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Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Community Recycling Day
Bring your unwanted computers and computer equipment to the "Community Green Day" at the parking lot of the Joel Coliseum near Goodwill (2701 University Parkway in Winston-Salem). Dell, Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful, Goodwill, and other sponsors are hosting this FREE recycling event. Click to view more information and frequently asked questions.

 

Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

NC Sustainable Business Council Hosts Sustainable Cafe
Join us at Sunstates Supply this month to learn about the benefits of sustainable cleaning practices as they relate to LEED certification and a healthier indoor environment. You will have an opportunity to tour the local distribution warehouse for an inside look into the industry's sustainable cleaning chemicals, equipment, micro fiber products, Green Seal paper supplies and hand sanitation products. As always, there will be ample opportunity for small group dialogue and networking with other sustainability-minded professionals from the Triad region.  Sunstates Supply is approximately one mile east of the I-40/I-85 split in Greensboro, North Carolina; 2911 Pacific Avenue. From I-40 Business: go south on South Elm Eugene, turn left on Industrial Avenue, turn left on Pacific Avenue; the facility is on the right. From I-40 (new outer loop): go north on South Elm Eugene, turn right on Industrial Avenue, left on Pacific Avenue; the facility is on the right.  For more information, visit their website.

 

Thursday, July 31, 2008, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Green Drinks Gathering at Krankies
Every month, people who work, play, or are just plain interested in the environment meet up for a beer at informal gatherings known as Green Drinks.  Come along and you'll be made welcome.  It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network.  These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity. Join us at Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third Street, downtown Winston-Salem.  For more information contact Sarah Olson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   The July event is sponsored by Piedmont Environmental Alliance and will be followed by a PEA Quarterly Exchange (see below).

 

Thursday, July 31, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

PEA Environmental Exchange - Greening Your Events & Parties
Planning a wedding, conference, race or festival?  Or, maybe just a backyard BBQ?  Events and parties typically generate a lot of waste.  Learn how to make your events eco-friendly, perhaps even zero waste.  Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost – we will provide lots of suggestions, alternatives and local sources for greening your event. Join us for our quarterly Environmental Exchange, immediately after Green Drinks (see above) at Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St., downtown Winston-Salem.  For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Light refreshments will be served.  Free and open to the public.  View our event flyer.

 

Friday-Sunday, August 22-24, 2008

Southern Energy and Environment Expo 2008
The annual S.E.E. Expo provides the general public an opportunity to see and learn about - first hand- the practical and presently available options for utilizing clean, renewable sources of energy, protecting our natural environment and working towards a sustainable economy for the region. By working together, businesses, conservation organizations and government agencies have already made the S.E.E. Expo the largest event of its kind in the Southeast.  For more information, visit the expo website.

 

Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Organicfest
Organicfest is a fun-filled celebration of everything organic and green.  Everyone is invited to attend this annual event, now in its 7th year and one of the nation's largest regional organic festival. Organicfest is a special environmental project of the Imagine Center, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting organics through educational and fun events. Organicfest is co-sponsored by Asheville Parks and Recreation and an array of local, regional and national businesses which promote healthy, organic foods, organic and green products and sustainable business practices. The finest organic foods and refreshments will be available. Environmental organizations will share information and provide help with organic living, organic gardening, organic farming and other earth care matters. Activities will include live music, dancing, organic food demos, drawings for organic goods and gift certificates and the festival will again feature the popular Organicfest Kids Parade at 1 PM.  For more information, visit their website at www.orgaicfest.org. 

 

Sunday, September 21, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sierra Club Foothills Chapter Annual Picnic
Bring your family and your favorite dish to our annual potluck supper picnic.   The event will be held at the shelter at Southfork Recreation Area, 4403 Country Club Road in Winston-Salem.  Live music by Sourwood Sweet.  Drinks, plates, utensils, and napkins supplied.  A playground with swings and slides for the children is next to the shelter.  Croquet and other games will be provided.  Tennis courts are a short distance away.  Bathrooms are available at the shelter.  Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. All are welcome. If you need directions call (336) 788-6791.

 

Monday & Tuesday, November 10 - 11, 2008

2008 Sustainable North Carolina Awards & Sustainable Solutions Expo2
Now in its seventh year, the Sustainable North Carolina Awards honors organizations that have demonstrated success in integrating social responsibility and environmental stewardship.  This year’s expanded must-attend event will feature a Sustainable Solutions Expo with more than 130 exhibits, sustainable business forum, poster session, and dinner banquet, as well as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers, keynote speaker Peter Senge.  Raleigh Convention Center.  More more information, visit www.sustainnc.org.

 

Saturday, April 18, 2009, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mark your calendar for the 4th annual PIEDMONT EARTH DAY FAIR
Save the date!  The fourth annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair is moving to a new, larger location.  The 2009 Fair will be held on the campus of Wake Forest University.   There will be 80+ exhibitors, activities for kids, demonstrations, local farm grown foods and eco-wares for sale, entertainment and more!  Admission is FREE!  Bring the whole family.  Check back here for more information as the date nears.  If you would like to volunteer to help plan the Fair, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it