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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. Businesses can participate at a variety of commitment levels.
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Bethesda Central Farm Market -- Every Sunday, 9 am - 1 pm on Elm Street between Woodmont and Wisconsin Aves.
FreshFarm Market -- Every Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm on Norfolk Ave. between Fairmont and St. Elmo Aves.
Maryland Clean Energy Summit 2011 -- Aug. 25-27, Marriott North Bethesda Hotel and Conference Center. "Investing in Energy to Generate Jobs," Maryland is building a cleaner energy future, and the Summit will offer strategic insight on this emerging economic engine. More >>
BG 101 -- Thursday, August 25, 4 - 5:30 pm. Bethesda Green orientation and review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. info@bethesdagreen.org.
Check the Events page regularly for updates.
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and get immediate access to Green News & Events, posted every Monday morning by Dan Rudt. See the latest version here. Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest -- This 2nd annual event, sponsored by Bethesda Central Farm Market, benefits Manna Food Bank. Entries due by August 31 with contest results announced Sunday, Sept. 4, 11 am. Click here for details. Local News Listing
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Bethesda Green and Full Plate Ventures present 
Connecting farmers, food, and
community in three meals
Join us this Sunday, August 21, for the first in this late summer series. Enjoy a great breakfast while meeting those who are passionate about building a sustainable and healthy food system in our region.
For more information, click here.
Closing the Loop in Our Food System:
Let's discuss over breakfast!
Check out the menu here
Sunday, August 21 -- Reserve your space now
9:30 am - 11:30 am at Bethesda Green
11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Bethesda Central Farm Market
Sponsors
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Advocates Chef Tony's Restaurant Norman's Farm Market Contributing Partners Bella Terra Family Farm Bethesda Central Farm Market Button Farm Calleva Future Harvest growing SOUL LetterSpace Creative
MeatCrafters Montgomery Countryside Alliance Rocklands Farm Slow Food D.C. South Mountain Creamery The EverGreen Home Coffee |
Hold the Date
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Bethesda Green's Second Annual Gala
Recognizing Bethesda Magazine's Green Award Winners at the Round House Theatre.
Last year, more than 300 people gathered our inaugural Gala. Click here to see video highlights from an evening of inspiration, celebration and community recognition of local green champions.
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| Celebrate Clean Energy
Join us for a special Happy Hour, Thursday, Sept. 8, 5-8 pm, with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network at Food Wine & Co., 7272 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda.
Come learn about Maryland's greatest renewable energy resource: offshore wind power. And learn what you can do to make it a reality.
- Hear from CCAN Director Mike Tidwell about efforts to build offshore wind farms and bring good jobs and clean power to Maryland.
- Enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of Food Wine & Co.
- Raffle for restaurant gift card
- Donation: $10
RSVP via Meetup
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Bethesda Green Interns
 | | Bethesda Green summer 2011 interns (L-R): Allison Gabala, Christian Schorn, and Jeanette Perthel. |
As we approach the end of summer, we want to take this opportunity to thank our fabulous group of summer interns, who have brought diligence, grace and good humor to their work with Bethesda Green.
We ask our interns to write a short profile, summarizing their experience. Please take a moment to read their profiles (linked below) and join us in wishing them good luck with school and future endeavors.
Allison Gabala (see profile here) is a senior at Syracuse University.
Christian Schorn (see profile here) is a junior at Connecticut College.
Jeanette Perthel (see profile here) is a freshman at Towson University.
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