tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22566774431951867842024-02-18T23:55:58.510-08:00THE ECHO PARK TIME BANKBuilding Community with Co-productionCo-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-41172180011388565092012-02-02T11:42:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:30:14.429-08:00Free Public Workshop on Time Banking - February 12thThe next free public workshop on Time Banking will be on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 from 5-5:30PM. Stay after for the member potluck until 7:30PM. The workshop will be at <a href="http://echocountryoutpost.com/">Echo Country Outpost</a> 1770 Glendale Blvd., Edendale, CA 90026.<br />
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- The International Eco-Cities Conference held in Montreal. Julie Pasos reporting<br />
Julie is on the board of the Rampart Village Neighborhood Council, one of the most intensely urban and multi-ethnic neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles. <br />
She is the only person from our area who attended this important conference. A native of Ohio, where she was one of nine children, she grew up reducing, reusing, recycling and inventing what they needed. She is a frequent volunteer in the neighborhood, is tri-lingual, and teaches all levels of English as second language.<br />
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- The Car-Free Cities Conference held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Bobby Gadda reporting<br />
Bobby Gadda with his friend Adonia Lugo brought the concept of CicLAvia to Los Angeles. He is currently the president of the CicLAvia board and works aas a "cook" at the Bicycle Kitchen. He currently holds the position of Program Coordinator for the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition.<br />
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- The U.S. TimeBanks Conference held in Providence Rhode Island and the California Federation of TimeBanks<br />
Conference held in Pasadena with Autumn Rooney and Janine Christiano reporting<br />
Autumn and Janine are the founders of the Echo Park Time Bank and the Arroyo Time Bank respectively, and jointly founded the California Federation of Time Banks.<br />
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- Bioneers in San Raphael. Lara Morrison reporting<br />
Lara manages two 1920s multi-family buildings in LAEV, overseeing rehabs, maintenance and repair and eco-technologies. A 10-year resident<br />
of LAEV, she sits on the Board of the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust, and the emerging Urban Soil/Tierra Urbana Limited Equity Housing<br />
Cooperative, both organizations spawned by the LAEV community and its sponsoring nonprofit, Cooperative Resources & Services Project (CRSP).<br />
She holds a Masters degree in Bioethics from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a BA in Environmental Studies from the University of Washington. <br />
She is a regular volunteer with KPFK Pacifica Radio and has coordinated the LEED Neighborhood Development Pilot Project for the Los Angeles Eco-Village.<br />
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- Southern California Permaculture Convergence held in Malibu & the International Permaculture Convergence held in<br />
Jordan. Wesley Roe, Margie Bushman, Joan Stevens, Camille Cimino*, Ray Cirino*, Bill Roley* reporting. *invited<br />
This is the group of permaculture activists who have put permaculture design principles seriously on the map in Southern California. We would add Larry Santoyo to that list who also may be in attendance.<br />
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- The Art of Community Conference held in Occidental California<br />
Misha Mckinney, Lara Morrison, Steve Miller, Lois Arkin, Nissa Gustafson, and Carolina Gazzolo Clark, Deena Plotkin* reporting. *Invited<br />
Hear from the grass roots group of Angelinos who attended this event.<br />
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- Third annual Slow Money conference in San Francisco. Wes Roe and Margie Bushman reporting<br />
Wes and Margie are founders of the Santa Barbara Permaculture Guild and the South Coast Permaculture Guild. They are among the most pro-active sustainability advocates in Southern California, hosting and organizing public events for a stream of internationally renown permaculture trainers.<br />
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- National Community Land Trust Network Conference held in Seattle. Tina Mata and Kristin Benjamin reporting<br />
Tina and Kris sit on the board of the Beverly-Vermont Community Land Trust, the community development corporation continuing developments in the Los Angeles Eco-Village neighborhood.<br />
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By donating your used tennis shoes you will not only be supporting our organization but you will also help protect our environment and contribute to the economies and well being of developing countries. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our drive and thank you in advance for helping our cause.<br />
