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SUMMARY:Needham Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Green Needham table at Saturday’s Needham Business Association Harvest Fair on the Town Common! \n\nAlong with our partner Next Step Living\, we’ll help you sign up for a no-cost home energy assessment if you haven’t had one and answer questions about making your home more energy efficient for the upcoming winter.\nWe’ll be answering questions about bringing Solarize Mass to Needham.  Solarize is a program that over 900 homeowners in 20 communities have taken advantage of to install solar PV on their homes.\nYou can help bring Solarize Mass to Needham by filling out our short survey.\nWe’ll also answer questions about living green in Needham.\nAnd… we would like to hear your ideas for how we can work together to make Needham a greener and more sustainable community.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-harvest-fair/
LOCATION:Needham Town Common\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Needham
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131004
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130921T163345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130921T163345Z
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SUMMARY:Mass. Green Career Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference connects stakeholders from government\, education\, business and nonprofits and people interested in green careers to advance sustainable development. \nIs a Sustainability Career on Your Green Horizon?  Sustainability is using resources to meet present needs without compromising future resources.  Many organizations are pursuing sustainability to achieve the goal of protecting the environment. \nRead more … \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-green-career-conference/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, Marlborough \, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130626T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130626T093059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130528T155327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130529T122228Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce Green Business Awards Breakfast features Attorney General Martha Coakley
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley will be the keynote speaker at the Newton-Needham Chamber’s Green Business Awards Breakfast on  Wednesday June 26 in Newton.  \nThe Green Business Awards Breakfast will honor local businesses for their environmental achievements\, and will be held outdoors\, along the banks of the Charles River\, adjacent to the Newton-Marriott Hotel.   \nAttorney General Coakley will discuss the challenges and the opportunities facing businesses in the Commonwealth in the 21st century. She will offer reflections from her upcoming energy summit on how costs impact businesses’ ability to be competitive and energy efficient and the successes and challenges they have experienced. \nAlso speaking that morning will be: \n\nMark Buckley\, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Staples\nBob Zimmerman of Charles River Watershed Association\nNewton Mayor Setti Warren\n\nThe Green Business Breakfast brings together local businesses\, energy and environmental experts\, and policy makers to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to preserving and protecting our environment.   \nGreen Needham Chair Michael Greis is a member of the  Chamber’s Environment Committee\, which will recognize businesses from both Newton and Needham that have taken a leadership role in reducing energy and incorporating sustainable environmental practices and strategies in their businesses.   \nAdvance tickets for the Green Business Awards Breakfast on June 26 from  7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Newton Marriott Hotel\,  are $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members and are now available online from the Chamber or by calling 617-244-1864.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/newton-needham-chamber-of-commerce-green-business-awards-breakfast-features-attorney-general-martha-coakley/
LOCATION:Newton Marriott Hotel\, 2345 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton\, MA\, 02466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Organizations,Newton-Needham Chamber
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130529T213059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130528T150617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130528T150617Z
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SUMMARY:MCAN Climate Education Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In 2008 Massachusetts passed two major pieces of climate related legislation.  The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) required the state to set 2020 and 2050 greenhouse gas reduction targets and develop a plan to hit those targets\, and the Green Communities Act (GCA) greatly accelerated energy efficiency work in Massachusetts and created the Green Communities Program incentivizing Massachusetts cities and towns to go green. \nJoin the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DoER) on May 29th for an update on Massachusetts’ progress and plans for the future.   \n\nSteven Clarke\, Assistant Secretary for Energy\, will be speaking on the Climate Plan/Global Warming Solutions Act\nLisa Capone\, Deputy Director of Green Communities at DoER\, will be speaking on the Green Communities Act\n\nFollowing Steven and Lisa’s presentations\, MCAN Executive Director Rob Garrity will lead a discussion of important topics in climate change\, including the latest on fracking\, Keystone\, and state legislative issues. \nAttendence is free\, light refreshment served.  All are welcome. \nThe meeting will be held at the Arlington Senior Center at 27 Maple St\, Arlington\, MA 02476 from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Wednesday\, May 29th. \n\nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member).  MCAN holds regular meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences.  All are invited to participate.  There is no cost to attend.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-climate-education-meeting/
LOCATION:Arlington Senior Center\, 27 Maple St\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCAN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130520T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130319T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130506T160126Z
