Sustainable Greenville

March

March 11

Pecha Kucha Greenville - Volume 2 7:30pm - 11:00pm at the Warehouse Theatre. Pecha Kucha Night in Greenville is where you can come and learn about just about anything - 6 minutes and 40 seconds at a time. Seriously. Art. Medicine. Food. Graphics. Architecture. Anything under the sun. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each - giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to show. Pecha Kucha Greenville continues it's mission of expanding Greenville's creative mindset. The event starts at 7:30 with a cocktail hour and the presentations will begin promptly at 8:20PM (20:20).  Click here to go to the site. They are looking for presenters. See what the last version was all about by looking at the summary video.  

Kelly Lowry of Global Bike, Inc. Lecture and Film 7:00pm at Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS), Spartanburg. Started by six friends, Globalbike, Inc. is a project based in Spartanburg, SC with the sole mission of providing community care workers in the developing world with locally made bicycles. Come listen first hand to their inspiring story about how the power of one can bloom and help change the world. A short film about the reconciliation process in Rwanda entitled Wounded Healers will be shown illustrating the sense of optimism and healing that is underway — a truly wonderful thing considering the horror of the past. Globalbike,Inc. is providing bicycles to Rwandan Partners to allow “Reconciliation Ambassadors” to travel from village to village to actively assist in the process of healing the societal and personal wounds caused by the genocide in Rwanda. These bicycles will make it possible for the Ambassadors to travel much more efficiently and quickly to perform this difficult and critical task.  For more info on Globalbike visit www.globalbike.org. $8 suggested donation to benefit both GOLS and Globalbike, Inc. For more about GOLS visit their website. To register email melissa@palmettoconservation.org

Sips for Snips 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Saffron’s Sidewalk Café. Sips for Snips is a fun, upscale event created by the Greenville Humane Society to help raise funds for our spay/neuter program. Each ticket provides the holder with admission to the fundraiser emceed by Upstate celebrity Stacie Bartro from Magic 98.9, heavy hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink tickets (for beer or wine), and access to a Silent Auction and great live music. For anyone who would like additional drinks during the evening, a cash bar is available. All proceeds from ticket sales and the Silent Auction will go to support the spay/neuter program at the Greenville Humane Society. Donations are welcome as well. To purchase tickets visit the Sips For Snips webpage.

March 12

Poets in the Forest at 7:00 pm at Leopard Forest Coffee Company, Main St. Travelers Rest. You are welcome to this fun and relaxed event. Guest poet is Arthur McMaster, followed by an open mic session. Feel free to bring your own work to read, a favorite poet's work, or just come and relax and listen and enjoy a cup of  one of Leopard Forest's premium brews.

March 12 - March 13

March 13

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES CELEBRATES WOMEN IN MARCH March 8 is International Women’s Day and Ten Thousand Villages will celebrate women the entire month.  Each Saturday we will donate 10% of our daily sales to organizations helping women. Today's donations will go to Go Red for Women, American Heart Association.  Celebrates the energy, passion, and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease and stroke.

Mineral Properties and How to Utilize Them 10am-5pm at Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. Two day workshop to explore minerals - their benefits and how to use them in your home and workspace. Pre-register. Bring your own lunch. $120. 439-0565

March 13 - March 14

March 14

Native Plant Society Field Trip 2:00 pm at Upper Chinquapin Greenway, Spartanburg.  Easy walking for less than 2 miles.  Several ecosystems are found in this urban preserve, from creekside to meadow to pine uplands, and we may see Swamp Tupelo, Poison Sumac and 13 different fern species, as well as several invasive exotics. Directions: meet at Chinquapin Trail parking area on Graham Rd in Spartanburg, near California Ave (Graham is a frontage road along I-585, across from Milliken Research Center.) To register, email Eva Pratt at http://members.webs.com/MembersB/EditPage/evaoncompton@gmail.com

March 16

Native Plant Society Meeting 7:00 pm, Founders Hall, Southern Wesleyan University, Central. Dr. Bill Stringer of Clemson University will provide the program "More Natives in Home Landscapes - Lawn, Meadow, Prairie." He will illustrate and discuss native grasses that are attractive in home landscapes and also attract a variety of colorful songbirds. The public is invited. For more information, visit www.scnps.org/activities.

