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Feb. 14, 2012 Vol. 3 No. 6
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Calendar Highlights
For a complete listing see our calendar.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
- Green Markets Forum: The Rules of Green Marketing Wednesday, Feb. 15
- Green Drinks Annapolis - Magothy River Association Meeting Monday-Sunday, Feb. 20-26 - Annapolis Restaurant Week Tuesday, Feb. 21
- Severn River Association Meeting Mon.-Thurs., Feb. 27-March 1 - Green Roof Professional Accreditation Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Bounty of the Bay Dinner
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A "Great Deal" for Everyone!
Landmarks Great Deals' local fundraising opportunity
for Annapolis Green!
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Don't Forget to Support Us Through
Mills Fine Wine & Spirits'
Community Rewards Program
Give us your Mills cash register receipts!
 When you shop at Mills, at the foot of Main Street in downtown Annapolis, save your cash register receipts and give them to us. Once a quarter we'll turn them in to receive a 5% rebate as a donation from Mills.
This generous offer costs you nothing and helps us continue to spread the word about environmental issues in Annapolis. And, a few times a year Mills will provide unique wine, spirit and beer offers specifically created for as special promotions just for Green Drinkers! It's a Win-Win! Please shop at Mills and save your receipts for us.
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Bring us your Corks for Recycling!
Natural corks don't belong in a landfill. After they've done their job sealing in wine or champagne, they can have another life as part of shoes, flooring, and more. So although cork is a sustainable resource because the trees regrow the bark that is harvested -- why waste it?
Annapolis Green has partnered with recork.org to collect corks and send them to Recork for recycling. So bring them to our Green Drinks events from here forward and we'll make sure they get a second life! This applies to natural cork only -- not the plastic ones!
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Top of the Line
Wednesday, February 15
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Annapolis Grill
100 Westgate Circle
Join us at our "Green Preview"
of Annapolis Restaurant Week!
 February 20 - 26 is Annapolis Restaurant Week when we celebrate the great local restaurants we have along with terrific fixed price lunch and dinner (and some breakfasts) to entice us to eat out. Our host is the Annapolis Grill, a relatively new player in the local restaurant scene. The Annapolis Grill has committed to begin the process of environmental stewardship certification with the City. They are taking many steps already. Read more on our website. And they would love you to stay for dinner afterwards ....Annapolis Grill will offer Green Drinkers their Restaurant Week menu as a dinner special on February 15!
There are 41 restaurants
participating in Annapolis Restaurant Week. Of those, nine are City of Annapolis Certified Environmental Stewards. We encourage you to patronize them... and let them know that you're there because of their commitment to sustainability.
Our partners/exhibitors for this Green Drinks include Annapolis Restaurant Week, the MainStreets Annapolis Partnership (MAP) that has additional incentives to promote during Restaurant Week, and the City of Annapolis with info on the Sustainable Annapolis Environmental Stewardship Program. Donate to MAP at Green Drinks and you'll be awarded a beer mug or coffee mug!
 Also joining us is the Buy Fresh Buy Local program that promotes healthy local eating at home and out and Maryland Green Travel, a voluntary, self-certification program that recognizes tourism businesses committed to improving their operations in order to reduce their environmental impact.
Beyond Restaurant Week: Plates & Perks
Two More Reasons to Eat and Shop Downtown
 As an added incentive for patrons to return to Annapolis when Restaurant Week is over, the MainStreets Annapolis Partnership (MAP) and the City of Annapolis are teaming up to provide incentives to Restaurant Week patrons to return in March. Learn all about it at Green Drinks or on our website.
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Chesapeake Regional Tech Council Presents
The Rules of "Green" Marketing:
Your Roadmap for a Sustained Competitive
Advantage Without GreenwashTuesday, February 14
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. BankAnnapolis, 1000 Bestgate Road
The "green" marketplace has become over-saturated with businesses vying to distinguish themselves and create a sustained competitive advantage. One way to add credibility to a company's green claims and to avoid greenwashing is the use of third-party endorsements and certifications. However, not all certifications are created equal. With more than 400 different eco-labels and green certifications available, how do you chose what's right for your company? Read more.
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Support Annapolis Green!
Over the past five years we've provided an on-line and in-person way t o distribute local environmental information, make friends and alliances, and exchange views. Your support of our programs tells us that you believe we are providing a valuable service. Changing our status to non-profit allows us to take on projects funded by grants and tax-deductible donations. But in this "formative period," we need your financial support to get established.
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- infrared Tools Energy Services
- Gene Singleton & Maureen McEnerney
- Keith & Helen Drewett
- Dloug Lashley / GreenVest
- Elvia Thompson
- Lynne & Mark Forsman
- Ralph Gleason
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Want to be one of the first to be a part of Annapolis Green? Then consider becoming one of our Founding One Hundred. This exclusive group is made up of the first 100 people to donate $1000 to Annapolis Green. These 100 individuals will be permanently listed on our website, letterhead and other materials. Want to join in and make your mark on sustainability in the Annapolis area? Just click on the Donate button above to learn more. The Annapolis Community Foundation is already acting as our fiscal sponsor so that we can accept tax-deductible donations even while our 501(c)(3) filing is underway.
Thank you!
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Support our Email Sponsors
 Annapolis Home Show
Feb. 18 & 19 and Feb. 25 & 26 National Guard Armory
(Hudson Street, near West Street & Route 2)
Get the most out of your house: kitchens, bathrooms, decks, landscaping, tile, counters, basement systems, design & build... and more... including many Green companies too. Celebrity speakers include Billy Derian of DIY's Extra Yardage; Mike McGrath, WTOP's Garden Guru; Dr. Lori, Antiques Appraiser; Dr. Susie Homire, Maryland's Dog Whisperer; and Damon Bennett of HGTV's Holmes Inspection. Find out more at: midatlanticexpos.com
Annapolis Food and Wine Festival
The Sailing Capital of the World Becomes a Culinary Paradise
Saturday, March 10th
 There are three ways to enjoy the day: The Chesapeake Ballroom Tasting Event featuring wine and food tastings at The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel, "Sip and Stroll" at local downtown restaurants, and An Intimate Date with the Chef Series.
The "indoor wine festival" Ballroom Tasting Event, noon to 6 p.m., features over 100 wines and many types of food to sample, many incorporating local cuisine. Sip and Stroll guests enjoy tastings in the private setting of select restaurants from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets for Sip and Stroll are limited and pre-registration is required. Foodies who simply appreciate fine dining can enjoy wine-paired menu dining at the chef's table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch or 6 to 9 p.m. for dinner.
The festival, produced in coordination with Southern Wines and Spirits, is sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit: annapolisfoodandwinefestival.com
Atami Day Spa
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At Atami Day Spa, we offer a complete line of relaxing & rejuvenating spa & salon services. We only use organic, paraben-free, green & eco-friendly products enabling you to experience the highest level of care for your skin and body. Our selection of Western and Eastern style pampering treatments include soothing massages, body wraps, waxing treatments, manicures & pedicures, and hair styling. In addition, Atami Day Spa offers advanced skin care treatments including individually designed restorative & rejuvinating facials. Gift certificates, spa packages, and bridal spa packages are available. Featuring the services of certified organic color specialist Louisa Meekins.
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