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SUMMARY:Green Needham Meeting: The Water is Rising - Boston's Climate Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:The City of Boston is the economic engine for our region.  In 2007\, Mayor Tom Menino recognized both the threats and the opportunities that climate change poses for the City and our region.  The City of Boston developed its initial climate action plan that year\, and updated it in 2011.  \n \nThe threat is visibly demonstrated in an image showing the large areas of Boston that would have been under 2 – 4 feet of water had Superstorm Sandy hit at high tide.  Those are levels expected to occur in Boston by mid-century.   \nClimate action will also bring significant economic benefits to Boston. Energy efficiency and behavior change can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings\, transportation\, and solid waste-and produce net savings of over $2 billion by 2020 through lower energy bills. Demand for energy-and climate-related services will create thousands of jobs. And taking the necessary steps to prepare for climate-related change will ensure that Boston’s economic and social infrastructure remains strong. \nJoin us for a Green Needham meeting on May 20th as we welcome Brian Swett\, Chief of Environment and Energy for the City of Boston\, to Needham.   \nBrian will take us through Boston’s comprehensive climate action plan\, addressing mitigation\, adaptation\, community engagement and social equity.  He’ll talk about how responding to climate change is driving innovation\, economic opportunity and economic growth for Boston and our region.   \nThrough this event\, Green Needham hopes to spark conversation and collaboration amongst local metro-west communities as we explore what climate change means to us—and how we can respond in ways that transform climate threats into opportunities for strengthening our local communities.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/boston-climate-action-plan/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Green Needham
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130501T090059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130430T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T192439Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day takes place on the first Wednesday of May – May 1st this year –  and celebrates the efforts of hundreds of schools currently involved in Safe Routes to School programs in Massachusetts.  \nEach of Needham’s Public Elementary Schools has an active program encouraging children to walk to school. See more information here or contact the parent coordinators at your school: \n\nBroadmeadow: Samantha Clark\nEliot:  Marie Shapiro\nHillside:  Michelle Hoffmeister\nMitchell:  Amy Simeone or Kelly Faggiano\nNewman:  Anne Hayek\, Beth Shulman\, Laura Demaio
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massachusetts-walk-and-bike-to-school-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Schools,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130412T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130412T150707Z
UID:3193-1367173800-1367182859@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Screening of the Movie "Fresh" and Latest News about Local Farms
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday evening\, April 28\, First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, will host a film screening and a celebration of the “good food” heroes who are creating an alternative to our industrialized food system. \nCome at 6:30 p.m. to meet local farmers and Needham Farmers Market organizers\, sample delicious local and organic foods\, and submit your name for great door prizes. At 7 p.m.\, after brief updates about local farms\, there will be a showing of the 70-minute film “Fresh\,” which highlights both urban and rural farmers who are trying to practice sustainable and more humane ways of raising food. www.freshthemovie.com. \nHelp support our own local-food community while enjoying fresh foods before the film and a lively discussion after. The free event is cosponsored by First Parish’s Green Congregation Committee\, the Needham League of Women Voters\, Green Needham Collaborative\, and the LEAH Collective. Parents please note that the film briefly focuses on industrialized food production\, with some images of animal treatment that may be difficult for children to watch.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/screening-of-the-movie-fresh-and-latest-news-about-local-farms/
LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Community Farm,Farmers Market,Food,Houses of Worship
ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham%2C Green Needham Collaborative%2C Needham League of Women Voters%2C the LEAH Collective":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130421T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130421T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T001354Z
UID:3207-1366556400-1366565400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Near Net Zero in Needham - Solar 101
DESCRIPTION:Come see THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME BUILT IN NEEDHAM (HERS12 RATED)!  This new home exemplifies the amenities of upscale construction & saves you money on utility costs. Solar PV system on the south facing rear roof is projected to produce more electricity than required to heat & cool the home. \nSales representatives from Kingsbury Homes Limited and the Sunlight Solar Energy Team will be available to discuss the benefits and incentives of going solar and also how to build an energy efficient home that is almost Net Zero! \nFresh catered food from your very local Volante Farms.  Come learn and eat – it’ll be fun!   Click here view details on Needham Patch.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/near-net-zero-in-needham-solar-101/
LOCATION:Near Net Zero Home\, 1362 Great Plain Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home,Renewable Energy,Solar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Le":MAILTO:Kimberly.Le@.­sunli­ghtsolar.­com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T160059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130403T162706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T162706Z
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SUMMARY:The Three College Skill Share
DESCRIPTION:On April 6th\, Olin College is hosting The Three College Skill Share. This event is free and open to the public. There will be very cool free workshops including beekeeping\, vermi-composting\, soup making and more. \nGo to the following link to see the schedule and to register (no charge to register): \nhttp://threecollegeskillshare.org/schedule.html
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-three-college-skill-share/
LOCATION:Olin College\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T120059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130201T195613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T195613Z
