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SUMMARY:Needham Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY\, September 29th  12-4 pm \nVENDORS\n\n\n\n\nWho and What You’ll Find This Week\nSept 29\, 2019\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmir Natural Foods\nBoston Sword and Tuna\nChestnut Farms\nColombian Coffee\nDoris’ Peruvian Pastries\nLe Petit Four\nMacArthur Farm\nSweet Rossella\nSwiss Bakers\nThe Neighborhood Farm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\nCommunity Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna DeMaria\nJewelryTanya Chin\nCustom Ceramics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColleen Duffy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh\, local produce\, meats\, eggs\, breads\, pastries\, coffee\, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists\, all while listening to live Market music.\nCheck it out for yourself!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-48/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191003
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
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SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Day
DESCRIPTION:This annual event aims to raise public awareness. Many people may not realize that energy efficiency is one of the best ways to address climate change. In fact\, with robust action\, research shows that efficiency can get the United States halfway toward its climate goals. (Plus it saves money\,  creates jobs\, cleans the air we breathe\, and enjoys bipartisan support.) \nLast year\, more than 350 organizations\, companies\, utilities\, and local governments signed on as supporters\, and 59 cities\, counties\, states\, and universities joined the U.S. Senate in issuing proclamations. We want to build on that record. \nOnce you sign up\, you will receive regular updates\, and the Energy Efficiency Day website will note your participation. Follow @ACEEEdc and @EEDay2019 on Twitter to keep track of the online conversation. Tag #EEDay2019 and share your favorite energy efficiency tips\, resources and other content on social media. \nSign up for Energy Efficiency (EE) Day 2019. \nFor more information contact Amy Konigsburg email info@energyefficiencyday.org.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/energy-efficiency-day/
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T100000
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CREATED:20190920T234346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T234346Z
UID:11318-1570089600-1570096800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Funding & Fixing MA's  Transportation Mess
DESCRIPTION:Public transportation and roadway conditions have reached a crisis level across the state but especially along and inside the I-95 corridor. It’s hurting our ability to be compete\, impacting our way of life and contributing to an impending climate catastrophe.  But finally\, it appears Beacon Hill may be open to doing something about it\, with both House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Karen Spilka recently asking the business community for input on how to pay for desperately-needed investments in transportation. \nAt this presentation\, we’ll explore the challenges and some of the funding options that may be considered as soon as this fall. And after listening to our panel of experts we’ll ask attendees to help advise our chamber’s Board of Directors on which proposals we should ask our legislators to support. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/funding-fixing-mas-transportation-mess/
LOCATION:Wells Ave Auditorium\, 88 Welles Ave.\, Newton\, MA\, 02459
CATEGORIES:Newton-Needham Chamber
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles River Regional Chamber":MAILTO:info@charlesriverchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190907T145047Z
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SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Foraging for Edible Plants and Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Needham Town Forest\, while stopping often to identify edible plants and mushrooms. You will also learn about the proper way to harvest these finds\, along with some culinary preparations. At the end of the walk\, we will enjoy some foraged food that David will have already prepared. David’s book\, Urban Foraging\, will be for sale as well. The program will take place rain or shine. \nLimited to 25. \nInstructor: David Craft\nDate: Saturday\, October 5\nTime: 11:00AM-12:30PM\nMeet the instructor at the Claxton Field parking lot\, Central Ave. (across from the Needham Transfer Station) \nCheck out other Needham Adult Education programs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-foraging-for-edible-plants-and-mushrooms/
LOCATION:claxton\, Across from Needham RTS\, Needham\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T160000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:Have Fun And Support Local Businesses At Needham’s Annual Harvest Fair!  Green Needham will be there with our partners for Solarize Plus Needham. \nSpeak to one of our Solar Ambassadors about Solarize Plus Needham\, and whether your roof is a good candidate for solar. \nStop by and see us. \nGet more information about all the activities at the Fair!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/harvest-fair/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newton-Needham Chamber,Solarize Plus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T120000
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SUMMARY:Needham Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY\, October 6th  12-4 pm \nVENDORS\n\n\n\n\nWho and What You’ll Find This Week\nOct. 6\, 2019\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\nCommunity Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh\, local produce\, meats\, eggs\, breads\, pastries\, coffee\, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists\, all while listening to live Market music.\nCheck it out for yourself!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-49/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T170000
