May Green Events in Chicago

What: Ribbon Cutting on Glenview’s 1st Zero Energy Home
When: Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 PM

Meeting Description: Join me tomorrow for the ribbon cutting on Glenview’s first zero energy home. Demonstrations will be given throughout the day along with tours of the home, refreshments and more. The home is by Schmidt & Associates and powered by Pure Energy Alternatives, LLC. R.S.V.P. Vicki Betsios 847-964-1520

What: Chicago Green Drinks
When: May 7th and 14th 5:30-8:30pm $7 Requested Donation
Where: Jefferson Tap & Grille (325 N. Jefferson) 21+ :: No RSVP Necessary

May 7th- How Hard Can It Be? The Practices and Pitfalls of Greening Your Office.
Whether you have an established “Green Team,” or just the impulse to reduce the use of bottled water and styrofoam cups (for starters) in your office, this panel will lay out the options, the barriers and some potential solutions and resources.

May 14th- The Urgent Evolution: From Green Buildings to Sustainable Urbanism
With the launch of his groundbreaking book, Sustainable Design: Urban Design With Nature in November 2007, Doug Farr, one of Chicago’s leading green architects and urban planners, issued a challenge: end urban sprawl by 2030. Can we do it? Why should we? What will it take? This month, Doug joins an expert panel as we explore the necessity of looking beyond green buidlings to the larger systems in which they exist should we truly desire to create more sustainable and livable cities.

What: Sustainable Business Policy Update: City of Chicago
When: Friday, May 9 8:30-10:30am
Where: IIT Stuart School (565 W Adams) 10th Floor Pre-registration required

We’ll be joined by City of Chicago Department of Environment Deputy Commissioner David O’Donnell and Green Business Projects Coordinator Hanh Pham. The presentation will be limited to 30 minutes to allow ample time for networking and any individual questions you may have.

What: Smart Home Green + Wired
When: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St. and Lake Shore Drive

Check out the Museum of Science and Industry’s 3-story modular sustainable home, learn about the Chicago Green Home Remodeling Series and pick up a free compact fluorescent light bulb, while supplies last.
For more information on the Smart Home Green + Wired, visit www.msichicago.org.

What: Green Your Closet and Drawers
When: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Donations accepted at: Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Blvd.; North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.; St. Ailbe’s Church, 93rd and Stony Island.

Bring in your used clothes and eyeglasses to be reused by the Lion’s Club and the Salvation Army and receive a green gift, available while supplies last.

What: Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market
When: Thursday, May 15, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.

Fill your produce bags with fresh fruits and vegetables at the first Daley Plaza Farmers Market of the season. For more information, visit www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us

What: GO Green Business Networking Expo
When: Thursday May 15th from 6-9pm
Where:Butterfly Social Club and Funky Buddha Lounge

Network with over 300 business professionals!

Enjoy tasty bites from Crust, the Organic treasure in Wicker Park, along with desert from Greg Christian Catering and several other sponsor companies. There will be incredible prizes raffled away as well.

There will be special organic drinks all night and you will learn more about being eco-friendly. $10 in advance or $15 at the door Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/113928764 10% will be going to imerman angels a 1 on 1 cancer support company. We look forward to seeing you on May 15th!

What: Green Room Sessions
When: Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 pm
Where: Uncommon Ground–3800 N Clark

Kick off Green Festival 2008 at May’s Green Room Session, Uncommon Ground’s FREE monthly live music and eco-awareness series featuring a local environmental organization.

Our featured performers for the evening will include the band Zerostars and Cobalt the Hired Guns. Enjoy FREE appetizers featuring the product of a local farmer or producer prepared by Uncommon Ground’s Chef Brian Millman.

Purchase a TreeTini made with organically produced Rain Vodka and Live it Green will plant a tree in an area in need of reforestation.

What: Chicago Green Festival
When: Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Where: Navy Pier

Come celebrate what’s working in our communities, hear from environmental speakers and check out vendors for the latest in the green movement. Visit the GreenWerks exhibit to learn how you can reduce your environmental footprint. For more information, visit www.greenfestivals.org. We are at booth 1629, see you there!

What: Great Chicago Places and Spaces Tour
When: Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
Where: Locations throughout Chicago

Come explore Chicago’s rich heritage in architecture and design during the 10th Annual Great Chicago Places and Spaces celebration. This is a weekend dedicated to architecture and design that offers more than
200 free tours of Chicago and it’s neighborhoods given by prominent architecture, design specialists and community leaders. Most walking tours are outside, please dress accordingly. For more information, visit
www.greatchicagoplaces.us.

What: Mayor Daley’s Clean and Green
When: Saturday, May 17
Where: Locations throughout Chicago

Community groups throughout Chicago can make an immediate difference in their neighborhood by volunteering for Mayor Daley’s Spring Clean & Green Day. For the past 20 years, Chicagoans like yourself have teamed up with community groups and the City of Chicago to help beautify your communities by cleaning up and recycling accumulated litter and trash. The City provides materials. For more information or to register, call 3-1-1.

What: GreenMaker In-Store Vendor Days
When: Saturday, May 31
Where: GreenMaker 2500 N Pulaski (Pulaski and Fullerton)
In-Store Vendor Day
Join us for an interactive demonstration of Rust-oleum’s Sierra Performance line of zero VOC coatings for metal, aluminum, and galvanized steel.