UID:2788-1365242400-1365249659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Child Backyard Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to start gardening with your child?  If so\, please join the Needham Community Farm at their Parent/Child Backyard Gardening workshop\, and instructors Heather Borkowski & Babettee Wils will give you the basics about backyard gardening\, with a focus on fun things you can do in your garden with your children.  Recommended ages for children: 5-7. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Parent/Child Backyard Gardening will take place on Saturday\, April 6th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the cafeteria at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available throughNeedham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/parentchild-backyard-gardening/
LOCATION:Needham High School Cafeteria\, 609 Webster St\, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130401T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130201T174027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T195741Z
UID:2781-1364841000-1364848259@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Eating Habits of a Locavore
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how you could eat more local produce year-round?  For New Englanders\, this is challenging during the late fall\, winter\, & early spring.  If you’d like to learn how you can continue to eat local food during these periods\, please join the Needham Community Farm for their Eating Habits of a Locavore program\, and instructor Babette Wils will explain how you can do this – she’s been a practicing locavore for 10 years. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Eating Habits of a Locavore will be held on Monday\, April 1st from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge (off the cafeteria) at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available throughNeedham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/eating-habits-of-a-locavore/
LOCATION:Faculty Lounge (off the cafeteria) at Needham High School\, 609 Webster St\, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T113059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130212T033234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130325T183733Z
UID:2841-1364205600-1364211059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:NSL Presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s Club
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s club at the Avita Senior home.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nsl-presentation-to-the-needham-retired-mens-club/
LOCATION:Avita Senior home\, 880 Greendale Ave  \, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130320T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130102T154551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T223913Z
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SUMMARY:Solar 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered if solar is right for your house?  If so\, join us for Green Needham’s Solar 101\, an introduction and guide to residential solar energy for homeowners.   \nWe will explain the technology and terminology of solar PV (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems\, the criteria homeowners should consider before proceeding\, and acquisition and financing options (lease versus purchase).   \nNeedham’s new Building Commissioner\, David Roche\, will review what the Building Department will look for from the homeowner and the installer to ensure a safe and timely installation.   \nWe will also cover the questions that homeowners should ask of installers\, and tips from Needham residents who have been through the process.     \nFollowing the presentation\, several Needham homeowners and their installers will be available for questions and consultation. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Solar 101 will take place on Wednesday\, March 20th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Broadmeadow Performance Center. \nRegistration is available through Needham Community Education.  Call 781-455-0400 x235 to register by phone.   \nThe Needham Community Education catalog was mailed to all Needham households in late January.  You can find Solar 101 on page 6 of the catalog\, in the new “Living Green in Needham” section.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solar-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Broadmeadow Performance Center\, 120 Broadmeadow Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Renewable Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130311T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130201T190939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T195701Z
UID:2783-1363026600-1363033859@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Creating Herb Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in adding more fresh herbs to your cooking and meals?  Or are you looking for plants that you can use to make tasty teas all year long?  If so\, please join the Needham Community Farm at their Creating Herb Gardens workshop\, and instructor Heather Borkowski will give you the basics for growing a wide variety of culinary and medicinal herbs. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Creating Herb Gardens will be held on Monday\, March 11th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Room 204 at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available through Needham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/creating-herb-gardens/
LOCATION:Needham High School – Room 204\, 609 Webster St.\, Needham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T164559
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130209T003544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130209T003544Z
UID:2819-1362904200-1362933959@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:MCAN Yearly Conference:  Local Environmental Action 2013
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Toxics Action Center and Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) are collaborating to jointly put on the Local Environmental Action Conference. \nFor those already registered for Local Environmental Action 2013\, we’re excited to see you March 10th at Northeastern University. If you haven’t registered yet\, register now\, and don’t miss out on discounted Early Bird prices\, available through February 15th! Here are some of the workshops that you can choose from at this year’s conference: \n\n\nGetting Organics out of the Waste Stream: How to Fight Global Warming\, Reduce Trash and Make Landfills Safer\nCoal and The Revenge of Carboniferous Era: Using a 17th Century Fuel in the 21st Century\nWhat the Frack? Fact\, Fiction\, and Fracking\nWhat’s Coming Out of that Smokestack? Tips for Understanding\, Measuring and Monitoring Air Pollution from Fossil Fuel Power Plants\, Trash Incinerators\, and More\nCommunity Organizing Bootcamp: Learn the Core Skills and Tools for Organizing Your Community and Winning Your Campaign\n\nFor more information and our full list of workshops check out our website.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-yearly-conference-local-environmental-action-2013/
