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					1	2 Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour April 2, 2011 3:00 pm – April 2, 2011 7:00 pm Magical Magnolia Bicycle Tour Hop on a bike and discover what’s in store for spring at Magnolia Park’s boutiques and eateries on Saturday, April 2 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. Register at…
3	4 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 provides the opportunity to meet and talk with top academic, governmental, and corporate leaders in renewable energy and sustainable energy development and policy. During the week,… UCLA Luskin/IoE Lunch Speaker Series with Magali Delmas: Energy Conservation Behavior UCLA Luskin/IoE Lunch Speaker Series with Magali Delmas: Energy Conservation Behavior April 4, 2011 12:00 pm – April 4, 2011 1:00 pm Professor at the Anderson School and researcher for the Institute of the Environment and the Luskin Center, Magali Delmas will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Magali Delmas…	5 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 provides the opportunity to meet and talk with top academic, governmental, and corporate leaders in renewable energy and sustainable energy development and policy. During the week,… California Biomass Collaborative’s 8th Annual Forum California Biomass Collaborative’s 8th Annual Forum The California Biomass Collaborative is a statewide collaboration of government, industry, environmental groups, and educational institutions administered for the state by the University of California, Davis. Sponsored by the California… Infrastructure in California: Legacies & Prospects Infrastructure in California: Legacies & Prospects April 5, 2011 12:15 pm – April 5, 2011 1:30 pm Infrastructure in California: Legacies & Prospects Environmental Justice: “Addressing Health Impacts in Communities of Color” Environmental Justice: “Addressing Health Impacts in Communities of Color” April 5, 2011 6:00 pm – April 5, 2011 8:00 pm LAPPD & PELA present: A Panel Discussion on Environmental Justice: “Addressing Health Impacts in Communities of Color” Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. at [email protected] or [email protected] by 11:59PM PST on April… CANCELED: “Green Chemistry” with EPA Science Advisor Dr. Paul Anastas CANCELED: “Green Chemistry” with EPA Science Advisor Dr. Paul Anastas April 5, 2011 6:00 pm – April 5, 2011 9:00 pm With our deepest apologies, we need to cancel the Oppenheim Reception and Lecture on Green Chemistry scheduled for April 5. Dr. Paul Anastas, our Spring Oppenheim Lecturer and Assistant Administrator…	6 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 provides the opportunity to meet and talk with top academic, governmental, and corporate leaders in renewable energy and sustainable energy development and policy. During the week,… California Biomass Collaborative’s 8th Annual Forum California Biomass Collaborative’s 8th Annual Forum The California Biomass Collaborative is a statewide collaboration of government, industry, environmental groups, and educational institutions administered for the state by the University of California, Davis. Sponsored by the California… Cummulative Environmental Impacts in LA: Public Health’s Role in Emerging Policy Solutions Cummulative Environmental Impacts in LA: Public Health’s Role in Emerging Policy Solutions April 6, 2011 8:30 am – April 6, 2011 12:00 pm Cummulative Environmental Impacts in LA: Public Health’s Role in Emerging Policy Solutions REGISTER 8:30 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am to 12 noon – Program Please join us in an educational forum… Ambiente de Mujer Day 1: Environmental Justice & Reproductive Health Justice Ambiente de Mujer Day 1: Environmental Justice & Reproductive Health Justice April 6, 2011 6:00 pm – April 6, 2011 8:00 pm Ambiente de Mujer Day 1: Environmental Justice & Reproductive Health Justice A 3-‐Day workshop that brings together EYCEJ women members to begin uncovering the intersections of environmental justice with reproductive health… Free Compost Class & Bin for Burbank residents Free Compost Class & Bin for Burbank residents April 6, 2011 6:30 pm – April 6, 2011 8:00 pm Rediscover the satisfaction of restoring the health and productivity of your soil by simply combining the leaf and grass clippings from the yard with food scraps from the…	7 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 UC Energy Week 2011 provides the opportunity to meet and talk with top academic, governmental, and corporate leaders in renewable energy and sustainable energy