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Movie Screening of Gasland - Dallas 

The Social Justice Ministry at the UU Church of Oak Cliff 
hosts a 1st Tuesday Film Festival each month and show documentaries and 
dramas on a wide range of socially relevant issues, followed by 
discussion. Films are always free, donations accepted.

On June 7th at 7pm we'll be showing Gasland, and have 4 
environmental organizations that will be tabling and leading our 
community discussion after the film.

  • Downwinders at Risk
  • EARTHWORKS TX Oil and Gas Accountability Project
  • Dallas Area Residents for Responsible Drilling
  • Sierra Club Dallas

Take an In-Depth Look at Solar Electricity/PV - Dallas 

Jim Duncan, NABCEP, offers his extensive solar knowledge for this free
homesteading skill class from DFW Ecovillage. 

Solar PV is a complicated subject but Jim makes it easy to learn the basics
and beyond. 

  • On the grid or off-the grid;
  • Batteries and battery maintenance;
  • Do-it-yourself knowledge, safety, and legalities; Different types of solar PV & costs, efficiencies, ease of installation;
  • What's new--including updates on reasonably priced new products, rebates, tax credits,legislation;
  • Q & A session. 

Doors open at 10 am; class starts at 10:30 sharp until 12:30 pm. 

North Texas Green Council Annual Membership Meeting - Dallas

Members, please join us to meet the North Texas Chapter Board of Directors and the incoming Board ChairLearn more about how you can contribute to furthering the mission of the USGBC North Texas Chapter:To promote a sustainable, profitable and healthy built environment in the North Texas area through: Education, Professional Training and Outreach.
NOTE:  Your membership status will be checked at the door.  If you are not current, you will be asked to renew prior to admittance.

Menu Options
Salads: Baby Green Salad, Shaved Corn, Feta Cheese & Grilled Onion
Traditional Vinaigrette 
Entrees: Horseradish & Dijon Herb Crusted Chicken
Natural Pan Jus
Mascarpone Chive Pommes Puree 

Desserts: Bittersweet & White Chocolate Torte
Espresso Hazelnut Mousse
Raspberry Coulis 
All menu items include Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Fairmont Bakeries & ButterFreshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Signature Fairmont Teas Special Dietary Requirements will be addressed on site by the waitstaff

Thursday May 12th, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Fairmont Hotel Dallas

Waste Expo - Dallas

Now entering its 43rd year, WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium orlarge private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event!

Recycling Education for Businesses Workshop - Grand Prairie

Description:  Registration is required as seating is limited. NCTCOG will partner with the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association (NTCRA) for their annual celebration of North Texas environmental leaders and their contributions toward a more sustainable environment in the North Texas region.

Registration for the workshop (below) is separate from the NTCRA Environmental Luncheon. So, register for the workshop and if you plan to attend the luncheon, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1543130545 as A SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS ALSO REQUIRED due to limited seating.

The workshop will be presented by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) formerly known as R.W. Beck and the purpose of the workshop is to help businesses and governments better understand the reasons for recycling and operational issues (e.g. contamination). Modules to be addressed in the workshop include:

Green Business Initiative Seminar - Kaufman, TX

Environmental Co-op presents:
Green Business
Initiative Seminar
Protect the environment and your bottom line

Seminar topics include:
 
- e-waste 
- recycling contracts 
- pollution prevention 
- proprietary information paper
shredding
- recycled products 101 
- energy conservation
- and more!
 
 
When:  May 12th, 2011
8:00am- 5:00pm
 
Where: Kaufman County Library
3790 South Houston Street
Kaufman, TX 75142
 
Cost: $30 for Co-op Members
$35 for Non-Members
(lunch included)
 
Call 972-524-0007 or email eco@trashbusters.org by May 9th to
reserve your spot today!!

"A Culture of Communication" - Dallas

Sat, May 14 - “A Culture of Cooperation” by Permaculture instructor and consultant Dick Pierce. Free class features Community, Collaboration, Caring, Co-mingling, Co-Housing, EcoVillages, Kinship – “More Cooperation, [maybe] Less Competition?” Talk to other groups while here. Doors open at 6:30 pm to talk to other groups at the Dallas AgriLife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas 75252. Dick speaks from 7 until 8:30.

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