LOCATION:Northeastern University – Curry Center (building 50).\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T220059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130201T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130217T173150Z
UID:2786-1362250800-1362261659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Jazz in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Needham Community farm\, for a fun-filled evening to support the Farm.  Music will be provided by James Fernando\, and his fabulous Jazz Trio.  Heavy hor d’oeurves & decadent desserts; open bar and tasting (wine and beer);  50/50 Cash Raffle;  Silent and Live Auction (Online Auction Opens February 16th).  Go to the Community Farm’s website to learn more about this event. \n\n\nClick Here to Register!\n(Pre-registration Required)
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/jazz-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Masonic Lodge\, 1101 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130228T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130211T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T233044Z
UID:2838-1362079800-1362083459@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Web meeting - Green Needham Solar Team Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is expanding its Solar Team.  Join us and help accelerate renewable solar energy in Needham.   \nThis is an “armchair” web meeting to introduce the opportunities for growing solar energy in Needham.  You don’t have to have a lot of time – or experience with solar – to help. See more about our planned projects here.  \nTo take part in this web meeting on February 28th at 7:30 pm: \n\nGo to this link  shortly before 7:30 pm\n\nLink address is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/513419445\nIf you have not previously used GoToMeeting to attend a web meeting\, allow a few extra minutes to download the GoToMeeting module.\n\nYou can use your computer’s microphone and speakers to participate (a headset is recommended\, but not required).\nYou may also call in using your telephone:\n\nDial +1 (805) 309-0027\nAccess Code: 513-419-445 (also the MeetingID)\n\n\nThat’s all there is!  If you have any questions\, please contact Michael Greis. \nIf you can’t make this session\, another session is being be held on Wednesday\, February 20th.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/web-meeting-green-needham-solar-team-introduction-2/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130225T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130201T172808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T172808Z
UID:2778-1361817000-1361824259@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Year-Round Backyard Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered if you could grow fresh produce year-round in your own yard?  If so\, please join The Needham Community Farm for their Year-Round Backyard Gardening program\, and instructor Babette Wils will explain how you can do this without expensive equipment\, greenhouses\, etc. \nPresented in partnership with Needham Community Education\, Year-Round Backyard Gardening will be held on Monday\, Feb. 25th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge at Needham High School. \nRegistration will be available throughNeedham Community Education.  Look for their catalog in your mail on online in mid-January.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/year-round-backyard-gardening/
LOCATION:NHS Faculty Lounge (off cafeteria)\, 609 Webster St\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Farm,Food,Health,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130220T203059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130211T232553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T232553Z
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SUMMARY:Web meeting - Green Needham Solar Team Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is expanding its Solar Team.  Join us and help accelerate renewable solar energy in Needham.   \nThis is an “armchair” web meeting to introduce the opportunities for growing solar energy in Needham.  You don’t have to have a lot of time – or experience with solar – to help. See more about our planned projects here.  \nTo take part in this web meeting on February 20th at 7:30 pm: \n\nGo to this link  shortly before 7:30 pm\n\nLink address is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/997720069\nIf you have not previously used GoToMeeting to attend a web meeting\, allow a few extra minutes to download the GoToMeeting module.\n\nYou can use your computer’s microphone and speakers to participate (a headset is recommended\, but not required).\nYou may also call in using your telephone:\n\nDial +1 (213) 493-0614\nAccess Code: 997-720-069 (also the MeetingID)\n\n\nThat’s all there is!  If you have any questions\, please contact Michael Greis. \nIf you can’t make this session\, another session will be held on Thursday\, February 28th.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/web-meeting-green-needham-solar-team-introduction/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130207T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20130128T183159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140118T210756Z
UID:2773-1360263600-1360269900@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:MCAN Meeting - Waste Policies for Reducing Climate Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Mass Climate Action Network’s first climate education and steering committee meeting of 2013 will take up the topic of “Waste Policies for Reducting Climate Emissions” on February 7th at the Cary Library in Lexington. \nLynne Pledger of Clean Water Action will talk about the connection between climate change and waste. Prior to 2009\, the EPA calculated climate emissions from waste only in terms of the emissions from landfills and incinerators. But now\, using “systems-based accounting\,” EPA calculates that 42% of GHG from the U.S. can be attributed to our accelerated production and disposal cycle. \nLynne will look at the life cycle of what’s in the trash can\, and explain how climate action plans at the state and local level can reduce emissions resulting from production\, transportation and disposal of food\, products\, and packaging. \nAlso at this meeting\, MCAN Executive Director Rob Garrity will talk about the upcomming legislative sessions in Massachusetts and the nation’s capital and what may be in store for climate activists. \nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member). MCAN holds is regular steering committee meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences. All are invited to participate. There is no cost to attend. \nView information about this event on the MCAN calendar.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-meeting-waste-policies-for-reducing-climate-emissions/