development and policy. During the week,… Citadel Environmental’s LEED Platinum Building Tour Citadel Environmental’s LEED Platinum Building Tour April 7, 2011 8:30 am – April 7, 2011 9:40 am TOUR OF CITADEL ENVIRONMENTAL’S LEED PLATINUM OFFICE BUILDING! RSVP requested Citadel Environmental Services, Inc. recently received LEED Platinum certification under the USGBC’s LEED for Commercial Interiors v.2.0 rating system. The neglected space… Clean Air Fair for Seniors Clean Air Fair for Seniors April 7, 2011 9:00 am – April 7, 2011 2:00 pm Clean Air Fair for Seniors REGISTER HERE The senior population (55+) is a demographic that has great potential to influence healthy lifestyle changes not only for themselves but their extended family members.… Expanding Our Public Transit Options: Resources To Keep LA Moving Forward Expanding Our Public Transit Options: Resources To Keep LA Moving Forward April 7, 2011 9:00 am – April 7, 2011 10:30 am Green Salon LA Public Transit Options REGISTER HERE WHO: Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA), The 4th annual BREATHE LA Green Salon Series focuses on mobility: Moving Los Angeles County… Fresh Water: The Essence of Life Opening Reception Fresh Water: The Essence of Life Opening Reception April 7, 2011 6:30 pm – April 7, 2011 9:00 pm Fresh Water: The Essence of Life Opening Reception RSVP REQUIRED Join us at The G2 Gallery to celebrate the opening of our new exhibit Fresh Water: The Essence of Life, co-hosted by… Green Living Workshops Green Living Workshops April 7, 2011 7:00 pm – April 7, 2011 8:30 pm Green Living Workshops The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water \| Energy \| Waste \| Chemicals \| Transportation \| Shopping & Food We spend time each week learning… Trashed at Coachella: 50+ Redesigned Recycling Bins Trashed at Coachella: 50+ Redesigned Recycling Bins April 7, 2011 7:00 pm – April 7, 2011 10:00 pm Trashed at Coachella: 50+ Redesigned Recycling Bins RSVP HERE Global Inheritance Presents TRASHed COACHELLA One Night Only Exhibition Reception :: Thursday April 7, 2011 7pm - 10pm View Over 50 Redesigned Recycling Bins Design… “Can Cities Survive the Final Great Migration?” with Journalist Doug Sanders “Can Cities Survive the Final Great Migration?” with Journalist Doug Sanders April 7, 2011 8:00 pm – April 7, 2011 10:00 pm “Can Cities Survive the Final Great Migration?” with Journalist Doug Sanders REGISTER HERE For hundreds of years people have been leaving farms to establish new lives in cities, forming pockets in urban…	8 Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend We’re celebrating the publication of the Los Angeles issue of our magazine, and the launch of GOOD LA, a new local community for Los Angeles residents. So…	9 Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend We’re celebrating the publication of the Los Angeles issue of our magazine, and the launch of GOOD LA, a new local community for Los Angeles residents. So… Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection Drive Thru Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection Drive Thru 8th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour 8th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour April 9, 2011 10:00 am – April 10, 2011 4:00 pm Southern California residents will have the chance to experience the beauty and ease of gardening with California native plants at the 8th annual Theodore Payne Native Garden Plant Tour.… Stone Canyon Creek Restoration Stone Canyon Creek Restoration April 9, 2011 10:00 am – April 9, 2011 1:00 pm Stone Canyon Creek Restoration “Rock the Boat: There’s a River in LA!” - Documentary by Thea Mercouffer “Rock the Boat: There’s a River in LA!” - Documentary by Thea Mercouffer April 9, 2011 5:00 pm – April 9, 2011 7:00 pm “Rock the Boat: There’s a River in LA!” - Documentary by Thea Mercouffer Come play LA River Jeopardy at The G2 Gallery! There will be prizes and sneak peaks and a…
