Annapolis Green Newsletter
            February 12, 2016                                                                               Vol. 7 No. 4
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Tomorrow, Feb. 13 
8-11 p.m. 
Galesville Memorial Hall
952 Main Street, Galesville
 

What a great way to support the West and Rhode Riverkeeper and warm yourself up on a cold night with the best Latin dance band in the area!

"Rumba on the River," a romantic after-dinner "dessert dance" on Valentine's Eve will feature decadent chocolate deserts and dancing to Rumba Club, the legendary ten-piece ensemble that has won the title of "Best Latin Music Group" by the Washington Area Music Association 15 times. Admission: $40 per person/$75 per couple. For reservations click here or call 410-867-7171. | More info. 
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HIGHLIGHTS 

Tuesday, Feb. 16
- Green Drinks Annapolis 
 
Wednesday, Feb. 17
- Back Creek Conservancy Friendraiser
- State of the Magothy Report

Thursday, Feb. 18
-  Talk by Donald Boesch, PhD: Climate Change Science and Policy
What are you giving up for Lent? How about plastic bags?

 
What are you giving up for Lent? How about changing your life a bit to reduce plastic in your home and workplace? Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake is supporting awareness of the need to protect our planet with a number of initiatives. | Read more. | These include support of the Community Greening and Cleanup Act (also known as the bag ban now in the Maryland General Assembly), and the more personal action to reduce use of plastic, at least during the lenten season. 

Our society is now at the point where we can't live without plastic entirely, but we can cut down its use A LOT. As the Interfaith Partners say, "Developing an awareness an desire to do better is the first step, a prayer in itself." Try it! Click for some tips. It's easier than you think!  

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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. 

A Big Welcome to our newest Founding One Hundred sponsors: Nancy & Bob Plaxico! 

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. County Executive 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
  44. Steve Kahle, SKA Studio
     
*multiple donations 

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Don't Miss "Joining us on the Wall"
The stave wall has begun!
See below
 
Tuesday, Feb. 16 
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Harbor View Room
Pussers Caribbean Grille

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at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel
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Theme 
Rejoice, Revisit, Reuse!

Event Sponsor 
super green solutions 
 
We switched up the order of our three Rs to start with Rejoice, because that's the mood we're in -- ready to celebrate our 10th Anniversary and progress on the Green House (see below).

February marks the 10-year anniversary of Green Drinks Annapolis, which started with just a few environmentally minded friends at what is now Blackwall Hitch. What a difference a decade makes! Now we are 100-200 strong and one of the most successful Green Drinks in the country. More importantly, Green Drinks Annapolis has become a community resource, a place to meet in person, exchange ideas, learn something new, and yes, add fun to our concern for the environment!

So, we're twisting the usual 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) like this:

Rejoice - On February 28, 2006, as a birthday present to herself, Lynne gathered about 20 people over a drink at the Rockfish (with warm memories of the late Charlie Bauer), now Blackwall Hitch. We still have the original sign-in sheet which includes Suzanne Kilby (now Suzanne Etgen), Susan Shingledecker, Ted Weber, Donna Morrow, Kris Valerio (now Kris Shock), Carolyn Hill, and Amy Chase). So, calling all "originals," we'd love to recognize you at this 10th anniversary Green Drinks. Were you there when it all started? Come back and reminisce!
 
Revisit
- The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. Yes, although still affiliated with Marriott, its now a part of the Autograph Collection. The hotel is celebrating its uniqueness and  amazing re-branding and interior redesign done by Reiter Interiors and painting by Bill Addison's Painting Company. Learn more. Revisit the hotel and take a tour that showcases the clever re-purposing with a nod to local maritime lore!

The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel is aware of its responsibility to protect our environment and invites its guests to consider participating in its eco initiatives. Learn more.  

Reuse - In this case, we're talking interior design and furnishing of our new office space. While attending the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel's re-branding open house a few weeks ago, we met its amazing designers - Reiter Interiors. And, you guessed it, Reiter is helping us design the Annapolis Green House!

 
We'd like to welcome new Green Drinks event sponsor SuperGreen Solutions, a retail provider of energy-efficient products and services for commercial and residential customers who want to address financial energy and sustainability goals.

As a local franchise, SuperGreen Solutions is able to provide the  service of a neighborhood store while maintaining the buying power and product selection of an international corporation, providing high-quality cutting-edge technology products to produce substantial energy savings. Products include LED lighting, solar panels, wind turbines, tankless water heating, water purification, Indow Windows and more.

Check the Super Green Solutions website for lots of useful information that can save you money while being good to the planet.

So, come join us Tuesday! We'll toast our fabulous community, the twist of fate having the same designers that outfitted our original gathering space, and good things to come with updates on the Annapolis Green House that's taking shape right now. 
  Elvia & Lynne

Action Update!
Annapolis Green House
92 Maryland Avenue 

 
 
In addition to the fabulous work on our floors by Beers Flooring, the walls have been painted and the Stave Wall is in!

We are so fortunate to have incredible support from the community, helping us get the House ship-shape, including:
- Betty and Jim Davis
- Reiter Interiors
- Regal Paint Center/Benjamin Moore Paints (with a special thank you to Color Specialist Colleen Wanner)
- Great Frogs Winery
- E.P. Henry
- FastSigns
- Budova Engineering
- MyLogoOnIt.com
- Tom Cagle
- Kitchen Encounters
 
Now we're in a position to accept donations. Here's our wish list:
- Two short (2 drawer) filing cabinets
- Farm tables
- Big whiteboard
- Projector (to hook up to a laptop)
- Pull-down screen
- A 55" flat screen TV

If you can help with any of these items, please let us know.

In order to get things right, we're postponing putting up an open for business sign for just a little bit longer. 
 
Meanwhile, please consider being a part of our new digs by making a donation to "buy" a stave. 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
 
The first batch of the 49 staves we've sold so far have been engraved. Our latest contributors being Herrington on the Bay, Jeannie Zajac, Lauren Morrell, and Margaret & Craig Morrell. Thank you!




We'd like to pose a challenge to everyone who signed the Welcome Wall. Buy a stave to have your name on our House permanently!

Help us get off and running: "Start with a Stave!

Our email sponsor 
 
Visit K&B True Value online, on Facebook and in person at 912 Forest Drive, Annapolis.  
Phone: 410-268-3939 

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