CURRENT EVENTS ECO-HOMES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGICAL BUILDING AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
Lost Valley Community & Educational Center
August 11 - 29, 2008
EPI is offering a summer Eco-Homes workshop. This three-week intensive offers a broad overview of the elements of home building and design with a focus on permaculture principles. Click here for info. WORKSHOPS BY LINDA DE CACCIA
TOTE BAGS
Sunday, Aug 24th • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how to make lovely shopping or tote bags.
You provide the fabric, we provide hands-on instruction
Basic sewing skills required. Bring a sack lunch
KNIT BAGS, PLACEMATS OR RUGS
Wednesday, Sept. 24th • 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Demo Class
Written instructions provided
Learn to create knitted rag bags, placemats and rugs
You provide the material, we provide the instruction—an option of a second session (at no additional cost) is available if desired
Basic knitting skills required
Terms:
• $25 Commitment Deposit fully refundable if cancellation is less than one week prior to workshop date. • Cash or check must be received at least 3 days before each workshop.
• $20 (of the $25) is fully refunded if participant completes workshop
Participant will be provided with list of supplies needed
To register, call 606-9093 (Michele) or email michelep@bringrecycling.org. BRINGfest August 31, 2008 • 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. BRING Recycling volunteers are again hosting BRINGfest, a crafts fair emphasizing recycled materials and a giant warehouse sale with live entertainment on Sunday, August 31st from 11am-4pm. The fest will be held at BRING’s Planet Improvement Center at 4446 Franklin Blvd in Glenwood. Admission is FREE.
On the last Sunday of the summer months, the Friends of BRING (an all-volunteer group) produce BRINGfest, a fun event featuring handcrafted items from reuse materials and a market for re-crafting vendors, many of whom are BRING volunteers and customers. The public is invited to visit BRING's Planet Improvement Center, one block from the emX McVay Station.
Nonprofits that are sustainability related are invited to participate. BRINGfest is a great opportunity to communicate BRING's mission, helping people understand how the stuff we use shapes the planet we share.
Warehouse sales, bargain carts, live entertainment, recycled craft vendors, bake sale BRING, 4446 Franklin Blvd. 746-3023. FREE. Michele Piastro, 606-9093 (volunteer coordinator) OR Dianna Bressler, BRING volunteer, 4446 Franklin Blvd, 205-239-4267, bringfest.blogspot.com THE CLIMATE INITIATIVE (CLI) ANNOUNCES THE CLIMATE MASTERS AT WORK (CMW)
20 Hours • October 7th – December 9th, 2008 An innovative program designed to educate and engage business leaders in resource efficiency and risk management to reduce costs and increase productivity, while also making smart environmental choices. Click here for information (125KB PDF) MAKE IT AND TAKE IT WORKSHOPS
Create great stuff from recycled materials. Click here for information and dates of workshops (35KB PDF). PAST BRING EVENTS
BRINGfest June 29, 2008 • 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BRING Recycling volunteers are hosting BRINGfest, a recycled crafts fair and warehouse sale with live entertainment. The fest will be held at BRING’s Planet Improvement Center at 4446 Franklin Blvd in Glenwood. Admission is FREE.
On the last Sunday of the summer months, the Friends of BRING produce BRINGfest, a fun event featuring handcrafted items from reuse materials and a market for re-crafting vendors, many of whom are BRING volunteers and customers. The public is invited to visit BRING's Planet Improvement Center, one block from the emX McVay Station.
BRINGfest will feature a bake sale, a bargain cart to raise funds for BRING's Library and Resource Center, and entertainment from local artists. Nonprofits that are sustainability related are invited to participate and should contact Alex D’Souza at 205-239-4267 to register. BRINGfest is a great opportunity to communicate BRING's mission, helping people understand how the stuff we use shapes the planet we share.
BRING & WEYERHAEUSER RECYCLING PRESENT:
SHRED-A-THON Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd
9am to 4pm
Planet Improvement Center
4446 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood Click here for information (192 KB PDF) SPRING INTO BRING Saturday, April 26 • 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Last Chance Sales, live entertainment, and much more. Click here for information (37KB PDF) RECLAIMING RAINWATER AS A NATURAL AND AESTHETIC RESOURCE Wednesday, April 2 • 7:00 p.m.
BRING Planet Improvement Center, 4446 Franklin Blvd., Glenwood Click here for information (97KB PDF)
LESS IS BEST HOLIDAY FAIR AND RECYCLED ART SHOW & SALE Friday, November 30, 2007, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
BRING’s Planet Improvement Center
4446 Franklin Blvd. in Glenwood.
Come get in the holiday spirit at the 3rd annual Less is Best Holiday Fair. This event is free and sponsored by BRING, MECCA (Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts), and Lane County Master Recyclers.
DO THE WRITE THING:
A Showcase of Handmade Cards and Other Art Treasures A benefit for BRING and M.E.C.C.A by the ArtChics Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 294 W. 22nd (22nd & Lincoln) Click here for more details (332KB PDF)
RAINWATER HARVEST WORKSHOP
Friday, Oct. 26 - Tour potable RWH system 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27 - 2007 Workshop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Tammie Stark, M.A., Eugene Rainwater along with Habitats & BRING for a tour of Eugene’s first permitted whole home potable system & a hands-on workshop using a corrugated metal cistern for outdoor irrigation at BRING Recycling Planet Improvement Center/ Click here for flyer with details and registration form (60KB PDF)
NATURAL REMODELING FOR THE NOT-SO-GREEN HOME Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature A presentation and book signing with author Carol Venolia Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 — 7:00 p.m. BRING Planet Improvement Center
4446 Franklin Blvd. in Glenwood Click here for more details (140KB PDF) Bottle Cap Mandala
See photos of the designs BRING and MECCA volunteers helped create at “Sustainable Sunday” at the Lane County Fair on August 20, 2006. Young and old were invited to place colorful lids—saved from the landfill—into a chalked-out design that unfolded as an image of nature’s cycles and beauty. Ephemeral, participatory, and beautiful. Thanks to David Saul for snapping these shots from the event!
LESS IS BEST HOLIDAY FAIR AND RECYCLED ART SHOW & SALE
DO THE WRITE THING:
NATURAL REMODELING FOR THE NOT-SO-GREEN HOME
Bottle Cap Mandala