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Newport Biodiesel Hosts Green Drinks ~ November 5, 2009

From Newport Green Drinks:

Newport Biodiesel to Host November’s Gathering of
“Green Drinks Newport”

Guest Speaker: City of Newport’s Clean City Coordinator
 
WHO:  Newport Biodiesel, Rhode Island’s sole producer of biodiesel
Kristin Littlefield, Clean City Coordinator, City of Newport
 
WHAT:    Monthly gathering of Green Drinks Newport
 
WHERE:   312 Connell Highway, Newport, RI (Driveway to complex shares the entrance to Gate 4 for the Navy Base)
(401) 846-1117
 
WHEN:    Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
DETAILS:  Join us for drinks and appetizers, provided by Newport Biodiesel, and take tours of the facility. Additionally, Kristin Littlefield, Clean City Coordinator of the City of Newport’s Clean City Program will be speaking.
 
Green Drinks is an international organization that allows people in the “green” and environmental community to come together. Through this network people have made friends, found jobs, exchanged information, developed new ideas and have helped others in the field with special projects. Most of all, people have fun!
 
MORE INFO:            Visit: www.greendrinks.org or contact Green Drinks Organizer, Kara DiCamillo.

Green Drinks Newport ~ September 3, 2009

Isoude Boutique to Host September’s Gathering of “Green Drinks Newport”
 
WHO:   Isoude Boutique, a chic shop in Newport offering sustainable, designer clothing, known for its exceptional luxurious fabrics and detailing.
 
WHAT:  Monthly gathering of Green Drinks Newport
 
WHERE:  142 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
 
WHEN:   Thursday, September 3, 2009 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
DETAILS:  Join us for complimentary drinks and appetizers, provided by owner and designer Katie Brierly.
 
Green Drinks is an international organization that allows people in the “green” and environmental community to come together. Through this network people have made friends, found jobs, exchanged information, developed new ideas and have helped others in the field with special projects. Most of all, people have fun!
 
MORE INFO: Visit: www.greendrinks.org or contact Green Drinks Organizer, Kara DiCamillo.
 

Bioneers by the Bay Conference ~ Connecting for Change ~ October 23-26, 2008

Fourth Annual Bioneers by the Bay Conference Tackles Environmental Sustainability Crisis with Global and Local Solutions

• Northeast's Premier Environmental Conference Grows into New Location, Larger Venue
• "Green Collar" Job Advocate Van Jones and Other Leading Eco-Experts Connect for Change

New Bedford, Mass. – In a season where politicians, leading scientists and average citizens are discussing the impending urgency of our climate crisis, an important conference is bringing together speakers from multiple disciplines to showcase and discuss global and local solutions to inspire change.

The Fourth Annual Bioneers by the Bay: Connecting for Change, hosted and produced by the Marion Institute, will be held in historic Downtown New Bedford, MA from October 23-26. The conference uses the ideas of international and national environment and social justice experts to inspire individuals and groups in local communities into action. Featured speakers include Van Jones and Majora Carter of Green For All and many others listed below.

Explains Marion Institute Executive Director Desa Van Laarhoven, "A lot of the rhetoric this election season about a planet in peril, not to mention a bleeding economy, can leave people feeling overwhelmed or helpless. Bioneers by the Bay seeks to inspire and remind folks that innovators – or the environmental and social justice super stars, as we like to call them – are developing and implementing real solutions to address climate change." She continues, "The conference also emphasizes the importance of our actions which matter not only individually in practical ways but, collectively, in shaping a powerful and earth saving social movement."

Due to the growing demand from an audience attracted to its rich and cutting edge programming, the event has moved from Dartmouth, MA to the Zeiterion Theatre, a larger 1,200 seat venue in New Bedford, MA with various events happening city-wide. Over the course of the three day conference, Bioneers by the Bay expects to have 2,500 people converse and cross pollinate ideas from a broad range of topics to build a healthier world.

In addition to keynote speakers, the event will also include workshops, a youth initiative, films, music, exhibits by sustainable businesses and organizations and a farmer's market with local and organic food. The event's appeal and success hinges upon its diversity. Speakers include a cross section of innovators such as environmentalists, scientists, grassroots activists, physicians, scholars, farmers and entrepreneurs tackling eco-topics ranging from green business to food to farming to diversity.

Van Jones, Majora Carter and Simran Sethi will present at the FREE open to the public Bioneers by the Bay kick-off event at 7:30pm on Thursday, October 23rd, at New Bedford's Zeiterion Theatre at 684 Purchase Street. They will present their pioneering ideas for green collar job training and our collective imperative for environmental justice, made all the more critical in today's economic climate.

Attendees, from individuals to youth groups and other organizations, leave the event empowered to fight for local, city and state commitments to climate change, build carbon-neutral homes, institutionalize composting and food purchasing programs, develop projects to support indigenous populations, secure funding for school gardens or donate time to progressive nonprofits.

Featured presenters at the 2008 Bioneers by the Bay conference include: 

Green Drinks Newport ~ March 6, 2008

From Green Drinks Newport:

Hi everyone!

This is a reminder that Green Drinks will be hosted this Thursday, March 6th at Norey’s from 5:30-8:30pm. Please join us for delicious appetizers provided by Tyler Cullen and a cash bar. Norey’s is located at: 156 Broadway, Newport.

Green Drinks is looking for hosts! Please contact me if you would like to host or please pass along to anyone that might be interested. Visit www.greendrinks.org for more information.

Thank you and see you Thursday!
Best, Kara

Kara A. DiCamillo
Public Relations Director/Partner
6 Square Design & Communications
kara@6square.com
         (401) 619-0374
           www.6square.com

Providence Green Drinks ~ February 21, 2008

From Bill Mott & Green Drinks:

PROVIDENCE GREEN DRINKS!