March 16 - March 19

Carolina Recycling Assocation 20th Annual Conference and Trade Show at Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. The Programs Committee is working hard to produce a very information, up-to-date, exciting Conference Program for the 20th annual event. The Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce the "Recycling Means Business" Conference will include the following content below. Workshops include Collegiate Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste. Tours of Shorewood Packaging/Sonopress, Warren Wilson College and Curbside Management Materials Recovery Facility/Buncombe County Landfill's Methane Recovery Project. And their will be about a dozen Session Topics. For more information or to registar visit http://www.cra2010.com/

March 17

What Is The Environmental and Conservation Organization? 7:30pm at 255 Enterprise Blvd, Greenville. Monthly meeting of the Sierra Club. For over 20 years, ECO has been a leading force in the fight to protect watersheds, encouragegreen development, green energy and recycling in Western North Carolina. David Weintraub, Executive Director of the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) will talk about ECO’s work to protect the natural heritage of the mountain region and create alliances in the Upstate. He will show a short film he has produced and discuss their work in Western North Carolina and how ECO can work with concerned citizens in the Upstate to insure that we create a better balance between growth and natural resources protection.

March 18

Sustainable Materials and Design USGBCSC-Upstate Chapter Monthly Meeting 12:00 - 1:30pm at the Carolina First Center Presentation on Sustainable Products and Materials. Guest Speaker, Lisa Feldman from CaraGreen will present information on Sustainable Trends in products and finishes. CaraGreen is a distributor of sustainable products and a resource for those looking for qualified information and education on integrating sustainable materials into building projects. The Program is free. Lunch is $10 members $15 for non-members. YOU MUST RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND BY FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH TO USGBCSC-RSVP@HOTMAIL.COM  LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO HAVE LUNCH, AND IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.

Family Dinner Night 4:30pm - 8:00pm at Earth Fare. Earth Fare is proud to introduce Itty Bitty Bites! This program is geared towards fighting childhood obesity one "Healthy Meal" at a time! Every Thursday night, your child can eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal! Plus, fun family entertainment.

March 19

A Brighter Future: Ending Child Abuse through Advocacy and Education 8:00am - 4:00pm Marriott Renaissance, Spartanburg, SC. Registration fee - $25 $15 for students. Deadline for registration is March 5th. Keynote speaker Victor Vieth, Director of the National Child Protection Training Center. Guest speaker David Finkelhor, Director of Crimes Against Children Research CenterMore about featured speakers...According to the Children’s Defense Fund (2008), in South Carolina a child is abused or neglected every 49 minutes. For more information visit http://www.uscupstate.edu/childadvocacyconference/

Swamp Rabbit Trail Bike Ride 12pm – 1pm at Linky Stone Park. Brian Graham with the city of Greenville is hosting his monthly 3rd Friday lunch time ride on the Swamp Rabbit today from noon to 1pm, meeting at Linky Stone Park. Easy ride on the trail for 30 minutes, longer if people don’t have to get back to work. If you need a bike, rent one from TTR bikes just up the street from Linky Stone 283-6401. Otherwise set that calendar reminder and join us next time.

March 20

Create Your Own Sustainable Environment 11:00am - 12:00pm at Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Branch of the Public Library. Ed Wilmot of Sustainable Greenville will discuss common toxins in the home and workplace and how to eliminate them. Tips include healthier product choices, lower energy tricks and steps to simpler living. Call 277-0161 to register.

“Spring in Your Step” Health and Fitness Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm at Greer City Hall. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by SSI and City of Greer and includes free health information, nutrition and exercise, healthy cooking, free screenings, ask the pharmacist, bicycle safety, refreshments and giveaways. For more information visit http://www.cityofgreer.org/

Mountain Bridge Wilderness service outing with Sierra Club 9:00am at the Jones Gap Park HQ. The objective of this service project is to improve and preserve the existing Hospital Rock trail at Jones Gap State Park in order to assure that it is safe for use by future hikers and so it can become part of the Palmetto Trail.  The morning work session will last until the noon lunch break. Each worker should bring their own lunch and water. Lunch break will last about 30 minutes. The afternoon work session will end about 3:00pm. Based on recent negative experiences, there will be no pets allowed on our service outings. For more details contact Jim Majors at (864) 233-7576 or jim_majors@bellsouth.

