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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T113000
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SUMMARY:Congregational Church of Needham's Climate Cafe: What to Wear
DESCRIPTION:Please stop by the Needham Congregational Church Climate Café and learn how to reduce the size of your clothes closets – what to keep and what to donate! \nLight refreshments will be served. \nGet more info
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/congregational-church-of-needhams-climate-cafe-what-to-wear/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham 
CATEGORIES:Home,Houses of Worship,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160719T125443Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-sunday-october-16-2016/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Food,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
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SUMMARY:Needham Farmer’s Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-sunday-october-23-2016/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market,Food,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161019T002430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T003622Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Electric Vehicle BOOTCAMP
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Energy for their program about Drive Green with Mass Energy\, their discount electric vehicle buying group. \nPlease RSVP for Bootcamp! (in person or webinar options) \nElectric Vehicle BOOTCAMP \nMonday\, October 24th – 9:30am – 12pm @ Spontaneous Celebrations\n24 Danforth St\, Jamaica Plain 02130\n(A few minutes walk from the Stony Brook stop on Orange Line; or there is parking available) \nAgenda: \n\n9:30am – 10am – Check-in\, breakfast\, networking\, introductions\n10am-11:30 – EV Bootcamp – up to date info about the EV market and impact\, plus Q& A and all the details on Drive Green with Mass Energy!\n11:30am – 12pm – Mini “Ride & Drive” – explore a few electric vehicle models in the parking lot\nThis event is free & open to any interested person.\nRSVP – Select Oct 24th\n\nCan’t make it? Come to the webinar instead– \nElectric Vehicle Bootcamp Webinar \n\nWednesday\, October 26th\, 12pm – 1pm\nUp to date info about the EV market\, plus Q & A and all the details on Drive Green with Mass Energy.\nThis webinar is free & open to any interested person.\nRSVP – Select Oct 26th
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/electric-vehicle-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Spontaneous Celebrations\, 24 Danforth St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130
CATEGORIES:Home,State
ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Energy":MAILTO:anna@massenergy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161021T001022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161021T001022Z
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SUMMARY:Green Newton Program: Film "Food for Thought A Food for Life"
DESCRIPTION:Green Newton Sponsored Program:\n \nNational Food Day\, celebrated annually on October 24\, involves some of the country’s most prominent food activists who are united by a vision of food that can be healthy\, affordable and produced with care for the environment\, farm animals nd the people who grow\, harvest and serve it.Join us in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street\, Newton) at 7pm on Monday\, October 24 for a screening of the award winning short film\, Food for Thought\, Food for Life.  The 20-minute film by Susan Rockefeller explains the downsides of current agribusiness practices and also introduces us to farmers\, chefs\, researchers\, educators and advocates who are providing solutions. \nAlison Scorer\, Newton Community Farm’s Farm Educator\, will facilitate a Q and A after the screening. Suitable for adults\, teens and tweens.  Come and join the conversation. \nMore information.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-newton-program-film-food-for-thought-a-food-for-life/
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, 02459
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161019T003211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T003636Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Electric Vehicle BOOTCAMP Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Energy for their program about Drive Green with Mass Energy\, their discount electric vehicle buying group. Can’t make Mass Energy’s Electric Vehicle’s Bootcamp in person on Oct. 24th\, from 9:30 to noon?   Come to the webinar instead.   \nElectric Vehicle Bootcamp Webinar \n\nWednesday\, October 26th\, 12pm – 1pm\nUp to date info about the EV market\, plus Q & A and all the details on Drive Green with Mass Energy.\nThis webinar is free & open to any interested person.\nRSVP – Select Oct 26th
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-electric-vehicle-bootcamp-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Home,State
ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Energy":MAILTO:anna@massenergy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161003T215859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T215859Z
UID:6184-1478714400-1478725200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Community Farm’s Silent Auction and Harvest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Needham Community Farm for a festive and delicious evening filled with handcrafted pizza\, desirable auction items and a celebration of their 2016 accomplishments. Your financial support will help them empower\, educate and feed our Needham neighbors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-community-farms-silent-auction-and-harvest-celebration/
LOCATION:Hearth Pizzeria\, 974 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham \, MA\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Community Farm
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161126T020421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T045013Z
