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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 7pm - RE Sources for Sustainable Communities hosts John de Graaf, Executive Director of TAKE BACK YOUR TIME, an organization challenging time poverty and overwork in the U.S. and Canada. Mr. de Graff will speak at the Sustainable Living Center, located above The RE Store at 2309 Meridian Street in Bellingham.
During his presentation, John will talk about the state of the U.S. economy, connecting the current economic crisis to global warming and the environment, health care, and personal stress/overwork.
This event is FREE to the public. Space is limited, so come early!
Click here to see press release
Click here to see promotional poster
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Meet the Author! April 1, 2009: Andrew Nikiforuk will present his book, Tar Sands, and discuss the impacts seen in Alberta. The presentation will be followed by a solution-focused panel discussion and Q&A relative to the presentation and focusing on what the Tar Sands have to do with Bellingham/Washington/The US, and the bigger picture of our cultural dependence on oil and considerations for a sustainable future.
Sponsored by RE Sources, Sustainable Connections and Whatcom Transit Authority, Andrew will appear at Village Books on Wednesday, April 1st at 7pm. This event is free to the public. Please join us! |
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8th Annual Environmental Heroes Banquet: Saturday, April 25th 2009
en•vi•ron•men•tal he•ro (ěn-vī’rŭn-měn’tl) [heer-oh] - noun.
a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities relating to or associated with the environment.
a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal relating to or being concerned with the ecological impact of improving the environment.
Details coming soon! |
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Thank you Bellingham for supporting RE Sources and Surfrider's video premiere of "My Own Two Feet", a project of POW (Protect our Winters).
Thank you for supporting Washington State's only premiere of this innovative snowboarding film. For more information on the film-maker, checkout Leeward Cinema at www.leewardcinema.com/
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Thank you International Coastal Cleanup Volunteers!
Volunteers and staff from Birch Bay, the Surfrider Foundation, Skagit County Beach Watchers and RE Sources for Sustainable Communities removed more than 500 pounds of garbage from beaches in King, Skagit and Whatcom counties earlier this month as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. The cleanup takes place in communities around the world each September in an effort to prevent marine pollution.
See press release here... |
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Thank you for an amazing evening of music with Bill Frisell!
This benefit concert turned out to be a very special evening for the 120 ticket holders. A special thank you to Pat and Sharon Wickline for opening their amazing home to host this concert.
Get your Autographed Bill Frisell posters here! (limited supply).
Click here to see Bill Frisell's biography (PDF) |
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Robert Kennedy, Jr. Summer Luncheon was a success!
RE Sources had a rare opportunity to host Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a summer luncheon to raise funds and awareness for our North Sound Baykeeper program. We raised over $10,000 to support our Baykeeper program. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that helped make this event a success!
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