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<a href="http://greensneakers.org/">Green Sneakers</a> pays the Echo Park Time Bank up to $.50 a pound for the shoes. With an average pair of shoes weighing in at about 2 pounds, that's roughly $1 a pair. Eventually the shoes go to a sorting facility where Green Sneakers staff process the collection, keeping them from the local landfill and making them ready for distribution to other people in need. Ultimately The Echo Park Time Bank hopes to gather at least 1,000 pairs of sneakers to help support our 2012 operating costs and Time Bank software renewal.<br />
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Please be sure to tie the laces together when you drop off the shoes! You may also make a tax deductible donation on our <a href="http://www.echoparktimebank.com/echoparktimebank/Give.html">Give Page.</a><br />
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Thank You!<br />
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"Artists at the Table" events are FREE. Seating is limited and RSVPing is highly recommended. Please note, too, that they are hosting a food drive throughout the two weeks, by collecting non-perishable food items at all the events, so remember to bring something with you! Proceeds will go to local food banks. For details of the program schedule and to book tickets, go here: http://www.cornerstonetheater.org/<br />
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Monday, November 7: Food Distribution<br />
How do we get food to people that are hungry?<br />
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - The California Endowment <br />
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Tuesday, November 8: Preparing the Next Generation<br />
What are we teaching our children about food and food choices?<br />
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Inner-City Arts <br />
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Thursday, November 10: Farmers' Roundtable<br />
Tickets for this event are being handled by KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Please visit www.scpr.org/events to reserve your seat.<br />
What can some of the country's most innovative farmers teach us about the journey from farm to plate?<br />
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. - KPCC's Crawford Family Forum<br />
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Friday, November 11: Food & Art<br />
How can art bring awareness to the issue of hunger?<br />
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - The CA Endowment<br />
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Saturday, November 12: Decolonizing Your Diet<br />
How are culture, ethnicity and class linked to experiences of hunger and fulfilment?<br />
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Inner-City Arts <br />
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Monday, November 14: Ethics & Food<br />
What are the ethical implications of how our food is handled, prepared & sold?<br />
12:00-2:00 p.m. - Bootleg Theater<br />
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Tuesday, November 15: Food Critics<br />
What do different generations of food critics hunger for?<br />
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Bootleg Theater<br />
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Wednesday, November 16: Money & Food<br />
From multinational corporations to the corner store, what are the links between access, food choices, and money?<br />
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Atwater Crossing <br />
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Thursday, November 17: Food Policy<br />
How are our food policies impacting hunger locally, regionally, and nationally?<br />
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. - Atwater CrossingCo-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-3220717064018119302011-11-05T21:03:00.000-07:002011-11-05T21:03:18.410-07:00Autumn Rooney on Sustainable Living Panel at Occupy LA, 11/6Autumn Rooney of the Echo Park Time Bank will be talking about time banking at Occupy LA, Nov 6th from 1:30-3PM, while participating on the Sustainable Living Panel with Joan Stevens, Frank Tamborello and others. (Time bank members may earn a time dollar by attending!)<br />
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This event will be part of Occupy LA's 2-day Teach-In and More!<br />
WHERE: Occupy LA - City Hall 200 North Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012<br />
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2011 and Sunday, November 6, 2011<br />
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Occupy LA - Nov.5 & Nov.6 Teach-In and More! is a weekend of actions, speakers, panel discussions and more created to educate, mobilize, unify and inspire people in regard to issues surrounding this amazing moment in history and the global Occupy movement. The teach-in is designed to discuss the existing conditions and systems which have led to the housing collapse,"recession", the corporate control of our legislature, courts, media and regulatory agencies. It also continues the dialogue on organizing movements for social and economic justice and sustainable alternatives for people and the planet. There will be further discussions on how the wealthiest individuals and corporations have dominated other aspects of life.<br />