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SUMMARY:The Next Four Years: Building our Movements in Dangerous Times
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Peace Action has organized a post-election conference\, bringing together people concerned with racial\, economic\, and climate justice. The conference aims to help forge a common vision\, increase the integration of the various justice movements\, and build an action plan that will inspire and motivate more and more people to get involved. The conference will take place on Saturday\, December 3\, 2016\, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Simmons College\, 300 the Fenway\, Boston. The Simmons Paresky Conference Center is now completely reserved\, and they area taking reservations for seats in the overflow room. \nThe panels will include speakers from 350 Massachusetts\, the Union Baptist Church in Cambridge\, Neighbor to Neighbor\, the American Friends Service Committee\, and the Movement for Black Lives. For more information and to register\, visit the event webpage. \n \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-next-four-years-building-our-movements-in-dangerous-times/
LOCATION:Simmons College\, 300 The Fenway\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161115T193138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161115T193138Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy's 34th Annual Meeting/Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Consumers Alliance’s 34th Annual Meeting & Holiday Party\nwith featured speaker Greg Watson \nWednesday\, December 7th\, 2016\n5:30 – 8:30PM\nThe Westin Hotel\n10 Huntington Avenue\, Boston MA 02116\n(a short walk from Back Bay or Copley Stations!) \nFree & open to the public. Please RSVP . \nJoin us as we reflect upon the last year\, take a look at what’s ahead\, and honor folks who exemplify our vision of affordable and sustainable energy. \n\n\n5:30        Check-in\, cocktails\, & Networking Reception with hors d’oeuvres\n6:30        Welcome by Mass Energy\n6:45        Featured Speaker Greg Watson\n7:15        Energy Leadership Award Presentations\n\n\nWe are excited to honor awardees for leadership in the energy sector. Awardees TBA! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nContact Pua Higginson with questions: 617-524-3950 x142 or greenreply@massenergy.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energys-34th-annual-meetingholiday-party/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel at Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Avenue\, \, Boston\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:Renewable Energy,Wind
ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Energy":MAILTO:anna@massenergy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161126T044928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161126T163521Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Webinar on Electric Vehicle Discount Program
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy has been working with dealerships across our state to offer deep discounts on electric vehicles\, above and beyond state & federal incentives and rebates. The limited-time program\, called Drive Green with Mass Energy\, makes buying an electric vehicle drastically less expensive than buying a gas-powered vehicle for anyone who decides to participate. So far\, over 100 people have signed up for the program. \nAt this webinar\, Mass Energy will offer an update on the availability\, feasibility\, usability\, and positive environmental impact of electric vehicles. They will also give you all the details and success stories of Drive Green with Mass Energy. Click here to register or for more information about the webinar.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-webinar-on-electric-vehicle-discount-program/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20161213T235305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170212T152937Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Movie "Time to Choose" Showing
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELED due to weather conditions \nHow can we\, as individuals\, address the climate crisis? On Sunday February 12\, at 3 p.m.\, the powerful 90-minute climate change film\, Time to Choose will be shown at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave. “With footage from five continents\, Time to Choose explores the scope of the climate change crisis and the power of solutions already available.” The film will be followed by a discussion of concrete steps which individuals can take to address climate change. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments and a chance to browse informational tables from local groups. This free event is sponsored by the First Parish in Needham Green Congregation Committee and Green Needham Collaborative\, as well as the Needham League of Women Voters; Westwood/Walpole/Dedham LWV; Wellesley LWV; Sustainable Wellesley; Environmental Action Group\, First Parish in Sherborn; Environmental Ministries Team of the Congregational Church of Needham; Carter Memorial United Methodist Missions/Social Justice Team; UU Wellesley Green Sanctuary Committee\, Westwood Environmental Action Committee. \nFor more information\, contact info@greenneedham.org.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/movie-a-time-to-choose-showing/
LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar,Uncategorized,Wind
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170202T212746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T212746Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Carbon Pricing with Naomi Oreskes
