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September 5 – 6
Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 2pm
Hillsboro
Info and address: 503-234-3000
September 12 - 13
Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 2pm
Portland
Info and address: 503-234-3000
September 19 - 20
Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
9am to 2pm
Beaverton
Info and address: 503-234-3000
September 26 - 27
Hazardous Waste Roundup*
Friday and Saturday
Portland
Info and address: 503-234-3000
*While participating in these events, please try not to idle your car- we are solving the toxic waste problem, but we are potentially creating another problem by contributing to air pollution; excessive idling can be hard on your engine and you can reduce smog by turning your engine off when your vehicle is parked or waiting in line. Ten seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting your engine, and restarting a car many times has little impact on engine components.
Events of Interest
Hunger Action Month
During Hunger Action month, food banks across the country will work to raise awareness and encourage action in the fight against hunger. Contact the Oregon Food Bank to see how you can help: Maryann Brunner 503.282.0555, Ext. 226 mbrunner@oregonfoodbank.org
September 2
Portland Green Drinks
Tuesday
7pm to 9pm
Every month people who are interested in environmental topics and issues meet up in cities around the world for informal sessions known as Green Drinks. These events are very simple and unstructured. It's a force for good, so please join us. Hot Lips Pizza and Beer (no host)
Ecotrust Building
Main Lobby on the first floor
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland
Info: portlandgreendrinks@yahoo.com
September 5
Fuel-Free Fifth Day
Friday
Join the global gas boycott on the 5th day of every month to help bring soaring fuel costs back down to earth.
Info: http://www.fuelfreefifth.org/
September 6
Tour d’ Organics Bicycling Event
Registration required: 503.939.0045
A fully supported bike ride open to all abilities, 35-, 65-, and 100-mile options. This year riders will explore Clark County organic farms. All three routes are mostly flat. The farms will serve as rest stops, and a gourmet vegan meal will be offered at the finish line.
The rides will start and end at the Ecotrust building
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland
Info: http://www.tourdorganics.com/content/view/68/112
September 6 - 7
Muddy Boot Organic Festival
Saturday 12pm to 9pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm
The annual Muddy Boot Organic Festival is a city-wide festival celebrating local organic foods and sustainable living.
St. Philip Neri Church
2408 SE 16th Avenue
Portland
September 7
Rain harvesting
Sunday
2pm to 3pm
Free
Learn about harvesting rainwater from rooftops and using the water for irrigation or other uses. Rainwater catchment is one way to reduce the amount of stormwater generated from buildings and directed to fragile creek or river ecosystems; it also provides free water for use on site.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard
Portland
Info: 503.636.9886 ext. 225
September 9
Basics of Going Solar
Tuesday
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Free, but please RSVP
This workshop covers how well solar works in Oregon's climate, available solar technologies, how to choose a contractor, tax credits and financial incentives. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems.
Ecotrust Building
2nd floor conference room
721 NW 9th
Portland
Info: http://www.solaroregon.org/workshops
September 13
Alberta Street Fair
Saturday
11am to 6pm
Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors. Many Live Performance Stages. Kids Activities. And a Parade! 12th Alberta Street to 30th
Portland
September 13
Green Sprouts Organic Baby And Family Festival
Saturday
10am to 5pm
The ReDirect Guide announces the 3rd annual Green Sprouts Organic Baby and Family Festival. Green Sprouts is a community-inspired event that celebrates natural and healthy options for expecting parents and young families. The one-day festival will promote eco-friendly products, community-connecting ideas, and natural options for birthing and raising children.
Peninsula Park
700 N Rosa Parks Boulevard
Portland
Info: 503.231.4848
September 13
Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair
Saturday
9am to 5pm
Fifth annual celebration of Vancouver's many people, organizations and businesses that embrace the goals of peace and justice. This non-partisan event features entertainment, booths, networking, children's activities and a drum circle.
Esther Short Park
Eighth and Columbia streets
downtown Vancouver, WA
Info: 360.696.4840
September 13
Drive Less/Save More booth at Slabtown Community Festival
Saturday
12pm to 6pm
Drop by the Drive Less/Save More booth and spin the wheel to win a prize. Receive information about travel options in your area and learn about the many benefits of reducing single occupancy car trips.
Slabtown Community Festival
ConWay Parking lot on NW 23rd and Savier
Portland
Info: 503.813.7574
September 18 – 21
The Middle Earth Gathering
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
$150
Registration required.
