Annapolis Green Newsletter
            May 13, 2016                                                                                   Vol. 7 No. 18
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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. 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 
Be a part of the Green REF!
The festival season is kicking off soon as is our third year of bringing the environmental message to festival organizers, volunteers and participants all over our region. We are looking for sponsors and volunteers for upcoming events.

 
We'd like to commend the Parole Rotary Club for moving toward sustainability by capturing recycling, compostables, and cooking oil at its Naptown barBAYq last weekend. Our Responsible Events & Festivals (Green REF) program sponsor at this event was Solar City.
We'd also like to thank our newly minted and deployed Green REF Volunteers from St. Mary's and Severn Schools.

NEXT UP  
FOR THE GREEN REF

 
- May 19
We are providing recycling and composting services and could use the help of volunteers to help attendees dispose of their waste properly. The event, to be held at Historic London Town and Gardens, is about sipping and savoring the taste of locally produced appetizers prepared by Anne Arundel County's certified Environmental Stewardship Restaurants. Read more. We are looking for a company to sponsor the Greening of this event. Please contact us for more information.
 
Volunteers and sponsors will help the regatta earn a Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta Gold Certification. 
 
Get your company name associated with clean water and an eco-friendly community by being a REF sponsor. We'll match your company's sustainability goals with an upcoming regatta, running race or festival for mutual benefit.
volunteer opportunity
We need volunteers to help folks attending these events do the right thing -- recycle and compost. You'll feel good knowing that you're doing good for our planet and having fun too!

Click to read a snapshot of some of the events we Greened in the past few years.

 
Other Events Coming Up

Saturday, May 14
* Ride for the Rivers
* SERC Open House - Discover our connected Earth at SERC's annual festival of science! Experience the Bay by land, air and water with Smithsonian scientists, and learn how you fit into protecting the planet. Learning experiences for the whole family including tours of the Mathias Lab, a cruise on the Rhode River, wading with a seine net, and mystery scavenger hunt with a prize from Killarney House. Free parking with advance registration.

Tuesday, May 17 
* Green Drinks Annapolis
* SERC Evening Lecture: Conquest of Phragmites
* Severn River Association Talk: Stormwater Repair Progress Report

Wednesday, May 18
* Ride of Silence

Thursday, May 19
* Farm to Fork
* Climate Stewards of Annapolis Speaker Series: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy Planet

Friday, May 20
* Bike to Work Day

Petite Green Squares... 
Annapolis Green is Hosting
Its First Art Exhibition! 
extended through May 27

Click on the image to learn more

Annapolis Green is delighted to partner with the Annapolis Arts Alliance to present the Alliance's third Petite Squares Art Show, featuring works of art 12 inches square and smaller.

See a gallery of the pieces on display and available for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefits Annapolis Green!

Come and support the arts and this show during its run from April 10 to May 27, open during our regular office hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
or by appointment.

Top of the Line

Tuesday, May 17 
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Dock Bar at Pirate's Cove Waterfront Restaurant 
4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville

Theme: Biking & Boating Around the Bay 
 
We're following the bike paths... or the water trail...  down to visit our friends and supporters at the Irish Restaurant Company's newest acquisition, Pirate's Cove in Galesville.
 
We've ordered up some overdue sun for a fun and engaging night appreciating and respecting biking and boating on our Bay!

sun We will be outside, at the Dock Bar, on a beautiful warm day, we hope!

Pirate's Cove is now owned by the Irish Restaurant Company who also owns Galway Bay Irish Pub, Brian Boru, and Killarney House. The fare is still south county seafood-oriented, but with the added skill, flare and sustainability ethic of the company's chefs. Earlier this month, the Irish Restaurant Company was honored with the McCormick Cornerstone of the Industry Award for its success and contributions to Maryland Foodservice Industry and to the Restaurant Association of Maryland.
 
There will be a cash bar and delicious complimentary appetizers provided by our hosts. We're asking for a $10 donation for this fun event.

Event Sponsor 
WGL ENERGY Our event sponsor is WGL Energy,
a leader in efficient and environmentally friendly energy technology solutions for residential, government, commercial and industrial customers. Have a look at the company's website to see if this is the best energy provider for you or bring your power bill to Green Drinks to discuss your alternatives with WGL representatives. WGL Energy also partners with Solar City for a complete package of available renewable energy alternatives. 
    