DESCRIPTION:Internationally renowned science historian and author Dr. Naomi Oreskes will present a webinar on pricing carbon on February 21st\, 2017. Dr. Oreskes is the author of the acclaimed 2010 book Merchants of Doubt. This meticulously researched book documented the (Bill Murray\, not the rodent) “Groundhog Day effect”  experienced when the same small group of people and organizations deployed an identical strategy to cast doubt on the science and evidence against\, respectively\, tobacco\, acid rain\, DDT\, the CFC-driven hole in the ozone layer and\, finally\, climate change. \nAs the evidence of accelerated climate change and its impact on society mounts\, there is an increasing sense of urgency to find solutions. Learn how putting a price on carbon works and why scientists\, economists and world leaders view pricing carbon as an essential strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and stimulating the growth of clean\, renewable energy. \nLegislation to introduce carbon pricing in Massachusetts has been introduced on Beacon Hill by Senator Michael Barrett of Lexington.  Green Needham reported on this legislation when it was introduced in its current version at the beginning of the last Legislative session in January\, 2015. \nThis free webinar is presented by the US League of Women Voters.  Pre-registration is required.   \nPlease RSVP here for The Case for Pricing Carbon webinar with Dr. Naomi Oreskes. on Tuesday\, February 21st from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/webinar-on-carbon-pricing-with-naomi-oreskes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170129T234601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170129T234601Z
UID:6392-1488121200-1488128400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Mass Sierra Club's Activist Training: Clean Energy 101 & Learn to Lobby
DESCRIPTION:From Massachusetts Sierra  Club:  We are hosting the first of our Activist Training Series next month. This is your chance to get the tools and camaraderie you need to make climate progress in your community and Commonwealth.  Use this link to RSVP and choose the date & time that works for you.  Our strength comes from the grassroots organizing of our dedicated volunteers\, those who really want to influence change.  If that sounds like you\, come learn what you can do! Refreshments will be served. \nRepeated on March 5.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-sierra-clubs-activist-training-clean-energy-101-learn-to-lobby/
LOCATION:Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room)\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170208T015849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T015849Z
UID:6430-1488222000-1488222000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Free Market: Climate Change Friend or Foe
DESCRIPTION:A discussion with Gary Rucinski\, MA State Coordinator for Citizens’ Climate Lobby. \nAmericans have a love-hate relationship with the free market. We love it for providing\ndesirable goods at low cost\, but blame it for greenhouse gas pollution that drives climate\nchange. Drawing on examples of free market successes and failures\, Gary Rucinski\nexplores what free markets can do to address climate change\, and what government can\ndo to incentivize investors & entrepreneurs to provide the lowest cost clean energy.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-free-market-climate-change-friend-or-foe/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Activism,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170226T225223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T231610Z
UID:6595-1488704400-1488736800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Local Environmental Action Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join community leaders\, environmental advocates and experts from across New England to learn\, connect\, get inspired\, and take real action for change at the 30th annual Local Environmental Action conference.  Green Needham is a co-sponsor. \nClick here to register\, visit the conference website at to learn more\, or call 617-747-4362 with any questions.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/local-environmental-action-conference/
LOCATION:Northeastern University – Curry Center (building 50).\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170220T173003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T200005Z
UID:6535-1489330800-1489338000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Movie "Time to Choose" Showing
DESCRIPTION:We’ve rescheduled the showing of  Time to Choose that was cancelled last month due to weather. \nHow can we\, as individuals\, address the climate crisis? On Sunday March 12\, at 3 p.m.\, the powerful 90-minute climate change film\, Time to Choose will be shown at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave. “With footage from five continents\, Time to Choose explores the scope of the climate change crisis and the power of solutions already available.” The film will be followed by a discussion of concrete steps which individuals can take to address climate change. Attendees can also enjoy refreshments and a chance to browse informational tables from local groups. This free event is sponsored by the First Parish in Needham Green Congregation Committee and Green Needham Collaborative\, as well as the Needham League of Women Voters; Westwood/Walpole/Dedham LWV; Wellesley LWV; Sustainable Wellesley; Environmental Action Group\, First Parish in Sherborn; Environmental Ministries Team of the Congregational Church of Needham; Carter Memorial United Methodist Missions/Social Justice Team; UU Wellesley Green Sanctuary Committee\, Westwood Environmental Action Committee.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/movie-time-to-choose-showing/
LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Home,Renewable Energy,Solar,Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170311T002047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T012728Z
