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July 2013 Newsletter
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Upcoming Events 

Bethesda Central Farm Market -- Open Sundays, 9am-1pm at the Bethesda Elementary School parking lot on Arlington Road, at the corner of Wilson Lane and Old Georgetown Road.

 

Montgomery County Farm Tour

Thirteen farms will take part in the 24th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale -- a self-directed, open house opportunity for visitors July 27 and 28.  

 

BG 101 -- Wednesday, July 31, 4 - 5:30 pm. Bethesda Green orientation and review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Contact: [email protected].

 

Summertime Abundance -- Saturday, August 24, 6 - 9:30 pm. Part of Calleva's DIRTY DINNERS Farm-to-Table Series that include live music, dancing, hay rides and more.

   

Check the Events page regularly for updates.

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Maryland Clean Energy Center now accepting Awardee nominations
The Center recognizes a few individuals who have done outstanding work to advance clean energy and energy efficiency in Maryland for their leadership, partnership, advocacy, and overall championship of the sector. Deadline to nominate is August 15.

Bethesda Green Introduces Energy Tool Lending Library
In partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Bethesda Green is proud to present our Energy Tool Lending Library to encourage members of the community to start thinking about energy efficiency in their own homes. For details on the program, including tool instructions and deposit fees, please visit here.

 

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Bethesda Green Farm Tour
Saturday, July 27, 9 am - 3:30 pm

Spend a day celebrating Montgomery County's agricultural heritage at our third annual Farm to Table summer event. We will go on a narrated bus tour featuring Montgomery Countryside Alliance, visit up to four different farms and hear from local experts active in Montgomery County's sustainable food movement.

So, bring your friends and family and support our local farms. Refreshing drinks will be provided on the bus. Lunch will not be provided, however, fresh produce will be available for purchase at several of the stops on the tour.

Bus schedule:
The bus will depart the Bethesda Green Office, 4825 Cordell Avenue, at 9 am and return 3:30 pm.

Farms on tour:
Button Farm
Calleva Farm
Rocklands Farm

Cost: $15 per person. FREE for kids under 13.

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon D'Emidio at [email protected].
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Bethesda Green Gala

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013

Celebrating 5 Years Promoting Sustainable Living

Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club 

greening condos logo EmPower MD saves money and energy for condos

by Alan Cohen

 

There's good news for condo associations in Maryland that are looking to save money while improving their environmental performance. Through a state-mandated surcharge, all utility customers are already paying to fund "EmPOWER Maryland," a voter-approved initiative to cut statewide energy consumption by 15 percent.

 

Why is that good news? Because three "EmPOWER Maryland" energy efficiency programs can help mass-metered condo associations cut costs while modernizing their homes and communities. Each program is either partially or even entirely funded by this state initiative.  Click here for more >> 

 

Alan Cohen is a writer specializing in environmental technology and clean energy. He works with Zerodraft Maryland, a full-service energy management company.  

 

Incubator Spotlight 
Update on Mark Leisher Productions

spotlight A lot has happened with Mark Leisher Productions (MLP) over the past two years. The most exciting development for the Bethesda Green Incubator company is the addition of three new team members -- Videographer and Editor Shane Yaeger, Production Manager Tiffany Jones, and Social Media Manager Susanna Parker.

Shane traveled with Mark to document The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary tour last summer, a working relationship that went so smoothly that Mark asked Shane to come on as a partner in the company. Tiffany and Mark met a year ago, when they worked together on the Reel Water Film Festival. Tiffany joined the team in March, supporting client communications and expanding the MLP brand. Mark first saw Susanna's work for the Bethesda Green blog, where she was a weekly contributor. He realized that, as a growing company, they would need someone dedicated to social media and brand management, increasing awareness of current and upcoming projects. More >>
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Green Celebration at Big Train Baseball

 

One of summer's great pleasures is enjoying a Bethesda Big Train baseball game at the Shirley Povich Field, 10600 Westlake Drive in Cabin John Regional Park, Bethesda, MD.

 

The original Bethesda Green celebration game was rained out, but it's rescheduled for Sunday, July 28. Part of an afternoon/evening doubleheader, game time for the Green Celebration is 7:30 pm, but drop by early to socialize with friends and supporters.

 

Free tickets are available from Bethesda Green while supplies last. Contact: [email protected].