Fw: October Events & the Green Building Expo

[Jo Clute]

Som cool Green Expo events....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Urban Farm" <FarmerGreg at urbanfarm.org>
To: "jo clute" <josepi at doitnow.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 11:59 AM
Subject: October Events & the Green Building Expo


> Hi all,
>
> This next week is jam packed with events.  First of all the Green Building 
> Expo is this weekend, and we will be there in force. Don and I will be 
> lecturing, there will be a permaculture booth and display and our TV show 
> Smart Spaces: Inside & Out will be playing at the Verde Film Festival. 
> The following is a list of all the great things for the month.  Hope to 
> see you at one of them.
>
> Greg
>
>
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> Scottsdale Green Building Expo . Hosted by: Scottsdale Green Building 
> Council
> The 2006 Green Building Expo event, which is free to all attendees, will 
> include 50-60 exhibitor booths that feature innovative building 
> techniques, indoor environmental quality products such as paints and 
> flooring materials, energy efficient windows, and insulation for walls and 
> attics, to name a few, that show us we have better choices.  Attendees 
> will have the opportunity to meet professionals who have implemented rain 
> water harvesting systems and graywater  systems, photo voltaic panels, 
> edible gardens and green remodeling, all of which can contribute to 
> savings of natural resources and money on electric and water bills. The 
> event also features demonstrations and workshops.  The Friday schedule 
> begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 7 p.m.; the Saturday schedule begins at 
> 9 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.
> Date - Friday & Saturday, October 06 & 07, 2006
> Time - All Day
> Investment - Free
> Contact - http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com/newsroom.html
> Location - Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street
> Web - http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com/newsroom.html
>
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>
> Lecture - Don and Greg to lecture . Hosted by: Scottsdale Green Building 
> Council
> Don is the owner of Four Directions Permaculture in Mesa, Az where he 
> raises bees, chickens and teaches a variety of courses on integrative 
> garden design. Greg lives in Phoenix where he runs the Urban Farm, a mixed 
> use property that offers year-round classes in growing food in urban 
> environments and sustainability.
> Date - Saturday, October 07, 2006
> Time - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
> Investment - Free
> Facilitator - Don Titmus and Greg Peterson
> Location - Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street
> Web - http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com/newsroom.html
>
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>
> Lecture - Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands . Hosted by: Scottsdale Green 
> Building Council
> Journey along with Brad as he shares his experiences learning about 
> rainwater from his mentor, Zephaniah Phiri Maseko in South Africa. You 
> will leave inspired and motivated to implement a diversity of strategies 
> to access and collect water and be part of the solution to solve our water 
> shortages.
> Date - Saturday, October 07, 2006
> Time - 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
> Investment - Free
> Facilitator - Brad Lancaster
> Location - Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street
> Web - http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com/newsroom.html
>
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>
> Green Film Festival Showing - Smart Spaces: Inside & Out
> Come and see what Greg and Amy did on their spring break.
> Time - 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
> Investment - Free
> Facilitator - Greg & Amy
> Location - Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street
> Web - http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com/newsroom.html
>
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>
> Greywater Harvesting Class with Brad Lancaster . Hosted by: Urban Farm
> Turning Water Scarcity Into Water Abundance: Guiding Principles to Welcome 
> Greywater Into Your Life and Landscape.  We will design and install two 
> greywater systems, plus learn the basics of greywater.  Brad will lecture, 
> you will get hands on experience so you can install one yourself.  Don't 
