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Thank you for receiving the monthly Sustainable Santa Monica e-Newsletter! Keeping you Informed of Santa Monica's current Events, News and Resources.
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Eco Gift Festival
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The City of Santa Monica's Office of Sustainability and the Environment is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the 2nd Annual Eco Gift Festival.
Shop Green! Presented
by The Los Angeles Times, Eco Gift is the largest environmentally
conscious consumer gift show in the world. Eco Gift delivers a
stress-free holiday shopping experience unlike any other in the
country. Presented in a festival-like setting, Eco Gift showcases
world-class live entertainment, socially conscious speakers, an organic
food court and on-site eco gift-wrapping and shipping.
When:
Friday, December 12th, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 14th, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where:
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Cost:
Tickets are $10 per day and $20 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 and Seniors over 65 get in for free.
Purchase Tickets Online
More Info:
Eco Gift Home
Speakers Series
Exhibitor List
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New Green Living Workshops Starting in January!
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Green Living Workshop by Sustainable Works
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
* 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.
Sign up now-
classes have been filling up!
New Evening Workshops Starting:
Mondays starting January 12, 2009
7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Green Life,
2409 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Or
Wednesdays starting January 14, 2009
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
REGISTER ONLINE
Suggested Donations:
$25 Santa Monica residents/$50 Los Angeles residents
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Sustainable Cinema: The End of Suburbia
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 Santa Monica Main Library Sustainable Cinema Series presents:
THE END OF SUBURBIA: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream
With the promise of a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility, suburbia has become part of the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life.
When:
Thursday, December 11, 7:00PM
Where:
Santa Monica Main Library, MLK Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
FREE
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How To Green Your Garden: Class Series
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Now offering everything you wanted to know about greening your garden!
This series of classes is for the Santa Monica gardener that wants to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden. Each class will walk you through a different topic to help make your garden a success and envy of your neighbors.
When:
Classes will be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 12:00.
Where:
Santa Monica College, Main Campus
Cost:
$35 per class
Instructor:
Russell Ackerman, ecological landscape designer and resource conservation expert.
Class Scheudle:
Jan 17 - Lawn Be Gone
Tips for safe lawn removal, choosing plants to replace lawn and plants for parkways.
Feb 21 - The Dirt on Soil
Your soil is the key to a happy garden. Find out what soil you have and how to improve it.
Mar 21 - Plant Palette: Mediterranean Plants
Choosing climate-appropriate plants from the Mediterranean plant palette that offer a variety of colors, textures and fragrance.
April 11 - Water Wise Gardening
I've picked my plants but how and when do I water them? Learn the basics of water wise irrigation.
May 16 - Veggie Gardens 101
Learn how to incorporate edibles into your garden, including raised vegetable beds and planters.
June 20 - Good Bugs, Healthy Plants
Learn which plants attract good bugs and how you can reduce your maintenance and chemical use in the garden.
July 18 - No Sweat Gardening
A "green" garden requires 60% less maintenance. Find out how and when to prune your plants, mulching and composting.
Sept 19 - Plant Palette: Native Plants
Choosing climate-appropriate plants from our California native plant palette that offer a variety of colors, textures and fragrance.
Oct 17 - Showers to Flowers
How to use rainwater and graywater to water your garden.
Register:
Online Registration
Telephone Registration: 310.434.3400.
Questions: For more information about this series, visit www.sustainablesm.org or call (310) 458-8972.
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Thanking the Monkey:
Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
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Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals with Karen Dawn
Journalist/activist Karen Dawn covers pets, fur, fashion, food, animal testing, activism, and more in her fact-filled entertaining primer on animal rights.
