products promoting local and sustainable businesses and living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. This is an exciting opportunity with a growing green media firm.

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