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Clean Commute Film Series: "Walking With Freedom"
Tuesday, February 23rd, 7:00 PM, UMKC University Center Room 117
"Walking With Freedom" documents what it’s like to hike 2,170 miles through 14 states over a six month period along the Appalachian Trail. You get to meet and see the characters that roam the trail, both human and non-human, and share in their fun and some of their tough days too. It is not a "How To" film but a "This Is What It’s Like" film.
Excellent door prizes! Seating is limited so please R.S.V.P.
To R.S.V.P. please contact: Beau Baker, 816-561-1061, ext. 120. For more information about the UMKC Clean Commute click here.
The Root Ball - A Benefit for Bridging The Gap - February 27
Join us for an evening of inspiration and libation as Service Management Group hosts The Root Ball, a benefit for Bridging The Gap, at their newly renovated green home in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Rain Barrel Workshops
To register for a workshop please contact Beau Baker at 816-561-1061(ext. 120) unless otherwise noted. All workshops held at 3-Trails Community Recycling Center unless otherwise noted.
March 17, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
March 25, 6:00 - 7:00 PM (Please note: This workshop is hosted by Communiversity at 3-Trails Community Recycling Center. To register please call 816-235-1448 or go to: http://web2.umkc.edu/commu/
April 13 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Please note: This workshop is hosted by Communiversity at 3-Trails Community Recycling Center. To register please call 816-235-1448 or go to: http://web2.umkc.edu/commu/
The 10th Annual Litter Index- March 13th and March 20th
The Litter Index is an opportunity for Kansas City residents to view their community through new lenses as they help us to show the impact that litter has on our beloved city. Please find the dates listed below and contact Melanie Allen at 816.561.1061, ext 107 or melanie.allen@bridgingthegap.org to join us for this important event or to schedule your own Litter Index Survey Date.
Saturday, March 13th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Northland Neighborhood, Inc (3015 NE Vivion Rd)
Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Trailside Center (9901Holmes Rd)
Saturday, March 20th from 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM at Bridging The Gap (435 Westport Rd, #23)
The Great American Cleanup
The Great American CleanupTM, the nation's largest community improvement program takes place annually from March 1 through May 31. Keep Kansas City Beautiful supports numerous events that take place throughout Kansas City.
You can make a difference by participating in an existing event or by organizing your own event. Keep Kansas City Beautiful is excited to support you in organizing an event in your neighborhood, park, playground, school, or any place in need of care. Please contact Melanie Allen at melanie.allen@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1061, ext 107.
Community Events
(not sponsored by Bridging The Gap)
Green Your Life: A Symposium on Sustainable Life Choices - February 9, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: (Tentative) Hudson Auditorium on the 2nd floor of the Regnier Center at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, Kansas
9:30 - Dr. Jay Antle, Director of the Center of Sustainability, JCCC (Dr. Antle will be talking about the present and planned sustainabiity initiatives at JCCC and introducing the event)
10:00 - Dr. Stu Shafer, Certified Organic Farmer, Sociology professor, JCCC (Dr. Shafer will be discussing aspects, technique, and importance of farming and gardening organically)
10:50 - Tom Gorby, Eco-Fertilization and Lubrication Dealer for AMSOIL (Mr. Gorby will describe the effects of synthetic vs. organic fertilizers and pesticides on ecosystems)
11:35 - Transition K.C. video, as presented by Dave Lawrence of Kansas City Food Circle
12:10 - Lunch
1:00 - Eric Taub, Founder and Managing Partner of Verus Carbon Neutral (Mr. Taub will be speaking about carbon offsets and ways to reduce environmental impacts of resource consumption)
1:50 - Stephanie Cole and Chris Cardinal, Legislative Coordinator Kansas Sierra Club (Mr. Cardinal and Ms. Cole will be discussing the importance of service to the community through volunteer work)
2:30 - Susan Brown, V.P. of Sales and Marketing for Energy Savings Store of Lenexa, KS (Mrs. Brown will be talking about wind and solar energy and providing costs and benefits of investing in renewable energy sources)
3:30 - Steven Giambrone, Professor of Biology at JCCC (Professor Giambrone will be providing information on local ecosystem impacts of pollution on Kansas City's rivers)
(Sponsored by Bridging The Gap and Community Organizations)
Sustainability Presentations Available!
Are you interested in steps you can take to live more sustainably? We will schedule a speaker to come to your community groups and give short presentations about specific solutions to our planet’s environmental challenges. Call Amy Smith at 816-561-1061, ext. 122 or amy.smith@bridgingthegap.org.
Eco Radio KC - Weekly Ecological Issues Radio Show
Tuesdays at Noon on KKFI-FM 90.1, Kansas City Community Radio. Listen by radio, or on web-streaming at http://www.kkfi.org/.
Habitat for Humanity Recycling Fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity Kansas City will be accepting aluminum cans and paper products at the1423 E Linwood office parking lot as an ongoing fundraising effort. For questions or to volunteer, call Craig Colbert at 816-924-1096, ext. 104.
Alliance for Transportation Choice: Put People on Paseo Bridge
Let's Go KC, Alliance for Transportation Choice, is running a pledge campaign to raise money for a bicycle and pedestrian trail on the Paseo Bridge. The money will be collected only if needed to build the ramps to the bicycle/pedestrian trail on the bridge. For more information, or to make a pledge, visit http://letsgokc.com/action/paseopledge.php.
Green Drinks KC - Third Thursday of every month
Green Drinks KC is an opportunity to meet up for friendly, lively conversation with an interesting mix of like-minded people. The goal of Green Drinks KC is pretty simple: good times shared among people working in, or interested in, environmental and sustainability issues.
These monthly events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have made friends, developed new ideas and found employment. Each Green Drinks KC event features plenty of time to socialize and network as well as a guest speaker with discussion on a different topic every month.
There is no pressure, commitment or RSVP involved, just an opportunity to surround yourself with others that have an interest in environmental-sustainability issues. Show up to Green Drinks KC when you can, discuss what's on your mind and leave when you want.
Details:
Third Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Speaker from 7:00 - 8:00 PM)
Energy Optimizer is an innovative energy-saving program that can help you save up to 20 percent on your heating and cooling bills, help Kansas City Power & Light manage the increasing demand for electricity, and promote a cleaner environment for future generations. More than 23,000 Kansas City area residents and businesses are participating, with more joining every day!
To qualify for the Energy Optimizer program, you must be a KCP&L customer and have a central air conditioning system that is in good working condition. Call now to sign up at 816-561-1087, or enroll online at www.kcpl.com/energyoptimizer.
So far, 1835 people have committed to reducing their carbon output. For a total of 9,637,302 pounds in one
year!
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