Upcoming Events: September-Early October

Upcoming Events: September-Early October
Sunnyvale Cool General Meeting.  Thursday, September 9, 7-9 PM, Second Floor Classroom, Toyota Sunnyvale, 898 W. El Camino Real (between Hollenbeck/Pastoria and Mary).  Go right out of the elevator and then turn right and walk down the hall.  The classroom is on the left. New members welcome! We will discuss Propositions 23 and 26 (and what to do about them) and the City's ongoing Horizon 2035 process which will result in new land use and transportation plans and Sunnyvale's first Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
 
Energy and Transportation Film Series begins with "Energy Crossroads."  Friday, September 17, 7:30-9:30, World Centric, El Camino Real, Palo Alto. This award winning film exposes the problems associated with our energy consumption and offers concrete solutions. The film features passionate individuals, entrepreneurs, experts and scientists at the forefront of a new energy future.  Free.  Sponsored by Transition Palo Alto.  http://transitionpaloalto.org/
 
Free Water-Efficient Landscaping Class in Sunnyvale: Slow the Flow – Find out how to control your water use to reduce your water bill by installing drought-tolerant plants and low-cost rainwater harvesting and greywater systems.  Saturday, September 18, 10 AM-1PM http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Portals/0/Sunnyvale/DPW/Engineering/Flyer_LandscapeEducationProgram_Fall2010_FINAL.pdf
Registration required:  www.basca.org
 
Moffett Field Bay Trail Opening.  Monday, September 20, 10:30-noon, East Gate Moffett Field, Sunnyvale Side. To shuttle to the event, meet at the the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant, 1444 Borregas Avenue by 10:30.  This link will provide a continuous pathway along the Bay from East Palo Alto to San Jose. Before attending the event please check the Bicycle Coalition web-site for better instructions:  http://bikesiliconvalley.org/content/1403 
 
Sunnyvale Mercury Thermometer Exchange and Med Drop.  Wednesday, September 22, 11-1:30, Sunnyvale Senior Center, 550 E Remington Drive.Residents exchange their mercury fever thermometer (one per household) and receive a free non-mercury fever thermometer in return. To avoid breakage and contamination, mercury fever thermometers MUST be contained in an unbreakable and closed container such as its original case, a plastic toothbrush holder, or a soda/water bottle with a screw-on cap. As a second measure of protection, the closed container must be placed in a sealable plastic bag (zip-lock is fine). Other mercury-containing products will not be accepted at this event. For more information call Environmental Outreach at (408) 730-7738 MedDrop Info: Residents can bring their unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. This program does not collect sharps or illegal narcotics. For more information call the Department of Public Safety at (408) 730-7100. http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/Sustainability.aspx
 
Full Circle Farm Fall Harvest Feast Annual Fundraiser.  Thursday, September 23, 7:30-9:30.  To learn more and buy tickets:  http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/?page_id=1202
 
Free film:  "Kilowatt Ours."  Friday, September 24, 7:30-9:30, World Centric, El Camino Real, Palo Alto.  Another award-winning film that explores energy sources and problems, then highlights people making a difference in energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy while saving energy and the environment.  The inspiring, often amusing story demonstrates that you that you can make a difference and shows you how!  Free.  Sponsored by Transition Palo Alto.
 
Coastal Clean-up Day in Sunnyvale.  Saturday morning, September 25. In Sunnyvale, the clean-up will focus on Guadalupe Slough - along the area adjacent to the San Francisco Spur Trail around the Water Pollution Control Plant oxidation ponds. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call the City of Sunnyvale's Environmental Outreach Division at (408) 730-7717, or send an email to wpcp@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us 
 
Free Water-Efficient Irrigation Techniques for the Garden (in Sunnyvale).  Saturday, September 25, 10-1.  Learn water-conserving irrigation strategies and how to evaluate your irrigation system for upgrades to make your garden thrive! http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Portals/0/Sunnyvale/DPW/Engineering/Flyer_LandscapeEducationProgram_Fall2010_FINAL.pdf  Registration required: www.bawsca.org  
 
Free film:  "Fossil Free Film and More. Friday, October 1, 7:30-9:30 PM, World Centric, El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Follow the adventures of film maker Matt Harnack as he tries to live a life without fossil fuels. Plus other free films. Free.
 
City of Sunnyvale Public Outreach Meeting on the Climate Action Plan.  Wednesday evening, September 29, Council Chambers.  Time TBA.
 
Sierra Club Environmental Hero Award Presentation to Pete McCloskey. Saturday, October 2, 2:30-4 PM, Carrington Hall, Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City.  Free.  Mr. McCloskey co-founded the first Earth Day, co-authored the 1973 Endangered Species Act, was one of the nation’s first environmental lawyers, and represented the Bay Area’s 11th Congressional District from 1969 to 1983.  RSVP  requested:  http://lomaprietaglobalwarming.sierraclub.org/event_rsvp.php?id=104
 
Free films:  Bicycle night.  Friday, October 8, 7:30-9:30 PM, World Centric, El Camino Real, Palo Alto.  Enjoy short films about how Bogota, Havana and Copenhagen make their communities bike-friendly. 
 
Green Buildings for Cool Cities: Scaling Up Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits Public Workshop.  Saturday, October 9, 9:15-12:15, Menlo Park.  RSVP:  http://lomaprietaglobalwarming.sierraclub.org/events.php
 
Please check Acterra's web-site if interested in becoming a Green @ Home volunteer for upcoming training dates in English (beginning September 16 and 21) and in Spanish (beginning October 7 and 21).  http://www.acterra.org/programs/greenathome/housecalls.html ,   Green @ Home volunteers help fight climate change by saving residents energy, money and CO2. Trained volunteers meet with residents in their homes to install simple energy-saving devices and create home energy conservations plans.