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June 30, 2012 Vol. 3 No. 25
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Calendar Highlights
June 30
- Jug Bay Steam Walk
July 18 - SERC Lecture on Fairy Shrimp: The Miracle of Vernal Pools
- Magothy River Assocition Meeting
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Support Annapolis Green
Be a Founding One Hundred Member or a Bay Backer!
Want to join in and make your mark on sustainability in the Annapolis area?
Over the past six years we've provided an on-line and in-person way to 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.
Want to be one of the first to be a part of Annapolis Green? Then consider becoming one of our Founding One Hundred. Join the list below.
 | - Charlie Birney
- infrared Tools Energy Services
- Gene Singleton & Maureen McEnerney
- Keith & Helen Drewett
- Doug Lashley / GreenVest
- Elvia Thompson
- Lynne & Mark Forsman
- Ralph Gleason
- Shelley & Eric Rubin
- Boatyard Bar & Grill
- John Nicklin
- Cohen Community Fund
- Towne Park
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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.
If you support our work and $1000 is not in the budget, please consider making a smaller contribution. Contributions $250 and over are eligible for tax exemption through the Annapolis Community Foundation. (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.) The Foundation cannot accept donations under $250 but we certainly welcome your direct support any level! Please read more. Thank you!
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Save the Dates
Annapolis Green Fun Fundraiser & Founders' Recognition
Wednesday, July 25 Galway Bay Irish Pub
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Green Drinks Annapolis Tuesday, August 28
WEST Kitchen & Tavern
Loews Annapolis Hotel
~~~~~~ Green Drinks Annapolis
Wednesday, Sept. 19
Gott's Garage
~~~~~~ Green Drinks Annapolis
Tuesday, November 13
Annapolis Maritime Museum ~~~~~~ Annapolis Green Night
at the Bowie Baysox Friday August 24 Batter, batter! Details
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Top of the Line
Yes, it's summer and we're taking a break... sort of. We won't hold a Green Drinks event in July but that's because we're gearing up for exciting events and news later in the summer and fall.  Save the Date: Wednesday, July 25, Galway Bay Irish Pub -- one of the Greenest restaurants in the state, and not because they are Irish -- will host a Fun Fundraiser and Recognition Event for Annapolis Green. The time will be 5-7 p.m. This will be to celebrate our successes so far and to acknowledge our Founding One Hundred sponsors. More details to come...  We'll have more details on this later, but save the date for Green Drinks in just 60 days: Tuesday, August 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the new WEST Kitchen & Tavern at Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street. The tavern will have just opened so we'll be  among the first to  welcome this new addition to the dining scene to Annapolis. WEST has announced its commitment to local sourcing and seasonally based offerings. Read more. Our friends, the eCruisers were featured on the Today Show this week in a piece on alternative energy transportation. Have a look! And by the way, we are planning a program on alternative energy transportation in September ending with Green Drinks ... yes, at Gott's Garage. This will be very interesting, promise! Stay tuned for more info.  It's not to early to buy your tickets for the Severn Riverkeeper's Cruise Down the Severn event on Thursday, August 30. Come aboard Watermark's Catherine Marie to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Riverkeeper Program on the Severn. Details at severnriverkeeper.org. The Anne Arundel Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters released its Report Cards on the County Executive and the County Council this week. They were rated on how they conducted themselves with regard to the environment... and the news isn't too good. Read more.
 Read about the Chesapeake Bay Trust's new executive director, Jana Davis, and her plans for the future of this important organization. Click here. Do YOU have a Bay plate? You should. Read the story to find out why.  The Annapolis Maritime Museum's tours aboard the Thomas Point Lighthouse start this weekend. It's a fabulous experience to climb aboard and see how the light keepers lived. Click for details.Have a great weekend -- stay cool, stay hydrated!
Cheers,
Elvia & Lynne
PS - Visit our Facebook page (link at the left, at the top) and share your Green opinions, articles, whatever. Let's make it a community forum.
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Petition to Protect the Forest on Forest Drive
Save Your Annapolis Neck is distributing a new petition regarding two big projects currently in the City's permitting process that will have an adverse effect on the forested areas that remain on the Annapolis Neck. In fact, acres of old growth forest will be bulldozed to build townhouses, single family houses, a senior living complex, more retail, and more concrete.
Major concerns are Loss of wildlife habitat, effect on stormwater runoff, more school crowding, more traffic. The City's own Environmental Commission opposes both projects, The Reserve at Quiet Waters and Crystal Spring, as do neighbors of the projects.
Please take a moment to read the petition and weigh in if this is important to you.
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Eastport a Rockin' Went Green!
 Eastport A Rockin' partygoers were given the opportunity to recycle cups, bottles, cans and more at this year's event last Saturday, thanks to the Festival Greening partnership between Annapolis Green and WasteStrategies.
 "It worked great," said Jess Pachler, Eastport A Rockin' organizer. "I watched people go up to the bins and say 'Ooh, recycling.' I'd recommend this for other events. The guys were super to work with."
Rockin' festival goers used the 13 big, bright "Eco-Stations" as they enjoyed the music, food and drink at this signature street festival that benefited the Annapolis Maritime Museum and AMFM, the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians. | Click for more about Eastport A Rockin'
 
Yes, Festival and Event "Greening" ... you won't be able to miss us. We are getting ready to roll out a very exciting program. Our eco-stations are becoming Greening fixtures around town!
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Bring us your corks!
 At every event, bring us your corks... your natural, not plastic corks for recycling into flooring, shoes, and more. Look for our tall Re-Cork box.
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