Hike Dupont State Forest with the Sierra Club Do you like waterfalls? If you do, this is your hike. Rated easy to moderate (depending on how far you want to walk—you will be given options), this is a family hike. We will visit four waterfalls including the beautiful Triple Falls where we will eat our lunch. We will leave from the parking lot of the Spartanburg Unitarian Universalist Church at 9 AM. They will explore the plant and animal life along the way. Phone Jack Seitz for more details (Work (864) 597-4589; Home 948-1080.

Special Movie Opportunity "Peace One Day" Followed By Spring Equinox Dance 5:00pm at Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue, Taylors. At the Womad music festival, Jeremy Gilley conceived of the idea for one day when all countries vowed not to wage war; a worldwide ceasefire, a non-violence day. In 1998, Jeremy began meeting with students, peace negotiators, NGOs, government representatives, heads of state, and United Nations officials. After years of persistence and hard work, Jeremy's dream came true. On 7 September 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution, sponsored by the UK and Costa Rica formally establishing an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on the UN International Day of Peace - Peace Day - fixed in the global calendar on September 21.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES CELEBRATES WOMEN IN MARCH March 8 is International Women’s Day and Ten Thousand Villages will celebrate women the entire month.  Each Saturday we will donate 10% of our daily sales to organizations helping women. Today's donations will go to Safe Harbor.  Provides a safe shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Heart & Soul Workshop – 10:30am-5:00pm at Bella Haven, 806 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg. Grandfather Yellow Horseman will help you open your heart to see the truths about Earth and the beautiful human being that you are. Bring a dish to share. $50. Pre-register. Private Sessions available Sunday, $85. 439-0565

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND SUCCEED IN THE YEAR OF THE METAL TIGER 12:30 TO 5:30 PM at Equilibrium Zen Gym  2110 Augusta St. (Entrance by the parking lot on the back of the building) PRESENTED BY DANIELA LOGA BRUECKNER CERTIFIED FENG SHUI CONSULTANT. DANIELA WILL SHARE WITH YOU the information she received at LILLIAN TOO'S "FENG SHUI EXTRAVAGANZA 2010" and JOEY YAP'S "SUCCEEDING IN TURBULENT TIMES 2010" Feng Shui seminar. 864-430-3293; www.eguilibriumzengym.com FEES: $ 89; Please make check to THE DOOR TO ALL WONDERS, LLC, P.O. Box 80999 Simpsonville, SC 2968

March 21

Follow Your Dreams Workshop with Gene Wall Cole 2:00pm at Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue, Taylors. Do you want to know how to manifest your heart's desire, with techniques that really work?  Whether it is financial abundance you desire, or relationships that bring you joy; how to have peace of mind, or the courage and direction to pursue your dharma, Follow Your Dreams will guide you with scientifically proven methods that anyone can do. If you are like most people in this day of information overload, discerning which boooks and techniques will work for you can be overwhelming.  If you really want to know the answer, then this workshop is for you. $20 suggested love offering.

Vegetarian Pot Luck 5:00pm at Earth Fare. Come join the Vegetarian Meet Up for the Earth Fare Potluck. Bring a generously sized vegetarian dish to share as well as your own plate, utensils and drinking vessel. Don't have time to make anything? Earth Fare has an excellent in-store deli as well as many other options (vegan pies, vegan ice desserts, etc).

March 23

Fourth Annual Art and Conservation Celebration 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. at Saffron's Sidewalk Cafe, 1 Augusta Street, Greenville. Join Upstate Forever for a wonderful evening of great food and drink and outstanding art. Mark your calendars now! Their silent auction of nature-based art is back with the usual stunning variety of local and regional artists and beautiful works! Saffron's once again provides a gorgeous setting for their event. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine are included with admission. Keep watching this space and the Upstate Forever website for info on ticket prices and availability!

EcoWize Series, Part 3: Energy Audits 6:00pm-7:30pm at Whole Foods. Energy Audits… what they are and how to perform your own with “a little help from a friend. The severe cold has taken its’ toll on our energy budgets. It’s time to take control…you CAN make a difference. The Ecowize Team will provide you with everything from DIY options to strategic professional solutions on becoming “Greener” and thus more energy efficient. Be Green…save green!

