Two Events, One Fabulous Intersection: Green Homes & Sustainable Energy Festival AND Dancing in the Street 2008

Dancing in the Streets was an all-day event filled with free outdoor concerts, performances, open houses/tours of Fox Theatre, and live music...all literally on the street! It kicked-off the Arts Season.

The Green Homes & Sustainable Energy Festival was a free outdoor festival on Grandel Square with information and workshops about sustainable energy and greening up our homes. It was also an official Green Jobs Now Event.

Oh, and I learned about an important Ballot Proposition: Missouri Propostion C.

Missouri Proposition C, also known as the Clean Energy Initiative, is a citizen-initiated state statute that will appear on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Missouri. If it is approved by voters, it will create a renewable electricity standard in the state. The standard would require utility companies to gradually increase their usage of renewable energy annually until 15 percent of the energy used in the state is renewable. The initiative would also require that energy rates not increase by more than one percent annually. Join me and VOTE GREEN! Support Prop C.

Finally, there is an upcoming Candidate Forum on the Environment. All candidates have been invited to the forum.

See you there. Oct 6, 7 pm

Central Reform Congregation 5020 Waterman Avenue (at Kingshighway)

Recap of the Happy Hour & School Supply Drive

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

The Happy Hour and School Supply Drive last

Friday the 5th at F15teen was a great success!

We were able to collect over $400 worth of much needed school supplies for needy St. Louis area classrooms.

If you weren't able to make it, but are interested in contributing to KidSmart - our event's beneficiary - or if you an educator and interested in bringing some these resources to your school please check out their webpage: www.kidsmartstl.org.

They accept drop-off donations of school and office supplies from individuals, companies, and organizations.

Their address is:
12175 Bridgeton Square Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: (314) 291-6211

And be sure to try to join us in January when we host another Happy Hour and School Supply Drive, this time in conjunction with Stress Free Fridays.

Piia Hanson, Danielle Lee, Tishaura Jones

Here are some pictures from the evening:

Volunteers needed for upcoming events

1. The Zoo Needs You for Ottertoberfest.
It is an otter-inspired Oktoberfest for the whole family, is coming up at the Saint Louis Zoo – and we need your help! The dates and times for this year’s event are:
Saturday – Sunday
September 27 – 28, October 4 – 5, & October 11 – 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day.
Visitors will enjoy otter-related children’s activities, biergarten food and drinks, live entertainment, and more on the Zoo grounds.

At least ten volunteers are needed per shift each day. The two volunteer shift options for each day of the event are 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with greeting, educational activities, and more.

You do not have to be a Zoo Volunteer to volunteer for this event. If you are not currently a Zoo Volunteer or Event Volunteer, you will just need to sign a Volunteer Waiver when you arrive for the event. A light snack and beverages will be provided for all volunteers.

Please reply to Lauren E. Kistner if you interested in volunteering for this event. If you sign up to volunteer, you will receive a confirmation letter with your assignment and more detailed information just prior to the event. Please contact by phone at (314) 646-4516 or by e-mail if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

2. Volunteers Needed for the Fourth Annual Wine Festival.
The St. Louis Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at the Grand Basin in Forest Park. As in past years, the success of the Wine Festival is in the hands of the volunteers who graciously donate their time and work with friends, family or co-workers pouring wine or selling tickets, beer and soda.

The scheduled shift times are as follows:
Saturday, September 27
11:45-4:00
3:45-8:00
Sunday, September 28
11:45-3:00
2:45-6:00

Volunteers receive a ticket to the Festival and a T-shirt. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Gus at stevensong@stlouiscity.com or 531-0080 (Jewel Box).

For more information about the Wine Festival, visit http://www.stlouiswinefestival.com