I got this today in an email. Nehrling Gardens is one of the non-profits the Green Team is supporting this year. Every little bit helps, so even if you can’t attend the party, check out the Nehrling’s website on how to help preserve this Florida treasure!
WHAT: “Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, Casino Party [...]
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Most of you probably don’t know that right here in Central Florida a major water bottling company is wanting to tap into one of our aquifers. Why is this a problem? The water table is already low and they are approving California based Niagara Water Bottling Company to take 177 million gallons [...]
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Posted in Action Alerts, Deals Around Town, Fun Stuff for Kids, Local "Green" Events, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged recycle, charity, books, reduce, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, University Unitarian Univesalist Society, alliance, reread, reuse on July 17, 2008 | No Comments »
Here is a volunteer opportunity AND a thrifty bargain opportunity for the “green bookworms and recycling fans!” that I have a finger in somewhat… a “Green Elephant Benefit Booksale” so we can reduce, recycle and reread!
WHO IS DOING IT?
The oldest community service group based out of First Unitarian is called “The Alliance.” Members are people [...]
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Posted in Consignment Shops, Deals Around Town, Local "Green" Events, Organizations/Activism, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged FLorida School of Holistic Living, thrift store, sale, bargain, rummage sale, first unitarian, alliance, volunteer on July 17, 2008 | No Comments »
Florida School of Holistic Living is holding a rummage sale as a fundraiser. The flier went across my desk a little while ago and then I got distracted amassing things to donate both from myself personally, and then from The Alliance Continuuing Bazaar thrift shop over at First Unitarian.
My foyer looks nuts, and my car [...]
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Posted in Alternative Education, Dance & Exercise, Local "Green" Events, Spirituality, tagged family, Orlando, meditation, Spirituality, nature, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, dances of universal peace, dance, retreat, florida on July 2, 2008 | No Comments »
The International Network for the Dances of Universal Peace is a registered charity in the USA. The network connects dance circles and we’re lucky enough to have a chapter in Orlando! Here’s a description from the International Website:
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and [...]
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Last night I attended the Summer Solstice Celebration at Dandelion Communitea Café. It was the first drum circle I’ve been to so I thought I’d report on it from my first-timer’s point of view. My three-year-old son went with me and we both had a blast.
While we were getting ready to leave, it was raining [...]
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We are starting a Local chapter of Florida Friends of Midwives (FFOM) at the Educated Mama in Sanford. Our first meeting will be on Friday June 20th at 11 am. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please encourage your midwives, doulas, friends, and family to attend. We will discuss different fundraising ideas as well [...]
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If you didn’t know, Summer Solstice (Litha) is the opposite of Yule. Litha is the longest day of the year where light and life are abundant. And I’ve got four fliers on my desk today that are all happening in the downtown area over Summer Solstice weekend!
FRIDAY
Kicking the summer solstice weekend off, there’s [...]
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Posted in Deals Around Town, Fun Stuff for Kids, Lessons and Classes for Kids, Local "Green" Events, Spirituality, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, tagged kids, vegan, activities, children, eco-friendly, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, homeschooling, green team, Cat Rigby, Abbie Potter, Children's Religious Education, day camp, summer camp, homeschoolers on June 12, 2008 | No Comments »
Ever the “green events” party girl, I finished 5k racing and sock hopping and now I’m off to teach summer camp kiddies with a vegan and homeschooler friendly eco-twist!
Anyone is welcome to come aboard for summer camp, UU style!
It’s non-profit and camp registration costs basically go to put on the “eco theme “ [...]
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Dr. Kalidas at the Center of Natural and Integrative Medicine is hosting a seminar on holistic weight loss and encourages many to come and join. He has many areas of expertise, including anti-aging, depression, hypertension. His center has grown considerably, and much of that is due to the seminars that he conducts on a regular basis. [...]
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