Celebrate the Fall Equinox at a magical three-day, family friendly, camp-out festival promoting world peace and harmony among people and our environment.
Silver Falls State Park
Info: http://www.earthgatherings.org
September 20
Build It Green! Tour of Homes
Saturday
11am to 5pm
$15.00 in advance, with reduced admission for those touring by bike.
A self-guided tour for those interested in exploring the latest green building practices, products and technologies featuring twenty green remodels and new homes, showcasing a variety of ways homeowners are conserving energy, preserving natural resources, purchasing locally and minimizing construction debris while creating beautiful, unique and healthy homes.
Purchase tickets from now until 1pm on Saturday, Sept 20th at:
ecohaus
819 SE Taylor
Portland
or online at: http://public.serviceu.com/ticketing/default.asp?orgID=11549
Presented by the Office of Sustainable Development.
503.222.3881
September 20
Build it Green Information Fair
Saturday
3:30pm to 7:30pm
An educational addition to the Build it Green tour.
ecohaus
819 SE Taylor Street
Portland
September 20
Drive Less/Save More booth at Portland Farmers Market
Saturday
8:30am to 2pm
Drop by the Drive Less/Save More booth and spin the wheel to win a prize. Receive information about travel options in your area and learn about the many benefits of reducing single occupancy car trips.
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
South Park Blocks between SW Montgomery and SW Har
Portland
Info: 503.813.7574
September 20 – 21
Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Garden Fair
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 3pm
Free
The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon is a non-profit volunteer organization for all gardeners: beginning or experienced, amateur or professional. Founded in 1985 and dedicated to the promotion of hardy herbaceous perennials.
Expo Center Hall C
2060 North Marine Drive
Portland
Info: http://www.hardyplantsociety.org/
September 23
Master Vegetarian Program
Tuesdays
$50 - $25 low income
Advanced registration is required
Northwest VEG presents the Master Vegetarian Program, co-sponsored by Peoples Food Co-op and the National College of Natural Medicine. This class covers topics such as health, the politics of food, environmental considerations, and humane education. Classes will meet on Tuesday for nine weeks, beginning Sept. 23.
A schedule of topics can be found at
http://www.nwveg.org/mastervegetarian/fall2008/scheduleclass3pdf
September 25
Cans Film Festival
Thursday
Donate three cans of food at any Regal Cinemas and you'll receive admission to the movie of your choice and a small box of popcorn. The offer includes all films except for "no pass" attractions All donated food benefits the Oregon Food Bank Network in the community where it was collected.
All Regal Cinemas locations in Oregon and Clark County, Washington.
List: http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/news/newsroom/Canstheatrelist.html
Info: 503.282.0555
September 27
Acorn Pudding and Extracting Volatile Oils
Saturday
8am to 12pm
$25 advanced registration required
Get hands-on experience on how some wild plants are processed for grain, flour and essential oils. See how to shell, grind, process and leach acorns so that they transform into wonderful additions to breads, muffins, pancakes and pudding.
Call for meeting location and directions: 503.775.3828
Sponsored by Wild Food Adventures.
September 27
Welcome the Rain!
Saturday
10am to 4pm
A "solutions fair" showing ways to solve some of the challenges stormwater brings to the urban environment.
Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon Street
Portland
September 27
Basics of Going Solar
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free, but please RSVP
This workshop covers how well solar works in Oregon's climate, available solar technologies, how to choose a contractor, tax credits and financial incentives. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about solar energy systems.
Ecotrust Building
2nd floor conference room
721 NW 9th
Portland
Info: http://www.solaroregon.org/workshops
September 28
Neighborhood Foraging: Fall Harvest of Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Sunday
1pm to 4pm
$20. Advance registration required
Explore Portland's urban neighborhoods to find some of fall's best nuts, fruits and greens. Wild as well as landscaped edibles will be devoured.
Call for meeting location and directions 503.775.3828
Sponsored by Wild Food Adventures.
September 28
Veg 101
$50 - $25 low income
Advance registration is required
Northwest VEG proudly presents a new series of classes appropriate for people interested in moving to a plant-based diet. Veg 101 is a series of six weekly sessions, with each session consisting of a one-hour lecture and one-hour cooking class.
Full details at: http://www.nwveg.org/Veg101_fall2008.html
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