February Events Listing

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Hello everyone! Here’s the February calendar of events taking place in our community. Enjoy Winterlude!

Please remember that the Green Party does not officially endorse any of these events unless otherwise indicated. We believe that community organization is essential to grassroots democracy… and community events are just plain fun too!

February 2011 Events Listing

Winterlude: 3 fun-filled weekends from February 4 to 21, 2011
More info: for a complete schedule, visit www.canadascapital.gc.ca/winterlude

Monday, February 7
7:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Film: Inspiring Actions towards Sustainability
Where: Ecclesiax, 2 Monk Street (near Bank and Fifth)
What: Introduction to the Transition Town model of resilient and sustainable communities. Speakers from Transition Ottawa share experiences of shifting to a more sustainable lifestyle. All are welcome.
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 or pay what you can
More info: transitionottawa.ning.com

Wednesday, February 9
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Event: Green Party Pub Night
Where: Beaverbrook Community Centre, 2 Beaverbrook Road (Kanata)
What: Warm up with other Green Party supporters, members and local candidates for drinks and (free) snacks at Pub Italia on Preston St. Federal election talk is in the air… Take this opportunity to chat with local candidates about what you want them to campaign for in Ottawa-Centre. Need we remind you that Pub Italia has over 200 beers? Hope to see you there!
More info: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151076504947259

Wednesday, February 9
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Discussion: Reduce Your Plastic Use
Where: Beaverbrook Community Centre, 2 Beaverbrook Road (Kanata)
What: KEN (the Kanata Environmental Network) is hosting a seminar on the problem of plastic in our environment. Learn about the negative effect of plastic on our health and our environment and get lots of terrific tips for reducing your plastic consumption. Guest speaker Meg Sears will be speaking on the subject of plastic chemistry and our health and Michelle Lambert will be presenting the results of her 3 month “no-plastic” experiment.
RSVP: email info@kanataenvironmentalnetwork.com
More info: www.kanataenvironmentalnetwork.com

Saturday, February 12
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Discussion: Lanark Eco-Village
Where: 166B Drummond St (Old Ottawa East)
What: Lanark Eco-Village aspires to create ecologically-founded communities in Eastern Ontario. Topics for discussion: Visions of what an Eco-Village might be.
 What might you offer to make it happen? 
Steps we can take now in that direction.
 How close are we to making such life choices? 
Possible loans to secure the property.
Cost: Free
RSVP: k.shackleton@ncf.ca
More info: 613-233-8650 or www.superaje.com/~sustain5/index.html

Monday, February 28
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Workshop: Organic Gardening
Where: Mountain Equipment Co-op, 366 Richmond Road
What: A workshop presented by SLOWest on how to grow your own organic food in your backyard. The choices we make about food can have a significant impact on the planet.  This session discusses some of the ways our food production system impacts the environment and how local eating and organic agriculture can mitigate these impacts.
Cost: Free
More info: www.slowest.ca or www.maisontuckerhouse.ca

Monday, February 28
7:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Discussion: Building Sustainable Community
Where: Ecclesiax, 2 Monk Street (near Bank and Fifth)
What: Rebecca Aird of SLOEast and Bill of SLOWest present projects initiated on the East and West sides of Ottawa. Find out how these citizen grassroots community groups have made a significant difference in their neighbourhoods. Participate in envisioning Centertown as a sustainable neighbourhood.
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 or pay what you can
More info: transitionottawa.ning.com

Save The Date!

There are some great Green Party events coming up in the near future.

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