Annapolis Green Newsletter
             May 29, 2015                                                                                    Vol. 6 No. 17
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Want to join in and make your mark on sustainability in the Annapolis area? Consider becoming one of our Founding One Hundred. Join the list below.  
  1. Charlie Birney
  2. Infrared Tools Energy Services*
  3. Gene Singleton & Maureen McEnerney
  4. Keith & Helen Drewett*
  5. Doug Lashley / GreenVest
  6. Elvia Thompson
  7. Lynne & Mark Forsman
  8. Ralph Gleason
  9. Shelley & Eric Rubin
  10. Boatyard Bar & Grill
  11. John Nicklin   
  12. Cohen Community Fund
  13. Towne Park
  14. Eastport Civic Association
  15. Galway Bay Irish Pub
  16. The Brick Companies
  17. Delegate Steve Schuh
  18. Severn Savings Bank
  19. Paul Murphy
  20. Hannah Studios, Inc.
  21. Joe Budge & Sharon Kennedy*
  22. PNC Wealth Management
  23. K&B True Value
  24. Betty & Jim Davis
  25. Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company
  26. Clean Currents
  27. John H. Stevens  
  28. EP Henry
  29. MOM's Organic Market
  30. La Prima Catering
  31. Jeannie Zajac
  32. Vic Pascoe
  33. Robert Clark
  34. Mid-Atlantic GEM, LLC
  35. Dick Lahn
  36. Homestead Gardens
  37. Rick Kissel & Lee Finney
  38. Kevin Green
  39. Hannon Armstrong
  40. Clare Vanderbeek & Jack Morkan

*multiple donations 

Tiny House Essay Contest Deadline is Monday

SustainaFest announces the official launch of its 2015 Tiny House Essay Contest. One inspired individual will take home the Minim model, off-grid, student-built Tiny House for $100 and a short essay answering the question: "What are your keys to living a sustainable lifestyle and how will owning the SustainaFest Tiny House help you realize your dream of living that lifestyle?"

Over the next dew weeks SustainaFest is accepting contest entries with the goal of changing one person's life forever by handing over the keys to this house, valued at $76,000 and helping him or her take a big step toward sustainable living.

The contest ends at 5 p.m. on June 1. Learn more.

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Save the Date!
Next Green Drinks
Tuesday, June 23

at the Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West Street
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
details coming soon
There are plenty of Green events going on this weekend and into next week. Below is some info to get you out and about learning about our community and our planet.
Elvia & Lynne


Tomorrow, Saturday, May 30
 
The Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta and Rock the Dock Party with be Eastport Yacht Club's second "Gold Level" Clean Regatta (certified by Sailors for the Sea) and we are pleased to be able to help with that effort through our Green REF program with sponsorship from the EYC Foundation and our newest Founding One Hundred supporters, Jack Morkan and Clare Vanderbeek. Organizers shared their exciting efforts with us at the May Green Drinks.

Read more about the sustainability of this regatta, including the educational component for kids, on our website.

The Leukemia Cup Regatta & Rock the Dock for a Cure Party features Swamp Donkey Newgrass and the awards ceremony.  $20 general admission including barbecue supper and cash bar, or $50 VIP all inclusive. |  Buy tickets

We applaud Leukemia Cup organizers and the EYC Green Team for their efforts and the second Gold certified regatta! This weekend EYC also will be inducted as a Maryland Green Travel Partner!
Check out our online calendar! 
Highlights

  

Saturday, May 30 - Hawkins Cove Eco-Fair 
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Community Center, Harbour House, 1014 President Street, Annapolis 
The Eco-Fair will raise awareness about the impact of stormwater on the Cove and Spa Creek, the work to be done, and how each individual can help. There will be environmental awareness games for kids, watershed demonstration projects, project information, information about Green technologies for the home, kids' environmental themed art contest, raffles, prizes, and food. Info

Monday, June 1 - Eastport Eco-Action Committee Meeting 
6 - 7 p.m., Eastport/Hillsmere Public Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis 

 

Wednesday, June 3 - Living Green in Annapolis on WNAV: "Destination Pollination: Gardening for Pollinators," with guest Kerry Wixted, Maryland DNR
6 p.m., WNAV, 1430AM, 99.9FM, streaming on WNAV.com
Info 

 

Thursday, June 4 - Climate Stewards of Greater Annapolis Meeting 

7 p.m., Annapolis Friends Meeting House
Topic: Bob Bruninga, electrical engineer and faculty member at the U.S. Naval Academy, will present information and lead a discussion about Individual Action in Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles. Info

 

Save the Dates for Next Saturday, June 6:
  • SERC BugBlitz - Family friendly event to help SERC keep track of biodiversity on the campus
  • Riverfest 2015 - Discovery Village, Shady Side, fun agro/eco/heritage celebration benefiting the West/Rhode Riverkeeper
Join Our Growing List of Sponsors Helping Us Green Area Events! 
   
Responsible Events & Festivals, our festival greening program (The Green REF), is getting to be well-known. Planners of regattas, foot races, rowing races, and more, are now asking us to help Green their events.
 
Our REF program is based on sponsorship.

We look for companies - in any sort of business - that would like to Make the Right Call and connect their brands to our recycling and composting educational efforts.

Sponsorship makes it possible to cover the expenses associated with making these good things happen! If you know of a company that might like to be a part of this exciting program, please contact us AND them. Tell them why you support Annapolis Green, put them in touch with us and we'll do the rest.


We also welcome corporate volunteers who can help us with set-up and break-down at REF events. A REF event could be a great team-building initiative for your company.

Together, let's turn the tide and make this Festival Season a Green one!

Watch for upcoming REF events:

23rd Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta and Rock the Dock Party - May 30 (see above)
 
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Visit K&B True Value online, on Facebook and in person at 912 Forest Drive, Annapolis.  
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