> miss this chance.  Brad will have books available to sign.
> Date - Sunday, October 08, 2006
> Time - 9:00am - 4:00pm
> Investment - $49
> Contact - Greg Peterson
> Email - Greg at urbanfarm.org
> Phone - 602-565-7045
> Facilitator - Brad Lancaster
> Location - Urban Farm, 6750 N 13th Place, Phoenix 85014
> Directions - Glendale Ave and 12th Street, 3 blocks East to 13th Place, 
> South to 6750
> Web - www.urbanfarm.org
>
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>
> Fruit Trees in the Desert . Hosted by: Urban Farm
> Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well and what doesn't in the 
> desert, the single most important thing you need to know before you buy a 
> fruit tree and more.  We will cover apples, pears, stone, citrus, and 
> specialty fruits.  Get your questions answered and if you like buy a fruit 
> tree or two.
> Date - Tuesday, October 10, 2006
> Time - 6:30pm
> Investment - $8 Donation requested
> Contact - Greg Peterson
> Email - Greg at urbanfarm.org
> Phone - 602-565-7045
> Facilitator - Greg Peterson
> Location - Unlimited Coffee, 741 E Glendale, Phoenix 85020
> Directions - Glendale and 8th Street - Directly Across From Safeway
> Web - www.urbanfarm.org
>
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>
> Urban Farm House Concert . Hosted by: Urban Farm
> Join us for the homecoming concert of a valley favorite Jennifer Spector. 
> This award-winning performing songwriter is coming back for her first 
> concert since her move up to the Seattle area this year. Jennifer uses her 
> gorgeous voice and frequently atypical guitar work to create her 
> all-original version of modern folk. Using her lyrics, she beautifully 
> paints a bit about the human experience that you will surely enjoy. If you 
> have not seen her the first two times she has graced the Urban Farm Stage, 
> now is the time to come and share this fun experience! Arrive early for 
> the snack potluck to meet and greet the artist. Hear a sample of her music 
> on her website at www.jenniferspector.com
> Date - Saturday, October 28, 2006
> Time - 6:00pm Snack Potluck - 7:00pm Concert
> Investment - $12
> Contact - Greg Peterson
> Email - Greg at urbanfarm.org
> Phone - 602-565-7045
> Facilitator - Greg Peterson
> Location - Urban Farm, 6750 N 13th Place, Phoenix 85014
> Directions - Glendale Ave and 12th Street, 3 blocks East to 13th Place, 
> South to 6750
> Web - www.urbanfarm.org
>
> ***********************************************
> Fruit Trees in the Desert . Hosted by: Urban Farm
> Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well and what doesn't in the 
> desert, the single most important thing you need to know before you buy a 
> fruit tree and more.  We will cover apples, pears, stone, citrus, and 
> specialty fruits.  Get your questions answered and if you like buy a fruit 
> tree or two.
> Date - Monday, October 30, 2006
> Time - 6:30pm
> Investment - $8 Donation requested
> Contact - Greg Peterson
> Email - Greg at urbanfarm.org
> Phone - 602-565-7045
> Facilitator - Greg Peterson
> Location - Unlimited Coffee, 741 E Glendale, Phoenix 85020
> Directions - Glendale and 8th Street - Directly Across From Safeway
> Web - www.urbanfarm.org
>
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> Urban Farm Sustainability Tour At Beth Hoffman's Straw Bale House in Tempe 
> . Hosted by: Urban Farm
> We are expanding our first Saturday tours to include other interesting 
> sustainability sites and events throughout the valley.  This month's tour 
> will be at Beth Hoffmann's 1200 square foot straw bale house in Tempe. 
> Designed with passive solar power and a Southern exposure the average 
> monthly heating and cooling costs are less than the price of a pair of 
> movie tickets.  If you haven't had the opportunity to see this place don't 
> miss this tour.
> Date - Saturday, November 4
> Time - 8:30 am - 10 am
> Investment - $5 donation requested.
> Contact - Greg Peterson
> Email - Greg at urbanfarm.org
> Phone - 602-565-7045
> Facilitator - Beth Hoffmann, 1430 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe.  Meet In 
> Tempe - 480-736-2912 - benvirons at aol.comå
> Directions:  The address is on the West side of Roosevelt St between 14th 
> and 15th Streets.  Beth says there is a speed bump just north of the 
> address, which is marked by 5 mailboxes, turn west down the driveway, her 
> site is the last lot.  Park along the Block wall.  If alley is full, 
> please park on a side street.
>
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