10 Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend Good LA Launch Weekend We’re celebrating the publication of the Los Angeles issue of our magazine, and the launch of GOOD LA, a new local community for Los Angeles residents. So… Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection Drive Thru Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Collection Drive Thru 8th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour 8th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour April 9, 2011 10:00 am – April 10, 2011 4:00 pm Southern California residents will have the chance to experience the beauty and ease of gardening with California native plants at the 8th annual Theodore Payne Native Garden Plant Tour.… CicLAvia 4.10.2011 CicLAvia 4.10.2011 April 10, 2011 10:00 am – April 10, 2011 3:00 pm Inspired by Ciclovía, the original, weekly street closure event in Bogotá, Colombia, CicLAvia opens LA streets to pedestrians and bicyclists, creating a temporary web of public space on which residents… Long Beach Ocean Friendly Gardens - Building Workday Long Beach Ocean Friendly Gardens - Building Workday April 10, 2011 10:00 am – April 10, 2011 4:00 pm Long Beach Ocean Friendly Gardens - Building Workday Surfrider’s Long Beach Chapter Ocean Friendly Gardens Committee will host a G3 professionally-led six-hour Hands-on Workshop and OFG-building Workday. Learn Grading For Water… “Roll Against Coal”: Bike Parade for a Coal-Free LA at CicLAvia! “Roll Against Coal”: Bike Parade for a Coal-Free LA at CicLAvia! April 10, 2011 11:00 am – April 10, 2011 2:00 pm “Roll Against Coal”: Bike Parade for a Coal-Free LA at CicLAvia! Angelenos everywhere are getting excited for the city’s second CicLaVia event on April 10. Folks will be breaking free… ‘The River Under the City of Angels’ World Premiere ‘The River Under the City of Angels’ World Premiere April 10, 2011 3:30 pm – April 10, 2011 5:00 pm ‘The River Under the City of Angels’ World Premiere BUY TICKETS HERE Fred Kaplan’s documentary, “The River Under the City of Angels” will screen as part of the First Glance Hollywood 11…	11 Energy Upgrades for Remodeling Your Whole House Energy Upgrades for Remodeling Your Whole House April 11, 2011 7:00 pm – April 11, 2011 9:00 pm Energy Upgrades for Remodeling Your Whole House REGISTER HERE Presented by the South Bay Environmental Services Center in collaboration with the South Bay Adult School This is an exciting time to be planning…	12 LABC’s 5th Annual Sustainability Summit LABC’s 5th Annual Sustainability Summit April 12, 2011 7:30 am – April 12, 2011 2:00 pm RSVP required to attend This year’s Summit Registration fee is complimentary because of a special partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development GLA: Transportation Meeting (April) GLA: Transportation Meeting (April) April 12, 2011 3:00 pm – April 12, 2011 5:00 pm Closed to the public. Contact [email protected] to attend. Green Business Networking 5th Anniversary Green Business Networking 5th Anniversary April 12, 2011 6:00 pm – April 12, 2011 9:30 pm It’s hard to believe, but the upcoming April 12th mixer will also be our FIFTH anniversary! Time flies when you’re having fun and doing good. Please join us by attending…	13 Navigating the American Carbon World Navigating the American Carbon World All eyes are on California as it continues development of programs under its landmark clean energy and climate change law, AB 32, which includes the United States’ only economy-wide cap-and-trade… “Job Impacts of Water Recharge, Re-Use and Conservation” with Patrick Burns “Job Impacts of Water Recharge, Re-Use and Conservation” with Patrick Burns April 13, 2011 5:30 pm – April 13, 2011 7:30 pm Environment Now’s Speaker Series Presents Patrick Burns, Economic Roundtable Senior Researcher “Job Impacts of Water Recharge, Re-Use and Conservation” REGISTER HERE by April 11 Patrick Burns will present his year-long study: Job Impacts… Ambiente de Mujer Day 2: Women’s Health & Exposure Ambiente de Mujer Day 2: Women’s Health & Exposure April 13, 2011 6:00 pm – April 13, 2011 8:00 pm Ambiente de Mujer Day 2: Women’s Health & Exposure A 3-‐Day workshop that brings together EYCEJ women members to begin uncovering the intersections of environmental justice with reproductive health… Meet William Powers, Author of ‘Twelve by Twelve: A One Room Cabin Off the Grid & Beyond the American Dream’ Meet William Powers, Author of ‘Twelve by Twelve: A One Room Cabin Off the Grid & Beyond the American Dream’ April 13, 2011 7:30 pm – April 13, 2011 9:00 pm “Twelve by Twelve: A One-room Cabin Off the American Grid and Beyond the American Dream” By: William Powers The American preference for “living large” - from televisions to cars to homes —…	14 Navigating the American Carbon World Navigating the American Carbon World All eyes are on California as it continues development of programs under its landmark clean energy and climate change law, AB 32, which includes the United States’ only economy-wide cap-and-trade… 10th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo 10th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo MGBCE is designed to build awareness of the benefits of green building in Southern California. Every year this event provides