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CREATED:20190922T001415Z
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SUMMARY:Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is  "In The Bag"
DESCRIPTION:Founded by a recent high school graduate\, @MattingChange aims to reconfigure single-use plastic bags into comfortable and durable sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. By putting a spin on a traditional textiles technique\, these mats can be made by anyone and provide critical relief\, especially in the colder months. The mats will be donated to Needham-based Generic Ministry to support their work with individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston.  This labor-intensive project needs the help of many hands\, ages 11 to 111. \nJoin the community in giving back\, while keeping bags out of the waste stream! A series of workshops will be held from 2:30-5pm on the early-release and no-school days of Wednesdays Sept. 25\, Oct. 9 Oct. 23 and Nov 6. For more information and to sign up\, please contact Aicha Kelley at The Center at The Heights at akelley@needhamma.gov or 781-455-7555. \nMaking a single mat requires 600 bags! If you have clean\, flimsy\, plastic checkout bags (#2 HDPE) to donate\, please drop them off in the Matting Change bin at the Center for the Heights or at 20 Chestnut St (south of Harvey’s) inside the front door.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-is-matting-change-helping-the-homeless-is-in-the-bag/
LOCATION:The Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
ORGANIZER;CN="Center at the Heights":MAILTO:akelley@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T160000
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SUMMARY:Needham Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET – SUNDAY\, October 13th  12-4 pm \nVENDORS\n\n\n\n\nWho and What You’ll Find This Week\nOct. 13\, 2019\n\n\n\n\n\nVendors\n\n\nMusic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\nCommunity Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Needham Farmers Market features an amazing array of fresh\, local produce\, meats\, eggs\, breads\, pastries\, coffee\, treats and more! Enjoy shopping with our vendors and artists\, all while listening to live Market music.\nCheck it out for yourself!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-50/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall Green\, GPA & HIghland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190907T143322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T180508Z
UID:11116-1571166000-1571169600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Stop Mulch-Scaping and Start Landscaping!
DESCRIPTION:At some unknown point in time\, mulch– black\, orange\, brown\, etc. – became a part of the landscape\, but wouldn’t you rather have plants? Anywhere you can put mulch\, you can dig a hole and put in a groundcover plant. Groundcover plants = living mulches. Think of the money\, time and work you’ll save on mulching every spring. And groundcovers are the go-to plant\nfor low-maintenance gardens. Besides eliminating the need for mulch\, they keep weeds from crowding in; they provide an extra layer of color and flowers; and they help maintain soil moisture\, which means less watering. What’s not to like about that? Come learn what to do before you start replacing your boring old mulch with fabulous new groundcovers and find out which groundcovers are right for your garden. Note: If you are not an experienced gardener\, it would be helpful to first\nattend the Low Maintenance Gardening Workshop before signing up for this class. \nLimited to 20. \nInstructor:  Joanne Neale \nCheck out other Needham Adult Education programs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-stop-mulch-scaping-and-start-landscaping-2/
LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 409\, 1330 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190907T141555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T141555Z
UID:11110-1571166000-1571171400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Climate Change: Latest Information on Evidence\, Impact and Choices
DESCRIPTION:It has been said that climate change is one of the defining issues of our time. Would you like to know more about the evidence for human-caused climate change and the impacts of climate change that are already starting to be seen and felt? Join us for a fastpaced\, up to date\, non-political audiovisual overview of this important topic. The discussion will include the urgent choices that we must make in response to climate change. The class will be based on the National Research Council publication “Climate Change – Evidence\, Impacts\, and Choices”. \nLimited to 24.\nInstructor:  Peter Kane \nCheck out other Needham Adult Education programs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-climate-change-latest-information-on-evidence-impact-and-choices/
LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 206\, Webster St\, Needham
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Adult Education":MAILTO:amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191014T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T184431Z
UID:11502-1571254200-1571257800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Community Public Hearing at Select Board meeting - Wednesday\, October 16th
