Thanks to everyone who made the Sustainability Action Month Kickoff a success!
This weeks events:
Wednesday, May 9 - Recycled Crafts
Join Library Staff and Trash for Peace in turning commonly disposed of items into beautiful and useful products. You will come away inspired with creative reuse ideas!
Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th street, 6-7:30pm.
Friday, May 11 - Chamber Networking
Co-hosted by the City, Clackamas County and Allied Waste. Learn about Allied's commercial organics service and opportunities to reduce your bottom line through waste reduction. City Hall, 380 A Ave. 8-9am. Visit lake-oswego.com for details.
Saturday, May 12 - Deep Green Open House
Matt Briggs, Director, Producer and Writer of award winning Deep Green has made improvements to his existing home that radically reduce energy use, from insulation, to appliances, to solar. Also check out his rain water catchment system and native plants. His fun and informative tour will help you think about what you could do at your home. 1 to 4pm, with tours on the hour, every hour. Briggs Family Home, 305 G Ave.
About Sustainability Action Month
The Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board will hold its fourth-annual Sustainability Action Month this coming May.
Occurring at venues throughout the City, Sustainability Action Month presents opportunities to explore and solidify the community connections that make Lake Oswego a great place to live and work, and provides participants with inspiration and tools to move toward a more sustainable lifestyle and community. Events are open to the public and cater to all groups—businesses, families, individuals and employees.
Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB)
The SAB was created by the City Council in 2008 to “promote the sustainability of the community as a whole, considering public and private actors and their effects on ecological, economic, and community systems.” The Board is comprised of nine adult and two student volunteers from all walks of life, working together to build a community with a high quality of life, a healthy environment, and a strong and resilient economy.
More Sustainability Resources
For a whole host of sustainability resources, visit the City of Lake Oswego's sustainability resource page.
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5/15 Clean Energy Panel - Chamber of Commerce FORGE Luncheon
Hear from local experts on the status of clean energy in Oregon, jobs, savings, and other impacts. Learn about the trends in our state, what to expect in the future, and how this can impact your business in Lake Oswego.
Marylhurst University,
Old Library / Administration Building, 11:30am-1pm. Reserve at http://lake-oswego.com/ or 503-636-3634.
Cost (includes lunch): Chamber members $20, Non-members $25.
5/15 Library Author Talk with Joe Kurmaskie
Joe Kurmaskie, has been addicted to the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle ever since the age of five. He is the author of Metal Cowboy, Riding Between the Lines, the best-selling Momentum is Your Friend, and most recently Mud, Sweat, and Gears.
Lake Oswego Library (706 4th Street) 7-8:30pm
5/19 Watershed Tour
Begin at the headwaters in West Waluga Park, carpool to stops along Springbrook Creek, and finish at George Rogers Park. Learn about our connections to the lake and how our actions affect water quality. West Waluga Park (15775 Waluga Drive) picnic shelter, 9am.
And more...
Questions about Sustainability Action Month?
Contact Beth Otto, Sustainability Outreach Intern, at 503-635-0286.
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