Green Star E-News: Free Electronics Recycling, Recycled Art, App for Paperfree Payments

Free Electronics Recycling for Green Star Members -- September 1-30

All Green Star member businesses can recycle for free most electronics at Total Reclaim Inc. during the month of September. Call for free pick-up. All electronics except TVs and monitors will be accepted for free. TVs cost $25 each and monitors cost $12 each. Contact Total Reclaim at 561-0544 for more details. If you're not a member, join Green Star now to take advantage of this month-long event. Call Green Star at 278-7827 or email info@greenstarinc.org to learn how to become a member.

A Taste of Mardi Gras -- September 9

Join us Friday, September 9, from 5:30 to 10pm downtown on 4th Avenue between G & H Streets for the 7th annual street party recreating Bourbon Street, and featuring authentic Cajun cuisine from local celebrity chefs, live music, street performers. Your ticket gets you a Cajun-style feast prepared by Anchorage's celebrity chefs, a drink ticket for beer or wine, live music from H3 and ZydeCohos, and entrance to all participating venues. While the 4th Avenue party is under way, Mardi Gras festivities continue on inside Anchor Pub & Club, Gaslight Lounge, and Pioneer Bar. Local chefs will serve their cajun fare creations from 5:30pm-7:30pm. All proceeds support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross of Alaska. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door the day of the event. Tickets are available here, and will be also available at the event at both the 4th & G Street and 4th & H Street entrances. Green Star will be there so stop by and say hi!

Traffic Skills 101 with League of American Bicyclists -- September 10
The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is offering training in Anchorage. Traffic Skills 101 is an eight-hour class designed to give cyclists the skills and confidence to ride in traffic or on trails. The course covers crash avoidance techniques, on-bike skills, fixing a flat and other essentials to equip riders for commuting and vehicular cycling. Recommended for cyclists above the age of fourteen, this class is a prerequisite for the League Cycling Instructor seminar offered later this month. Sponsored by Bicycle Commuters of Anchorage. Contact Anne at 343-4715 or biketowork@muni.org. Class fee is $65 and includes class manual. Perhaps take it with your son/daughter - drivers ed for two wheels.

League Cycling Instructor seminar -- September 23-25 (if registration is sufficient)
A League of American Bicyclists trainer will provide education and insurance to certified instructors so they can teach anything from basic skills to college level courses. Experienced cyclists who have/will successfully complete Traffic Skills 101 are encouraged to join seven local LCIs to enhance bike safety and education. A pre-test, lot skills, graded rides, and (your) class presentations are all part of this training. Sponsored by Bicycle Commuters of Anchorage. Contact Anne at 343-4715 or biketowork@muni.org to register. Class fee is $200 and includes manuals, a book and video. Remember, the class will only take place if registration is sufficient so don't wait to call!

Energy Today in AK: A Forum on Tidal Energy -- October 5

Celebrate Energy Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 5, 6-7pm, at ACHP Alaska, 3400 Spenard Road, Suite 9. The free forum welcomes Doug Johnson with the Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC). ORPC is currently developing and implementing tidal turbine technology throughout the Cook Inlet, the second highest tidal range in North America. Join us to find out more about tidal energy in Alaska.

RSVP by September 28 at 258-2247 or email alicia@achpalaska.com

FREE REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

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Caulking and Cocktails -- October 7

Join the Alaska Conservation Alliance on Friday, October 7, 3-7pm, at Bernie's Bungalow for this unique educational art event. Register to participate in a Caulking Art Contest. Have a drink, watch a caulking demonstration, and learn about best practices in energy efficiency.

Artists that register on or before October 1 will be charged a $10.00 artist entry fee.
Artists that register after October 1 will be charged a $15.00 artist entry fee.
If there is space available artists can register the day of the event, October 7 for a $15.00 artist entry fee.

Event Schedule

· Creating Caulk Art: 3:00-5:00pm

· Judging: 5:00pm-5:30pm

· Caulking Demonstration: 5:30-6:15pm

· Prizes: 6:15-7:00pm

Prizes for the Caulking Art Contest:

1st Place - $100.00

2nd Place - $50.00

3rd Place - $25.00

*EMBRACE ALASKA'S ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH*

For more information go to:

http://akvoice.org/energy-awareness-month-2011/caulking-and-cocktails

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Bioneers in Alaska -- October 14-16

Register now for the 2011 Bioneers in Alaska Conference: "Resilience -- Adapting to a Changing Planet." The Bioneers in Alaska's 8th annual Conference will be at UAA. The national Bioneers conference will live-stream plenary speakers to local conferences in Anchorage, and across the country. Local keynote speakers will present on a variety of sustainability subjects. Local workshops will explore areas such as energy efficiency, natural building, beekeeping, and much more. The event features local farmer-produced meals. For registration and information, visit www.bioneersinak.org, search on BIONEERS IN ALASKA on FACEBOOK, call 644-0466, or email bioneersinak@gmail.com

Fight For Air Climb -- October 15

Saturday, October 15, 10am to 1pm at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage. The Fight For Air Climb is a stair climb event or as some like to call it a "vertical foot race." This is a timed event that can be done by the serious or "elite" athlete as well as friends, family and coworkers. Come out and support The American Lung Association's mission: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. Visit the American Lung Association for details about participating, pledging, sponsoring or volunteering for this event.

Green Star Member Mixer -- October 17

(date changed from September 26)

Join Green Star in recognizing our newest Award-certified and recertified organizations while sampling complimentary snacks at Midnight Sun Brewing Company. The mixer is open to all members and non-members from 5 to 7pm at the brewery (8111 Dimond Hook Drive, Anchorage). Midnight Sun's beers will be available for sale as well. A big thank you to Princess Tours Rail Division for sponsoring the first round of ale at this event!

This should give you plenty of time to apply! The League of American Bicyclists promotes bike friendly businesses, communities, states, and businesses. Look for local examples in the BFQ Yearbook 2011. The next application deadline for Bicycle Friendly Businesses is January 13, 2012 - we know many of you fit that description.

Alaska Materials Exchange. Don't forget to list your used items on the exchange or look there for items before going shopping. At any given time, you can find office furniture and supplies, chemicals, pallets, constructions materials and more. Visit AME for more information.