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To see the most up to date schedule, please visit www.occupylosangeles.orgCo-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-74694734209278667572011-10-29T21:40:00.000-07:002011-10-29T21:40:55.123-07:00Glendale Blvd. Community Clean-Up, Nov. 5Community Clean-Up on Glendale Blvd. in Echo Park, Sat., Nov. 5, 9am-12pm. To include trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and sidewalk clean-up. Council District 13 will provide trash bags and supplies, but volunteers are needed. Time bank members may, of course, earn TIME DOLLARS! Meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Jack in the Box, 1710 Glendale Boulevard. See http://cd13.com/glendale-blvd-community-cleanup-november-5Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-51486834720036988592011-10-29T07:36:00.000-07:002011-10-29T07:36:45.782-07:00How to join the Echo Park Time BankIn one week’s time, the Echo Park Time Bank Steering Committee and other members will review applications of prospective new members, so if you’re not a member and have been considering joining, it’s a good time to take the following steps to begin the process:<br />
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1. Visit <a href="http://www.echoparktimebank.com./">http://www.echoparktimebank.com./</a><br />
2. Read “How it works” and determine if you endorse the Core Values.<br />
3. Click “How to Apply,” where you will find application and reference forms to complete.<br />
4. Also at “Howto Apply” you will find a link to register on the time bank on-line software (Community Weaver). Do that.<br />
5. Drum your fingers until the next application review (Sun., Nov. 6).<br />
6. Plan to attend the next orientation on Sat., Nov. 12. (You will be invited to it in the email indicating your acceptance into the time bank.) (Prepare to pay the one time membership donation of $10-40 ... sliding scale.)<br />
7. At any point, direct questions here or at the website or at <a href="mailto:info@echoparktimebank.com!">info@echoparktimebank.com!</a><br />
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Now, when will we be getting that application?Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-52992182685295978862011-10-27T10:04:00.000-07:002011-11-03T07:58:19.990-07:00Echo Park Progressive Alliance Kickoff Mixer, 11/3Come help inform the direction of the nascent Echo Park Progressive Alliance (EPPA) at a “kickoff mixer,” Thursday, 11/3, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at The Echo back patio, Sunset Blvd. near Lemoyne. Residents and business owners of Echo Park and surrounding neighborhoods are invited!<br />
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“The goal of the EPPA is to foster professional and social connections between progressive stakeholders in the Echo Park community, broadly construed. This can take many forms, from sharing information and resources, to supporting each others' enterprises and events, to developing and advocating approaches to matters affecting our community and world. We all go off and do our specialized work every day; let's get together and remember what we all have in common. As a first step, however, we need to figure out who "we" are. Thus, we are inviting anyone who is interested in our mission to join us for a meet-and-greet on November 3, at 6:00 p.m., at the outdoor patio at the Echo. Everyone welcome; please invite anyone you think might have an interest. Free pizza; buy your own beer/booze.” (from the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=231548456893768 )<br />
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For on-going updates of the EPPA’s development and activities, visit https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Echo-Park-Progressive-Alliance/269556199738580 and “Like” it!Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-87254830958879693242011-10-27T09:40:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:48:45.070-07:00Facilitation & Consensus Process Training, 11/1 at L.A. Eco-Village (via CRSP)<span class="messagebodytranslationeligibleusermessage"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">EPTB organizational member CRSP is offering Facilitation & Consensus Process Training, Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at L.A. Eco-Village with Eric Romann, L.A. Eco-Village Facilitation Team Member, and Labor Strategy Center/Bus Riders Union Organizer. Reservation required. Details here: <a href="http://www.laecovillage.org/UpcomingEvents.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.laecovillage.org/UpcomingEvents.html</span></a></span></span>Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-56508990107128883292011-10-27T09:26:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:26:27.438-07:00Community Yoga Classes continue on Monday evenings<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mondays, </span><time hour="17" minute="30"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5:30-6:30 p.m.