important networking and education opportunities that help advance green building… Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Project Ground Breaking Ceremony Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Project Ground Breaking Ceremony April 14, 2011 12:00 pm – April 14, 2011 1:30 pm Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Project Ground Breaking Ceremony 3rd Annual Bike Night at The Hammer Museum 3rd Annual Bike Night at The Hammer Museum April 14, 2011 7:00 pm – April 14, 2011 11:00 pm 3rd Annual Bike Night at The Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum presents the third annual Bike Night at the HAMMER! A celebration of bicycles and the cyclists that love them, the…	15 Navigating the American Carbon World Navigating the American Carbon World All eyes are on California as it continues development of programs under its landmark clean energy and climate change law, AB 32, which includes the United States’ only economy-wide cap-and-trade… Perspectives on Climate Change, Pollution & the Clean Air Perspectives on Climate Change, Pollution & the Clean Air April 15, 2011 9:15 am – April 15, 2011 4:30 pm Presented by the UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Center on Climate Change and the Environment, Evan Frankel Environmental Law & Policy Program, and Journal of Environmental Law & Policy. Lunch Keynote… Carson Earth Day Festival Carson Earth Day Festival April 15, 2011 3:00 pm – April 15, 2011 6:00 pm Carson, CA —- The annual Earth Day Festival in Carson will be held from 3pm – 6pm at Dolphin Park. The Environmental Justice Network of Southern California (EJNSC), through the… Los Angeles Streetsblog Fundraiser at the Eco-Village Los Angeles Streetsblog Fundraiser at the Eco-Village April 15, 2011 6:00 pm – April 15, 2011 9:00 pm Los Angeles Streetsblog Fundraiser at the Eco-Village Streetsblog returns to the Eco Village for our second annual Spring Fundraiser. The suggested donation is $20 on a sliding scale. If you can…	16 Go Green Expo Go Green Expo Who should attend? Everyone interested in learning about environmentally friendly goods & services for use in modern everyday living. Mission: To learn how green alternatives can positively change the way you… Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience REGISTER HERE Clean Energy Workforce Training Program: Intro to Solar Photovoltaics Clean Energy Workforce Training Program: Intro to Solar Photovoltaics April 16, 2011 9:00 am – April 16, 2011 5:00 pm Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (FREE) For more information/register, contact Sasha with your email & phone number. The SMC Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP) provides FREE training through Santa Monica College’s… Recycled Used Motor Oil, Used Oil Filters & Electronic Waste FREE Recycled Used Motor Oil, Used Oil Filters & Electronic Waste FREE April 16, 2011 9:00 am – April 16, 2011 3:00 pm Recycled Used Motor Oil, Used Oil Filters & Electronic Waste FREE Earth Day with North East Trees Earth Day with North East Trees April 16, 2011 9:00 am – April 16, 2011 1:00 pm Earth Day with North East Trees Earth Day South LA 2011: Spark the Power Shift Earth Day South LA 2011: Spark the Power Shift April 16, 2011 11:00 am – April 16, 2011 6:00 pm Earth Day South LA 2011: Spark the Power Shift Food & Water Watch, Community Services Unlimited (CSU) and a host of other partners and sponsors will hold the 3rd annual Earth… Aquarium Earth Month Celebration with Heal the Bay Aquarium Earth Month Celebration with Heal the Bay April 16, 2011 11:00 am – April 16, 2011 6:00 pm Aquarium Earth Month Celebration with Heal the Bay Earth Day: LA State Historic Park Sunset Campfire Earth Day: LA State Historic Park Sunset Campfire April 16, 2011 6:30 pm – April 16, 2011 8:00 pm Earth Day: LA State Historic Park Sunset Campfire To kick off our Summer Sunset Campfire series we’ve invited some of our favorite friends, Wildworks, to join us in celebrating Earth Day.…
