The National Association of Clean Water Agencies will host a discussion on the future role of the Clean Water Act, water quality needs, and climate change during its summer conference, "The Future of Clean Water is Now! How Next Generation Issues Are Impacting Utilities Today" Register here.

For more information call 330-657-2538

Coventry Road becomes an open air market with fresh and prepared food vendors, entertainment and more.

For more information, email Myra.

ParkWorks hosts one of its biggest events of the year on Mall B in downtown Cleveland. Join the crowds in watching "Blades of Glory" and play bocce, croquet, badminton and cornhole. There will also be stiltwalkers, performers, and most importantly, free drinks, popcorn and candy.

Ride a bike or take the RTA (show your RTA ticket) to the event to be entered into a drawing for free Cavs and Indians tickets, among other prizes. Winners will be announced before the start of the movie at 9:15.

HOW MANY DAYS CAN YOU AVOID COMMUTING ALONE, DURING THE WEEKS OF July 20th – August 2nd?

Carpool - Find a partner, even for just 1 day a week, using our free service at www.OhioRideshare.org.

Bike To Work and To Do Errands - View or print a FREE county bike route map at www.noaca.org/bikemaps.html

Ride the Bus - Visit www.noaca.org/cc2008.html for all the regional transit links Walk - No additional equipment needed!

Telecommute (Work from Home) - First time? This is a good week to try it!

Compressed Work-Week - Work four 10-hour days and take a day off!

Please share your commute story at www.noaca.org/cc2008.html and we will calculate the emissions you saved as a region!

Commuter Challenge 2008 is brought to you by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s Air Quality Programs, Rideshare Program, and Bicycle Planning. NOACA is a regional transportation and environmental planning agency. For more info call (216) 241-2414 ext. 252 or 373.

Merrick House has partnered with Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital's Inury Prevention Center and Safe Kids Greater Cleveland to offer a unique summer camp experience for youth ages 10-13 of the Near West Side of Cleveland.

The CVC summer bike camp is not just about traveling by bike, it's a way to explore the many educational, recreational and future career opportunities on the Near West Side and beyond in a supportive atmosphere of friends, neighbors and community. Each day of camp will have a theme around which activities, experiences and travel routes will be organized. For example, on Food & Nutrition Day stops will include the West Side Market, community gardens and local restaurants. Other stops will include a recording studio, sports venues, artists' studios, Steelyard Commons, the Towpath Trail, Edgewater Beach and more! Campers will also participate in a service learning project and have numerous fun group activities at Merrick House, Lincoln Park and Clark Fields. For one day of the camp, participants will use rapid transit to visit University Hospitals of Cleveland to learn about the many careers available in healthcare, science and medicine. Any Tremont business owners, artists or organizations that would like to get involved and be part of the weekly tour of the neighborhood and share what you do should contact Thomas Cook of Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital at 216-983-1105.

Camp Sessions:
1: July 14 - July 18
2: July 21 - July 24
3: July 28 - Aug 01
4: Aug 04 - Aug 11
5: Aug 12 - Aug 15

President Dwight Eisenhower called for the construction of the Interstate Highway System and provided a means to pay for it with the first gasoline tax. Although faced with vocal opposition, he recognized that a modern highway system was essential for the mobility and economic competitiveness of the nation. Eisenhower provided the leadership to build the infrastructure that was necessary for the US to become the world economic leader.

With climate change, global competition especially for energy, inadequate infrastructure financing, and unsustainable development trends; the rules are changing. Every day we see the future - or at least parts of it - in the discussion nationally about 'cap and trade carbon legislation' or a National Infrastructure Bank. Locally we see 'green legislation' or challenges in funding road, sewer, water, and other infrastructure projects.

What does it take for our country, our communities, and even our businesses to remain competitive? Join us for a lively and provocative discussion.

7:30 AM Registration & Badge Pick-up

8:00 AM to 9:15 AM Program Continental Breakfast will be served.

Keynote Speaker: Tom Murphy, Senior Resident Fellow ULI/Kingbeil Family Chair for Urban Development, Former Mayor of Pittsburgh

Local Respondents:
Howard Maier Executive Director, NOACA
Paul Alsenas Director, Cuyahoga County Planning

Please Register by Thursday, July 24th 2008
ULI Members: $45 * Public Sector Members: $25 * YLG Members: $25.
Non-Members of ULI please add $20 to your category.

A Free Infrastructure Report will be included!! Pick up Report at Event. No Reports mailed!

Please note: Registrations made after July 24th are considered "at the door". There is an additional $20 Fee for "at the door" registration. Click here to register.

For more information call:

330.657.2538

Join Green Energy Ohio and Crown Point Ecology Center this month for a special 'Local Foods Potluck Clean Energy Network Meeting." Hear from Christopher Norman, Crown Point's new Director, and Casey Hoy, Professor in the Department of Entomology at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), as they explore the role of food in the US economy and environment. Get answers to questions such as:

• Where do US supplies of food come from?
• What is the carbon footprint of your dinner plate?
• What can you do to reduce your dinner plate's carbon footprint?
• How does decreasing your dinner plate's carbon footprint lead to food safety and energy independence?

Share with the group dishes that promote a healthy and sustainable local food economy. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative local food dish! Learn more on upcoming clean energy events and network with professionals and others dedicated to creating a sustainable energy economy in Ohio.

The 'Local Foods Potluck" is Free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Athan Barkoukis at Athan@GreenEnergyOhio.org or call Crown Point at 330.668.8992.