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Greetings!  With hearts popping up all around, we are excited to celebrate of the many ways that love manifests this month; our loved ones, the planet, our pets, locally-grown food, and more. We hope the news, offers, articles, and events in this newsletter provide inspiration to express and celebrate this joyous sentiment!
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This Month's FREE E-coupons
Click on the logos below to print this month's exclusive offers.
15% off an equipment kit or 5-gallon signature beer ingredient kits from Central Street Farmhouse
$25 off any service of one-hour or more at The Willows Boutique Spa
$5 off your purchase of $50 or more from the nutraceutical department at Apothecary By Design
Get 10¢ per gallon off biodiesel heating oil from Maine Standard Biofuels
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Our Changing Climate: A current look at the science and mitigation of global climate change
 With recent increases in droughts, wildfires, coastal super storms, and other extreme weather events, climate change is on the minds of many people these days. However, the topic can often be overwhelming, confusing, and discouraging; leaving us feeling helpless and ineffectual against this multifaceted global problem. The goal of this article is to make the issue less daunting and more understandable by giving a basic overview of climate change science, discussing the impacts that are happening already and predicted to occur in the future, defining key terms, outlining what's currently being done on a larger scale to both mitigate and adapt to climate change, and listing easy steps we all can take to reduce our carbon footprint. Click here to read the full feature article from the 2014 SunriseGuide. |
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Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit
 We're excited to be a sponsor for the Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit on March 12th. The expo is free and open to the public, and will feature exhibits and presentations on efficiency, adaptation planning, renewable energy, farming, fisheries, sustainably education, emergency management, and more. In addition, the summit will be a day-long working session to explore "what we should do together" through public policy. Learn more. |
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Meditation in Maine
 There has been a lot of research in recent years indicating the long-term health benefits of relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga and tai chi. Among these benefits are improved immune system, lowered blood pressure and increased creativity and concentration. Winter is a great time to develop a meditation practice. Interested in learning more? Click here for a list of local meditation centers. |
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Movie Nights around Maine: Food, Farms & the Environment
 The Food and Farm Film Festival is happening now through May; with a different film every Friday night at the F.A.R.M.S. Community Kitchen above Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta. It includes such titles as Food, Inc., Forks Over Knives, and In Organic We Trust. See the full schedule of movies here. And the town of Falmouth's Recycling & Energy Advisory Committee (REAC) is showing environmental documentaries at the Falmouth Memorial Library on February 27, March 27, and April 24. February's film is A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet. |
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Raise Money for your School!
 Do you know of a school or faith group that is looking to raise funds for a project in the New Year? Ask us how the SunriseGuide can help you fundraise for the Class of '14, sports teams, arts groups, Project Graduation, boosters, environmental clubs, special trips & projects, and more! Your group keeps $10 from each book sold. Choose a product you can feel good about selling, while earning big bucks for your school! Click here to learn more about these fundraising opportunities. |
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SunriseGuide Partner News
 Congratulations to Rippleffect for being selected as the beneficiary for the 2014 Beach to Beacon!
 Portland's Wild Iris Inn is under new ownership and will re-open this month as the Mercury Inn, with expanded local and sustainable elements to the B&B. Learn more.
 Happy 1st Anniversary to Spiral Tree Yoga & Wellness Studio!
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Sustainable Living Event Highlights
This list is just a sampling of the many events happening around Maine. Please visit the Local Events section on our website for even more events.
Understanding and Preparing for Abrupt Climate Change
Feb. 6, 6:30pm, Rockland Public Library, Rockland
E2Tech Winter Networking Event
Feb. 11, 6-8pm, Allagash Brewing Co., Portland
Mining in Maine: Open for Business?
Feb. 12, 7pm, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick
Carbon Nation Film Showing and Address by George Jacobson
Feb. 13, 5:30-8pm, Portland Public Library, Portland
The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
Feb. 14-16, Statewide
Solar House Party with ReVision Energy & the Sierra Club
Feb. 15, 9-10:30am, Falmouth
Winter Carnival & Open House
Feb. 15, 10am-2pm, Maine Audubon, Falmouth
Greenhouse Energy Workshop
Feb. 19, 8:30am-3:30pm, Cozy Acres Greenhouses, North Yarmouth
Energy Saving Solutions: Efficiency & Solar Options for your Home
Feb. 20, 7-9pm, St. George Town Office, Tenants Harbor
Winter Wildlife Day
Feb. 20, 10am-2pm, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells
The 27th Annual Camden Conference: The Global Politics of Food and Water
Feb. 21-23, Rockland and Belfast
A Snout to Tail Hog Butchery & Dry Curing Workshop
Feb. 21-23, Reiley Family Farmstead, Brooklin
Reinventing Maine's Pulp, Paper & Forest Products Industry
Feb. 27, 7:15-9:30am, USM, Portland
For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.
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Save the Date
Climate Solutions: Expo & Summit
Mar. 12, 10am-6pm, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
2nd Annual Maine Clean Energy Day
Mar. 20, 10am-5pm, Maine State House, Augusta
Maine Water & Sustainability Conference 2014
Apr. 1, 7:30am-4pm, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Northeast Biomass Heating Expo
Apr. 9-11, 9am-5pm, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Great Maine Bike Swap
Apr. 13 at University of Maine, Orono & Apr. 27 at University of Southern Maine, Portland
Have a sustainability event we can help you promote?
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