17 Go Green Expo Go Green Expo Who should attend? Everyone interested in learning about environmentally friendly goods & services for use in modern everyday living. Mission: To learn how green alternatives can positively change the way you… Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience Earth Day Latino: Urban Camping Experience REGISTER HERE Earth Day Latino: LA River Walk-a-Thon Earth Day Latino: LA River Walk-a-Thon April 17, 2011 9:00 am – April 17, 2011 1:00 pm Earth Day Latino: LA River Walk-a-Thon REGISTER HERE On-site registration also available on the morning of the walk-a-thon. Walk-a-thon Route: 10K from Los Angeles State Historic Park (formally known as the Cornfields) to Rio… LA River Tour: Elysian Valley to Long Beach LA River Tour: Elysian Valley to Long Beach April 17, 2011 9:00 am – April 17, 2011 5:00 pm LA River Tour: Elysian Valley to Long Beach Tour LA’s mighty River — w/Friends of the LA River! Carpool tour (option to leave midday) Led by Jenny Price Everyone in Los Angeles has seen… Get Your Green On: Green Machine/Archi’s Acres/”A Greater Mission” Get Your Green On: Green Machine/Archi’s Acres/”A Greater Mission” April 17, 2011 5:00 pm – April 17, 2011 8:00 pm Get Your Green On: Green Machine/Archi’s Acres/”A Greater Mission Questions? Contact Us	18 The Fukushima Meltdown - Lessons from Japan & Future Energy Sources The Fukushima Meltdown - Lessons from Japan & Future Energy Sources April 18, 2011 2:00 pm – April 18, 2011 4:00 pm The Fukushima Meltdown - Lessons from Japan and future energy sources in California and the U.S. A panel discussion and Q & A on nuclear energy concerns and its future in…	19 “Building a Better River: Where Do We Go From Here?” with FoLAR founder Lewis MacAdams “Building a Better River: Where Do We Go From Here?” with FoLAR founder Lewis MacAdams April 19, 2011 11:30 am – April 19, 2011 1:00 pm “Building a Better River: Where Do We Go From Here?” with FoLAR founder Lewis MacAdams	20 Zero-Emission Transportation Technology Forum & Roundtable Discussion Zero-Emission Transportation Technology Forum & Roundtable Discussion April 20, 2011 9:00 am – April 20, 2011 4:00 pm Zero-Emission Transportation Technology Forum & Roundtable Discussion Southern California will require broad deployment of zero and near zero-emission technologies to attain federal air quality standards. A transformation to electric power and… Ambiente de Mujer Day 3: Cleaning & Beauty Party Ambiente de Mujer Day 3: Cleaning & Beauty Party April 20, 2011 6:00 pm – April 20, 2011 8:00 pm Ambiente de Mujer Day 3: Cleaning & Beauty Party A 3-‐Day workshop that brings together EYCEJ women members to begin uncovering the intersections of environmental justice with reproductive… Learn to Landscape with Natives Learn to Landscape with Natives April 20, 2011 6:30 pm – April 20, 2011 8:00 pm Led by horticulturalist and garden writer Lili Singer, this workshop offers practical alternatives to high-maintenance gardening. Call the Burbank Recycling Center to RSVP at (818) 238-3900. Green Living Workshops Green Living Workshops April 20, 2011 7:00 pm – April 20, 2011 8:30 pm Green Living Workshops The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water \| Energy \| Waste \| Chemicals \| Transportation \| Shopping & Food We spend time each week learning… Stories From the Gulf: Living with the Oil Disaster, narrated by Robert Redford Stories From the Gulf: Living with the Oil Disaster, narrated by Robert Redford April 20, 2011 7:30 pm – April 20, 2011 10:30 pm Stories From the Gulf: Living with the Oil Disaster, narrated by Robert Redford Join Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for a special sneak peak of Stories From the Gulf: Living with… “72 Hour Urban Action” Presentation on Architecture & Public Space “72 Hour Urban Action” Presentation on Architecture & Public Space April 20, 2011 8:00 pm – April 20, 2011 10:00 pm Kerem Halbrecht of “72 Hour Urban Action” Presentation M&A is proud to present Kerem Halbrecht, Founder of 72 Hour Urban Action, who will be presenting his organization’s innovative platform that encourages…	21 “Why Study Green Health?” Screening at LA City Hall “Why Study Green Health?” Screening at LA City Hall April 21, 2011 8:00 am – April 21, 2011 10:30 am “Why Study Green Health?” Screening at LA City Hall REGISTER HERE by April 18 The uncertainty about the physical world which we all inhabit sometimes reaches hysterical levels. Cable television pundits proclaim… ZeroWaste at City Hall: Earth Day 2011 ZeroWaste at City Hall: Earth Day 2011 April 21, 2011 10:00 am – April 21, 2011 2:00 pm ZeroWaste at City Hall: Earth Day 2011 17th Annual USC Construction Management Symposium: Sustainability in Transportation 17th Annual USC Construction Management Symposium: Sustainability in Transportation April 21, 2011 1:00 pm – April 21, 2011 9:00 pm 17th Annual USC Construction Management Symposium: Sustainability in Transportation The issue of sustainability is on the minds and hearts of both corporate America and consumers, and the amount of talent that… Why Do We Love Trees? Why Do We Love Trees? April 21, 2011 7:00 pm – April 21, 2011 9:00 pm Why Do We Love Trees? Moderated by Bob