Annapolis Green Newsletter
            December 23, 2015                                                                               Vol. 6 No. 48
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JANUARY 6

"Fair Farms: For a sustainable food system"

Wednesday on Living Green in Annapolis on WNAV
6 p.m.
1430AM, 99.9FM

Climate Negotiators Reach Agreement
 
The Climate Change agreement is a big deal, the ramifications of which will affect everyone because it establishes a long-term, durable framework to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. On January 30, we will recap this historic agreement, what it means to the planet and what it means to you, on our radio program, Living Green in Annapolis on WNAV. 
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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. 

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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*
  41. Leonard Paper
  42. Watermark Journey
  43. Nancy & Bob Plaxico

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Save January 13 for the next Green Drinks! See below.
Start with a Stave!
A Functional & Furnishing Fundraiser
for the Annapolis Green House!

This is our staves inspiration wall at Great Frogs Winery -- Nate & Andrea O'Shea gave us some great advice and ideas. Ours wall will be just as beautiful! It's a great way to reuse aged wood. 
Become a part of our new office & Green Community Center, the first its kind in our historic town... a place where organizations can meet, showcase their products and services, and, together, build a sustainable community... the Annapolis Green House!

Add your name to our Welcome Wall by making a donation to buy a personalized engraved stave and help the Annapolis Green House get a great start. 

What's in it for you? The good feeling you'll get knowing that you provided funds for the Annapolis Green House to get off and running. The Welcome Wall of staves will be part of the Annapolis Green House in perpetuity, a tribute to those who provided funds for a great start!  

  • Engraved with your or your company's name
  • 36 inches wide by 2-4 inches tall
  • Only 100 will be sold
$200 a stave, or:
* One-Quarter barrel (7 staves) $1250
* Half-Barrel (14 staves) $2250
* Whole Barrel (28 staves) $4200
 
We've sold 32 so far, with our latest contributors being Lindquist Insurance, AIA Maryland (American Institute of Architects), and Carol Benson.

We'd like to pose a challenge to everyone who signed the Welcome Wall at our Open House. We're hoping many of our signers (and supporters) will also follow and help us "Start with a Stave!"

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Thank you to the merchants of Maryland Avenue and State Circle, (Annebeth's, Evergreen Antiques, Galway Bay Restaurant and Irish Pub, Peake House, and Paws Pet Boutique) who donated gifts and discounts to the Caroling & Cookies for a cause event Dec. 13. It was a fun fundraiser for Annapolis Green, brought business to the  merchants and the music of the Chesapeake Revelers to the Avenue! 
 
And, we wish you, the supporters of Annapolis Green, a wonderful holiday season. We'll see you for Green Drinks on January 13 at Brian Boru Restaurant and Pub in Severna Park. Our event sponsor is the Magothy River Association. 
 
Happy Holidays!
Elvia & Lynne
Keep Your Holidays Green

Want some tips on how to enjoy the holidays and be good to the Earth too? Listen to our last two Living Green in Annapolis radio programs with our guest Lori Hill. She have us lots of good ideas on Green gift giving and entertaining... and how to keep the meaning of the holidays, rather than the hustle & bustle, close to your heart. And she's very funny! Check out our programs and her hilarious videos. Just click here.

And, Keep America Beautiful has some great holiday tips too. Click on the image below to enlarge it and learn more.

 
 
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