DESCRIPTION:Needham is close to becoming a Green Community\, joining 240 other Massachusetts cities and towns\, including 18 of our 20 comparable communities.   \nPlease join us at the Select Board’s public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 16\, 2019 in Powers Hall (second floor of Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue) to show your support.  Residents and organizations may of course speak at the public hearing\, but it is really your presence that matters.  If you can’t be present\, you can let the Select Board know of your support with an e-mail to selectboard@needhamma.gov.  Positive action by the Select Board will enable Needham to apply for Green Community status in the 2019 designation round (the application deadline is November 22nd).   \nSee this October 14th article for additional information.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-community-public-hearing-at-select-board-meeting-wednesday-october-16th/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191010T022713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T132131Z
UID:11460-1571475600-1571481000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Sunita L. Williams School Open House and Tours - and Solarize Plus
DESCRIPTION:The Needham School Committee will be holding an open house at the new Sunita L. Williams Elementary School on Saturday morning\, October 19th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.  Don’t miss this first opportunity for the wider Needham community to explore and enjoy this amazing new facility.\n\nThe Sunita L. Williams School is built to be highly energy efficient\, and 275 kW of solar PV on the roof provide much of the schools electricity.  It is also the first new building to have electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot.  \n\nSolarize Plus Needham will be there as well\, with information on the program\, a chance to talk with our solar PV and air source heat pump installer partners\, electric vehicles and our Drive Green team.  You’ll find us – where else? – right by the EV chargers in the front parking lot.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/sunita-l-williams-school-open-house-and-tours/
LOCATION:Sunita L. Williams Elementary School\, 585 Central Ave.\, Needham\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190911T195132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T195356Z
UID:11165-1571565600-1571589000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Newton's GreenEXPO 2019
DESCRIPTION:Over 40 Sustainably focused businesses and community groups will show you the many ways you can make a positive impact on our homes\, communities\, and the world. Bring family and friends for a day of fun and inspiration! \nLearn more about Green Newton’s GreenEXPO 2019
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-newtons-greenexpo-2019/
CATEGORIES:Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190922T001656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T001921Z
UID:11328-1571841000-1571850000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is  "In The Bag"
DESCRIPTION:Founded by a recent high school graduate\, @MattingChange aims to reconfigure single-use plastic bags into comfortable and durable sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. By putting a spin on a traditional textiles technique\, these mats can be made by anyone and provide critical relief\, especially in the colder months. The mats will be donated to Needham-based Generic Ministry to support their work with individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston.  This labor-intensive project needs the help of many hands\, ages 11 to 111. \nJoin the community in giving back\, while keeping bags out of the waste stream! A series of workshops will be held from 2:30-5pm on the early-release and no-school days of Wednesdays Sept. 25\, Oct. 9 Oct. 23 and Nov 6. For more information and to sign up\, please contact Aicha Kelley at The Center at The Heights at akelley@needhamma.gov or 781-455-7555. \nMaking a single mat requires 600 bags! If you have clean\, flimsy\, plastic checkout bags (#2 HDPE) to donate\, please drop them off in the Matting Change bin at the Center for the Heights or at 20 Chestnut St (south of Harvey’s) inside the front door.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-is-matting-change-helping-the-homeless-is-in-the-bag-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Center at the Heights":MAILTO:akelley@needhamma.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190928T002153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T220410Z
UID:11368-1571857200-1571864400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solarize Plus Needham - Meet the Installers
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in attractive prices on technology which helps the environment? Solarize Mass Plus Needham is up and running. You can learn all about it at this Meet the Installer event on Wednesday\, October 23\, 7 p.m. at Needham Town Hall. Please join us to find out how residents can take advantage of discounted pricing on Rooftop Solar and on Air Source Heat Pumps which heat and cool a home. Additionally\, the event will include information about electric cars as part of the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. \nThis event will feature the two companies that were chosen as installer partners after a careful vetting process. \n\nBoston Solar will present rooftop PV technology\, why people are installing it\, and how it benefits the environment and your wallet. They will also explain how the current Massachusetts incentive program works.\nN.E.T.R. Inc. will present information about air source heat pump technologies\, the ways heat pumps are used in homes today and the many current rebates available.\n\nBoth companies will be available for individual questions and consultations. Additionally\, a representative from Green Energy Consumers Alliance will discuss the discounts available through their Drive Green program. \nSolarize Mass Plus Needham is a partnership between the Town of Needham\, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center\, the Mass. Department of Energy Resources\, and local volunteers organized by Green Needham.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solarize-plus-needham-meet-the-installers-2/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar,Solarize Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190928T002555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T213409Z