This month we'll be gathering at:
Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St, Providence, RI

It's a great dive bar with the best jukebox in town, and dog-friendly! It's located in the Jewelry District of Providence.

If anyone is interested in car-pooling, please contact me and I'll try to match people up.

Providence Green Drinks for February

DATE: February 21, 2008
TIME: 5pm - 8pm
LOCATION: 75 South St, Providence RI

MAP

If you've not yet made a Green Drinks gathering, please come, and bring a friend. It's a great networking opportunity and fun time to discuss things green. It's always an eclectic group so add your interesting persepctive to the gathering!

You can mark your calendar for the year as we meet on "Thirsty Third Thursdays" every month. Please contact me if you're not yet directly receivling these postings and would like to be placed on the email list to receive future reminders (usually only one or two emails a month).

Cheers!
Bill Mott

Green Drinks ~ January 17, 2008

From Bill Mott and the RI Environmental Network:

"Thirsty Third Thursday" is this week, January 17th. If you've been meaning to make one of these Green Drinks events, start 2008 off right with other green-minded folks, at the new Cuban Revolution location. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar is located at The Plant, a mixed-use residential, office and retail community in the revitalized Olneyville mill district of Providence. There is plenty of free biking and car parking space in their courtyard (and free internet in case you were wanting to show off your latest Website). Come check out their new location, and meet some forward-thinking and fun-loving people in our community! If anyone is interested in car-pooling, please contact me and I'll try to match people up.

Providence Green Drinks for January DATE: January 17, 2008 TIME: 5pm - 8pm LOCATION: 60 Valley Street, Providence. Map it!

Spread the word about Providence Green Drinks, held on "Thirsty Third Thursdays" throughout the year. Contact me if you're not yet directly receivling these postings and would like to be placed on the email list to receive future reminders (usually only one or two emails a month). Cheers! Bill

Another Green Drinks in Newport Rhode Island ~ February 7, 2008

From Biothinking.com:

[Ed note: Great News for Green Drinkers! - sk]

Since September 2007 there are two Green Drinks groups in Rhode Island. Newport meets the first Thursday of each month in various places, and the Providence gathering is on third Thursdays. 

Green Drinks in Newport, RI!

We are happy to announce that Green Drinks Newport is here!

The kick-off event was held September 6, 2007 at Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen, located at 41 Bowen's Wharf in Newport, RI.

Future meetings:

February 7, 2008: Little Bits - located at 134 Spring Street, Newport, RI.
Brenda Brock, Founder and CEO of Farmaesthetics, will be our guest speaker for the evening. A noted trailblazer in “green” skincare, Brenda successfully translated her traditional herbal recipes from “kitchen chemistry” to modern cosmetic manufacturing, resulting in pristine herbal products that retain their 100% natural status & compare in effectiveness with leading dermatological brands. Located in Portsmouth, RI, Brenda's line is now sold nationwide, including all Origins stores.

Green Drinks Newport is organized by Kara DiCamillo at 6 Square Design & Communications. If you have questions, would like to be added to the mailing list or would like to host, please contact: kara (at) 6square (dot).com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!

ECRI Monthly Meeting ~ January 7, 2008

From Environment Council of Rhode Island :

The Environment Council of Rhode Island has changed its monthly meeting time to the first Monday of the month (January 7) at 5:30 pm in The Department of Administration Building, Conference Room B, One Capitol Hill, Providence.

This important organization brings together more than 60 individuals and groups representing more than 45,000 members to protect and enhance Rhode Island's environment. More members are always welcome. Their legislative agenda for 2008 is on the News page and focuses on vital environmental issues for our state.

Green Drinks Providence ~ December 20, 2007

From Bill Mott and RI Environmental Network email*:

Just a quick reminder that Green Drinks is TONIGHT, December 20, 5pm to 8pm. We will gather at Local 121 in downtown Providence ~ It's at 121 Washington Street, Providence (meet in the bar)

Local 121 is part of a preservation and community enhancement project led by AS220. The arts organization bought the 24,000 square foot former Dreyfus Hotel in 2005 and renovated it into an affordable live and work space for artists, with an art gallery on the ground floor and a restaurant - Local 121. There is also a beautfully renovated bar where we will gather.

Local 121's mission is to serve the best locally-raised foods available, so you may want to stay later and sample their fare. Their support of local artists also sustains the cultural life of our community. In many ways, Local 121 is a restaurant that is ecologically, culturally, and agriculturally sustainable. Come check it out and meet some new forward thinking and fun people in our community!!

*If you would like to be on the email list for Green Drinks, send email to Bill Mott of the Ocean Project.

Green Drinks Providence ~ November 15, 2007

From Bill Mott and RI Environmental Network email*:

Green Drinks comes early this month. Please come by the Wild Colonial Tavern this Thursday, any time between 5 and 8 pm.  It's in a beautiful old building, great for conversation, and, among other things, selected by RI Monthly as "Best of Rhode Island - 2007 Editors'  Picks" and by Esquire Magazine as one of the "Best Bars in America, 2007."

Providence Green Drinks for November DATE: November 15th TIME: 5pm - 8pm LOCATION: Wild Colonial, 250 S Water St, Providence; Map it.

Everyone is welcome to participate in Providence Green Drinks! New people come every month, so just show up and introduce yourself! These informal monthly gatherings provide a great opportunity to learn about the latest on the environmental and sustainability fronts, create connections, build synergies, make friends, and celebrate. Come meet people interested in transportation, air quality, recycling, energy issues, bicycling,  community gardens, foodsheds, green schools, river conservation, wise redevelopment, and more related to overall sustainability of Providence, and Rhode Island. If you would like to be on the email list for Green Drinks, send email to Bill Mott of the Ocean Project.