UID:6638-1489690800-1489696200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:"Needham Saves" Home Energy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Needham Collaborative and HomeWorks Energy for an evening of home energy efficiency discussion! \nWhat is Needham Saves?: The Green Needham Collaborative\, and our new partner\, HomeWorks Energy*\, have teamed up for the Needham Saves campaign. Our mission? To ensure as many people as possible take advantage of the no-cost home energy assessment they have already paid for through their monthly utility bills so they can save energy\, save money\, and help the environment.  \nWhat you will learn: You will learn the benefits of a no-cost home energy assessment including: instant savings measures such as no-cost LED light bulbs\, programmable thermostats\, and smart power strips. You’ll also learn about the savings associated with the program. Here is the agenda:  \n1.       Intro to HomeWorks Energy & Mass Save \n2.       What does a no-cost Home Energy Assessment entail? What happens during an assessment? \n3.       Health & Safety addressed during assessment \n4.       Diving in deeper: Using an infrared camera\, we will learn how this tool is used during the assessment \nHWE reviewing a no-cost energy report with customer\n5.       Savings! What are the potential savings associated with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment? \nRead our event flyer. \n*HomeWorks Energy is the Mass Save program’s largest Home Performance Contractor (HPC). Our mission is to make energy efficiency as simple as possible\, from concept to completion.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-saves-home-energy-workshop/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170226T180101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170226T180433Z
UID:6565-1490122800-1490128200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Public Forum on Gas Leaks in Wellesley
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm\, at the Wellesley Free Library\, Wakelin Room –  Free and open to the public.\nWellesley has more than 200 gas leaks from the pipelines under our streets. Leaking gas poses a risk to our safety\, our health\, and our environment. As ratepayers\, we are all paying for this wasted gas! \nFour featured speakers –  Town officials will also be available to answer questions. \nCo-sponsored by Wellesley Board of Selectmen\, State Representative Alice Peisch\, State Senator Cynthia Creem\, State Senator Richard Ross\, Natural Resources Commission\, Sustainable Energy Committee\, Health Department\, and Sustainable Wellesley. \nPlease register to let us know you are coming: http://tinyurl.com/WellesleyGasLeaks \nOn a related note: \n\nWellesley Green Schools & Sustainable Wellesley Gas Leaks Tagging: WGS and SW are organizing volunteers to tag the gas leaks throughout town on Saturday\, March 11\nKick-off rally\, Saturday\, March 11\, 9:30 to 10 am\, Wellesley Town Hall: Everyone is welcome — goal is to rally the taggers and pass out materials. We will have one or two people say a few words about gas leaks\, why we are tagging\, and invite everyone to come to the forum on March 21. Coordinators will distribute the tagging materials to volunteer teams who are doing the tagging.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-forum-on-gas-leaks-in-wellesley/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington St\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482
CATEGORIES:Activism,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170323T133520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T193017Z
UID:6700-1490346900-1490353200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:LWV Needham Meet Your Legislators
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of an opportunity to talk with our state legislators this Friday morning.  The League of Women Voters Needham welcomes all three Needham legislators to Needham.  The League has asked them to update us on their work this session\, discuss three League-supported bills in the League’s action areas\, and get their take on the future of health care in Massachusetts.  LWVN’s local action priorities of particular interest to Green Needham members include natural resources\, climate change\, food & agriculture and transportation.  A League local action team has been active in the early work on the plastic bag ban project.   \nThe meeting will be held Friday\, March 24 at 9:15 a.m.\n in the Needham Public Library. Come be a part of the discussion! \nOur speakers will be: \n\nRepresentative Denise Garlick\nSenator Richard Ross\, Needham Precincts A\, B\, C\, I\, J\nSenator Michael Rush\, Needham Precincts D\, E\, F\, G\, H
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/lwv-needham-meet-your-legislators/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170324T022616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T022616Z
UID:6721-1490473800-1490477400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Earth Hour - Saturday March 25th at 8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Earth Hour is WWF’s global environmental movement. Born in Sydney in 2007\, Earth Hour has grown to become the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment\, inspiring individuals\, communities\, businesses and organizations in more than 170 countries and territories to take tangible climate action for over a decade. The movement recognizes the role of individuals in changing climate change and harnesses the collective power of its millions of supporters to shine a light on climate action. \n \nOn Saturday March 25th at 8:30pm\, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour to celebrate their commitment to the planet. \nEarth Hour is a simple idea that turned into a global phenomenon\, with hundreds of millions of people coming together to display a commitment to protect the one thing that unites us all – our planet. \nEarth Hour starts with a simple flick of the lights at 8:30 pm on March 25\, 2017 in a collective display of commitment to create a better future for the planet. But Earth Hour is more than just this hour. Uniting behind a common purpose demonstrates that we can make a meaningful difference. Earth Hour is our chance to make our commitment to protecting our planet not just for one hour a year\, but every day.   It is not  too late to be a part of something big.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/earth-hour-saturday-march-25th-at-830pm/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170323T165406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T165406Z