Emily Dickinson, a Chautauqua Discussion 7:00-8:30pm at Hughes Main Library Downtown Greenville. Chautauqua discussion led by Beverly Stroud in cooperation with the Greenville County Library System. Learn about the woman who saw the whole world and beyond through a small window in a room she rarely left and revolutionized American poetry. Join an audience of avid history and literature fans who love talking back to History. Led by Scholars, it’s the personal experiences of the audience that make them so much fun. Chautauqua: History that just won’t stay in a book!” FREE (864) 244-1499 www.greenvillechautauqua.org

March 24

Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? At noon at the Greenville Tec Multipurpose Room, McAlister Square Building. UNNATURAL CAUSES is the acclaimed documentary series broadcast by PBS and now used by thousands of organizations around the country to tackle the root causes of our alarming socio-economic and racial inequities in health. The four-hour series crisscrosses the nation uncovering startling new findings that suggest there is much more to our health than bad habits, health care, or unlucky genes. The social circumstances in which we are born, live, and work can actually get under our skin and disrupt our physiology as much as germs and viruses. Part 5- Unnatural Causes, Place Matters - Why is your street address such a strong predictor of your health? Discussion to follow. Free, but reservations are required. To register visit: http://unnaturalcauses.eventbrite.com/

MARCH YAPPY HOUR! THE BARKERY BISTRO'S 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! 6:00pm - 8:00pm at THE BARKERY BISTRO, 118 N. Main Street, Downtown Greenville. What Are They CELEBRATING? The Barkery Bistro's 2 Year Anniversary. Come on down and join them for some fun with your four-leggeds!

March 25

Dr. Walt Leonard- Kilimanjaro “the Roof of Africa” 7:00pm at Glendale Outdoor Leadership School (GOLS), Spartanburg. Dr. Walt Leonard is a Spartanburg native and 1977 graduate of Wofford College who climbed Kilimanjaro with his daughter in October of 2008. Kilimanjaro, the tallest free standing mountain in the world, is in eastern Africa, in the country of Tanzania. Dr. Leonard will share experiences and images from his adventures. This is an experience not to be missed from one of the most beautiful and diverse places on earth. To register email melissa@palmettoconservation.org Suggested $8 donation.

March 26 - 27

Banff Mountain Film Festival presented by Half Moon Outfitters 7:00pm - 10:00pm at Camelot Cinemas. The Banff Mountain Film Festival celebrates its 35th Anniversary in October-November 2009. Situated in the vast Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, Canada, the festival celebrates mountain film culture. After the festival, which brings thousands to these majestic mountains, the films go on a world tour. Last year, Half-Moon Outfitters hosted the world tour stops in Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina. This year Half Moon Outfitters is proud to host the film festival in both cities again. The film festival brings to life landscapes, adventure, and stories from around the globe. Last year our Greenville showing had over 1000 viewers. The festival will be both Friday and Saturday nights and different films will be shown each night. The proceeds from the event will benefit the South Carolina Nature Conservancy. Tickets are $10. For more info and to purchase tickets visit the store or go to the the online page..

March 27

Hike the Sulphur Springs Trail 1:00pm at Paris Mountain State Park. Join the Interpretive Ranger on a hike to Mountain Lake and beyond, up and over the mountain, as we travel the entire Sulphur Springs Trail. We will look for early spring wildflowers, and other signs of the awakening forest on this moderate to strenuous 3.5 mile, 3 1/2 hour hike. Meet at Sulphur Springs trailhead, at the top of the park road. Program fee is $8. per person. Admission fee is waived. Registration is required. To register, call the park office at 244-5565, or email to http://members.webs.com/MembersB/EditPage/ctaylor@scprt.com.

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES CELEBRATES WOMEN IN MARCH March 8 is International Women’s Day and Ten Thousand Villages will celebrate women the entire month.  Each Saturday we will donate 10% of our daily sales to organizations helping women. Today's donations will go to yWTeens.  A mentoring and enrichment program of the YWCA targeting high school girls to prevent pregnancy and promote graduation.

