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Sunday, March 9, 1-5

Woman's Club of WiImette

Are you in the market for a cutting edge electric or hybrid vehicle?  Maybe you're just somebody with a passion for cars or green technology. This year's Going Green Matters Fair will have nine of the most energy-efficient and clean vehicles on display. It's the perfect chance to check out the latest green cars and learn more about the future of eco-friendly vehicles. Visit our website to learn which cars will be on display. Not in the market for a new car? Check out green transportation tips on our new website.

Go Green Wilmette and the Village of Wilmette present our 8th annual community environmental fair on March 9th, 1 - 5pm at the Woman's Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Avenue. Recycling from 12 - 4pm at 910 Central Street. 
  • Attend demonstrations on a wide variety of environmental topics including cooking demonstrations by Farmhouse Restaurant of Evanston.
  • Examine nine of the latest electric and hybrid cars and the newest hybrid electric commuter bikes. 
  • See an actual solar hot water system at work and learn how you can harvest the sun.
  • Find tips about growing your own food, reducing your home energy use, sustainable landscaping, making smart water choices and much more. 
  • Enjoy the expanded interactive "Eco-Zone" on the lower level.  
  • Relax in the complimentary Go Green Café.
  • Recycle from 12 - 4 at nearby Central School, collecting textiles, bikes, shoes and electronics. Click here for a complete list of items being accepted.  

This event is made possible by our sponsors:  

 

Titanium Sponsor

SolarReserve

 

Platinum Sponsor

American Vintage Home

 

Gold Sponsor

The Autobarn of Evanston

 

Silver Sponsor

Solar H2O Community Program        

 

Bronze Sponsors

Baird & Warner

First Bank & Trust

FreshTech Maid Services

Iroquois Valley Farms

North Shore Community Bank

Solar Service

Windfree

 

Additional Sponsors

Frothingham Communications

Natural Awakenings - Media Sponsor

Woman's Club of Wilmette  

  

Thanks to our food donors: A La Carte, Farmhouse-Evanston, The Fresh Market, Fuel Restaurant, Jewel Food Store - Plaza del Lago The Noodle, Panera, Piero's Pizza, Starbucks -Plaza Del Lago and Whole Foods Market - Evanston.  

  

Learn more about our sponsors and exhibitors.  

  

Volunteer to help at Going Green Matters. Forward this email to friends and invite them to join you at the fair. 


Explore Our New Website



Check out the new features on our website, including Featured Events and Projects, Good News, and our Dear Robin column with questions from people like you. Find easy tips for living more sustainably in our What Can I Do section.  Learn about upcoming environmental events on our Calendar.

http://www.gogreenwilmette.org
Events at a Glance


Mar. 1: Caring For the Land in Our Own Backyard, Evanston, 10 - Noon

Mar. 6: Birders: The Central Park Effect, Winnetka, 7 pm

Mar. 6: Gillson Park Lakefront Commission Meeting, Lakeview Center, 6:30 pm

Mar. 6: Green Drinks: Alternative Energy, Evanston, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mar. 9: Going Green Matters, 1 - 5pm

Mar. 10: Wilmette Park District Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 pm

Mar. 14 - 16:  Good Food Festival and Conference, UIC

Get Involved With Go Green Wilmette!


Volunteer to help at Going Green Matters. Join us for Wednesday morning meetings at 10 am at Panera in Wilmette.


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Wilmette, IL 60091
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