Meetings and Events

November 2009

  • Tools for Change Workshop: Conservation Advocacy Skills Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Join other Northern Virginians and learn the tools needed to bring about change and move our elected officials to work for a healthy community. Light refreshments will be served.

    Program:

    Climate Change, What is Congress doing? - Christina Yagjian, National Organizer for Global Warming Programs, Sierra Club
    Workshop I: Working with the Press - Tony Iallonardo, Director of Communications, NWF
    Workshop II: Building a Relationship with Government Officials - Glenda Booth, Virginia Outreach Coordinator, National Audubon Society
    Workshop III: Advocacy for the Active Person - Lauren Glickman, Virginia Campaign Coordinater, CCAN
    Location: Braddock Hall (Beltway Exit 54), 9002 Burke Lake Road, Springfield, Va 22015
    (Bus Service, Parking Available)

    RSVP and Detailed Directions: http://www.chesapeakeclimate.org/NOVAclimate
    For More Information, Contact: Lauren Glickman, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, 804-335-0915, lauren@chesapeakeclimate.org OR Linda Burchfiel, Sierra Club 703-506-4310, Linda@lburchfiel.com

    Sponsoring Organizations: Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Virginia Native Plant Society, Friends of the Potomac River Refuges, Audubon Naturalist Society, Audubon, Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Prince William Conservation Alliance, Sustainable Loudoun

  • Green Economics in Arlington and Beyond; A Two-part Series
    Part 2 - Getting Local: "Green Economics in Arlington and Beyond; a Panel and Audience Discussion"
    Sunday, November 15, 2009, 2:00 pm
    Although scientific principles will underpin a green economy's development, how it evolves in Arlington and the Washington, D.C. area will be largely determined by how ideas are circulated and discussed. Accordingly, this program will feature discussion between panelists from science, business, government, education and other disciplines. As the title implies, public participation will be welcome. Panelists include: Jay Fisette (Arlington County Board); Scott Sklar (renewable energy expert); Dale Roberts (owner of the Java Shack coffee shop in Arlington); Annette Osso (President, Virginia Sustainable Building Network) and James Barrett (economist).

    Arlington Central Library - 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA , 22201
    (Near the Virginia Square Metro stop on the Orange Line)

    Sponsored by Arlington Central Library and Potomac Overlook Regional Park.

    Call 703-528-5406 for more information.

  • Executive Committee Meeting (EXCOM)
    Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 pm
    Join the Group's elected leadership at these meetings where we direct and plan Group actions and activities. All Mount Vernon Group members are welcome to attend. For more information, including meeting location and agenda, and to RSVP, please contact Mary Kadera, Chair, at 703-684-2004 or by email at marykadera@gmail.com.
  • True Cost of Food - Thanksgiving with the Turkeys
    Saturday, November 21, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
    Once again we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with the turkeys and other residents and friends of Poplar Springs Farm Animal Sanctuary. Have you ever met a turkey? They are smart, friendly and each has a distinct personality! Children especially welcome. Event includes a tour of the farm, entertainment and a potluck. Please bring a vegan (no meat, dairy, or eggs) dinner or dessert item to serve 6. $10.00 suggested donation to benefit the animals. No charge for children under 16. For recipe ideas see: www.vegcooking.com and www.sierraclub.org/sustainable_consumption/recipes/. The Sanctuary is located in Poolesville, Maryland; for directions, please see: http://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/directions.html.

December 2009

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January 2010

  • Annual Executive Committee Planning Retreat
    Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Join the Group's elected leadership at these meetings where we direct and plan Group actions and activities. All Mount Vernon Group members are welcome to attend. For more information, including meeting location and agenda, and to RSVP, please contact Mary Kadera, Chair, at 703-684-2004 or by email at marykadera@gmail.com.
  • Mount Vernon Group Happy Hour
    Thursday, January 14, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
    When all that remains of the holidays are your credit card bill, a tight pair of pants and a stack of family photos, don't fret! Join in some January fun by meeting up with other local Sierrans at Carpool, a bar and billiard spot in Arlington (4000 Fairfax Drive; for directions, see http://www.gocarpool.com). We'll enjoy tasty eats, free drinks, and festive conversation. Hope to see you there!