Sipchen, editor-in-chief, Sierra Magazine REGISTER HERE It’s hard to overstate the significance of trees. They provide food, fuel, shelter, shade, beauty, cleaner air, and the… Earth Night 2011 Earth Night 2011 April 21, 2011 7:00 pm – April 21, 2011 10:00 pm Los Angeles Green Drinks is excited to present: Our Fourth Annual Earth Night Celebration This year we are joining NYC Green Drinks for a first Coast-to-Coast Green Drinks party in partnership with… Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Green Gold Rush: Energy Independence, Jobs & National Wealth Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Green Gold Rush: Energy Independence, Jobs & National Wealth April 21, 2011 7:30 pm – April 21, 2011 9:00 pm Green Gold Rush: Energy Independence, Jobs & National Wealth with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.	22 Earth Day Fair at LA Live Earth Day Fair at LA Live April 22, 2011 12:00 pm – April 22, 2011 5:00 pm Earth Day Fair at LA Live Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” April 22, 2011 3:30 pm – April 22, 2011 4:30 pm Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” Watch the movie trailer here. RSVP here, and include the number of people in your party, and which screening time you would like to attend. For more… Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” April 22, 2011 6:00 pm – April 22, 2011 8:00 pm Earth Day Screening of “Bag It!” Watch the movie trailer here. RSVP here, and include the number of people in your party, and which screening time you would like to attend. For more… Climate Justice: Aquí Se Puede! (Strategic National Perspectives on the Climate Justice Movement) Climate Justice: Aquí Se Puede! (Strategic National Perspectives on the Climate Justice Movement) April 22, 2011 6:00 pm – April 22, 2011 8:30 pm Climate Justice: Aquí Se Puede! A Movement Gathering for Earth Day Strategic National Perspectives on the Climate Justice Movement Communities for a Better Environment, the Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, and the Labor… Earth Day at Wilshire Center & ‘Avatar’ Outdoor Screening Earth Day at Wilshire Center & ‘Avatar’ Outdoor Screening April 22, 2011 6:00 pm – April 22, 2011 11:00 pm Earth Day at Wilshire Center & ‘Avatar’ Outdoor Screening The WCBID staff is currently planning the 4th Annual, April 22nd Earth Day – Car Free Day event, which will take place… G2 Gallery’s Eco Runway for Earth Day G2 Gallery’s Eco Runway for Earth Day April 22, 2011 6:30 pm – April 22, 2011 9:00 pm G2 Gallery’s Eco Runway for Earth Day Featuring Zavella, Ladjili Jewelry, and the GoodMakers Street Team Join the G2 Gallery for a runway show featuring the eco-conscious active wear of Zavella, a…	23 Coastal Bird Fest Earth Day Earth Day of Service 2011 with L.A. Works: Community Gardens Clean Energy Workforce Training Program: Intro to Energy Efficiency & Auditing Ballona Earth Day: Habitat Restoration & Creek Cleanup 6th Annual EarthFest Los Angeles: Concert in the Park for the Environment & Expo Earth Day Open Houses with LA Community Gardens Gravity Dripline Workshop with Greywater Corps L.A. County’s First Protected Bike Lanes Grand Opening EYCEJ at Bell Garden’s 50th Anniversary Event One Year Later: A Call to Commit to Clean Energy Coastal Bird Fest Earth Day Coastal Bird Fest Earth Day April 23, 2011 8:00 am – April 23, 2011 3:00 pm Coastal Bird Fest Earth Day Earth Day of Service 2011 with L.A. Works: Community Gardens Earth Day of Service 2011 with L.A. Works: Community Gardens April 23, 2011 8:30 am – April 23, 2011 1:00 pm Earth Day of Service 2011 with L.A. Works “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” Native American Proverb On Saturday, April 23, 2011 corporate… Clean Energy Workforce Training Program: Intro to Energy Efficiency & Auditing Clean Energy Workforce Training Program: Intro to Energy Efficiency & Auditing April 23, 2011 9:00 am – April 23, 2011 5:00 pm Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (FREE) For more information/register, contact Sasha with your email & phone number. The SMC Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP) provides FREE training through Santa Monica… Ballona Earth Day: Habitat Restoration & Creek Cleanup Ballona Earth Day: Habitat Restoration & Creek Cleanup April 23, 2011 9:30 am – April 23, 2011 12:30 pm Ballona Earth Day 6th Annual EarthFest Los Angeles: Concert in the Park for the Environment & Expo 6th Annual EarthFest Los Angeles: Concert in the Park for the Environment & Expo April 23, 2011 10:00 am – April 23, 2011 6:00 pm 6th Annual EarthFest Los Angeles: Concert in the Park