UID:11372-1572087600-1572094800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solarize Plus Needham - Solarize Home Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Solarize Mass Plus Needham invites you to visit three homes in Needham to learn about Rooftop Solar\, Air Source Heat Pumps and Electric Cars!\n  \n\nAll are welcome to attend and meet the vendors who were selected by the Town of Needham to support us during this Solarize program with their special pricing for these products. Representatives from Boston Solar\, N.E.T.R.\, Inc. and the Drive Green program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance will be on hand to discuss possibilities for your home. These three technologies complement each other so well…heat your home and power your car using your rooftop solar! Save money and reduce your carbon footprint! Air source heat pumps are especially cost saving for homes that are currently heated by oil. \n\n\nOpen House Locations:\n  \n\n\nDonna & Bill Vello:\n141 Hawthorn Ave\nNeedham\n  \n\n\nStephen & Heidi Frail\n29 Powers Street\nNeedham\n  \n\n\nBeth & Jim Agostino\n14 Edgewood Street\nNeedham
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solarize-plus-needham-solarize-home-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Solar,Solarize Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191025T001838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T001838Z
UID:11528-1572199200-1572210000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Community Farm's 2019 Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 27\, 6 pm to 9 pm\, the Needham Community Farm is having its annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction (see event details below). This is a fun and uplifting event with inspirational speakers\, lots of great auction items\, and of course\, delicious food. Most importantly though\, the funds raised at this event support food donations for families in need in our community\, as well as environmental education and community building programs for the entire community.  \n\n\nGreen Practices\nWe are taking special care to implement green practices for this event! Considerations include managing food scraps\, excluding single use plastics\, selecting menu items carefully\, and weighing the issues of washing dishes and glasses vs. using compostable items.\n\n \nAuction\nMany businesses from Needham and beyond have been highly generous\, providing a variety of goods and services to place in our auction: Categories include:\n\nArts & Crafts\nBeauty & Spa\nEnvironmentally friendly products\nHealth & Wellness\nHome & Garden\nOne-of-a-kind items \nRestaurants and Food \nWine & Beer\n\nREGISTER HERE\n \nDONATE HERE
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-community-farms-2019-harvest-celebration-and-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Hearth Pizzeria\, 974 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham \, MA\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Community Farm
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Farm":MAILTO:info@needhamfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191001T124935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T184753Z
UID:11404-1572687000-1572692400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solarize Plus Needham - Educational Seminar for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION:\nN.E.T.R. Inc\n85 Flagship Drive\, Unit D\nNorth Andover\, MA 01845 \nDATE:\nSaturday\, November 2\, 2019 \nTIME:\n9:30 am – 11:00 am \n \nThis event will feature the organizations that were chosen as installer partners for Solarize Plus Needham: \n\nN.E.T.R. Inc. will present information about air source heat pump technologies\, the ways heat pumps are used in homes today and the many current rebates available.\nBoston Solar will present rooftop PV technology\, why people are installing it\, and how it benefits the environment and your wallet. They will also explain how the current Massachusetts incentive program works.\nGreen Energy Consumers Alliance will present information about rebates and incentives on electric cars through their Drive Green program.\n\nAll three companies will be available for individual questions and consultations. \nA continental breakfast will be served. \nRESERVE A SEAT TODAY!\nSeating is strictly limited to 20 people per seminar\, and must be reserved. Please reserve your seat here. First come first served. \nIf you have questions about these seminar\, please call Gina at N.E.T.R. at 781-933-6387.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/educational-seminar-for-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
ORGANIZER;CN="N.E.T.R. Inc.":MAILTO:info@netrinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190922T002009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T125451Z
UID:11327-1573050600-1573059600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham is Matting Change - Helping the Homeless Is  "In The Bag"
DESCRIPTION:We should all be bringing our own re-useable bags with us when you shop\, but if we end up with a few single use plastic bags\, here’s a great way to repurpose them. \nFounded by a recent high school graduate\, @MattingChange aims to reconfigure single-use plastic bags into comfortable and durable sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. By putting a spin on a traditional textiles technique\, these mats can be made by anyone and provide critical relief\, especially in the colder months. The mats will be donated to Needham-based Generic Ministry to support their work with individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston.  This labor-intensive project needs the help of many hands\, ages 11 to 111. \nJoin the community in giving back\, while keeping bags out of the waste stream! A series of workshops will be held from 2:30-5pm on the early-release and no-school days of Wednesdays Sept. 25\, Oct. 9 Oct. 23 and Nov 6. For more information and to sign up\, please contact Aicha Kelley at The Center at The Heights at akelley@needhamma.gov or 781-455-7555. \nMaking a single mat requires 600 bags! If you have clean\, flimsy\, plastic checkout bags (#2 HDPE) to donate\, please drop them off in the Matting Change bin at the Center for the Heights or at 20 Chestnut St (south of Harvey’s) inside the front door.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-is-matting-change-helping-the-homeless-is-in-the-bag-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center at the Heights":MAILTO:akelley@needhamma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191107T152519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T152711Z