WGL Energy is the energy provider for our friends at Schooner Woodwind and the Irish Restaurant Company.
 
Theme: Biking & Boating Around the Bay 
We're going to focus on bicycling as a great and Green way to explore Chesapeake Country. May is National Bike Month, to showcase the many benefits of bicycling - and encourage more folks to give biking a try.

Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BikeAAA) has activities planned in our area for National Bike to Work Week,May 16-20, and Bike to Work Day on May 20. Find out more at Green Drinks.

ride for the rivers And don't forget Ride for the Rivers tomorrow, a great bicycling event for all ages and skill levels to benefit the West & Rhode Riverkeeper. It ends with the "Muddy Bottom BBQ" at Discovery Village.

We're also going to focus on Green boating activities including Greening of regattas and their shoreside parties. For example, folks from the Leukemia Cup regatta (June 3 & 4) will join us to talk about how they are working with Annapolis Green and their hosts, Eastport Yacht Club and Annapolis Yacht Club, to earn a Sailors for the Sea Gold Level Clean Regatta certification. And we're looking for sponsors and volunteers to help with this event for a great cause! See the sidebar.

And we'll have some information on how you can Green the operation of your own boat too -- whether you're cruising or racing. It's all for the health of the Bay! 

Special Raffle!
As a special treat, we'll have a raffle to win a two-hour sail from Galesville for only $5 per ticket.

Thanks to Capt. Paul Foer, our raffle is for a two-hour sail this summer aboard his 38' classic boat, the Non Sea Quitter. Proceeds will benefit Annapolis Green. The two-hour sail is a $260 value. See details on our website. 
 
Exhibitors
solar city Solar City - We'd like to thank Solar City for kicking off our 2016 Green REF season. Don't miss a recent newspaper article about how this company works globally to provide renewable energy in far-flung parts of the world. Visit the Solar City table at Green Drinks to learn more about how you can put renewable energy on your rooftop or click here for information.

true organic Blades of Green
- A firm that presents a greener approach  
to traditional lawn care and pest control, specializing in organic mosquito and tick control, pest control and lawn care. Blades of Green is one of the Watershed Stewards Academy's certified Clean Lawn Care companies. Click here to listen to our interview about the Clean Lawn Care program on Living Green in Annapolis. 
 
Herrington Harbour North Marina Resort - On another boating front, our friends at the very eco-friendly Herrington Harbour North Marina Resort are planning a free Boaters' Expo this weekend. It will feature new and pre-owned boats, tips from marine tradespeople, and tours of the facilities. It will be held on Saturday from 9 am. to 6 p.m., at 389 Deale Road in Tracey's Landing. Industry professionals will discuss the latest in boating technology maintenance and the Annapolis Power Squadron will offer free boat safety inspections. A "Boater Yard Sale" will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. Learn more. 
 
Bring your name badge if you have one, and any corks you'd like to recycle. Come by bike if you can, or bring your bike and do a ride around Galesville. Or come by boat!

Plan to join us on the beautiful West River at the Dock Bar at Pirate's Cove. You'll love the view, the food, the great info and the company! Let's think warm & sunny!
  Elvia & Lynne

Save the Date!

Oysters 101 for Grown-Ups: Sip & Learn 
Thursday, May 26 
5:30-7 p.m.
Annapolis Maritime Museum 
723 Second Street, Annapolis
 
annapolis maritime museum Think you know more than a 6th grader? You might be surprised. Find out if you do and become an oyster expert at this special event with educators at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Join us for a fun and educational evening where you will learn about, dissect and taste Crassostrea Virginica, aka our native Eastern Oyster.

Just like the kids do at Museum classes, you'll learn about the beloved bivalves' lifecycle and anatomy and a brief history of the importance of the oyster fishery in Annapolis. You'll even be able to try your hand at shucking an oyster!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

After the learning, take part in a complimentary and relaxing oyster tasting with adult beverages with the best view of the Bay in town.
A donation of $18 is requested and proceeds benefit both the Museum and Annapolis Green. Admission will be limited to the first 30 people who register. For adults 21 and up only. 
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Phone: 410-268-3939 

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