for the Environment & Expo Join California Greenworks, Inc. as they host the sixth annual Earth Day event, “Earthfest LA Concert… Earth Day Open Houses with LA Community Gardens Earth Day Open Houses with LA Community Gardens April 23, 2011 10:00 am – April 23, 2011 4:00 pm Earth Day Open Houses with LA Community Gardens Eagle Rockdale Community Garden South of Shelby-Lanark Park, Eagle Rock (east of Figueroa & La Loma, LA 90041) 11 am - 2 pm Opening reception of… Gravity Dripline Workshop with Greywater Corps Gravity Dripline Workshop with Greywater Corps April 23, 2011 10:00 am – April 23, 2011 4:00 pm Gravity Dripline Workshop with Greywater Corps Dripline has traditionally been considered too finicky for greywater, with issues of clogging and root intrusion - until now! Recently developed greywater-compatible dripline systems out of… L.A. County’s First Protected Bike Lanes Grand Opening L.A. County’s First Protected Bike Lanes Grand Opening April 23, 2011 11:00 am – April 23, 2011 2:00 pm L.A. County’s First Protected Bike Lanes Grand Opening The first separated bikeways in Southern California have been completed in downtown Long Beach along Broadway and 3rd Streets – between Alamitos Ave.… EYCEJ at Bell Garden’s 50th Anniversary Event EYCEJ at Bell Garden’s 50th Anniversary Event April 23, 2011 1:00 pm – April 23, 2011 5:00 pm EYCEJ at Bell Garden’s 50th Anniversary Event Watch BGHS Students’ Toxic Tour Video Face Painting and Coloring Contest for Children Drop off E-Waste and Recyclables and Much More! One Year Later: A Call to Commit to Clean Energy One Year Later: A Call to Commit to Clean Energy April 23, 2011 2:00 pm – April 23, 2011 7:00 pm One Year Later: A Call to Commit to Clean Energy A GREEN SYMPOSIUM AND ART SHOW Come join us to celebrate Earth Day, mark the one year anniversary of the BP disaster…
24	25 Merchants of Doubt: How Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco to Global Warming Merchants of Doubt: How Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco to Global Warming April 25, 2011 4:00 pm – April 25, 2011 5:00 pm Merchants of Doubt: How Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco to Global Warming REGISTER HERE	26 Bag It Screening & Panel at Loyola Marymount University Bag It Screening & Panel at Loyola Marymount University April 26, 2011 7:00 pm – April 26, 2011 10:00 pm Bag It Screening at Loyola Marymount University Energy Upgrade California - Santa Monica Kick Off Energy Upgrade California - Santa Monica Kick Off April 26, 2011 7:00 pm – April 26, 2011 8:30 pm Energy Upgrade California - Santa Monica Kick Off Signs, bus banners, and radio and TV have all heralded the start of Energy Upgrade California. This state-wide program is offering homeowners up… Bioneers Meeting Bioneers Meeting April 26, 2011 7:00 pm – April 26, 2011 9:30 pm Bioneers Meeting Bioneers are biological pioneers who work with nature to heal nature and ourselves and who are dedicated to re-imagining the future of our planet. Bioneers foster connection, cross-pollination, and…	27 Denim Day in LA & USA 2011 Denim Day in LA & USA 2011 Every year since 1999 Peace Over Violence has organized Denim Day in LA & USA. It is a rape prevention education campaign, where we ask community members, elected officials, businesses… The Road to Health: Improving Community Wellbeing Through Transportation The Road to Health: Improving Community Wellbeing Through Transportation April 27, 2011 10:00 am – April 27, 2011 2:00 pm The Road to Health: Improving Community Wellbeing Through Transportation REGISTER HERE California Pan-Ethnic Health Network presents, The Road to Health: Improving Community Well-being Through Transportation. This workshop will focus on the impact… Webinar: Transportation Policy to Build Strong Rural & Tribal Communities Webinar: Transportation Policy to Build Strong Rural & Tribal Communities April 27, 2011 10:00 am – April 27, 2011 11:00 pm Webinar: Transportation Policy to Build Strong Rural and Tribal Communities REGISTER HERE Jacque Hostler, Chief Executive Officer, Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria Tim Marema, Vice President, Center for Rural Strategies John… Communicating Climate Change as a Critical Public Health Issue Communicating Climate Change as a Critical Public Health Issue April 27, 2011 11:00 am – April 27, 2011 12:00 pm The California Department of Public Health’s Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Safe and Active Communities Branch invite you to a Webinar Series on: Climate…	28 LANLT (Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust) Project Tour