UID:11547-1573214400-1573218000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:EV101 Training for Needham Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Drive Green’s mission is to protect our climate and environment by getting electric vehicles on the road in place of gas-powered cars. Through pre-negotiated discounts to purchase or lease\, educational resources\, advocacy\, and test-drive opportunities\, Drive Green’s one-of-a-kind platform makes going electric the right choice for our planet and the smart choice for your life. \nJoin our webinar to learn more about EVs: \nEV101 – Solarize Plus Needham\nFri\, Nov 8\, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/452638757 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (312) 757-3121 \nAccess Code: 452-638-757 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/install/452638757
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/ev101-training-for-needham-volunteers/
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191024T123425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T200053Z
UID:11524-1573581600-1573588800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solarize Plus Needham - Solar Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Solar Wine Tasting!  As part of the Solarize Mass Plus Needham Program\, Boston Solar will be hosting a Solar 101 wine night at Vino di Vino in Needham.  Join us and enjoy some wines made with solar power.  You will also have a chance to learn more about how you can save with solar! \nWe  will have at least 10 wines for folks to try including whites and reds from: \nTrione Winery\nRussian River Valley\, California \nInnman Family Wines\nSonoma Valley\, California \nGrant Moraine\nYamhill\, Oregon \nDon’t forget to RSVP on Facebook.   Search @bostonsolarco and click on events!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solarize-plus-needham-solar-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:Vino di Vino\, 922 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191101T153416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T153453Z
UID:11539-1574188200-1574195400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Film Showing: Paris to Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:RISE Documentary films is putting on an exciting evening about Climate Change.   Mariama White- Hammond will speak before a film screening of Paris to Pittsburgh on Nov 19th in Dedham at 6:30 pm. \nThe 78-minute film documents “the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future-and the Trump administration’s explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement-the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.” \nYou can watch the trailer here. \nThe program is FREE and there is a community reception beforehand. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/film-showing-paris-to-pittsburgh-2/
LOCATION:Mother Brook Arts & Community Center\, 123 High St\, Dedham\, MA\, 02060
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190907T141200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T141200Z
UID:11109-1575399600-1575405000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Electric Cars and Hybrids
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of buying an electric car or a hybrid and would like to learn more about the options? This class will answer your questions about options currently available\, what they cost\, how they work\, their range\, charging time\, and performance. You will also receive information on financial incentives\, market trends and environmental benefits. The instructor can describe his experience with two hybrids and three electric cars. \nInstructor:  Peter Kane \nCheck out other Needham Adult Education programs. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-electric-cars-and-hybrids-2/
LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 206\, Webster St\, Needham
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191126T180951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T180951Z
UID:11611-1575486000-1575489600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Brookline's Gas Moratorium Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Did you see the news about Brookline’s town meeting passing a moratorium on gas in new buildings? Are you interested in implementing a gas moratorium in your town?  Come learn from the Brookline co-petitioners about how they built power in their town meeting to vote for a bylaw that bans gas pipes in new construction projects. \nMCAN is happy to be partnering with Toxics Action Center and Pipeline Awareness Network to sponsor this webinar to answer questions about introducing bylaws and other avenues to getting to a gas moratorium on new construction. \nWhat: Brookline’s Gas Moratorium Webinar \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 4th from 7:00-8:00pm \nWhere: Online (Click here to RSVP) \nWe are looking forward to you joining us to learn more about effectively implementing a gas moratorium!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/brooklines-gas-moratorium-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20191126T173837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T175050Z
UID:11594-1575619200-1575633600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Brigham & Women's Host Climate Change Event with Howie Frumkin and Bill McKibben