UID:6707-1490536800-1490542200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Voter Project Phone Bank Training
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Voter Project Phone Bank Training \nSunday\, March 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave. \nSurprisingly\, a lot of Environmentalists are not consistent voters. Come and learn how you can help mobilize environmentalists in Georgia to get out and vote. Peter Polga-Hecimovich of the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) will be providing the training. \nSign Up Here  to help mobilize environmentalists in Georgia  \nThis training is sponsored by Joined in Action and the League of Women Voters
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/environmental-voter-project-phone-bank-training/
LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170224T014717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170224T014717Z
UID:6553-1491141600-1491148800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Needham's Natural Treasures
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 2\, 2017 from 2-4 PM in the Community Room of the\nNeedham Library\, the League of Women Voters of Needham is sponsoring a\nforum on “Protecting Needham’s Natural Treasures.” Town of Needham\nofficials will speak about the loss of trees\, the role of bees\,\nprotecting wetlands and open space\, and conserving water.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/protecting-needhams-natural-treasures/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN=" League of Women Voters & Citizens Climate Lobby":MAILTO:lwvWellesley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170423
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170328T013023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T133619Z
UID:6737-1492819200-1492905599@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:April 22 March For Science: Boston & Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:On Earth Day\, April 22\, the Boston Rally for Science will serve as a sister march for the March for Science in Washington\, DC.  In Boston\, a stage will be set up on Boston Common with kid-focused activities from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and the main speakers and rally will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Register here for the Boston march.  \nAccording to the organizers: “This Rally for Science celebrates the discovery\, understanding\, and sharing of scientific knowledge as crucial to the success\, health\, and safety of the human race. We join together to champion not only science itself\, but also publicly funded and publicly communicated scientific knowledge as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse and nonpartisan group to celebrate Boston as a space for scientists and scientific research and to promote science education\, literacy\, funding\, and communication.” \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/peoples-climate-marches-boston-washington-dc/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170322T015229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T010022Z
UID:6689-1493233200-1493238600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:"Needham Saves" Home Energy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Needham Collaborative and HomeWorks Energy for an evening of home energy efficiency discussion! \nWhat is Needham Saves?: The Green Needham Collaborative\, and our new partner\, HomeWorks Energy*\, have teamed up for the Needham Saves campaign. Our mission? To ensure as many people as possible take advantage of the no-cost home energy assessment they have already paid for through their monthly utility bills so they can save energy\, save money\, and help the environment.  \nWhat you will learn: You will learn the benefits of a no-cost home energy assessment including: instant savings measures such as no-cost LED light bulbs\, programmable thermostats\, and smart power strips. You’ll also learn about the savings associated with the program. Here is the agenda:  \n1.       Intro to HomeWorks Energy & Mass Save \n2.       What does a no-cost Home Energy Assessment entail? What happens during an assessment? \n3.       Health & Safety addressed during assessment \n4.       Diving in deeper: Using an infrared camera\, we will learn how this tool is used during the assessment \nHWE reviewing a no-cost energy report with customer\n5.       Savings! What are the potential savings associated with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment? \nRead our Event flyer. \n*HomeWorks Energy is the Mass Save program’s largest Home Performance Contractor (HPC). Our mission is to make energy efficiency as simple as possible\, from concept to completion.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-saves-home-energy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170412T015416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T133638Z
UID:6760-1493467200-1493479800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:April 29 People’s Climate Marches and Rallies: Boston & Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:350Mass is organizing buses for the April 29 People’s Climate March in Washington DC\, where people from all over the country will rally for climate\, jobs\, and justice. \nPlans are now in place for a Boston People’s Climate Mobilization event in support of the April 29 People’s Climate March in Washington D.C.  In Boston\, on Saturday\, April 29\, activities will start with a rally at  this site noon on Boston Common calling for Jobs\, Justice and Real Climate Solutions. Following the rally\, from 1 p.m. – 3:30 pm.\, participants can browse Action Tables set up on Boston Common and attend Teach-ins on the connections between the climate fight and other struggles for justice at indoor spaces around the Common. (Learn more here.) The sign-up link gives a full listing of teach-ins.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/peoples-climate-marches-boston-washington-dc-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170428T214218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T214218Z