When:
Tuesday, December 9, 7:00PM
Where:
Santa Monica Public Library, Fairview Branch
2101 Ocean Park Blvd
FREE
Santa Monica Public Library
Thanking the Monkey website
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Green Business Networking
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You're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green businesses. We meet at Santa Monica's award-winning, sustainable Ambrose Hotel - where upscale tranquility meets affordable luxury. www.ambrosehotel.com. Delicious organic snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
When:
Tuesday, December 9, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where:
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street, Santa Monica
Cost:
$10
Contact:
For further event information please contact greenbusinessnetworking@gmail.com
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Go Wild Native Plant Sale and Festival
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Restore local ecosystems within your own backyard! Live Music, Delicious Food, Landscape Designers and Biologists available for Free Consultations! Bring the whole family!
When:
Saturday, December 6, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where:
Topanga Ranch Motel on the Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Topanga Canyon Blvd.
18711 Pacific Coast Highway - Malibu, CA 90265
SM OSE Calendar
Public Transit Tip: Take the Metro line 534 from Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon Blvd. at the PCH: Metro 534
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Be Heard: Attend a Big Blue Bus Community Meeting
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The Big Blue Bus will be holding its annual Community Meeting Series the second week of December at various locations throughout its 51 square-mile service area.
The meetings will include a review of the dramatic increased ridership on the Big Blue Bus, some new services such as a new Mini Blue Ride to serve the Annenberg Beach House, and a discussion on the uncertain funding issues that have arisen from the current economic situation. The meetings will also focus heavily on proposed service changes to many Big Blue Bus lines in the coming year including changes to the Lines 1, 3 4, 5, 8, 10, and Tide Ride. We will be reviewing proposals that allow for the best allocation of limited resources and that improve our on-time performance on select routes.
If you are unable to attend one of the meetings listed below, please email your questions and suggestions to Dan Dawson, Customer Relations Manager, at Dan.Dawson@smgov.net or 1660 7th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
When & Where:
Monday, December 8th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fairview Library
2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica 90405
Take Line 8 to this meeting
Tuesday, December 9th
10:00am-12:00pm
Ken Edwards Center (Room 104)
1527 4th Street, Santa Monica CA 90401
Take Line 3, 4, 5, or 9 to this meeting
Tuesday, December 9th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Westside Pavilion (Community Room B, 3rd floor)
10850 W. Pico Blvd, (enter Landmark parking structure), Los Angeles, CA 90064
Take Line 7, 8 or 12 to this meeting
Saturday, December 13th 10:00am-12:00pm
SM Main Library (Multi-Purpose Room, 2nd floor)
601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Take Line 1, 7, 8, or 10 to this meeting
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Introduction to Permaculture:
SMC Continuing Education
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 Come find out about permaculture, a holistic approach to integrating
human shelter, plants, animals, soils, and water to create a more
sustainable community. This powerful course covers everything from
natural building materials and techniques to creating edible,
water-saving gardens, and takes a look at useful, sensible strategies
used by communities to lessen their carbon footprint.
When:
5 Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM;
Starting January 5 - Ending February 9 (No class 1/19.)
Where:
Santa Monica College, Bundy Campus
Cost:
$85
Enroll Online
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Bio-Diesel 101
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BD 101: How to Make and Use Biodiesel
Is it really possible to transform everyday cooking oil into safe and reliable fuel? Yes-and in this popular class you'll learn everything you need to run your vehicle on 100% biodiesel: testing the fuel, brewing the biodiesel, washing it, filtering it, and putting it in your vehicle.
In this hands-on class, you'll also learn:
· How to make fuel from fresh vegetable oil or restaurant waste oil
· How a biodiesel processor works
· How to maintain your biodiesel vehicle
When:
Saturday, December 6, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Where:
Santa Monica College, Bundy Campus
3171 S. Bundy Dr.
Los Angeles CA 90066
Cost:
$125
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Green Drinks
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Looking to green your social life?
Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to
get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self
organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the
huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
Green Drinks Meets:
1st Thursday in Culver City
2nd Thursday in Hermosa Beach
3rd Thursday in Silver Lake
4th Thursday in Studio City
4th Wednesday in Downtown LA
LA Green Drinks Website
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Thank you for your commitment to a 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
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Open
Space
& Land Use
--Housing
--Community
Education
& Civic
Participation
--and Human Dignity
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