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Don't Miss Going Green Matters. 2010
 "I can do that!" is the theme for Going Green Matters: Wilmette's 4th Annual Green Fair. Whether you are just getting started or want to learn even more about living sustainably, join us and leave inspired, thinking, "I can do that!" Small changes really make a difference. The environmental fair will be held at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Avenue, on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 1 - 4pm. See our event web site www.goinggreenmatters.org for all the details.

The fair will include information booths, exhibitor displays, and presentations on topics such as home energy conservation, renewable energy resources, green cleaning products, organic food choices, green landscaping, transportation, and more. Bring your batteries and electronics for recycling. Refreshments and fun activities for all ages; be sure to visit the kids’ activity center. Free admission and prizes.

Going Green Matters is presented by Go Green Wilmette and the Village of Wilmette. Go Green Wilmette, founded in 2006, is a 501(c)3 corporation that works to raise environmental awareness in the Wilmette community and to inspire residents to take action to make Wilmette a more earth-friendly place to live. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Village of Wilmette in presenting Going Green Matters,” says Go Green Wilmette president Beth Drucker. “The issue of environmental sustainability is more relevant than ever and each of us can make a difference. Our fair will address many different topics and will have something of interest for everyone.”

We want to give special thanks to our sponsors, SolarReserve, Solar Service, Chalet Nursery and Garden Center, I – GO Car Sharing, Ameriprise Financial, Northbrook Toyota, Consolidated Printing, Frothingham Communications and Renewal by Andersen for their support in helping to make this a successful event for the whole community to enjoy.

For more information about Going Green Matters, visit www.goinggreenmatters.org.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 10
10:00am
 		Brainstorming at Fuel
Come and Join us at Panera from 10AM-11:30 to discuss and plan our upcoming March 14th event, Going Green Matters. We meet at the back of the restaurant. Fuel is located at 1222 Washington Ct, next Norm's carwash and the Wilmette train station.
Wednesday, March 10
6:30pm
 		One Book Science Cafe at Northwestern University
When Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where Celtic Knot Public House, 626 Church St., Evanston
Audience - Faculty/Staff - Student - Public

Group One Book One Northwestern 2009-2010
More Info http://www.northwestern.edu/onebook/documents/ScienceCafe2009.pdf
David Dana, faculty at the NU Law School, will present, “Environmental Laws: What’s Happening and What Should Be Happening,” followed by group discussion. Special Cafe menu offered for purchasing dinner.

Eat, drink and talk science at the Celtic Knot Pub with a Northwestern University Professor! Free admission, open to the public.
Thursday, March 11
8:00am
 		Family Farmed Expo
Financing Farm to Fork
Thursday, March 11
The FamilyFarmed.org Financing Farm to Fork Conference supports the local food movement by encouraging investment in farm and food production, processing, and distribution businesses. Details See: familyfarmedexpo.com
Opening keynote speaker Woody Tasch, author of Slow Money
sponsored by University of Chicago's Booth School of Business

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