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121226T221817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003737Z
UID:2709-1358449200-1358453700@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Colonials and Ranches Weatherization Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. \nThe workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions. All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130116T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121226T221516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003808Z
UID:2706-1358362800-1358367300@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Weatherization Workshop For Cape-Style Homes
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. The workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions.  All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121204T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121113T170348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121113T170348Z
UID:2612-1354642200-1354654859@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Mass Energy Consumers Alliance 30th Anniversary Dinner and awards ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Mass Energy Consumers Alliance holds an annual meeting and dinner to recognize organizations that have contributed to making energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable in Massachusetts.  This year’s meeting\, its 30th Anniversary\, will be held on Tuesday\, December 4th at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston.   \nSomewhat ironically\, the meeting had to be postponed from its original date because of Hurricane Sandy.  But that means another opportunity to participate in this event.  This year’s event features: \n\nA three-course dinner\, featuring locally-sourced food\nA keynote address by Secretary Richard Sullivan\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\nSilent Auction\nAwards Presentations\n\n\nThis year\, Mass Energy will recognize: \n\nCape Wind – (finally) poised to become America’s first offshore wind farm.  It will become a major contributor to the Commonwealth’s clean energy and climate goals.\nRenew Boston – Mayor Thomas Menino’s partnership with NSTAR\, National Grid\, Mass Energy\, Next Step Living\, and Action for Boston for Community Development (ABCD)\, which reached over 15\,000 Boston households and resulted in approximately 8\,000 home energy assessments.  Approximately 2\,200 median income households have completed weatherization services under the Renew Boston no-cost offer.\nScituate Wind and the Town of Scituate – a public/private partnership that installed a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine on public land with significant public benefits and community support.\nEquity Industrial Partners and the City of Gloucester – a public/private partnership that will soon be producing clean energy from two wind turbines in Gloucester.  The two 1.5 megawatt turbine are expected to sell about 10\,000 megawatt hours in net metering credits to the City of a Gloucester\, roughly equivalent to the City’s municipal energy needs.\n\n\nTickets to Mass Energy’s 30th Anniversary Dinner are $30 per person and are available here.   \n\nMass Energy Consumers Alliance is a non-profit organization working to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable. Its Discount Heating Oil Service now serves 15\,000 members\, and its Green Power programs\, provides green electricity from local renewable sources to 7\,000 members strong. Its charitable programs provide heating assistance to those most in need.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-consumers-alliance-30th-anniversary-dinner-and-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Colonnade Hotel\, 120 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121126T210059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121113T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121113T170409Z
UID:2609-1353956400-1353963659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Better by Design - energy efficiency in Needham's public construction projects
DESCRIPTION:Join Green Needham on November 26th as we take a look at how energy efficiency is designed and built into Needham’s public construction projects.  Reducing energy use and using energy as efficiently as possible is built into the process from initial conception and design through construction and operation.  That attention not only contributes to the “on time and on budget” performance we have come to expect\, it also reduces our use of fossil fuels\, contributing to a cleaner environment and keeping more dollars in the local economy and reduces operational costs\, saving money for years to come.   \nUsing recently completed projects as case studies\, architects from the design firms\, project managers from Needham’s Public Facilities Construction Division and members of the Permanent Public Building Committee will take us on a tour of how Needham builds energy efficient public buildings.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/better-by-design-energy-efficiency-in-needhams-public-construction-projects/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121110T140059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121109T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121109T035737Z
UID:2585-1352545200-1352556059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Solar Open House
DESCRIPTION:Do you  have a south-facing unshaded roof? You would probably be a good candidate for solar electricity.  Find out about residential solar at a Solar Open House this weekend at the home of Ken Farbstein\, who had solar electric panels installed in 2010.  Stop by Ken’s home\, 307 Brookline Street in Needham (near the high school) on Saturday\, November 10\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.    Ken will be there to answer questions and will be joined by a representative of Sunlight Solar\, the company that installed the panels. They will explain how tax rebates and payments for the clean energy produced have made solar panels more affordable than ever. RSVP to Ken Farbstein at 781-444-5525. \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/solar-open-house/
LOCATION:Home of Ken Farbstein\, 307 Brookline Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121106T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121106T200059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121020T163150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121020T163200Z
UID:2520-1352185200-1352232059@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Election Day 2012
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to vote today!  Read our Q&A with the 4th District Congressional Candidates (Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy).