March 29

Chronic Pain Management for Women 7:00pm - 8:30pm at An Inner View Counseling Services, Hwy 153, Powdersville. Free workshop to learn about how your emotions affect your physical pain and some strategies to help you cope. Call for more information or to register. 864-420-9260

March 30

April

April 3

April 7

Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? At noon at the University Center Auditorium. UNNATURAL CAUSES is the acclaimed documentary series broadcast by PBS and now used by thousands of organizations around the country to tackle the root causes of our alarming socio-economic and racial inequities in health. The four-hour series crisscrosses the nation uncovering startling new findings that suggest there is much more to our health than bad habits, health care, or unlucky genes. The social circumstances in which we are born, live, and work can actually get under our skin and disrupt our physiology as much as germs and viruses. Part 6- Unnatural Causes, Collateral Damage -How do Marshall Islanders pay for globalization and U.S. military policy with their health? Discussion to follow. Free, but reservations are required. To register visit: http://unnaturalcauses.eventbrite.com/

April 10

Native Plant Society's Annual Spring Native Plant Sale 9:00am-1:00pm, parking lot at Greenville Tec @ McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville. Native plants are not only attractive and easy-care, they also support and encourage colorful butterflies and songbirds. You can choose from a wide variety of perennials, shrubs, and trees. Experts will be on hand to help you select the right plant for the right location. Information about exotic plants that are invasive in our region will also be on display. For more information, visit www.scnps.org/activities.

April 11

April 12 - April 13

April 14

Greendrinks Greenville Monthly Meeting 6:00pm at Coffee Underground. John Tynan will be talking about the current state of Greenville's water and how the Water Board makes decisions regarding it.

April 17

Greenbrier Farms Organic Plant Sale/Farm Tour 9:00am-3:00pm. Details to follow. Visit the Greenbrier Website to find out what the farm has to offer including its first year with a CSA.

Living Green at the Seay House 11:00-4:00 pm at 106 Darby Road, Spartanburg. Come celebrate Earth Day 19th century style!  Learn about heirloom vegetables and how Spartanburg residents grew the food they ate and made the clothes that they wore. These early Spartans were “reducing, reusing, and recycling” before Earth Day was born. Come discover your history! Explore the earth-saving possibilities of public transportation.  Hop on a city bus and ride over to the event. They’ll have special treats for visitors who do! Be prepared with the right shoes and clothes for a beautiful and practical walk through the woods! Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. 864-596-3501 or seayhouse@spartanburghistory.org

April 18

Ayurvedic Stress Management Workshop with Max & Julia-Monet Bolka 2:00pm at Unity Church of Greenville, 207 E. Belvue, Taylors. Stress is on everyone’s mind these days, and is directly responsible for many illnesses ranging from insomnia to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression and cancer. Ayurveda is a 5,000 year old science of life and system of holistic health from India.  In this workshop, you will learn, with minimum effort, some simple, valuable practices that will enable you to manage your health and change your life for the better. You will understand your individual mind/body constitution (called “doshas”), explore the possible underlying causes of any imbalance, and what appropriate choices can help restore your health. Topics include: Overview of Ayurveda; Diet, Nutrition & Weight Loss; Overcoming Fear & Anxiety; Food As Medicine; Tools For Loving Yourself, Loving Your Body & Loving Others; Ayurvedic Daily, Seasonal & Lifetime Routines For Living In Harmony With The Rhythms Of Nature. Julia & Max have studied, practiced and taught these principles for 30 years.

April 20

Earth Fest 2010 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at Greenville Tech’s Barton Campus. They're working to make this year's EarthFest even bigger and better than ever! The Greenville Tech Recycling Coalition is sponsoring this event to increase awareness about practices that are ecologically sound and friendly to the environment. This event is free and the public is invited. For more information, email Lynn.Spicher@gvltec.edu, or Brad.Caldwell@gvltec.edu. In the spirit of the event, we are striving to be paperless in providing information. Check back here often for updates! We’ll  provide more details soon about EarthFest 2010.

April 21

Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? At noon at the University Center Auditorium. UNNATURAL CAUSES is the acclaimed documentary series broadcast by PBS and now used by thousands of organizations around the country to tackle the root causes of our alarming socio-economic and racial inequities in health. The four-hour series crisscrosses the nation uncovering startling new findings that suggest there is much more to our health than bad habits, health care, or unlucky genes. The social circumstances in which we are born, live, and work can actually get under our skin and disrupt our physiology as much as germs and viruses. Part 7- Unnatural Causes, Not Just a Paycheck - Why do layoffs take such a huge toll in Michigan but cause hardly a ripple in Sweden? Discussion to follow. Free, but reservations are required. To register visit: http://unnaturalcauses.eventbrite.com/

