Summer's winding down, and it isn't going to stay this nice for much longer (gasp!). Get out and enjoy this lovely Chicago weather while you still can, and check these events out!
August 2, 9:00am
Green in the Loop 1908-2008 Architecture Walking Tour
Daley Plaza
Not your average architectural tour! While Chicago makes strides toward the future to become a green city, what did green mean a century ago? In the early 20th century, architects and engineers did not depend entirely upon the highly advanced technologies we take for granted today. Buildings still relied heavily on tried and true engineering, design, and planning. Learning from past achievements will help illuminate the way toward truly sustainable cities.
August 2-3
Veggie Fest Chicagoland 2008
4 S.175 Naperville Rd, Naperville, IL
Take the Metra (outbound!) to the suburbs for this unique event, touted as Chicagoland's most popular vegetarian festival. Enjoy delicious healthy food, live bands, and great talks from professionals. Visit the vendors and pick up valuable information on healthy living. Discover something new about your own health by participating in on-site screenings.
August 13, 5:30-8:30pm
GREENer Events Chicago Expo
Peggy Notebaert Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive to register
Learn how to host greener events, taste great local and organic food, tour a truly green event site, network with other corporate event planners, and hear a corporate case study by Julie Larson of McDonald's. Cocktail reception by Greg Christian Catering and Desserts by True Cuisine. Attendees receive a complimentary copy of The Green Events Source Book and other valuable information.
August 15, 6-10pm
Pallandrome Launch Party
Funky Buddha, 728 W. Grand
Come out to sip complimentary cocktails, enjoy organic appetizer, and learn about some of Chicago's hottest green businesses. Pallandrome provides stylish eco-conscious fashionable clothing and accessories, as well as coordinates eco-friendly networking events in Chicago. The first 200 people to enter will receive complimentary gift bags.
August 19 - Tuesday (6:00 - 8:00pm)
Reaping Dividends from Climate Action
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago
For more information, call (312) 746-4678 or email greentech@cityofchicago.org
This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of how to assess, organize, plan, implement & monitor, and report phases of establishing a green corporate plan. Attendees will gain comprehension of short and long term benefits of implementing a green plan and learn about the tools and approaches to assess your corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. Join Michael and Peter as they offer an opportunity to learn how to create and implement plans to reduce the GHG footprint and understand why your green plan needs to be corporately pervasive and persistent: not just a one-time effort.
August 23 (11am--9pm) and August 24 (11am--8pm)
Whole Foods FlavorFest
Wrightwood Park (Wrightwood & Ashland in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood)
Come check out Chicago's only all natural food and lifestyle festival. There will be live music, cooking demonstrations from some of Chicago's best chefs, yoga, children's entertainment, as well as live music. Proceeds benefit the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce.
August 23, 2008
The Oak Park Micro Brew and Food Review
The Oak Park Micro Brew and Food Review, produced by the Downtown Oak Park Association and Seven Generations Ahead, features tastings of 50 craft beers from 15 local microbreweries from across Illinois. Sample beer from the most skilled craft brew masters. Eat organic food from Oak Park restaurateurs and local farmers. Listen to roving musicians and participate in festive activities that will delight and entertain. Enjoy the new Marion Street shopping area. Admission is $35.
A VIP pre- event celebration will be held at the new "green" Marion Street Cheese Market, and will include a select craft brew and cheese tasting, a tour of the new facility and its green features, and a welcome from brewmaster extraordinaire, Pete Crowley, president of the IL Craft Brewers Guild; tickets are $65 and include the VIP event and the Oak Park Micro Brew Review.
August 23 - Saturday (10:00am - 12:00pm)
Getting the Dirt on Healthy Tree Soils
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago
For more information, call (312) 746-4678 or email greentech@cityofchicago.org
Healthy trees are particularly coveted by the urban dweller; they improve air quality, provide shading and support urban habitat. At today's seminar, Mike Flynn will share a variety of do-it-yourself homeowner techniques that will keep a life long investment healthy and vibrant by bring life to your tree's soil. Let your trees know that you are rooting for their success!
August 26, 7:00 pm
Do It Now...Go Green: Solar Energy
Chicago Public Library - Edgebrook (312) 744-8313
Learn the advantages of having renewable energy sources in your home. Solar Service will discuss solar photovoltaic (electric) systems and heat and hot water systems for achieving energy independence and protecting the environment. These fully automatic and maintenance-free systems may qualify you to receive Illinois state rebates, federal tax credits and much more.
Do you know of any events you want A Fresh Squeeze to include in this calendar? Send them to info@afreshsqueeze.com and we'll be sure to add them!!