DESCRIPTION:The PHS group at Brigham & Women’s Hospital are sponsoring a “Grand Rounds” event featuring Howie Frumkin and Bill McKibben on Dec. 6th\, from 8am-noon at the  Brigham ( see flyer with details).  It is open to the public and there is a link  for anyone to watch it online. \nView the live broadcast feed: https:  //bwhedtech.media.partners.org/programs/live/mgr/ \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/brigham-womens-host-climate-change-event-with-howie-frumkin-and-bill-mckibben/
LOCATION:Brigham & Women’s Hospital\, 75 Francis St. Bornstein Amphitheater\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20200106T153624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T155520Z
UID:11745-1578652200-1578661200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solar and Coffee with Boston Solar
DESCRIPTION:  \nSolar and Coffee with Boston Solar\n  \nInterested in the Solarize Mass Plus Needham Program? Join us this Friday at the French Press Bakery and Cafe in Needham! Boston Solar will be there from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to answer all your Solarize questions. Stop by and have a coffee on us! Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook and let us know if you’ll be there! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solar-and-coffee-with-boston-solar/
LOCATION:French Press Bakery and Cafe\, 74 Chapel Street\, Needham\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Solar":MAILTO:info@bostonsolar.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20190907T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T143836Z
UID:11118-1580322600-1580328000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham Adult Education: Intro to Permaculture: Grow Fruits\, Nuts\, Herbs and More in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:If bad climate news is getting you down\, here is something fun that you can do to make the world a better place right in your own backyard! Permaculture is a way to grow fruits\, nuts\, herbs and vegetables\, that intentionally mimics patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems. In a permaculture garden\, everything works together in synergy–the soil life\, different plants supporting each other\, and the gardener. As a result\, a permaculture garden requires less water\, fertilizer\,\npest-control and work than a conventional garden and is highly productive. It is also a natural habitat for wildlife\,\nincluding pollinators and butterflies\, and a way to sequester some of that excess carbon floating around.  This workshop will introduce you to the basic principles of permaculture and will give you practical ideas to get\nstarted with. \nLimited to 15. \nInstructor: Babette Wills \nDates: 2 Wednesdays\, January 29-February 5\nTime: 6:30-8:00PM\n@ Needham High School\, Room 909 Fee: $45 \nCheck out other Needham Adult Education programs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-adult-education-intro-to-permaculture-grow-fruits-nuts-herbs-and-more-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Needham High School – room 909\, 1330 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20200112T170133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T170439Z
UID:11818-1580497200-1580504400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Go Solar Right Here in Needham!
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! And bring along your Needham friends and neighbors! \nGather for wine\, beer\, apps\, dessert and door prizes ’round the woodstove. Learn about going solar and/or installing air source heat pumps here in Needham! Save the date for Friday\, Jan. 31st from 7pm-9pm. (Snow date Feb. 8th) The Town’s official Solarize Needham vendors\, Boston Solar and N.E.T.R.\, will be on hand to answer all your questions! Feel free to just drop by\, or you can let us know you are coming by emailing us or signing up on FaceBook! \nQuestions? Contact Liz at lizgregg1306@gmail.com or\nDonna Vello at donna.vello@gmail.com \nhosted by: \nBoston Solar \nSolarize Mass Plus \nGreen Needham Collaborative
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/go-solar-right-here-in-needham/
LOCATION:Liz Gregg’s Home\, 1306 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20200118T225605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T225605Z
UID:11862-1580842800-1580848200@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Complete Streets Program in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Needham at a public meeting on Tuesday\, February 4\, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about the Complete Streets program and share your experiences and thoughts for improvements for pedestrian and bicycle travel in Needham.  Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA  02492.  Any questions\, please contact Carys Lustig\, Department of Public Works clustig@needhamma.gov. \nRead about event on Town’s website
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-meeting-complete-streets-program-in-needham/
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213859
CREATED:20200115T200443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T000818Z
UID:11847-1580990400-1580994000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle (EV) 101 webinar:  12-1pm
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham has partnered with the non-profit Green Energy Consumers Alliance to make it easier for you to go electric as you’re going solar. Green Energy Consumers runs a program called Drive Green that makes researching\, test-driving\, and buying or leasing electric cars easier and more affordable. Join us for this hour-long webinar to get all of your electric car questions answered! We’ll talk about why electric vehicles are a good choice\, how charging works\, available incentives\, and more! \nRegister for the webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/electric-vehicle-ev-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Solarize Plus
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