UID:6791-1493564400-1493569800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:The Role of the Honeybee in Our Environment and A Honey Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Role of the Honeybee in Our Environment and A Honey Tasting\nwith Ken Warchol \nSunday\, April 30\, 2017\, 3:00 p.m.\nCommunity Room\, Needham Free Public Library\n 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA \nFree and open to the public\nSponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library \n Please note that this program will begin at 3:00 p.m. instead of the usual 2:00 p.m.  \nJoin Ken Warchol for this narrated visual presentation. You will travel online casino usa right inside a beehive to better understand this mysterious social insect and the role that it plays in our lives. Learn about the challenges honeybees face in our environment and find out how we can help this insect that is essential to our own survival.  Ken will bring samples of a variety of honeys for everyone to taste. \nKen Warchol is a 6th-generation caretaker of bees; his family’s practice originated in Poland in the 1840s. In 1999\, Ken was chair of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Worcester County Bee Association\, the oldest county beekeeping association in the country. \nWarchol speaks to a wide variety of groups and beekeeping associations throughout New England\, mostly about honeybee abnormalities and disease. He has published articles in the American Bee Journal and has co-authored multiple papers in the Bulletin of Insectology.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-role-of-the-honeybee-in-our-environment-and-a-honey-tasting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170502T181921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T182526Z
UID:6798-1494271800-1494277200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Home Solar Forum\, May 8\, at Temple Beth Elohim
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that US solar installations in 2016 were almost double those of 2015\, making solar the No. 1 source of new electricity generation in the US last year? You can join that trend by putting solar on your roof. Take the first step next Monday  and learn how your neighbors have gone solar at 7:30pm at Temple Beth Elohim\, 10 Bethel Road\, Wellesley. Click here for a flyer.\n\n\nLearn about: \n\n• Local residents that have installed home solar \n\n\n• Options for solar power for your home\, whether you own or rent. \n\n\n• How to find the best solar deals \n\n\n• Why you should go solar in 2017 \n\n\nThe forum is free\, but you must RSVP to attend: https://goo.gl/forms/GW0bp3lFOyAt78TT2
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/home-solar-forum-may-8-at-temple-beth-elohim/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Home,Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170502T132423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T192849Z
UID:6795-1494671400-1494687600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care
DESCRIPTION:Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care will take place on Saturday\, May 13\, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellesley Free Library.  Whether you are a beginning gardener or a long-time green thumb\, you’ll find inspiration and information at this free forum on earth-friendly ways to care for your home landscape. Enjoy nationally known keynote speakers\, practical workshops\, advice on soil analysis — even an art show! Co-sponsored by the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission\, Sustainable Wellesley\, Health Department\, Recreation Department\, and Wellesley Free Library. As space is limited\, advance registration is encouraged. For more information and to pre-register: tinyurl.com/LandscapesForLiving.  Click here for flyer to download and share! 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/landscapes-for-living-a-forum-on-eco-friendly-gardening-and-lawn-care/
LOCATION:Wellesley Free Library\, 530 Washington St\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482
CATEGORIES:Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170519T224143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T224143Z
UID:6865-1495972800-1495987200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Farmers Market Grand Opening Sunday\, May 28
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Opening of the Needham Farmers Market on Sunday\, May 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at its new location on the Needham Town Common\, right in front of Town Hall. There will be new vendors and returning friends throughout the season. The Market will be open on May 28 and every Sunday through November 19\, offering fresh\, local produce and handmade goods\, as well as artists\, musicians\, and other performers and groups of interest. Check out their website for more information.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-grand-opening-sunday-may-28/
LOCATION:Needham Town Common\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T173326
CREATED:20170519T222649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T222649Z
UID:6862-1496484000-1496502000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Business Association 2017 Street Fair\, Saturday\, June 3
DESCRIPTION:Start off your summer with the annual Street Fair on the Needham Town Common from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, June 3.  The event offers everything from trolley rides to a food court\, plus tables from local businesses and organizations. Be sure to visit the Green Needham table to get information about the growing popularity of solar panels in Needham and about no-cost home energy assessments. Give our question wheel and spin and win a prize!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-business-association-2017-street-fair-saturday-june-3/
LOCATION:Needham Town Common\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Green Needham
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