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Subject: Transiton Berkeley Digest (2/28)
From: transition.berkeley@gmail.com
To: mhymer@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:21:39 +0000

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Transition Berkeley Digest 2/22

TRANSITION EVENTS

Economics for Transition and Sustainable Communities (4 part series)
Friday, March 1, 7:30-10 pm

Let's better understand the global economy and how we are and can move toward a more stable and thriving, creative, sane, humane, and beautiful future!

This is a special four-part series with Marco Vangelisti, from Slow Money and Community Capital Caucus, and other featured guests. Join us for 1, 2, or all four. There will be plenty of time for Q&A and audience interaction, and light snacks and socializing afterward until 10pm.

March 1-Session 1: How the international banking and money systems work and how they affect our lives.

March 8-Session 2: How does our global economic system work?

March 22-Session 3: What is financial capitalism and how has it driven the US and global economy?

March 29-Session 4 (to be confirmed): Why is housing so expensive in the Bay Area?

Cost: See registration
Location: The Long Haul, 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Presenters: Marco Vangelisti and Betsy Morris
Info & Registration: click here
 

OTHER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Vermicomposting Workshop
Sunday, March 3, 2-3 pm

Spring is coming! Close the loop in your garden and learn to make your own living compost. Learn how to begin your home WORM COMPOSTING system, care for your worms, and harvest castings. Everything you need to begin your worm bin will be available for purchase. Vermicompost is always available for purchase on site during open hours and online.

Cost: Free
Location: Urban Adamah Farm, 1050 Parker Street, Berkeley
Info & rsvp: click here
 

Plastics 360: Impact & Possibilities - Film Night
Thursday, March 7, 7-9 pm  

We cannot live without plastics, it seems. But we cannot live with them either, as they are currently produced and disposed. Plastics are everywhere - littering streets and waterways, getting into the food chain and into our bodies. Chemicals in plastics are associated with disorders such as asthma, cancer, and diabetes. How do we find a way out?

Film Night features several short, stimulating pieces on the promises and liabilities of plastics, each followed by commentary and dialogue with local leaders in sustainable living: Beck Cowles, Berkeley Ecology Center, Chris Pincetich, PhD, Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Beth Terry, author, Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit, and How You Can, Too and Monica Wilson, GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives). Join the conversation and learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and the environment. Space is limited. Purchase ticket online.

Cost: $11.54 (purchase tix online)
Location: Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
Info: 510-532-6574, click here

 

Transition Berkeley is part of a growing international network of Transition initiatives. We're joining cities and towns from around the world to face the enormous challenges of economic instability, climate change and fossil fuel dependency. There are hundreds of Transition Initiatives worldwide and Transition Berkeley is proud to become the 110th U.S. Initiative. YOU can get involved by helping with our planning team, coming to our events and activities or co-sponsoring something with us. If you have items to submit to our Digest or want to contact us, send an email to: Linda

 
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Ohlone Swap

Sat, March 2,10:30am










Got books, clothing, crops, seedlings, homemade yummies, ideas? Come on down to the next swap and be part of this wonderful sharing economy!

Cost: FREE
Location: Sacramento & Delaware, across from N. Berk. BART

Info: contact Barbara
 

Transition Potluck

Tues,March 5,6:30pm



Interested in learning more about the Transition movement and meeting some nice folks? Come to the monthly potluck.

Cost: small donation
Location: St. Albans Church, Curtis & Washington, Albany
Info: click here


Stop Fracking w/CA

Tues,March 5,6:30pm



Fracking in California undercuts our states's commitment to clean and renewable energy. Injecting millions of gallons of water and chemicals into the ground to release oil is a dangerous way to get dirty energy. Send Governor Brown a message today to impose a moratorium on fracking. 

Info: click here


Join a Carrotmob

Do it by March 5



Help a local business go green! Support energy efficiencyfor Himalayan Flavors restaurant in Berkeley. Buy a $25 voucher for Himalayan Flavors and 15% of all Carrotmob sales will go into energy efficient lighting upgrades. Redeem your vouchers any time you want. 

Info: click here

Save $$ and Energy

Rebates of $1,500 +



For a limited time, Alameda County homeowners looking to lower their utility bills and enhance home comfort can qualify for $1,500 in rebates for energy-saving home improvements through Flex Package. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis to owners of single-family homes in Alameda County, and are offered through Energy Upgrade California.

Info: AlamedaFlex.Org
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