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Greetings!
I love this town. With the heat of summer coming on strong, we've got so many options to distract us this week. In fact, there is so much cool stuff going on, I've listed a whole slew of em down at the bottom of this email, because I don't want you, fine friend, to miss out on the opportunity to actively participate as a citizen in our rich music, theatre, art & eco communities.
I'll be attending the Green Earth Expo this weekend & you should too! I'm excited to participate on three panels: State of the Organic Industry Thursday @ 2:30, Becoming a Smart Green Consumer Friday @ 1pm, & Bridging the Gap between Health & Wellness & the Green Movement Sunday @ 1pm. Check out the impressive line-up of exhibitors! Tell your friends & carpool on over!
After you marvel at the Earth Day Photos below, please consider making a dontation to the OurLando fund to send a delegation to Boston for a conference on starting a "Local First" campaign right here in OurLando. For giggles, be sure to check out my funny face on the cover of a magazine at the waaaay bottom of this email. Have a great week!
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 Sustainably yours, 
Julie Norris, Proprietor
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Certified Green by Co-op America
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
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A "Local First" Campaign in OurLando?
 At Dandelion, we are passionate about community & are dedicated to helping this city & it's citizens live, work & play in a progressive town. We would like to send a delegation from OurLando to represent our blossoming community at the BALLE "Grow Deep" Conference & are looking to the community to help raise money for airfare & lodging. Please consider making a donation to our travel fund so we can learn what it takes to start & maintain a vibrant "Local First" campaign in OurLando in support of independent business, arts, culture & active citizens.
We need to raise $5,000 for airfare, conference fees, meals, hotel and materials needed to jump-start a program in OurLando. Won't you pitch in? Consider donating $25, $50 or $100. Click on the Donate Button Now!
Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses willing to donate $1,000 or more.
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Earth Day Was A Huge Success!
 What a fantastic celebration we had! It was so amazing to have all of our neighbors band together to celebrate mama earth - many thanks to event organizers Emily Ruff & Mike Tiner from the Florida School of Holistic Living for their tireless efforts to bring this celebration to OurLando! Click here to see photos & news coverage of the event.
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Help the Mills/Colonial District Blossom - Get Involved!
The City of Orlando recognizes
the important role neighborhood commercial districts play in the overall
health of the City's neighborhoods. Sound neighborhood commercial areas
contribute to a good quality of life. To meet this need, the City of Orlando is
offering business district revitalization support to Orlando
neighborhood commercial districts.
Join the Mills & Colonial Corridor for a neighborhood meeting on becoming a Main Street USA center! Mills/ Colonial District Informational Meeting
Everyone is Welcome!!!
Wed, May 14th @ 6:30pm
Colonialtown Neighborhood Center
1517 Lake Highland Drive
For more info on Main Street, contact Pauline Eaton at the City of Orlando Pauline.Eaton@cityoforlando.net or visit www.cityoforlando.net/mainstreet
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Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday's
Diverse Word Poetry & Spoken Word hosted by Willie Lowman @ 9pm, FREE, plus
Tarot & Astro Readings by local psychic Dikki Jo Mullen @ 8pm, $20 suggested donation
Wednesday's at Noon on WPRK 91.5FM: Front Porch Radio hosted by Julie Norris, proprietor of Dandelion. Featuring local music & local guests making a difference!
1st Thursdays: Art Opening @ 9pm (the OMA after-party)
Each month, we celebrate local artists with an art opening in honor of the always-changing art on the walls at Dandelion. Currated by none other than Anna McCambridge, our art is a reflection of our creative community.
3rd Thursdays:Eco-Networking at Green Drinks @ 7pm
Meet folks like you from government, business, non-profits, academia,
and all walks of life who are interested in making OurLando more
sustainable. Live music & a featured speaker each month! Make a new
friend, find a new job and make plans to save our planet!
Full & New Moon's: Community Drum Circle's co-hosted by the Florida School of Holistic Living from 7-10pm, FREE. Next Dates are Full: Mon, May 19th, New: Tues, June 3rd & Friday, Full: June 20th (Summer Solstice).
Live Music: Local hero's gettin' down.
- Friday, May 16th, Friends of Florida Folk Invitational @ 9pm
This Fun Week Around OurLando
New Community Market in Audubon Park on Saturday'sRemember the community market in college park? Well, this is the new, grassroots & totally authentic market run by an awesome Orlando-native Emily Rankin. Featuring local
organic produce, healthy local food, vegan and vegetarian selections,
green home materials and education, massage, fine art, sustainable and
functional crafts, educational speakers, live local music, handmade
clothes and kid's educational activities. More Info. Please show them your support!
The Last Waltz, Tuesday, May 13th @ 9:30 pm @ Enzian Theatre
Don't miss the 30th anniversary, possible last-chance-in-a-long-time
screening of this film in 35mm (since the studio's right are expiring
this month). In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert
film ever, THE LAST WALTZ celebrates the final performance by the Band
(Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth
Hudson) with an incredible line-up of guest stars including Bob Dylan,
Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters,
Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Ron Wood and many others!
Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival, May 15th -26th @ Loch Haven Park our picks this year (so-far):
 Corazon Art & Music Festival, Sun, May 18th @ Orlando Brewing $5 featuring 13 awesome local bands & 7 local artists at everyone's favorite Organic Brewery! Acts that will be performing in the festival include: The Johnson Boys,
Ashton Morris, The Macaluso Fasano Duo, The Black Hammock Band, Bob
Stormcrow Sanders, Lauris Vidal, The Black Rabbits, Sean Evan, Preacher
Bill and the Prophets, and Sarah Purser! Special Guest appearance by
Raffa of Raffa and Rainer, Arms Harbor, Sterling Schroeder and more!
Artist showing their work include: Anna Mcambridge, Tommy Ewasko, Karen
Russel, Lance Turner, Julie Norris, Juan Mercado, Dana Di Pietro, and
Robert Johnson.
Grandma Party, Sunday, May 18th @ Stardust 10am to Sunset
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Eco-Enterprise....We made the cover!
 Oh, my. You know something is afoot when the Orlando Chamber puts an eco-preneur on the cover of it's monthly publication. Julie was proud to stand tall in front of Dandelion and spread the eco-word on running an authentic green business. Check the article out here on page 18.
Also in the news recently was Tia Meer of the Simple Living Institute. Check out that article here on page 13.
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