Interested in going to this? If nothing else, an excuse to peek inside the architecturally significant Hiro Ballroom without the tedium of velvet-ropeteers. I'm thinking of getting up and giving a lecture on how to be green in a recession - you gotta stop that climate-screwing eating/drinking/exhaling habit ... it's not that hard ...
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Begin forwarded message: Date: January 12, 2009 10:03:25 AM EST Subject: Green Drinks NYC Tues., Jan. 13th
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WHAT: Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a drink at networking events known as Green Drinks - it's a chance to mix with other like-minded people, share info and make friends. Many people have found employment, developed new ideas, made business connections, and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and it's spreading to over 450 cities around the world! For more information, visit our website here.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 13th from 6-10pm.
WHERE: THE HIRO BALLROOM at The Maritime Hotel (88 Ninth Ave. between 16th & 17th Streets). Entrance is on Ninth Ave. - no need to enter the hotel. See map. By subway, take the A,C,E or the L train to 14th St. & 8th Ave.
COST: $10 if you pre-register here; Pre-registration ends at 12pm on Tuesday, Jan. 13th.
$15 at the door - cash bar with drink specials. Be one of the first 50 people to sign-up and you'll have a chance to win a gift bag from Terra Cycle.
HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, take a pedicab OR use rideamigos.com to share a taxi with fellow Green Drinks attendees. View here to find or post a ride in your area.
REMIND: To get on this circulation list, SIGN UP RIGHT HERE.
2-MIN PITCHES: Hear from the following:
Erik Baard about "Hour Children" and "Nature Calendar"
Eve Martinez about the Apartment Building Recycling Initiative (ABRI)
John Stewart about the "Think Outside the Bottle" campaign
Antuan Cannon about Envirolution and Make Me Sustainable.com's Win-Win" campaign
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~ Stay tuned for February's event on Tuesday, Feb. 10th from 6-10pm. Back by popular demand, we're having a Winter Wonderland cruise aboard the Queen of Hearts charter! ~
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In case you weren't able to make it to our 7th Annual Holiday Party, click here for some fun pictures. And a special thanks to our holiday party sponsors:
  
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Events
Friday January 23rd from 9am to 5pm
The Queens Green Business Summit at Queens College (Queens)
Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Ecoventions and it's partners to identify Attainable-Measurable-Sustainable™ practices at the first annual green business to business summit. Participants will attend a variety of breakout sessions, the keynote luncheon, and network at the expo with New York vendors. Attendance is FREE with registration. For more information, please contact Alliah Sheta at (212) 289-8506, ext 312 or Alliah@....
Friday, January 30th from 8:30am to 5pm
Whole Systems Integrative Design: Introduction / Deep and Experiential Design Process Exploration with Bill Reed at the Herman Miller LEED Gold Showroom (Midtown)
A deep and experiential exploration of the integral relationships between the technical and living systems world and the invisible connections that are necessary to achieve true sustainability - that is to say a vital, evolving, healthy, and living system. For more information, contact Leslie Benson at: 917.701.2073.
Saturday, February 7th from 4pm - 6pm
Stories from a Changing Planet at The Times Center (Midtown)
Don't miss this dynamic multimedia presentation of Polar-Palooza, bringing to life the latest research on Earth's past and future climate from scientists just back from the Poles. Speakers include Richard Alley, Mary C. Albert, Mmichael Castellini, and Orvillen Huntington. Moderated by Andrew C. Revkin, New York Times environmental reporter. Tickets: $30.
Ongoing Events
Hour Children "Friends in Deed"
Play matchmaker between nature and a kid from Hour Children, a group that cares for kids whose mothers are in prison or are recently released and working to start new lives. Hour Children is looking for responsible adults to commit four hours each month. Nature Calendar will arrange outdoor recreation outings for groups of mentors and kids. Application forms are posted online. Call Michelene Jones of Hour Children for more information: 718 433 4724 ext 21.
December 11th, 2008 through April 12th, 2009
Growing and Greening New York at The Museum of the City of New York (East Harlem)
Growing and Greening New York: PlaNYC and the Future of the City, will make the complexities of greater environmental sustainability in New York City vivid, compelling, and understandable by bringing environmental concerns to life on an individual, human scale.
October 18th, 2008 through August 16th, 2009 daily from 10am - 5:45pm
Climate Change: The Threat to Life and a New Energy Future at the American Museum of Natural History (Upper West Side)
This major new exhibition explores the science, history, and impact of climate change, and illuminates ways in which individuals, communities and nations can reduce their carbon footprints. Cost: $24 for adults; $14 for children. $18 for seniors/students.
YRG is seeking a Building Energy Modeler to support their green building consulting work. We are looking for a candidate with a background in energy or mechanical engineering and a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The ideal candidate should have energy and building science knowledge, and an ability to develop LEED-compliant energy and daylight models using IES VE, eQuest, etc. Knowledge and experience with LEED ratings systems and ASHRAE preferred but not required. If interested, please send a resume to Josh Radoff at jradoff@....
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