BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Needham - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green Needham X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Needham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110109T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101208T032404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101208T180616Z UID:871-1294569000-1294579800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Temple Aliyah Energy Fair DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Temple Aliyah community-wide Energy Fair on Sunday\, January 9\, 10:30 – 1:30 – a fun\, educational event for the whole family.  Featuring: \n\nTable top exhibitors with information on every aspect of green living\, from solar panels to pesticide-free lawn care to high-efficiency appliances\nA panel discussion on energy audits to improve your home’s efficiency and save you money\nPlug-in electric Ford Escape and hybrid Ford Fusion for viewing\nAn interactive children’s program on energy conservation led by NSTAR\nAnd much more!\n\nAll are welcome!  See our flyer for details. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/temple-aliyah-energy-fair/ LOCATION:Temple Aliyah\, 1664 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101112T011354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140118T212725Z UID:737-1292268600-1292274000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:December Meeting - Energy Security and National Security DESCRIPTION:How are the decisions we are making today on energy and climate – locally and nationally – vital to our future national security? \nPlease join us for a discussion about energy security and national security at our December 13th Green Needham Meeting. \nThe conversation will be led by two outstanding young American veterans. Jon Gensler and Wade Barnes are graduates of West Point and the Naval Academy\, respectively\, and both served in overseas deployments. \nJon and Wade will begin by describing what the choices we have made as a society on energy and climate change have meant to our armed forces and those who serve in them. They will outline how that experience has made clear how much our future national security depends on the choices we make next. Finally\, they will discuss some of the ways the military itself is pointing our way forward\, such as the Navy’s plans for a fossil-fuel free carrier task force. \nPreparing themselves to help shape our energy and climate future\, Jon and Wade are currently enrolled in joint degree programs at Harvard’s Kennedy School and business school (MIT/Sloan and Dartmouth/Tuck). \nRead more about them below. We look forward to hosting them in Needham and hope you will join us to participate in the discussion. \nJon Gensler \nJon Gensler was born and raised in Huntington\, WV\, where much of his family still resides. After graduating with the Class of 2000 from the United States Military Academy at West Point\, Jon served as a tank platoon leader and infantry mortar platoon leader with the 1st Battalion\, 68th Armor Regiment out of Ft Carson\, CO. After serving in Iraq from 2003-2004\, Jon returned to Ft Carson and completed his service in 2005. \nJon has since spent a year living abroad in New Zealand and over two years in sales for Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg\, PA. While there\, Jon co-founded a branch of the US Green Building Council in the Lehigh Valley and earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design professional accreditation (LEED-AP®). Jon is currently pursuing a dual MBA/MPA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of Government\, expecting to earn both in May 2011. He is a vibrant and strong advocate for clean energy development\, active with Operation FREE\, and brags about his West Virginia roots to anyone who will listen. \nWade Barnes \nWade Barnes is currently an MBA candidate at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and an MPA candidate at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Prior to this he spent five years as a naval officer assigned to ships in the United States Navy. Wade completed four deployments to the Middle East and Southeast Asia during his service\, participating in a wide range of activities ranging from humanitarian aid efforts in the Pacific Rim to counter-narcotics efforts in the Gulf of Oman and anti-piracy operations near Somalia. \nSince departing the military Wade has worked at the Virginia-based energy firm Apex Wind Energy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy\, and his interests include renewable energy and national security. In his free time Wade enjoys backpacking and SCUBA diving. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/december-meeting-energy-security-and-national-security/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101112T020337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101112T020337Z UID:743-1291059000-1291064400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Farmer's Market: Survey and Next Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please come to the second meeting to organize a farmers’ market in Needham on Monday\, November 29th at 7:30 pm at First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham.  This is a planning meeting on building support\, a January event\, and other issues. \nIf you are interested in a farmers market\, please take the survey at the following link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X98TWJT \nIf you have questions or suggestions\, e-mail Jeff Friedman at friedmanesq@aol.com. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-farmers-market-survey-and-next-meeting/ LOCATION:First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101024T210107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101201T044018Z UID:687-1289849400-1289854800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:From Toxic Toys to Green Design - thinking ecologically about children's products DESCRIPTION:In preparation for holiday gift giving\, the Shomrei Adamah Committee (Guardians of the Earth) of Temple Beth Shalom invites you to an event that will change the way you think about your child’s health. \nJoin us on November 15th to hear the answers to these questions and more: \n\nHow can parents find toys that are safer\, healthier\, and greener?\nWhy do toys and other consumer products contain hazardous chemicals?\n\nDr. Sally Edwards\, a researcher at the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production\, discusses her research on the  environmental and social  impacts of the global toy industry and her efforts to find solutions\, working with toy manufacturers\, retailers\, government policy makers and children’s environmental health advocates. \nAll are welcome at Temple Beth Shalom for this program.  No cost. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/from-toxic-toys-to-green-design-thinking-ecologically-about-childrens-products/ LOCATION:Temple Beth Shalom\, 670 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101115 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101107T134110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T160240Z UID:716-1289692800-1289779199@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Clara Silverstein to talk about her new book "A White House Garden Cookbook" DESCRIPTION:Clara Silverstein will speak about her 2010 book\, A White House Garden Cookbook: Healthy Ideas from the First Family for Your Family\, Sunday November 14th at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Needham Free Public Library. The free program is sponsored by Friends of the Needham Public Library. \nSilverstein will tell how she researched the book\, healthy ways to cook with the kinds of vegetables and fruits grown in the White House garden\, and fun facts about White House gardens\, past and present. She will also show photos from her two visits. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/clara-silverstein-to-talk-about-her-new-book-white-house-garden-cookbook/ LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States CATEGORIES:Food END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101025 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100902T130006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100925T155744Z UID:594-1287878400-1287964740@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s 2010 Annual Conference\, “Act Locally or Sink Globally”\, will be held at Clark University in Worcester on October 24th\, 2010. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “ACT Locally\, or SINK Globally\,” reflecting MCAN’s focus on local action to combat climate change\, both in terms of actual greenhouse gas reductions\, but also a way for ordinary citizens to lead where political leaders have been unable to go. As in years past\, the conference will feature a variety of panels and workshops on topical issues relevant to current and future climate activists. \nFor more information\, see the Conference page at the MCAN web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Clark University\, 950 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101012T122918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101012T122918Z UID:670-1287430200-1287435600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Farmers Market organizing meeting DESCRIPTION:Please come to a meeting to start and organize the Needham Farmers’ Market on Monday\, October 18th at 7:30 pm at First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist. \nThis farmers’ market will be a weekly event featuring locally grown\, fresh and healthy vegetables and fruit. It will be fun for the whole community. Come to the meeting and share your ideas on how to attract shoppers and make the farmers’ market a success. Topics for discussion include the local demand for a farmers’ market\, finding sponsors\, vendors\, and an appropriate location\, plus developing a strategy and timeline. \nPlease speak to your friends and others who might be interested in attending the meeting. If you have questions or suggestions\, please email Jeff Friedman. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/farmers-market-organizing-meeting/ LOCATION:First Parish Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Food END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20101014T142100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20101201T044054Z UID:680-1287313200-1287334800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Solutions Expo at Newton Harvest Fair DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce at the Green Solutions Expo from 11 am to 5 pm on October 17th where exhibitors will showcase products/services that are environmentally friendly and/or help people live a “green” lifestyle. \nThe Green Solutions Expo is being held at the Newton Harvest Fair.  Newton’s Harvest Fair\, held in the Newton Centre parking lot (at Langley & Beacon Streets)  is one of the largest outdoor events of the year in Newton and draws thousands of local residents and families each year to enjoy crafters\, children’s rides\, entertainment and more in a fun\, festive atmosphere. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-solutions-expo-at-newton-harvest-fair/ LOCATION:Newton Centre Parking Lot\, Langley & Beacon Streets\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02495\, United States CATEGORIES:Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100915T161403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100915T161403Z UID:609-1286121600-1286125200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Reconciling Climate Change Science and Values - John Hagan DESCRIPTION:Climate change is no longer just a physical\, scientific issue. It is a social phenomenon—an “idea” that now touches everyone in every part of the globe. So moving forward on climate change means acknowledging differences in views and values. \nJohn Hagan\, President of the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences\, will speak on the challenge of reconciling climate change science and values at the Bemis Memorial Lecture in Lincoln on October 3rd. \nSee the event flyer for additional details on the lecture and on John Hagan. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/reconciling-climate-change-science-and-values-john-hagan/ LOCATION:Bemis Hall\, 15 Bedford Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100831T142749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100901T143324Z UID:596-1286013600-1286031600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Visit Green Needham at the Needham Harvest Fair DESCRIPTION:Green Needham will have a booth at the 2010 Needham Harvest Fair\, Saturday\, October 2\, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Needham High School Memorial Field. \nPlease stop by to say hello\, share your conservation success stories\, hear about ideas and projects that are helping make Needham a greener community. You can also sign up to take the 10% Challenge. \nHope to see you there! URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/visit-green-needham-at-the-needham-harvest-fair/ LOCATION:Memorial Field\, Needham High School\, 92 Rosemary St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100920T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100803T201032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100830T152953Z UID:549-1285011000-1285016400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:September 2010 Green Needham Meeting - solar in the home DESCRIPTION:Learn more about solar energy for the home at our first Green Needham meeting of the season on Monday evening\, September 20th. \nFollowing an update on sustainability initiatives in Needham – “Needham 1\,000”\, Green Communities and Wind & Solar power feasibility studies – the meeting will feature a presentation on solar energy options available to homeowners by Needham resident Chris Robinson of Sunlight Solar Energy. \nThe presentation will provide an overview of solar technology and will explain how Massachusetts residents can reduce their energy consumption and protect their planet\, while spinning their electric meter backwards. Additionally\, Sunlight Solar representatives will discuss the current rebates available to homeowners in Massachusetts\, along with the State and Federal tax credits offered in 2010. A question-and-answer session will follow. \nSunlight Solar is graciously providing food and drink for the meeting\, so please help them and us by letting us know that you’re coming: \n\nonline – or – \nby e-mailing or calling Amy Levine of Sunlight Solar at (617) 332-1870 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/september-2010-green-needham-meeting-solar-in-the-home/ LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100902T123036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100901T141258Z UID:591-1284490800-1284498000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s next Steering Committee meeting will be held in Melrose on Tuesday evening\, September 14th. The topic for this meeting is “How to motivate community leaders to promote sustainability and combat global climate change.” \nHelping community leaders understand and internalize the commitment is a key to addressing the climate challenges ahead. The program will start with a discussion from chapter representatives who will provide case study details on three recent campaigns. Other chapter representatives in attendance are encouraged to participate in the Q & A and share their chapter’s experiences. \nGreen Needham is one of over 40 community-based organizations from around Massachusetts that make up the Mass Climate Action Network. \nThe Melrose Public Library located at 69 West Emerson Street which is less than a block from the Melrose/Cedar Park Commuter Rail T stop and 2 miles from exit 34 from points South or exit 35 from points North on I-93. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-steering-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Melrose Public Library\, Children’s Room meeting room\, Lower Level.\, 69 West Emerson Street\, Melrose\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100829T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100825T110024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100823T145547Z UID:568-1283110200-1283115600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Bill McKibben speaking on his new book "Eaarth" in Lexington DESCRIPTION:Environmentalist\, climate activist and author Bill McKibben will give a talk on his new book Eaarth in Lexington on Sunday August 29th. \nThe event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition and the Lexington Community Farm Coalition. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/bill-mckibben-speaking-on-his-new-book-eaarth-in-lexington/ LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100809T210000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100809T210000Z UID:558-1281974400-1281978000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Gubernatorial Issues Debate: Cape Wind and its impact on climate change\, the economy\, and energy policy in Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:MassINC and Commonwealth Magazine present a Gubernatorial Issues Debate\, a discussion about Cape Wind and its impact on climate change\, the economy\, and energy policy in Massachusetts with the four candidates for Governor. \nThe debate will be held Monday\, August 16th at 4:00 pm at Suffolk University in Boston. Seating is limited doors open at 3:30 pm) and pre-registration is required. \nFeaturing: \n\nCharles Baker\, Republican\nMassachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill\, Independent\nGovernor Deval Patrick\, Democrat\nJill Stein\, Green-Rainbow Party\n\nModerated by Greg Torres\, President of MassINC and publisher of CommonWealth magazine. \n\nRegistration\nAnnouncement from MassINC URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/gubernatorial-issues-debate-cape-wind-and-its-impact-on-climate-change-the-economy-and-energy-policy-in-massachusetts/ LOCATION:The C. Walsh Theater\, Suffolk University (right behind the State House)\, 55 Temple Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100625T165209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100702T165813Z UID:528-1281794400-1281801600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Blackstone River Bikeway Ride DESCRIPTION:Join the Bay Colony Rail Trail as we ride the Blackstone River Bikeway from Woonsocket to Cumberland to Lincoln in Rhode Island. \nThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation & Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management have made great progress with a 11.5 mile shared use path. The completed segment begins in Woonsocket\, RI and heads south through the towns of Cumberland and Lincoln\, RI. \nIn Ashton\, RI\, the Bikeway follows the route of the Blackstone Canal for three miles\, mostly on top of the historic towpath. While at Ashton\, visit the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum\, a newly opened museum and visitor center adjacent to the Bikeway that offers free tours \n\nPlease register for the tour here.\nTour information from the Bay Colony Rail Trail web site URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/blackstone-river-bikeway-ride/ LOCATION:River’s Edge Parking Area\, 100 Davison Ave \, Woonsocket\, RI\, 02895\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100810T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100810T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100806T144112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100806T144112Z UID:555-1281472200-1281475800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Next Steps for the Climate Movement - Virtual Town Hall with Al Gore DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the failure of the Senate to take action on comprehensive energy and climate change legislation\, Repower America is hosting a nationwide “town hall” conference call with Al Gore at 8:30 pm on Tuesday\, August 10th. \nOver the last several years\, Repower America has been one of the most effective leaders in advocating for comprehensive energy and climate change legislation. They are well connected with the many other organizations working on this challenge. They have seen many setbacks like this and they have had victories. Theirs is a good perspective for those interested in what happens next. \nTo participate\, you must sign up here by noon on Monday\, August 9th. \nFrom Al Gore’s invitation: \nThe Senate has decided that we won’t get a comprehensive climate and clean energy bill before the August recess — which most observers interpret as a death-knell for the legislation this year. This failure would be hard to understand at any time\, to say the least. But coming as it does in the middle of a record-hot summer and a series of environmental disasters\, Washington’s abandonment of this effort is all the more confounding and frustrating. However\, this setback only makes our work more necessary. As long as we care about our country\, our planet\, and the future we’re leaving for our children and grandchildren\, we must continue to fight. Remember: The climate crisis isn’t going away. And neither can we. It is getting worse\, so we have to redouble our efforts. We’re already planning the next phase of our work\, and I’m counting on your continued involvement. I’d like to invite you to join me next Tuesday\, August 10\, for a conversation to discuss how we should move forward from here. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/next-steps-for-the-climate-movement/ LOCATION:Conference Call\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100731T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100625T165839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100702T170254Z UID:530-1280584800-1280595600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:East Bay Path\, RI Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Join the Bay Colony Rail Trail as we ride the East Bay Path from East Providence to Bristol Rhode Island \nThe East Bay Bike path is a 14.5 mile\, 10 foot wide\, ribbon of asphalt that provides a safe place for unobstructed cycling. Users can enjoy the sights\, sounds and smells as the path takes them by coves and marshes\, over bridges\, and through State Parks. \n\nRegister for the event here\nTour information from the Bay Colony Rail Trail web site\nMore info about the path is here on the Bay Colony Rail Trail web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/east-bay-path-ri-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Bold Point Park\, East Providence\, RI\, 02914\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100625T140142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100628T141232Z UID:510-1277843400-1277845200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Planning Board Meeting - Discussion of Green Communities DESCRIPTION:Michael Greis of Green Needham will meet with the Needham Planning Board at their June 29th meeting to talk about Needham becoming a Massachusetts Green Community. The Planning Board has jurisdiction over two of the requirements the community must fulfill to become a Massachusetts Green Community: \n\nAs-of-right siting of renewable energy generation\, R&D or manufacturing\nExpedited permitting\n\nAdditionally\, the Planning Board will have an interest in another requirement – Reducing Life Cycle Costs. A community meets this requirement by adopting the Stretch Energy Code. \nNote that the 8:30 pm time is approximate\, depending on the progress of other items on the Planning Board’s agenda. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/planning-board-meeting-discussion-of-green-communities/ LOCATION:Charles River Room\, Public Services Administration Building\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100629T173503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100701T183941Z UID:513-1277834400-1277841600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment DESCRIPTION:Find out what the candidates for Governor know about\, and their positions on\, important energy and environmental issues affecting the Commonwealth. This free forum is being held Tuesday evening\, June 29th at the Old South Meeting House in Boston. \nGovernor Deval Patrick\, State Treasurer Tim Cahill and Jill Stein will participate in the forum. Charlie Baker will be sending a representative. The event is free\, but as seating is limited you should RSVP to smoser@environmentalleague.org if you plan to attend. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to get substantive information on where the candidates stand on these issues vital to Massachusetts’ future since the forum is completely focused on these topics. \nAmong the sponsoring organizations for this event are: \n\nEnvironmental League of Massachusetts\nMassachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN)\nMass Audubon\nConservation Law Foundation\nCharles River Watershed Association\nAppalachian Mountain Club\nCleam Water Action\nMass league of Environmental Voters\nEnvironmental Business Council\nTrustees of Reservations URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/gubernatorial-forum-on-energy-and-the-environment/ LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100615T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100515T133252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100610T133519Z UID:450-1276588800-1276612200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MassRecycle 4th Annual Green Office Conference DESCRIPTION:MassRecycle is hosting its 4th annual Green Office conference at Bentley College on Tuesday\, June 15th. \nMassRecycle\, the Massachusetts Recycling Coalition\, believes that\, whether you own your office or lease it\, whether your facility is large or small\, there are ways to make it more sustainable\, healthier for the staff\, and more cost-effective. The conference is an opportunity to hear from representatives of leading New England Businesses and institutions that have made “green” work for them. \nConference details and registration here at MassRecycle’s web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massrecycle-4th-annual-green-office-conference/ LOCATION:LaCava Center\, Bentley College\, 175 Forest St.\, Waltham\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100601T133141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100601T133141Z UID:436-1275595200-1275606000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Dr. Sanjay Gupta – “Toxic America” DESCRIPTION:“Toxic America” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta will air on June 2 and 3 on CNN at 8:00pm ET. \nExploring how toxic chemicals in your town can make you sick isn’t the most pleasant subject\, but it’s an important one. \nThe first night\, June 2\, is called “Toxic Towns USA\,” and will focus on CNN’s year-long investigation into what’s happening in Mossville\, Louisiana. For decades\, residents there have claimed to be sick from\nchemicals in the air. \nOn June 3\, CNN moves into “Toxic Childhood\,” which explores the effects of unseen chemicals all around us. Gupta will focus particularly on how toxins may affect babies in the womb. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/dr-sanjay-gupta-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9ctoxic-america%e2%80%9d/ LOCATION:CNN\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100522T164437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100527T165703Z UID:424-1275591600-1275598800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Operation Free Clean Energy and National Security Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Repower America (a project of Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection)\, and Operation Free (a coalition of Veterans and National Security organizations)\, are jointly sponsoring a Clean Energy and National Security town hall with veterans and top retired military officers to discuss how oil dependence and climate change are threatening our country and endangering our troops. \nThe Town Hall meeting will be held at Faneuil Hall in Boston on June 3rd. More information is available at the event  web site\, by calling 617-564-0604 or from Nick Elcock\, local field organizer for Repower America. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/operation-free-clean-energy-and-national-security-town-hall/ LOCATION:Faneuil Hall\, 1 Faneuil Square\, Boston\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100602T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100601T132422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100601T132422Z UID:433-1275508800-1275508800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Dr. Sanjay Gupta - “Toxic America” DESCRIPTION:“Toxic America” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta will air on June 2 and 3 on CNN at 8:00pm ET. \nExploring how toxic chemicals in your town can make you sick isn’t the most pleasant subject\, but it’s an important one. \nThe first night\, June 2\, is called “Toxic Towns USA\,” and will focus on CNN’s year-long investigation into what’s happening in Mossville\, Louisiana. For decades\, residents there have claimed to be sick from\nchemicals in the air. \nOn June 3\, CNN moves into “Toxic Childhood\,” which explores the effects of unseen chemicals all around us. Gupta will focus particularly on how toxins may affect babies in the womb. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/dr-sanjay-gupta-%e2%80%9ctoxic-america%e2%80%9d/ LOCATION:CNN\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100525T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100525T211500 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100429T130921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100504T201430Z UID:367-1274815800-1274822100@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Steering Committee - Grassroots Funding Opportunities DESCRIPTION:The next MCAN Steering Committee Meeting will be held in Cambridge on Tuesday\, May 25 from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. This event is being Co-Sponsored by Green Decade/Cambridge \nMeet Cheryl King Fisher\, Executive Director\, New England Grassroots Environmental Fund (NEGEF). \nLearn more about grassroots funding opportunities for your chapter or group from one of New England’s premiere funders! Don’t miss this chance! \nIn 1996 Cheryl King Fisher helped found NEGEF which seeks to energize and nurture long term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy\, just\, safe and environmentally sustainable communities. The Fund uses grant-making\, networking and skills-building to fuel local activism and social change. A NEGEF GRANT PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE INITIAL GROWTH OF MCAN and has helped a number of our MCAN community efforts! Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Hollins College and a Master of Science degree in Resource Economics for the University of Vermont but most likes to describe herself as a community activist and change maker. \nOther brief speakers will include: \n\nRob Garrity\, MCAN executive director with a legislative update\nMarla Marcum\, Leadership Campaign\, “Climate Summer” in Massachusetts with a student activities update\nRouwenna Lamm of ACE\, a national nonprofit dedicated to educating America’s high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it. \n\nThe meeting will be held at the Cambridge Senior Center located at 806 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge just across the street from City Hall. The Senior Center is located two blocks west of Central Square MBTA mass-transit Red Line station. \nMCAN Chapter members are welcome to attend. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-steering-committee-grassroots-funding-opportunities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100410T094942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175816Z UID:269-1274533200-1274547600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:NiM: Used Bicycle Exchange DESCRIPTION:Needham in Motion event: \nBring unwanted or unused bikes to Broadmeadow School on Saturday afternoon\, May 22. Or come to explore opportunities to find a solid\, inexpensive two-wheeler to get you back on the roads for the biking season! \nBike mechanics\, on-hand for the tune-up workshop\, can help you evaluate the quality and cost of any required refurbishing. \nProceeds to be shared between donors and Needham Bikes programs\, including the new bike safety signs that will start to appear around town in May. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nim-used-bicycle-exchange/ LOCATION:Broadmeadow School Gym\, United States CATEGORIES:Transportation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100410T094550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175859Z UID:267-1274533200-1274540400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:NiM: Bicycle Tune-up Workshop DESCRIPTION:Needham in Motion event: \nCome learn tips and techniques for common bike repair and tune-ups\, and bring your bicycle along to get on-the-spot practical advice. \nThe pros from Dedham Bike will be on hand to show you how to get your bike ready for the spring and summer season\, and then look over your shoulder as you endeavor to change a brake pad\, or fix a flat. \nDrop by for a really worthwhile session! \n$10 donation requested to cover costs. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nim-bicycle-tune-up-workshop/ LOCATION:Broadmeadow School Gym\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100511T001552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100511T105221Z UID:379-1274522400-1274540400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Electronics Recycling May 22 DESCRIPTION:ELECTRONIC RECYCLING\nNeedham Rotary Fundraising Event! ! \nSaturday\, MAY 22\, 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. \nDPW/NEW TOWN HALL PARKING LOT\n500 Dedham Avenue \nComputer CPUs\, Monitors\, Printers\, VCRs  $10\nTVs (less than 50 lbs)\, Personal Copiers\, Microwaves   $15\nCell Phones & Printer Cartidges- FREE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! \nwww.needhamrotaryclub.org \nClick here to download a PDF flyer for the event URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/electronics-recycling-may-22-2/ LOCATION:DPW Parking Lot\, 500 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100512T002114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100520T003302Z UID:408-1274518800-1274544000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Climate Summit at MIT for Youth and Educators DESCRIPTION:The Boston Latin School’s Youth Climate Action Network\, in partnership with The Technology and Culture Forum at MIT\, holds a global climate change summit at MIT every spring. Thanks to generous donations\, the summit is free to all students in grades 7-12\, as well as to all educators of students in grades 7-12. \nThis year’s summit\, a day of green vendors and grassroots displays\, as well as climate change speakers and workshops. will be held Saturday\, May 22nd at MIT’s Stata Center. \nLast year’s summit drew 300 students from 70 different schools across the greater Boston metropolitan area. \nThe Summit is open to students in grades 7-12 as well as to the educators of students in grades 7-12. The Summit is free to all who pre-register online and breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration includes the opportunity to choose workshops to attend\, and everyone who registers (online) will be entered into a drawing for great door prizes such as iPods\, gift certificates\, and more. \nMIT’s Stata Center at 32 Vassar Street in Cambridge (Building 32) is a 5 minute walk from the Kendall Square T stop on the Red Line. \nClick here for registration and workshop session details. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/408/ LOCATION:MIT Stata Center\, 32 Vassar St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100518T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100429T144026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100504T150937Z UID:363-1274184000-1274189400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Business Awards Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce to recognize businesses in Newton and Needham that are leading the way by adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices into their policies\, operations\, services and products at the Green Business Awards Luncheon on May 18th! \nThe Keynote Luncheon Speaker will be Ed Goldfinger\, the Chief Financial Officer of  Zipcar. Zipcar is redefining the way people think about transportation.  Ten years ago\, Zipcar brought the European car-sharing idea to the United States.  Since then company has grown and the idea has evolved along with technology and a new generation of drivers. \nWCVB-TV’s David Brown will once again be the MC and will preside over the Green Business Awards Presentation. \nCost:  $30 for General Admission ($5 surcharge at the door without prior registration).  You can register through the Chamber by clicking here. \nFor additional information\, contact the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce at 617 244-5300 or visit the Chamber’s web site. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-business-awards-luncheon/ LOCATION:Sheraton Needham Hotel\, 100 Cabot St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T060619 CREATED:20100422T103906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20100427T163553Z UID:343-1274011200-1274022000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Bike Newton Rally and Friends and Family Ride DESCRIPTION:Join the the Bike Newton Rally and Friends & Family Ride on Sunday\, May 16 2010 from 12 to 3 pm. The Rally meets at the Newton City Hall War Memorial Steps and Circle. There will be a raffle\, ice cream\, bicycle services\, and merchants\, a display of projects\, speakers\, and live entertainment. Our key speaker will be Steve Miller\, Executive Director of the Livable Streets Alliance. \nThe group will then take a 3.5-mile bike ride through the residential neighborhoods of West Newton. \nBike Newton has applied to the League of American Bicyclists for Newton to be designated a Bicycle-Friendly community. \nFor more information\, contact Srdjan Nedeljkovic or Lois Levin. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/bike-newton-rally/ LOCATION:Newton City Hall\, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR