The Oberlin Heritage Center four-week day camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. This session is, "Exploring the built environment: An architecture workshop for kids".

Learn more about the basic elements of architecture, historic buildings and green building through hands-on activities, constructing mini buildings, exploring the center's historic buildings and taking a walking tour of Oberlin.

Call 440-774-1700 or email tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org

National Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30pm-8:30pm
At Steelyard Commons in Cleveland

The City of Cleveland Community Relations Committee and Cleveland
Police Districts 1, 2 and 3 invite you to join the community for free
food and drinks, live music and entertainment, clowns, balloons, a
rock wall, free child fingerpriniting, and information from over 50
community organizations!  Also, sit inside a police cruiser, a fire
truck, and an ambulance!

Additional proud sponsors include: Target, Cleveland's Steelyard Commons, First Interstate Properties, Ltd., Securitas Security Services, Coca-Cola, and Tremont West Development Corporation. 

Because of the high cost of fuel, RTA has scheduled public hearings the week of Aug. 4, to discuss a proposed fuel surcharge and service reductions, If approved, that would take effect in October. For more information and a schedule of hearings, go here.

The Oberlin Heritage Center four-week day camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. This session is, "Exploring the built environment: An architecture workshop for kids".

Learn more about the basic elements of architecture, historic buildings and green building through hands-on activities, constructing mini buildings, exploring the center's historic buildings and taking a walking tour of Oberlin.

Call 440-774-1700 or email tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org

Between 20 and 30 different Northeast Ohio farms will bring their goods to the Cleveland Clinic farmer's market held on the grassy lawn across from the Crile building on its main campus every Wednesday through Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m- 3:30 p.m. and will bring fresh, locally-grown, healthy food items to surrounding neighborhoods.

Open to the public. The Clinic is partnering with North Union Farmers Market.

Parking will be available close by in the 100th Street garage (corner of Carnegie and E. 100th St), and the first hour is free, although we also encourage people to walk and take public transportation. Live local music, free health screenings, and live cooking demonstrations so visitors can learn how to prepare ingredients that are in-season.

Because of the high cost of fuel and drop in state funds, RTA has scheduled public hearings the week of Aug. 4, to discuss a proposed fuel surcharge and service reductions. If approved, they would take effect in October. For more information and a schedule of hearings, go here.

Before the Wade Oval Wednesday celebration, join 10,000 Little (micro) Ideas and Chris Roynane, President of University Circle, Inc. to be part of the first meeting on creating a UCI Friends Group.

Because of the high cost of fuel, RTA has scheduled public hearings the week of Aug. 4, to discuss a proposed fuel surcharge and service reductions. If approved, they would take effect in October. For more information, go here.

Dr. Gal Luft, Executive Director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, and founder of the Set America Free Coalition, will speak on "America's Oil Dependence and What It Means for Our Future."

The Oberlin Heritage Center four-week day camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. This session is, "Exploring the built environment: An architecture workshop for kids".

Learn more about the basic elements of architecture, historic buildings and green building through hands-on activities, constructing mini buildings, exploring the center's historic buildings and taking a walking tour of Oberlin.

Call 440-774-1700 or email tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org

For more information, go here.

This workshop is hosted by the Cleveland Green Building Coalition, an affiliate of the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED for Existing Buildings applies to all building owners and operators.  Learn how to evaluate already inhabited buildings for energy efficient and LEED Certification.  Registration is done through the USGBC website.  Go to www.usgbc.org  and click on Education -> USGBC Courses -> Register -> select LEED for Existing Buildings -> Search -> look for the workshop in Beachwood, Ohio -> fill out your registration information.

Fee. USGBC is now offering $150 student registration rates for currently enrolled, full time students.

For more information call:

330.657.2538

The Oberlin Heritage Center four-week day camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. This session is, "Exploring the built environment: An architecture workshop for kids".

Learn more about the basic elements of architecture, historic buildings and green building through hands-on activities, constructing mini buildings, exploring the center's historic buildings and taking a walking tour of Oberlin.

Call 440-774-1700 or email tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org

Monthly meeting of the NOACA Governing Board.

The City Club presents Adm. Frank L. 'Skip' Bowman (Retired) President and CEO of Nuclear Energy Institute for a discussion on Nuclear Power. Fee. To find out more and to register, go here.

For more information call:

330.657.2538

The annual Burning River Fest at the Nautica Entertainment Complex on the Cuyahoga  River, the family-friendly festival for the environment and water quality. This one-day festival celebrates our local:

Environmental Organizations * Green Companies * Musicians * Artisans * Sustainable Farmers * Historic Coast Guard Station & Waterways!

The Nautica Entertainment Complex location provides a scenic view of Cleveland’s riverfront and serves as a living exhibit of the river’s environmental and economic impact on our community. Celebrate and support the crown jewels of our region!

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: "Green" organizations, companies and sponsors will delight attendees of all ages with inspiring, interactive and eco-friendly exhibits and demonstrations.

EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE: Environmental education is one of the most important components of Burning River Fest. In addition to the variety of green exhibitors and activities, the area's top experts in environmental matters will take the stage in the popular Eco-Discussion Forum!

BOAT EXHIBITS & TOURS: The historic Cleveland fireboat, the Anthony J. Celebrezze, will make an appearance! Eco-tours on the Lake Guardian, the US EPA's largest Great Lakes' research and monitoring vessel, will be available! Educational and scenic boat rides will be available via The Holiday! Burning River Fest 2008 also welcomes back the Appledore V Tall Ship out of Bay City, MI!

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT:

Acoustic:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM FRANCIS QUINN & FRIENDS
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM GYPSY RELIC

Festival Stage (Cyrus Patio): 
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM KRISTINE JACKSON
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CATS ON HOLIDAY
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM MIFUNE
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PRAYER WARRIORS

Save Saturday, August 9 for the tenth anniversary of Taste of Earth. Acclaimed as the highlight of the summer, Taste of Earth is a favored way for friends and neighbors to help perpetuate Crown Point’s mission to demonstrate practical applications of ecology while enjoying the beauty of land and the abundance of harvest. To rejoice in this tenth anniversay of Taste of Earth, tri-chairs Ellen Otto, Cathy Hackney and Susan Flowers have elevated the event offerings.

Here is a peek of what they plan for you and your guests: Hors d’oeuvres reception; signature libations, organic wines and local beers; a seated dinner of fine food featuring Crown Point ’s premium. organic vegetables and sizzling, locally-raised chicken — including a vegetarian alternative; live entertainment; eco-friendly silent and oral auctions; and valet parking for your convenience and safety. Tickets are $100 per person.

Call 330.668.8992 for tickets.

Lake Erie Wheelers offer a range of choices and ways to enjoy the Cuyahoga Valley, including family-friendly rides and more challenging routes.

Participants can choose the original train/towpath combination ride ($35) or road routes of 35, 50, 62 and 100 miles. Cyclists will wind in, out and around the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, on a moderate to challenging ride, with a rolling and hilly elements. The cost of this race is $25.

For more information, or secure online registration, go here.

Kamm's Corners Farmers Market. Every Sunday 10-2. Fresh Produce, Chef Demos, Live Music! Visit www.kammscorners.com

Tremont Farmers Market
Sundays - June 22nd through October 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate local food at the Tremont Farmers Market at the corner of Starkweather and Professor Avenues in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.  Featuring locally-grown produce, local artists, chef demonstrations, educational activities and musical entertainment.  If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact us at (216) 575-0920 or tremontmarket@yahoo.com.
www.tremontfarmersmarket.com

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

The NAHB Research Center will be featured at GarageInventorLive.org’s one-day invention convention. Manufacturers and business experts will demonstrate the value of a new product development platform for inventors and manufacturers. Dr. Randy Cantrell, manager of innovation research at the NAHB Research Center, will be demonstrating online commercialization tools.

Call 800-638-8556 for more information.

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

Regular meeting of the food policy coalition.

Between 20 and 30 different Northeast Ohio farms will bring their goods to the Cleveland Clinic farmer's market held on the grassy lawn across from the Crile building on its main campus every Wednesday through Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m- 3:30 p.m. and will bring fresh, locally-grown, healthy food items to surrounding neighborhoods.

Open to the public. The Clinic is partnering with North Union Farmers Market.