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/election-day-2012/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121023T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20120923T230253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T155922Z
UID:2392-1351018800-1351025100@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham hosts MCAN panel on a Carbon Tax
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is hosting the October Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee Meeting at the Needham Public Library. The topic of discussion at the October 23rd meeting (7:00 – 8:45 pm) will be “Tax the Bads\, Not the Goods: Is a Carbon Tax in our future?” Could such an approach work in Massachusetts? Could a grassroots ballot initiative build enough statewide support to make it a reality? \nThe panel includes: \n\nGary Rucinski\, founder of the Boston Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby\nMarc Breslow\, co-founder and former Executive Director of MCAN\, who was instrumental in the design of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative which set a price on carbon for northeast power plants\nRob Garrity\, Executive Director of MCAN\n\nPanel members will endeavor to explore these questions with MCAN chapter leaders to see if such a legislative approach would make sense to promote a more sustainable future for Massachusetts. \nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member). MCAN holds is regular steering committee meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences. All are invited to participate.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-hosts-mcan-panel-on-a-carbon-tax/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121017T160059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121010T015924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T015924Z
UID:2449-1350482400-1350489659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Wind Working Group October 2012 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Massachusetts Wind Working Group at Aeronautica Windpower\, 11 Resnik Road\, Plymouth\, MA\, for a meeting about “Challenges to Wind Development.” \nJay McCaffrey\, Sierra Club\, will talk about the recent report Clean Energy Under Siege. The panel will also include Sue Reid from the Conservation Law Foundation and Simon Thomas from Atlantic Renewable Energy Services. Sumul Shah of Solaya Renewable Energy will give an update on two current wind projects in Massachusetts located in Fairhaven and Scituate. \nPlease RSVP with Jody Lally\, program manager\, UMASS-Amherst\, phone 413-577-0887.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massachusetts-wind-working-group-october-2012-meeting/
LOCATION:Aeronautica Windpower\, 11 Resnik Road\, Plymouth\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121014T130059
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121007T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121007T185322Z
UID:2444-1350214200-1350219659@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Alan Clayton-Matthews provides an economist's view of climate change
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Climate Change Cafe series\, the Environmental Ministry Team of the Congregational Church of Needham has invited an economist to give his perspective on the effects of climate change. \nDr. Alan Clayton-Matthews\, of the Northeastern University Department of Economics\, will speak about “Trends in the Rise of Greenhouse Gases and the Effects of Climate Change from an Economist’s Perspective.”  The event will take place on Sunday October 14\, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in Linden Hall at the Congregational Church of Needham. \nDr. Clayton-Mathews will discuss topics including: \n\nWhat is the current and future economic impact of the rise in greenhouse gases?\nWhat can be done about it?\nWhat’s the cost of rising sea levels in the Boston area and how will they affect the way we live and work?\n\nThe public is welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/alan-clayton-matthews-provides-an-economists-view-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190931
CREATED:20121002T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20121002T193938Z
UID:2406-1350032400-1350032400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Needham plaque presentation at Powers Hall
DESCRIPTION:On Friday October 12th\, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Powers Hall\, Green Needham will host a short ceremony to dedicate a brass plaque commending the Town of Needham\, as well as 32 local businesses\, organizations\, and Houses of Worship\, for their outstanding commitment to reducing energy use. \nRepresentatives of the Town and the organizations being honored will be attending\, along with other government officials and invited guests.  Members of the public are invited.  Light refreshments will be served.   \nSee “Green Needham wraps up Needham 1\,000 Energy Reduction Campaign with Plaque Presentation at Powers Hall” for more about the plaque\, the 10% Challenge and the accomplishments of the organizations involved.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-plaque-presentation-at-powers-hall/
LOCATION:Powers Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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