</span></time><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><place><placename><span style="font-family: Arial;">Vallejo</span></placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><placename><span style="font-family: Arial;">Drive</span></placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><placetype><span style="font-family: Arial;">Church</span></placetype></place><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><address><street><span style="font-family: Arial;">300 Vallejo Drive</span></street><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><city><span style="font-family: Arial;">Glendale</span></city><span style="font-family: Arial;">, </span><state><span style="font-family: Arial;">CA</span></state><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><postalcode><span style="font-family: Arial;">91206</span></postalcode></address><span style="font-family: Arial;"> (behind </span><place><placename><span style="font-family: Arial;">Glendale</span></placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><placename><span style="font-family: Arial;">Adventist</span></placename><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><placetype><span style="font-family: Arial;">Hospital</span></placetype></place><span style="font-family: Arial;"> at the 2 Fwy / 134 Fwy Interchange). Free parking in rear church lot! Beginners welcome! $5 Donation or 1 Time Dollar. The Community Yoga Class is a service of Vallejo Drive Church, Arroyo Time Bank, Echo Park Time Bank, Adventist Community Services. For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:meganhobza@gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">meganhobza@gmail.com</span></a>.</span></div>Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-13359584625986221542011-10-27T09:18:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:18:03.575-07:00Protest the on-going wars 10/28Art Goldberg (of Working People's Law Center and the Echo Park Progressive Alliance) has sent out an email notice, inviting residents of Echo Park, Silver Lake, and surrounding communities to join a march to downtown on Friday, Nov. 4, at 4:00 p.m., to Occupy LA "to join with the hundreds of other people fighting to end ... the rest of the wars ... and bring about a more equal society." Art has been protesting all the wars every Friday for more than 10 years at the corner of Echo Park Blvd and Sunset Blvd. Let's ally, rally, and progress.<br />
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(Learn more about the nascent Echo Park Progressive Alliance by visiting their FB page (https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Echo-Park-Progressive-Alliance/269556199738580?sk=info ) and by attending a “kickoff mixer,” Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30-8:30, The Echo back patio, Sunset Blvd. near Lemoyne.)Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-33005044353985472902011-10-27T09:15:00.001-07:002011-10-27T22:38:58.912-07:00Fridays at Homegirl CaféHomegirl Café is one of EPTB’s newest organizational members. How exciting is that?! Check out their Friday "Street Eats" from 11:30-2 and enjoy grilled tacos and tortas. Just show up at their mini-farm behind the Homegirl Café, 130 W. Bruno Street, L.A.! As a bonus this Friday (10/28): They’ll have free tickets to this weekend's Green Festival, so head down for a great lunch!Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-83062853532888792272011-10-27T09:14:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:14:13.929-07:00Park(ing) Day in the Square at the Urban Land Institute Conference *TODAY*Autumn Rooney has issued an invitation to join her today (10/27) as she is “meditating in the Square for the Park(ing) Day presentation” at the Urban Land Institute Conference at the Convention Center, between 10AM-4PM.<br />
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You might recall that EPTB’s one-day mini-park on the actual Sept. 16 Park(ing) Day was in front of the Circuit City Ruins, where we began invoking a new public park and community resource center. To see an image of the re-invisioned ruins, visit the EPTB’s Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Echo-Park-Time-Bank/207426415955589 ) And by the way, you do “Like” our page already, right? If not, please do!Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-68316281615256821292011-10-27T09:10:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:20:44.837-07:00Support your time bank via TimeBanksUSA’s raffle thru 10/31Quoting from TimeBanksUSA’s website: “Get the joy of knowing that you’re helping TimeBanks to reweave communities. ... Purchase your Raffle Tickets NOW, donate a prize, or make a cash donation. And know that you are not just helping the TimeBank – wherever there are successful TimeBanks, there is passion, hope, and transformational energy. TimeBanks change lives. ... Raffle tickets purchased will be used and reused in the rolling promotional and grand finale drawings. ... Help us reach our goal of $75,000, and help us grow the TimeBank movement.”<br />
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The prizes include:<br />
<ul><li>1 year’s Community Weaver 2.0 subscription.</li>
<li>Community Weaver 2.0 customization ($500)</li>
<li>Webinar for your TimeBank (max enrollment 200), customized by TBUSA, plus 90 minute post-webinar consultation from the TBUSA)</li>
<li>An evening with Edgar Cahn to support your TimeBank (Details by agreement)</li>
<li>2 registrations for the next TBUSA Conference</li>
