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  November 2009  Newsletter

   Upcoming Events


Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 - 9 pm -- Getting Good Food to Our Tables: A presentation and discussion at Bethesda Green with 3 local agricultural experts -- Woody Woodroof of Red Wiggler Farm, Tony Cohen of Button Farm, and Marney Bruce from Grow It, Eat It.  They will be addressing many of our local area food concerns. RSVP to [email protected].

Check the Upcoming Events page for additional activities and updates.
 
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Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to helping out with the Shred and Recycle event Nov. 15, we're looking for volunteers to assist us with a recycling information table Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Giant Food Store on Arlington Road. Contact volunteer@bethesdagreen
.org.


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 GreenerLiving
 Takes Off
Concerned about climate change and growing energy costs? Together we can make a big difference! Join your friends and neighbors in the GreenerLiving program and learn concrete, practical steps you can take to impact the environment and save money. 
 
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   Support Bethesda Green

 
Bethesda Green relies on corporate sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations and individual contributions to develop programs and outreach that support the local economy, create a healthier community and provide information about innovative sustainable businesses and living solutions.  Business can participate at a variety of commitment levels.
 
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   Blog & Facebook 

 
Join our NEW Facebook Fan page to view pics from Oct. 1-3 Launch. 

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From the Executive Director

In a recent issue of Green American, I read an article that ranked the most livable cities in the world.  No city in the U.S. ranked in the top 25 (the highest was Pittsburgh at 29th.The criteria was based on factors like public transportation, biking, environmental friendly policies, education and the strength of neighborhoods).
 
This news is disconcerting but there are bright spots.
 
The article noted that several communities had transformed over the years. Through proactive government policies, citizen engagement and importantly, active investment from business, cities moved up in rankings. As a result, their local economy was strengthened and standard of living increased.
 
The team at Bethesda Green believes this period of unprecedented change presents opportunities to re-organize, re-energize and re-invent our communities. With the opening of our new education center, we are introducing a broad range of campaigns and programs to address local livability issues. We offer information resources, deliver affordable training to businesses, organize workshops, facilitate networking and initiate pilot projects (Shred and Recycle, for example) that move us toward a clean green future.
 
Real transformation requires active participation. Please join us we work to make Bethesda, Montgomery County and this region the most vibrant, livable in the nation.

Dave Feldman
Executive Director

   November Highlights - Healthy Harvests

Our November theme, appropriately scheduled during Thanksgiving month, focuses on local and organic food options. With a lineup of events that includes an evening presentation from local farmers and agriculture experts, a lunchtime discussion about busy families eating healthy, and a happy hour alongside Thursday's regular Farmers Market on Bethesda Lane , we offer ample opportunities to join the feast.

Produce at the Farm MarketFarmer selling lettuce

Shred and Recycle

Time to clean out the basement! On Sunday, Nov. 15, 1-5 pm, you can shred up to five small boxes of old bank statements and other personal documents for recycling at Walt Whitman High School. With Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services, we're also collecting donations of clean clothing, household goods and small furniture as part of America Recycles Day. Interested in volunteering? Send an email to [email protected].