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Thank you for receiving the monthly Sustainable Santa Monica e-Newsletter!
This month enjoy a festival of events and activities commemorating the 14th anniversary of Santa Monica's visionary Sustainable City Plan. With so much to choose from there is something for everyone!
The diversity of opportunities offered here illustrates the far reaching goals of the Sustainable City Plan which balances Environmental, Economic and Social Goals.
Online Calendar of Events
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Your Sustainable Santa Monica
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Your Sustainable Santa Monica: 2008 Sustainable City Report Card UpdateFind out how we are doing, where we are heading, and where you fit in. The City of Santa Monica's Sustainable City Program Coordinator, Shannon Parry, will walk us through this year's successes and challenges in growing a Sustainable Santa Monica. When:Thursday, September 18, 7PM Where:Santa Monica Main Library RSVP:reitz_traci@smc.edu *rsvps are appreciated but not required Santa Monica EPD
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| Rainwater Harvesting: Lecture & Slide show with Brad Lancaster |
Rainwater harvesting expert Brad Lancaster shares techniques for designing landscapes that passively harvest water using brilliant, low-tech, regenerative systems to hydrate the land and maximize the benefit that water brings to plants, animals and people.
When:
Monday, September 15, 7PM
Where:
Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
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| Green Living 101 |
Join local green living expert Barent Roth for an eyeopening overview of green living. This presentation is perfect for the green living newcomer and will surely offer new ideas even for attendees well on their way to a sustainable lifestyle. When:Monday, September 22, 6PM Where:Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. RSVP:reitz_traci@smc.edu *rsvps appreciated but not required SustainableWorks |
| Westside Permaculture Festival |
 Enjoy a Community Potluck, Natural Cob Building Workshop, Permaculture Design Class, Seed Planting and Sales, Live Art, and so much more!!
When:
Sunday, September 21
Potluck, Cob Building, & Festivities, 12PM-5PM
Permaculture Design Class with Larry Santoyo, 3PM
Where:
Sustainable Works & Santa Monica College
1744 Pearl Street
RSVP:
reitz_traci@smc.edu
*RSVPs appreciated but not required
*RSVPs for Design Class recommended
If you have something you would like to contribute (plants, entertainments, etc.) please contact reitz_traci@smc.edu
Larry Santoyo & EarthFlow Design
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| Coastal Cleanup Day |
 Join Heal the Bay and Get Involved in Coastal Cleanup Day!
Over 11,000 volunteers from all over L.A. County will take action to rid our beaches and inland waterways of unsightly and harmful debris. Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) is an international event with over ninety-one countries around the world participating, making it one of the largest volunteer efforts on the planet!
Coastal Cleanup Day is a fun way for individuals, neighborhoods, schools, community and company volunteer groups to get involved and demonstrate their commitment to healthy water. So bring your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to participate with the thousands of volunteers around the world in taking a stand against ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day.
See you at the beach! (Or river, park, lake, or creek...)
When:
Saturday, September 20th, 9AM - 12PM
Where:
Over 70 cleanup locations throughout LA! Including just South of the Santa Monica Pier
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Greening your Home for Parents
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Parents know that children are our most valuable resource. Learn ways to protect your kids and your home from unnecessary chemical exposure, and other green parenting tips and techniques.
When:
Wednesday, September 24, 6PM
Where:
Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
RSVP:
reitz_traci@smc.edu
*rsvps appreciated but not required
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| Bus of the Future |
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and Pasadena's renowned Art Center College of Design will showcase visually stunning versions of the next generation of transit at a special futuristic event -- Bus of the Future.
Meet the design team, view large-scale concept images and a motion graphic presentation, and vote for your favorite design from 10AM - 11AM, then enjoy a lively discussion of what the future might hold for transit with design, environmental and transit experts at the symposium Transforming Transit at 11AM. Blue ribbons will be awarded to the winning designs at 12:30PM.
When:
September 26, 10AM to 12:30PM
Where:
AltCar Expo, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Admission is FREE
Bus of the Future
AltCar Expo
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| Film Screening: Power of Community |
 Santa Monica Main Library Sustainable Cinema Series presents:
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Following the collapse of cheap oil, supplied by the former Soviet Union, communities across Cuba rebuilt their quality of life. This mesmerizing film shows how Cuba survived and prospered in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy. A clear account of sustainable practices improving community life.
When:
Thursday, Sept. 25, 7PM
Where:
Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
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| Santa Monica Pier "Drive-In" Movie |
Join us for Open Season, and animated comedy about a couple of lovable critters surviving in Timberline National Park.
Boog is a happily domesticated 900-pound grizzly bear who has his
comfortable world as the star of a local nature show turned upside down
when he is stranded out in the woods at the beginning of hunting
season. He must join forces with a fast-talking wild mule deer named
Elliot until Beth, a local forest ranger, can find them. Rated PG
When:
Thursday, September 19th
Doors open at 7PM, Movie starts at sunset
Where:
Santa Monica Pier
Admission is free but tickets are required.
Tickets are available on the Wednesday prior to each weeks' screening
and can be picked up in advance at any of the following locations:
Vidiots
Santa Monica Convention and Visitor's Promenade Cart
Located next to the topiary dinosaurs between Santa Monica & Arizona
Santa Monica Convention and Visitor's Kiosk
1400 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica Visitor's Center
1920 Main Street
Folding chairs will be available for rental for $5.00
and all proceeds will benefit the Cancer Relief Fund.
