Local Action for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Yes, you still have a chance to volunteer at the "Making it Last" event
on March 22nd. Here's what is STILL available:

waste-line helper from 12:30-1:30
dish washer from 12:00-1:00 or 1:00-2:00
dish take-down from 3:00-4:00
clean up crew from 3:00-4:00 or 4:00-5:00

Don't delay...email or call me with your preferences before they're
gone. My info, 457-5838 or demerst@care2.com

Thanks so much for your help. Tara Demers (vol coord for MIL)

Making It Last: Weekend Sustainability Forum in Port Angeles

Friday, Mar 21 - Keynote address by Eric Corey Freed, 7 pm, Little Theater
Saturday, Mar 22 - All day event in PUB, Peninsula College, Port Angeles

Energy efficiency and ethical investing, natural landscaping and carbon credits are just a few of the topics to explore at “Making It Last” March 21 and 22 at Peninsula College in Port Angeles. All events are free and open to the public.

The celebration of all things green kicks off at 7:00 pm Friday, March 21 in the Little Theater with keynote speaker Eric Corey Freed, an award winning green architect with OrganicARCHITECT in San Francisco. Speaking on “The Inevitable Future of Our Buildings: The Emerging field of Green Building,” he will address some of the most exciting technologies available, in an energetic discussion on green architecture. A warm and engaging speaker, Freed offers a logical presentation of inspiring and informative material.

Saturday, March 22, brings a free, day-long exploration of green possibilities for the peninsula that will include a dozen different workshops in the Little Theater and more than 30 exhibits in the PUB on the college campus. Haul out that vintage computer for recycling. Be sure to check out the Zen solar-powered car on display. A variety of exhibitors will be on hand in the PUB from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday to discuss green ideas, the latest innovations and opportunities for community collaboration.

Contact: Susan Chadd, susanc@olympus.net, 360-461-4167 or
Diana Somerville, Writer@olypen.com, 360-452-1212

Volunteers needed for:
Making It Last
March 21 – 22 -- Peninsula College

Hope you’re ready to volunteer to help make this year’s Making It Last even more successful than the first one.

Rewards: A sense of accomplishment for helping promote sustainability. The fun of joining with like-minded folks. And a free organic lunch.

We need volunteers to
Put up signs Set up tables Support workshop presenters
Provide information Direct traffic
Distribute posters Prepare and serve lunch
And help with scads of other tasks

Lunch volunteers will need to have a Food Handler’s card or plan to attend a Food Handler’s training. (Offered Feb. 20 and 26, March 5 and 19 in Port Angeles; Feb. 12 and March 11 in Sequim)

Please contact volunteer coordinator Tara Demers, demerst@care2.com or phone 457-5838 and choose how and when you’d like to contribute. Sign up sheet to follow.
Thanks! Hope to see you there!