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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100825T110024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100823T145547Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100809T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100809T210000Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100625T165209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100702T165813Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100810T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100810T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100806T144112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100806T144112Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100625T165839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100702T170254Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100625T140142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100628T141232Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100629T173503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100701T183941Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100515T133252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100610T133519Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100601T133141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100601T133141Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100522T164437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100527T165703Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100602T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100601T132422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100601T132422Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100525T211500
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100429T130921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100504T201430Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100410T094942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175816Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100410T094550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175859Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100511T001552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100511T105221Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100429T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100504T150937Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100422T103906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100427T163553Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100410T095725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175704Z
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SUMMARY:NiM: Walkable Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Needham in Motion event: \nThe Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will conduct a workshop will help participants to explore typical difficulties that pedestrians encounter and to identify an array of possible solutions specific to our community. While the session identifies ways to stimulate more walking\, it has an additional outcome—improving your area’s livability. \nEvent will begin and end at the Library\, and will include a walk to town and back.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nim-walkable-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Needham Library Community Room\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100410T095510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100421T200720Z
UID:273-1273692600-1273698000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:NiM: Rail Trails in Our Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Needham in Motion event: \nRail Trails in Our Backyard: A guide to local rail trails and an introduction to Needham’s own project. \nSpeakers: \n\nDick Williamson\, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Lowell\, Westford\, eventually to Framingham)\nColleen Abrams\, Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling\, MA\, eventually 104 miles Boston to Northampton)\nRobert Weidknecht\, Upper Charles Rail Trail (Milford\, Hopkinton\, Ashland\, Sherborn\, and Holliston)\nTad Staley\, Bay Colony Rail Trail (Needham\, Dover\, Medfield)
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nim-rail-trails-in-our-backyard/
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100315T131052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T134019Z
UID:171-1273044600-1273050000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Walk to School Day
DESCRIPTION:Needham schools will be celebrating Massachusetts Walk to School Day on Wednesday\, May 5\, 2010.  All public schools in Needham will be joining schools from across the state to celebrate the fourth annual Massachusetts Walk to School Day. \nTwo thousand students from our town are expected to walk to school that day along with parents\, teachers and community leaders. Each school will organize its own special event to encourage participation in the May 5th walk and to prep students and parents for a fun-filled month of walking and biking events as part of the May  Needham in Motion initiative. \nAll the elementary schools along with Pollard Middle School are partner schools with the Mass Safe Routes to School program\, along with over 250 other schools across the state.  Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children\, pedestrian safety\, traffic congestion\, concern for the environment and building connections between families\, schools and the broader community. \nInformation about the Walk to School programs at each of Needham’s schools and contact information at the schools is available here.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/massachusetts-walk-to-school-day/
CATEGORIES:Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100428T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100428T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100410T100648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100415T175412Z
UID:265-1272482100-1272487500@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham in Motion Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Follow-up planning meeting on the eve of the campaign. Focus will be on organizer attendance at events and  continued promotion efforts. \nAlso included will be an overview and training on Earth25.com\, the online application for tracking mileage.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-in-motion-planning-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100416T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100406T003327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100406T004034Z
UID:238-1271449800-1271449800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Volunteers Needed for Earth Day at Newman School
DESCRIPTION:Newman Earth Day 2010\nFriday\, April 16\nVolunteers Needed! \nThe New England Aquarium is coming to Newman for Earth Day!  This year’s Earth Day theme is water\, so we’ve invited the Aquarium to bring its “Whale Day Program” to our school.  The program consists of 12 interactive exhibits about whales and other marine animals\, as well as a 16-foot high\, 42-foot long life-size inflatable right whale called Calvin.  The program will be set up on the tennis courts (weather permitting)\, which will be transformed into a colorful “Newman Ocean!” \nThe Newman Earth Day Committee is planning an amazing day for our children but\, we need you to “dive in” and make this a success!  Each station of the exhibit requires adult supervision.  We need a minimum of 24 volunteers (at least 12 per shift) to cover the following two shifts: \nShift 1: 8:30am to 12:00pm\nShift 2: 11:30am to 3:00pm \nIf you are able to help on Earth Day\, please e-mail Stacey Fallon at staceymcfallon@yahoo.com and let us know your availability. \nThank you!\nThe Newman Earth Day Committee
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/volunteers-needed-for-earth-day-at-newman-school/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100309T045259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100324T190003Z
UID:155-1271273400-1271278800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Needham Meeting - April 14th
DESCRIPTION:Our next Green Needham meeting will feature a conversation about the Smart Grid with Needham resident and NStar Vice President of Engineering Larry Gelbien. \nPlease mark your calendars for Wednesday\, April 14th at 7:30 pm.  (Please note this is a change of date.)  \nSmart Grid is shorthand for a range of initiatives to improve and ultimately transform the electric grid\, the vital network we depend on to deliver electricity to our homes and businesses 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week.  Managing the grid isn’t just a matter of moving electricity from one place to another.  Electricity can’t be stored so grid operators are constantly balancing supply and demand in real time.  An effective system not only ensures that we have electricity when we need it\, it also plays a role in how much we pay for it. \nLarry will talk about several NStar Smart Grid initiatives\, including: \n\nGrid Self Healing – today\, utility consumer have to report outages and the utility dispatches crews to make repairs.  A smart grid detects failures and makes adjustments to keep power flowing until repairs can be made\, reducing costs and outages\nReal-time metering – Making choices that change how and when we use electricity can save consumers money and reduce the need to build additional power plants.  Real-time metering will make that possible because it will allow utilities to know how much electricity they’re using at any moment.\n\nWe’ll also share the latest information about using your home electronics and appliances efficiently – you may be surprised by what your hear!
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-meeting-april-14th/
LOCATION:Olin College (Academic Center 113)\, 1 Olin Way\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100412T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100412T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100331T023829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100331T023829Z
UID:224-1271099700-1271105100@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham in Motion Planning
DESCRIPTION:Follow up planning meeting for the May campaign. Focus will be on recruiting\, publicity and outreach. \nInfo on Needham in Motion at www.needhaminmotion.com
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-in-motion-planning/
LOCATION:TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transportation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100406T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100406T194233Z
UID:242-1270980000-1271007000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Action 2010
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action 2010\nSunday\, April 11\, 2010\nBentley University\, Waltham\, MA\n10:00 am- 5:30 pm\nMobilizing the Grassroots for a Greener New England MEET THE EXPERTS – LEARN NEW SKILLS – NETWORK – AND BE INSPIRED\nClick on the tag link to register. \nJoin over 250 citizens\, activists and experts at one of the premier grassroots events in Southern New England! Environmental Action 2010 is a day for residents across New England to come network\, strategize about the hottest environmental issues\, and be inspired.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/environmental-action-2010/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100330T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100323T102220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100323T102313Z
UID:200-1269976500-1269982800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham in Motion Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Needham in Motion is a town-wide initiative to encourage people to go car-free for local trips. \nIn May\, there will be several activities and events in and around Needham that promote walking\, hiking and biking. In addition to these specific activities and events\, we are planning to have a custom web-based application that will enable participants to log their carbon-free miles. This application will be a useful way to encourage organizations to participate\, as their members will have the ability to log their miles\, track their progress and the totals achieved by their group and the entire town. \nThere are two agenda items for the meeting next week: \n\nFirst\, we need to concentrate on recruiting organizations to participate. Susan McGarvey and I have been working on a list of organizations (attached) that could be contacted. Again\, the web logging tool will be a useful device to encourage participation. So the discussion will be on ways to reach out to the various organizations who might get involved.\nDiscuss other forms of publicity for the campaign. In particular\, it would be great to get the sponsoring organizations to include a notice in a mailing to their mailing list / membership. Also\, posters\, news articles\, letters to the editor\, etc.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-in-motion-planning-meeting-330/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071542
CREATED:20100316T174418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20100316T174418Z
UID:188-1269792000-1269797400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Agriculture: A Report From EARTH University in Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Gain a global perspective on sustainable agriculture from representatives of EARTH University in Costa Rica.  The Needham Lyceum presents a discussion exploring the balance between agricultural production and environmental preservation in the tropics and the connections between the United States and the developing world. \nDavid Walker and Mary Scholl of EARTH University will also share stories of how the university is preparing leaders with ethical values to contribute to the sustainable development of the humid tropics and to construct a prosperous and just society. Mary is a teacher at EARTH\, where David is a Vice President.  For more information about EARTH\, see their web site.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/sustainable-agriculture-a-report-from-earth-university-in-costa-rica/
LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
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