Montpelier Green Drinks

Tue 2-09 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Skinny Pancake, 89 Main St, Montpelier
Contact: Johanna Miller jmiller@vnrc.org 802-223-2328 X112

Come to Montpelier Green Drinks sponsored by VNRC, mingle with like-minded environmental folks, and enjoy one of 50 drinks at no cost to you!!!

Emergency Planning Community Meeting

Sat 2-27 10 am to 3 pm

Location: Unitarian Church downstairs, Main St. Montpelier (across from Kellogg-Hubbard Library)
Contact: Annie McCleary transitiontownmontpelier@gmail.com 456-8122

How do we as a community plan for emergencies including extreme weather events, disruptions to water systems, and long-term power outages? What can we expect from authorities and what we need to do for ourselves? Join us for a community meeting with friends, neighbors and local officials, addressing long and short-term emergency preparation. Director of Vermont Emergency Management, Barbara Farr, will begin the meeting with a keynote talk, followed by Ben Falk of Whole Systems Design, speaking on Resilient Responses in Unstable Times. The rest of the meeting is “open space” format, where participants set the agenda, addressing food preservation and storage, health needs, access to water, communications and more. Potluck (bring your own plate and utensils). Networking (bring flyers). Families with children welcome. Free and open to all. Donations accepted.

Free Business Energy Savings Breakfast in Waterbury

Thu 3-04 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Location: 81 Demeritt Place (GMCR Building), Waterbury, VT
Contact: Jeanne Kirby jeanne@revitalizingwaterbury.org 272-6515

If you're a business owner, come join energy efficiency expert Paul Zabriskie, Director of EnergySmart of Vermont www.energysmartvt.com and learn dozens of ways your business or commercial property can reduce its energy consumption and save on your fuel bills. Paul is a dynamic speaker. He'll provide lots of tangible suggestions you can put into practice immediately, answer questions you’ve been puzzling about, and provide helpful materials you can take with you. Breakfast is provided! The event is sponsored by Waterbury LEAP and Revitalizing Waterbury. RSVP required by March 1. Workshop is limited to 30 participants.

3rd Waterbury Energy Efficiency Rally!

Sat 4-10 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Crossett Brook Middle School, 5672 Vt Route 100, Duxbury VT
Contact: Duncan McDougall duncan@clifonline.org 244-0944

* Meet energy-efficiency, renewable energy & localvore experts * Sample localvore products and food * View dozens of exhibits, get tips on how save energy, money, & reduce carbon output * Hear local experts offer their ideas, and join in sharing success stories about ways people have made a difference * Hear about the 10-12 kW solar project soon to be built on Crossett Brook Middle School * See a large, roving solar display * Hybrid and alternative-fuel cars * Walk/bike in a colorful 1.2 mile parade from downtown Waterbury to the school Learn what you can do to make a difference!