Bi-Monthly Newsletters/Mar 19, 2012
From Sustainable Ballard
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Hello Neighbors -
The story is changing. The recent recession has given alot of folks time to think about what is really important to them. The Occupy movements and the lastest election campaigns have us thinking about our rights and responsibilities as citizens. The development of social media has us connecting with old friends and new ideas with a fresh perspective. It seems we are tired of the same old story.
Here at Sustainable Ballard we have seen a surge in new leaders and volunteers ready to re-create our community as we would like to see it: resilient, inclusive, joyful and active. Online, folks are taking the same approach to the world: writing blogs to express themselves, tweeting or retweeting the important news of the day, and pulling like-minded folks together to tell corporations and government agencies how to act. A recent NY Times article demonstrates how individuals and small groups are using one site, change.org, with great success.
This month at our Monthly Gathering, we will be exploring Social Media: what's out there, how it's being used, the opportunities and challenges of using social media for social change, and what lies ahead. And when we get together and figure out what we want from social media, we might just come up with a new story ourselves!
Monthly Gathering
March 26th, 6:30-9:00 pm, Sunset Hill Community Association
Social Media for Social Change
Sustainable Ballard hosts a discussion with community activists about using social media as a tool for change. We'll do an overview of the top social media outlets and then talk about some creative ways that organizations and individuals have and will use social media to create change. From conversation to community building to revolution.
Potluck at 6:30 pm. Program at 7:00 pm.
Invited guests:
- Susan Gleason, Media Outreach Manager at YES! Magazine, Cofounder of Reclaim the Media
- Nathan Jackson, Action Coordinator at Working Washington, Past Communications Director at Sustainable Seattle
- Gideon Rosenblatt, Author of Alchemy of Change, Past Executive Director at Groundwire
- Jonathan Lawson, Digital Campaign Director at Working Washington, Communications consultant at SEIU 1199NW
Announcements
Think Green Recycling Tip: E-cycling
With just 2 weeks left in the Think Green Recycling Challenge, we bring you this final tip:
Residents, as well as small businesses, charities, school districts, and small governments, can bring a variety of electronics to a drop-off center for proper recycling. With almost 30 locations in Seattle alone, E-cycling drop-offs are conveniently located throughout Washington state. E-cycle Washington calls it "small effort, big return," because simply dropping off your old electronics in your neighborhood plays a significant role in protecting the environment from toxic chemicals and gives us a chance to reuse or recycle old materials. Only 2% of the volume of electronics ends up in a landfill.
For specifics on locations, accepted materials, and other services, visit their easy to navigate website: www.ecyclewashington.org.
DIY Home Weatherization Workshop Marco Mazzoni and Sarah Sullivan of NW Home Comfort will offer a free presentation on the things you can do yourself to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable. They'll also describe the various incentives and rebates available from the city for energy efficiency improvements for your home. SB is pleased to present this workshop in collaboration with NW Home Comfort as well as Umpqua Bank, who offers a line of specialized loans for energy improvements for small home owners. Thursday, March 22, 6:30PM. See flyer for more details. RSVP requested.
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Did you know that the good folks at Ballard Market will give us 1% of everything you purchase? In 2011, that meant we received over $400 because you shopped at Ballard Market AND gave us your receipts. How do you get them to us? Bring them to any Sustainable Ballard event or drop them in the mail to: Sustainable Ballard, 2442 NW Market St. #286, Seattle 98107.
Sustainable Ballard Deals and Discounts
We've just started a new page on our website highlighting great deals and discounts offered to our members by our local businesses and organizations. If you own a local business and want to offer our members a deal, contact info@sustainableballard.org and let us know so we can share it with the community.
Next Ballard Green Building Talks Event
In this next installment of the series, Zero-Energy Plans Founder and lead designer Ted Clifton will discuss the rising cost of energy, the present and future of high-performance home construction and retrofitting, and simple DIY measures that can save homeowners money on their bills. Ted Clifton is also the designer of the Ballard Zero-Energy House and will be happy to answer questions about its innovative design and features. April 11th, 7:30PM-9:00PM. RSVP here.
Saint Patrick's Day Thanks
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us for the St. Patrick's Day Festival at the Ballard Oddfellows Hall on Saturday. And a special thank you to the Celebration Arts Foundation for throwing a great family friendly party with excellent music, dancing and fine food and drink.
As usual, let's now take a look at our Calendar:
Sustainable Ballard Events & Meetings
- Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
- A Home Weatherization Do-It-Yourself Workshop
- How to Make Your Home More Cozy and Energy Efficient While Saving Money
- Umpqua Bank • 2032 NW Market Street
- Monday, March 26th, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Monthly Gathering - March 2012
- Social Media and Social Change
- Sunset Hill Community Association • 3003 NW 66th St
- Wednesday, April 11th, 7:30pm-9:00 pm
- Ballard Green Building Talk
- and Tour of Seattle's First Net-Zero-Energy Home
- RSVP for location
- Thursday, April 12th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Sustainable Ballard Second Thursday Social - Apr 2012
- Stop by The Stepping Stone for a drink and a chat
- The Stepping Stone • 5903 24th Ave NW
- Friday, April 13th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Ballard Knitters for the Homeless - Apr 2012
- Knit community and warmers for homeless community members
- Aster Coffee Lounge • 5615 24th Ave NW
- Monday, April 23rd, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Monthly Gathering - April 2012
- Hey Ballard!! How are we doing? - Reports on our conservation behavior
- Sunset Hill Community Association • 3003 NW 66th St
Other Community Events
- Wednesday, April 4th, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Civil Rights 101 - A Workshop for Social Service Providers
- a free workshop sponsored by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights
- Wednesday, April 4th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Groundswell NW Annual Dessert Potluck
- Featured Speaker Sally Clark, New Seattle City Council Chair
- Wednesday, April 11th, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Ballard District Council - Mar 2012
- Always Open to the Public
- Saturday, April 14th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Raised Beds with Salvage
- workshop hosted by The RE Store in Ballard
- Saturday, April 21st & 22nd, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Green Home Tour and EcoExpo
- A project of the NW EcoBuilding Guild