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<div>Grand Finale Drawing on October 31st at 3PM EST</div><div></div><div>For more info or to register and participate in the raffle: <a href="http://timebanks.org/donate/tbusa-rolling-raffle">http://timebanks.org/donate/tbusa-rolling-raffle</a></div>Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-68347106680271064812011-10-19T22:43:00.000-07:002011-10-19T22:43:16.924-07:00Hollywood Community Garden talkEcho Park Time Bank member Leonardo Chalupowicz will give a talk this Saturday, 10/22, at 10 a.m. at the Hollywood Community Garden, SW corner of Mansfield St. and Fountain Ave. in Hollywood. The goal is to create community enthusiasm and support for the garden. Topics to be addressed:<br />
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• Why school and community gardens?<br />
• Ecosystems <br />
• Experiment, observe, fail/succeed <br />
• Primary productivity <br />
• Case study: Micheltorena school and community <br />
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Open to all.Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-6794424593519326642011-10-19T13:50:00.000-07:002011-10-19T19:52:41.589-07:00Announcing Community Yoga ClassesMondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Vallejo Drive Church, 300 Vallejo Drive, Glendale, CA 91206 (behind Glendale Adventist Hospital at the 2 Fwy / 134 Fwy Interchange). Free parking in rear church lot! Beginners welcome! $5 Donation or 1 Time Dollar. The Community Yoga Class is a service of Vallejo Drive Church, Arroyo Time Bank, Echo Park Time Bank, Adventist Community Services. For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:meganhobza@gmail.com">meganhobza@gmail.com</a>.Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-58101390958489226072011-10-17T13:35:00.000-07:002011-10-17T14:00:52.342-07:00Free Solar Workshop, Silver Lake Library, 10/18, 6 p.m.<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Join the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council and Open Neighborhoods for a Free Solar Workshop, at the Silver Lake Library, 2411 Glendale Blvd., on Tuesday, 10/18, 6-8 p.m. Whether you are a renter, homeowner, business owner, or community leader, come learn more about using solar power. For more info and to RSVP: <a href="http://www.opensilverlake.net/rsvpsolar"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://www.opensilverlake.net/rsvpsolar</span></a></span></span></span>Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-10733555301581581982011-10-17T13:18:00.000-07:002011-10-17T13:18:06.472-07:00“Off the Grid Solar Basics,” Sat. 10/29<span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Echo Park Time Bank member Aaron Murphy, who just completed a solar panel and battery installation at the </span><place><placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Micheltorena</span></placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><placetype><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Garden</span></placetype></place><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">, will conduct a talk on "Off the Grid Solar Basics," Saturday, 10/29, at </span><time hour="11" minute="0"><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">11 AM</span></time><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">. Aaron’s presentation will be part of the school's Great Pumpkin Festival. Admission is $1 to raise funds for after school programs and outings. </span><place><placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Micheltorena</span></placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><placetype><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Garden</span></placetype></place><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> is located at the northwest corner of Sunset and Micheltorena in </span><place><placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Silver</span></placename><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span><placetype><span style="font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Lake.</span></placetype></place>Co-productionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14329179694932289222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2256677443195186784.post-70341444752096551842011-10-15T07:44:00.000-07:002011-10-15T14:45:30.102-07:00Southern California Time Banks at L.A. Green Festival, 10/29-30The Arroyo Time Bank, Echo Park Time Bank and Long Beach Time Exchange will all three be represented on panels on the first day of the two-day L.A. Green Festival at the Los Angeles Convention Center.<br />
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On Saturday, October 29, the Sustainable Home and Garden Pavilion will be the venue for "Time Banking Works!" at 1:00 p.m., featuring <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Janine Christiano (Arroyo Time Bank), Autumn Rooney (Echo Park Time Bank) Sarah McGowan (Echo Park Time Bank), Tony Damico, Christine Petit (Long Beach Time Exchange)</span></span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">At 3:00 p.m. at the same location, </span></span><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Lois Arkin (LA Eco Village) will join Alisa Gravitz (Green America) and Jonathan Mariano (Panel Moderator, Triple Pundit) for a panel entitled "My Brother-in-Law is a Global Warming Denier."</span><br />
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For more info on the L.A. Green Festival: <a href="http://www.greenfestivals.org/la/updates/">http://www.greenfestivals.org/la/updates/</a> <br />
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