Better News
 Vol. 3 No. 5
 
 
 
 
 
Greetings!
 Energy Trust Better Living Show, March 26-28, 2010, Portland Expo Center
The future is here?! Someday we might live on massive floating islands in the ocean. And your new island home might be built by a man you can meet this weekend at the Better Living Show. (Talk to him at the island display in Gardens Gone Wild or take in his seminar.) 
 
Want energy saving solutions for the home you live in today? Visit the Good Energy House and talk with staff from Energy Trust of Oregon about the many cash incentives available to make your house cozier, greener and more energy efficient.
 
We'll see you this Friday through Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. There's a terrific amount of programming to take in, including several very talented music groups on the Sustainable Life Stage. More on that below...remember, admission is free!
In This Issue
Step Inside for an Energy-Saving Prescription
Musicians Take Center Stage
SWAN Day PDX
Save Gas. Plan Your Trip at TriMet.org
 
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Does Your Kid Have a Bright Idea? 
 
Have them draw a picture or take a photo of how your family saves energy. Have them bring it (along with their entry form) to PGE Planet Kids at the show.
 
They could win some really cool prizes* + energy-saving gear for your house! 
 
*(Nintendo DS, iPod nano, UltraHD Camcorder)
 
Visit the Good Energy House at the Better Living Show March 26-28
 
Step Inside For An Energy-Saving Prescription 
 
Could your Northwest home use a healthy dose of year-round comfort, lower energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint? Step into the Good Energy House for a prescription to energy savings. The Energy Doctor will be in to help you solve your own energy ailments with solutions from the latest energy-efficient appliances to rooftop solar electric and water heating systems. You'll leave feeling better. 
 
Take a tour of the 2010 house and preview the products you'll see at the show. 
Musicians Take Center Stage
  
International artists The Green Children make their first Oregon appearance for daily concerts on the Sustainable Life Stage at the Better Living Show. The album debuts at the show and then won't be on sale again to the public until June. In addition to their euro-pop stylings, the stage will be home to Portland's 2009 Band of the Year, energetic blue grass and more. see all musicians
 
On Saturday, you won't want to miss best selling author Maude Barlow, the UN's senior advisor on water, discussing the global water crisis and the coming battle for the right to water. complete speaker schedule 

Portland Tribune Sustainable Life

March 27 & 28 at the Better Living Show
SWAN Day PDX
 
If you enjoy visual art, music, film, writing, crafts or the performing arts - and want to experience a taste of what Portland female artists and community organizations have to offer in these areas - you won't want to miss this event! The idea of building sustainable communities includes accessibility to the arts for everyone.  What a great fit for SWAN Day organizers to work together in bringing this FREE public art event to you with the support of the Energy Trust Better Living Show for the third year in a row.

Acoustic Minds kicks off the celebration on Saturday and the Shook Twins harmonies will fill the air on Sunday at noon.  complete artists lineup
 
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Save Gas. Plan Your Trip at TriMet.org! 

There are lots of ways to get there from here. One of the most economical and greenest options is the TriMet Yellow Line direct to the Portland Expo Center. Avoid parking fees and forgetting where you parked the car!
 
Other transportation options include biking, C-Tran bus service from Southwest Washington and car pooling (which will also save you a bit in the wallet).
 
No matter how you get here, just make sure you don't miss this one-stop collection of helpful expert resources, groovy products, and just plain fun entertainment!
All the best,

Michael O'Loughlin & Stephanie Frisch
Blue Ocean Events
 
 
P.S. Want to be part of the Better Living team? Sign up today to volunteer at the event and receive your free show shirt! 
 
 
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 from Energy Trust of Oregon. 

 Energy Trust makes it more affordable and easier with cash 

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 energy-saving improvements.
 
 Visit us online (www.energytrust.org) for details, to schedule a
 Home Energy Review or to watch a self-guided energy audit for
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