LANLT (Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust) Project Tour April 28, 2011 9:00 am – April 28, 2011 1:00 pm LANLT (Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust) Project Tour Join us as we visit the Land Trust’s existing projects and those in the development stages. The tour will end at the beautiful Moothart-Collingnon… LA City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meetings on the Mayor’s Proposed FY’11/12 budget LA City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meetings on the Mayor’s Proposed FY’11/12 budget April 28, 2011 9:00 am – April 28, 2011 5:00 pm The LA City Council Budget & Finance Committee will hold meetings on the Mayor’s Proposed FY’11/12 budget. General Managers will answer questions their budgets. CAO will provide comments as well. … Ballona Watershed Warriors Celebration Ballona Watershed Warriors Celebration April 28, 2011 5:00 pm – April 28, 2011 8:00 pm Ballona Watershed Warriors Celebration Green Living Workshops Green Living Workshops April 28, 2011 7:00 pm – April 28, 2011 8:30 pm Green Living Workshops The Green Living Workshop covers the following topics, one per week: Water \| Energy \| Waste \| Chemicals \| Transportation \| Shopping & Food We spend time each week learning…	29 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild is excited to be hosting this year’s convergence at Camp Hess Kramer, located in the Santa Monica Mountains along… Move LA Environmental Working Group Meeting Move LA Environmental Working Group Meeting April 29, 2011 10:30 am – April 29, 2011 1:00 pm Move LA Environmental Working Group Meeting Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can get a final headcount. Agenda I. Measure R Implementation II. The “30-10 Plan” & America Fast Forward III. Sacramento… Women in Photography Benefit for Heal the Bay Women in Photography Benefit for Heal the Bay April 29, 2011 6:00 pm – April 29, 2011 10:00 pm Women in Photography Benefit for Heal the Bay WIP FLASH is a MOPLA (Month of Photography L.A) event featuring Women In Photography. Artists exhibiting in the show include Lyndie Benson, Sherrie…	30 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate 2011 SoCal Permaculture Convergence: Reconnect, Reskill, Regenerate The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild is excited to be hosting this year’s convergence at Camp Hess Kramer, located in the Santa Monica Mountains along… 4th Annual Fight for Air Climb 4th Annual Fight for Air Climb Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to climb, raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight… Mayor Villaraigosa’s Day of Service on the LA River Mayor Villaraigosa’s Day of Service on the LA River April 30, 2011 8:00 am – April 30, 2011 12:00 pm Conservation & Conversation: Habitat Restoration with Arroyo Arts Collective Conservation & Conversation: Habitat Restoration with Arroyo Arts Collective April 30, 2011 10:00 am – April 30, 2011 2:00 pm Conservation & Conversation: Habitat Restoration The Arroyo Arts Collective invites you to participate in Conservation and Conversation on April 30 at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. From 10:00am – 12:00pm,… Earth Day Renewable Energy Fair Earth Day Renewable Energy Fair April 30, 2011 10:00 am – April 30, 2011 6:00 pm Earth Day Renewable Energy Fair Confident City Cycling: Day 1 Confident City Cycling: Day 1 April 30, 2011 10:00 am – April 30, 2011 2:00 pm Confident City Cycling Whether you’re a beginning rider or an experienced cyclist, there are techniques you need to know in order to be safe & confident on the streets. This is a… 3rd Annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase Solar Tour 3rd Annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase Solar Tour April 30, 2011 11:00 am – April 30, 2011 4:00 pm The Mar Vista Community Council welcomes Los Angeles area residents, gardening friends, and solar enthusiasts, to participate in the FREE third annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase - a citywide… Southeast Los Angeles’ 3rd Annual Earth Day Concert Southeast Los Angeles’ 3rd Annual Earth Day Concert April 30, 2011 12:00 pm – April 30, 2011 6:00 pm Southeast Los Angeles’ 3rd Annual Earth Day Concert Bike & Beer Benefit with WELO Venice & Pedals for Progress Bike & Beer Benefit with WELO Venice & Pedals for Progress April 30, 2011 1:00 pm – April 30, 2011 6:00 pm Bike & Beer Benefit with WELO Venice & Pedals for Progress “Every year, affluent Americans buy 22 million new bicycles and discard millions of old ones, abandoning many more unused in…