No alcohol, smoking or cars allowed.
Santa Monica Pier
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| Green Building Resource Center Open House |
 Global Green USA's Green Building Resource Center, a partnership between Global Green USA and the City of Santa Monica, is celebrating its success! The resource center is thrilled to show the public a newly remodeled center, highlighted innovative green building products and to announce upcoming new professional development series for building professionals and an array of exciting green building programs for the public. The Open House will celebrate the 4th -Year Anniversary and remodel with a flurry of give aways, great food, a raffle of eco-friendly prizes and special presentations of successful local green projects. Come celebrate with us for a evening of fun! When:Thursday, Sept. 25, 5-7PM Where: Global Green USA Green Building Resource Center, 2218 Main Street Global Green USA |
| Rainwater Harvesting Expo Open House |
Come talk to sponsors, exhibitors, and industry leaders at the American Rainwater Catchment Systems' national conference and learn more about this simple water conservation practice. Learn how rainwater harvesting can lower your water bill, while also helping the environment!
Monday, Sept. 15th, 4PM - 7PM
Where:
Sheraton Delfina Hotel, 530 W. Pico Blvd.
Harvest the Rain! COME TALK TO THE EXPERTS
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| Green Living Workshop by Sustainable Works |
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Get the latest eco-info!
Save Money and Resources!
Lower your Ecological Footprint!
Classes meet 1.5 hours per week for 6 consecutive weeks. Workshop addresses Planetary Problems then shares Sustainable Solutions.
Environmental issues covered include-
Water Energy Waste Chemicals Transportation and Travel Shopping and Food
Participants receive resource saving tools including-
· Comprehensive WorksBook
· Water Saving Tools
· Energy Saving Lightbulbs
· Safe Cleaning Supplies
· Fuel Saving Tire Gauges
· Reusable Shopping Bag
Progress is tracked through a comprehensive Life Style Survey encouraging real sustainable change, making this a true interactive workshop.
Starting September 20th
Saturdays 1-2:30PM
Colorado Court
502 Colorado Ave.
Starting September 21st
Sundays 1-2:30PM
Global Green Annex
144 Pacific Street
Cost:
Suggested donations: $25 Santa Monica Resident/$50 non-resident
Sign up now-
classes have been filling up!
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The 6th Annual LA Permaculture Design Course
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This course will provide us with the vocabulary and the vision for a solutions-based approach to the challenges of contemporary living, allowing us to empower ourselves and our communities in gaining abundance, vitality and balance in our daily world.
Solutions, Solutions, Solutions!
Learn about the art and science of following the Patterns of Nature, how to use the indicators of sustainability, and arrive at a new understanding of how to approach and solve every issue that human settlement requires -food, water, shelter, energy and more.
Learn from The Most Experienced Team of Permaculture Designers in the US and Recognized Leaders in the World-Wide Sustainability Movement
When:
Starts Oct 4th & 5th! Continues 1 weekend a month for 6 months. Attend all or part.
SPECIAL OFFER:
$50 OFF entire course for Sustainable Santa Monica Newsletter Subscribers!
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Sustainable Landscaping for Homeowners
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Do you live in Santa Monica and have an interest in learning
more about sustainable gardening? If so, please sign up for the Sustainable Landscaping for Home Owners seminar!
This class will cover:
Climate-appropriate plant selection
Soils and composting
Water-efficient irrigation systems
Garden maintenance
Local ordinances, policies and special rebate programs
When:
Every Saturday in September! 9AM-12PM
Upcoming Dates September, 13, 20 & 27
Where:
Santa Monica College
Cost:
The cost is $49 but Santa Monica water customers will receive a full refund credit on their water bill.
Enroll:
Please call 310.434.3400 or go online at www.smc.edu
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AltCar Expo |
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Find your best immediate option to reduce your petroleum use, carbon footprint and transportation costs! Join us for the 3rd Annual 2008 Alternative Car & Transportation Expo!
When:
September 26 & 27, 10AM-5PM
Where:
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Exhibition Hall features manufacturers representing the latest choices of Electric, Hydrogen, Biodiesel, Natural Gas, Propane, Hybrid, Plug In, Ethanol and Cycling transportation technologies!
Ride & Drive Lot for a hands on experience with all technologies!
Most all vehicles displayed are available for purchase!
Extensive Speaker Series!
Ecological Footprint Charting by Sustainable Works!
Free Bike Valet!
This FREE event is not to be missed!
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I look forward to working with all of you and continuing our progress toward a more Sustainable Santa Monica.
Sincerely,
Traci Reitz
www.sustainablesantamonica.org
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Sustainable City Plan
The purpose of this Newsletter is
to provide Santa Monica residents, businesses
and
organizations with the information and resources
needed to help meet the goals of the Santa
Monica
Sustainable City Plan.
Thirteen years ago Santa Monica launched the
Sustainable City Plan, a visionary plan for the
community's future. With wide community
participation, the Plan was developed to help us
make positive contributions to our community's
environmental, social and economic viability.
Since its adoption, the Sustainable City
Plan
has
been responsible for many positive changes in
the
community in eight goal areas:
--Resource
Conservation
--Environmental and Public
Health
--Transportation
--Economic Development
--
Open
Space
& Land Use
--Housing
--Community
Education
& Civic
Participation
--and Human Dignity
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