April 22

April 23 - April 25

April 24

3rd Annual Lawn Mower Exchange 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m in the Whole Foods parking lot. Greenville County is inviting all of its residents, in the incorporated and unincorporated areas, to participate in its 3rd Annual Lawn Mower Exchange event (LME).  To make this year’s event appeal to an even larger audience, a compost bin sale will be coupled with the lawn mower exchange.  This event is part of the clean air public education campaign in South Carolina’s Upstate region. Lawn mower manufacturers and/or authorized dealers will be available on-site to sell environmentally friendly lawnmowers and garden equipment.  Residents wanting to trade their old gasoline-powered lawnmowers for non-gasoline-powered lawnmowers will receive an $80-voucher good toward purchasing a new mower a discounted price (per the manufacturer). The voucher is valid for the LME event only. The number of $80-vouchers is limited to 125; therefore, vouchers will be given on a first come, first served basis. Compost bins will also be sold at a discounted price (per the distributor), while supplies last. Sales will begin promptly at 9:00am.

MUSIC IN THE WOODS 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. First night of this year's music series. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Dangermuffin.

Childhood on the Plantation at Walnut Grove Plantation 11:00am to 4:00pm at 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Roebuck. Children and adults alike can experience the chores and games of children in the late 18th century through hands-on activities such as toy-making, textiles, gardening, and more. Blacksmith Bruce Mills will be working at the forge, Gardener Tim Foster will be tending the vegetable garden, and, after 1:00 pm, "Dr. Andrew B. Moore" (Dr. Jeff Willis) will be offering 18th century treatments for what ails you. Tours of the Plantation will be available throughout the day. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it! Admission: $6 Adults, $4 children age 6-17. For more information call (864)576-6546 or email walnutgrove@spartanburghistory.org.

May

May 1

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Niel Brooks.

May 8

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features The Dirty Audibles.

May 12 - May 14

May15

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features J. Michael King.

May 15 - May 16

6th Annual Alive! Expo Atlanta Once again, the Alive! Expo is coming to the Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C1. The show will take place Saturday, May 15th from 10am to 7pm and on Sunday, May 16th from 11am to 6pm.  Make sure to mark your calendar so that you don't miss this year's show! Alive! Expo is the largest natural products GREEN living expo on the East Coast! For more information visit the Alive! Expo website.

May 21 - May 23

Go Green Expo at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA. Friday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm. What will you see? Over 200 Booths / Exhibits, Green Job Expo, Green Marketplace, Demonstrations & hands on activities. The event features hundreds of companies that have products or services that are going green or are already eco-friendly. From eco-fashion, hybrid cars, home & building products, baby & pet items, health & organic food, there is something for everyone who is interested in reducing their carbon footprint. Friday: Complimentary to Business Buyers (please bring your business card for admission) Saturday & Sunday: $10 for a full weekend pass $5 for Students & Seniors with proper ID; Children 12 and under are Free. For more information visit http://www.gogreenexpo.com/index.php

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies 8th Annual Business Conference in Charleston, SC. In these uncertain economic times, BALLE is convening the community of business owners and innovation leaders who are proving that things can and should be different! Our economy ought to be by the people and for the people. The BALLE conference will demonstrate how the new economy is being shaped at the grassroots level in local communities around North America. Join hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners, BALLE network leaders, economic developers, local government representatives and community connectors, as we explore innovative best practices in growing community health and wealth. General Registrants: $515 by April 15, $565 by May 13. Groups of 6 or more: $395 by April 15, $445 by May 13. For more information visit http://livingeconomies.org/conference/2010-conference

May 22

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Aaron Berg.

May 25

May 29

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Amelia's Mechanics & Jim Avett.

June

June 5

June 12

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Wasted Wine and Lil Soul.

June19

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features The Malah.

June 26

July

July 3

July 10

July 17

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Alexa Woodward & Jeff Prater.

July 24

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features The House Experiment.

July 31

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features The Bent Strings.

August

August 7

August 14

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features The Shannon Hoover Project.

August 21

Music In The Woods 6:00pm until dusk at Paris Mountain State Park Amphitheatre. Music in the Woods is a solar powered music series hosted by Paris Mountain State Park. Concert is free with a $2 admission fee to the park. So come out, bring your friends, family and socially adept pets to this incredibly affordable, incredibly awesome event, and soak up some nature and good tunes beneath the trees! This evening's entertainment features Taylor Moore & Gwyn Fowler.

August 28