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Every Day is Earth Day
Though the arrival of April was announced this year by yet another snow storm, it really IS spring - no joke! April brings many things to be joyful about. For one, Earth Day is coming up: do you know how you'll celebrate this year? We've put together a huge list of statewide events to help. The weather is getting warmer, and that in itself is something to celebrate - but warm weather also means it's time to get back on those bikes to exercise the muscles you forgot you had while doing the climate a favor. Speaking of climate: read on for an awesome volunteer opportunity with the Signs of the Season Program, perfect for nature lovers like us! Now get out there and soak in the spring.
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This Month's FREE E-coupons
Click on the logos below for some great offers:
FREE one hour consultation & infrared heat loss scan from Evergreen Home Performance: $100 value 
FREE solar site evaluation from ReVision Energy: $150 value  FREE weekly support/education sessions when you enroll in FirstLine Therapy with Susan Fekety at TrueNorth: $75 value 
$250 off any solar hot water or solar electric system from Sundog Solar: $250 value |
Celebrate Earth Day!
 This year the The Earth Day Network is advocating for A Billion Acts of Green. This effort has inspired over 50 million people so far to pledge an earth-friendly act. This could mean changing all the lightbulbs in your house, getting a home energy audit (the Evergreen Home Performance e-coupon could help with that!), planting a garden, or taking public transportation to work. Choose a pledge that makes sense for your lifestyle - every small act counts!
Read on for more information about Earth Day 2011.
Get Involved
Visit our Earth Day 2011 page for information on how you can add your voice to this year's local and national celebrations. If you're looking for a fun challenge (and a chance for you and your friends to win a pretty awesome prize!), follow this link: 
Local Events
Check out our Sustainable Living Event Highlights below, or visit our Earth Day events page for a comprehensive listing of Maine happenings. If you know of an event we've missed, e-mail us and we'll add it to our website!
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Back to Biking! 
Statewide events pedal in the new cycling season
At the SunriseGuide we love our bicycles, and can't wait for the cycling season to start - it's almost here! We've found a bunch of great resources and events to inspire and inform you. Read on to learn more.
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The Climate Needs YOU!
Become a volunteer with the Signs of the Seasons Maine Phenology Project
A new program, coordinated by the UMaine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant, needs community members like us to participate in the process of observing and recording seasonal changes. The phenology data we collect will help scientists to better understand the effects of local and global climate change.
Read on for more information about the Signs of the Seasons program and how YOU can get involved to make a difference in your community.
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How Do You Like Your e-News?
Each month we seem to come up with
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A Woman Reading a Newspaper - Norman Garstin 1891
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more and more newsworthy information to share with you. It's hard to whittle our e-newsletters down to the absolute most important bits. We've been thinking of splitting up our newsletter into two issues per month, so we can provide you with more information in more manageable chunks, as well as offer even more awesome e-coupons.
What do you think? You're one of our many readers, and your opinion is valuable. Please take our on-line survey and share your thoughts. Thanks for reading!
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SunriseGuide Partner News
 Fred Horch of F.W. Horch is selling his Brunswick store to spend more time with family and pursue another dream, creating the perfect opportunity for an eco- and community-minded entrepreneur to step in... 
New Beat Farm has changed locations! They can be found at 55 Morse Road, Knox, ME 04986. 207.382.3400 newbeatfarm@gmail.com
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 Sustainable Living Event Highlights
Included below, you'll find a sampling from the complete event list on our website. Consider it an appetizer. For a complete list of local events, please click here. The Green Home Lecture Series Continues April 5 - May 3, Tuesdays 6-8 pm, ReVision Energy Showroom, Portland Grow Your Own Organic Garden April 6, 6-9 pm, Locations statewide Exploring Faith & Sustainibility in an Age of Climate Change April 9, Maple Hills Farm, Hallowell Great Maine Bike Swap - Portland April 10, 10 am - 2 pm, USM Sullivan Gymnasium, Portland Food+Farm Series with SPACE Gallery and Cultivating Community April 14-17, Portland Green Fair April 16, 10 am - 4 pm, Plants Unlimited, Rockport
Wells Reserve Eco Day April 16, 10 am - 3 pm, Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Earth Week at Frontier Cafe+Cinema April 18-23, Brunswick
April 22, the Earth (and locations throughout Maine)
Urban Earth Day April 22, 11 am - 6 pm, Monument Square, Portland
Stop the Madness: The Attack on Maine's Environment April 27, 7 - 8:30 pm, One Longfellow Square, Portland
5th Annual Organic Workshop April 30 - May 1, O'Donal's Nurseries, Gorham
For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.
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Save the Date
Great Maine Bike Swap - Orono May 1, 10 am - 2 pm, UMaine Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Orono
May 16-20, statewide Have a sustainability event we can help you promote? Please e-mail us the details.
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About Us
Part handbook, part coupon book, the SunriseGuide is a resource for learning about, supporting, and living in a healthy and sustainable way in southern and coastal Maine.
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