Parking will be available close by in the 100th Street garage (corner of Carnegie and E. 100th St), and the first hour is free, although we also encourage people to walk and take public transportation. Live local music, free health screenings, and live cooking demonstrations so visitors can learn how to prepare ingredients that are in-season.

Dr. Lawrence Krauss, Director, Center for Education and Research in Cosmology and Astrophysics, Case Western Reserve University, will speak at the City Club on August 13th about Sciencedebate2008.

Fee. Contact the City Club at (216) 621-0082 for additional information or reservations.

Join the E4S Network on August 13 as we explore when solar makes sense and cents for commercial and industrial applications in our region. What are the solar myths, realities, and resources available? E4S has asked local architects, installers and end-users to join us to share their experience and stories on commercial solar projects. We'll talk about photovoltaics, solar thermal hot water heating and passive solar technology.

Register here.

Based on the personal experience in test preparation and accreditation of LEED Accredited Professionals John Edwards (TES Engineering) and Marta Ralston (Spectrum Design Services). Four informal one-hour sessions will offer study tips and strategies to help prepare for the LEED NC Exam.

Fee. Log on to Cleveland Green Building Coalition for more information or to register.

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

A group of civic activists for improving ecological programs, in particular, recycling in the RTA transit system, will meet with Carol Thomas, the records manager for RTA. They plan to discuss what would be necessary to make an efficient public recycling program feasible, and where the necessary funding could come from.

Open to the public. For more information, email Jim Matzorkis

For more information call:

330.657.2538

An excellent opportunity for up-close viewing of wetland birds and plants! Guided by Ohio Division of Wildlife staff. Ages 10+ welcome. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – a limited number of canoes and personal floatation devices are available. Call (419) 433-4601 to register.

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

For more information call:

330.657.2538

Green Energy Ohio, The John S. Knight Center, the Akron Community Foundation and community sponsors & partners are bringing The Northeast Ohio Green Energy Expo to Akron.  The Northeast Ohio Green Energy Expo is focused around energy efficiency and renewable energy.  Hear from an keynote speaker, attend numerous consumer-oriented presentations, get information on opportunities in the green collar job industry, and interact with local and regional companies and organizations representing the clean energy sector. A variety of activities will be available for any interest level for those who are eager to learn more about renewable energy and energy efficiency's crucial role in Ohio's economic future.  For more information visit:  http://www.greenenergyohio.org/page.cfm?pageId=1728

Tremont Farmers Market
Sundays - June 22nd through October 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate local food at the Tremont Farmers Market at the corner of Starkweather and Professor Avenues in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.  Featuring locally-grown produce, local artists, chef demonstrations, educational activities and musical entertainment.  If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact us at (216) 575-0920 or tremontmarket@yahoo.com.
www.tremontfarmersmarket.com

Join the E4S Network August 19 as we begin to explore how together we can create a sustainable region by 2020. What is our vision of the possibilities? What needs to be done and how do we work together to create the possibilities? Is there a group BHAG that will inspire our work? Local Food for all our families? Lowest energy bills in the nation? A swim-able Cuyahoga River? What types of businesses would we create to make this happen? What resources do we need to make this happen?

Registration required.

For more information call:

330.657.2538

Join the Cleveland Heights Historical Society for a two-part exploration of the history and horticulture of our local watersheds. Begin with a 6pm walking tour of Cumberland's Dugway Brook (rain or shine!), followed by a lecture on the 14,000 year history of bluestone brooks and the effects of the sewer systems built underneath them. Free but reservations required. Call Cleveland Heights Planning Department, (216) 291-4878.

The City of Akron is promoting cycling: Akron Bike Week kicks off today with an organized bike to work day and a dedication of a new bridge on the Towpath Trail at Ash and Quaker streets.

The week is packed with activities like bike commute training, bike valet at the farmer’s market and Tour de Akron on Saturday. See flier for complete information. 

For more information call:

330.657.2538

Take a closer look at the Old Woman Creek beach and learn more about coastal processes and Lake Erie with Brenda Culler with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Coastal Management. Please call for directions (419) 433-4601.

Go Organic! Seminar

 Fall Organics 101

Speaker: Dan Norris, Good Nature Lawncare

Learn Everything you need to know about preparing your lawn and garden for the fall season

• Fall Fertilization
• Composting/Top-dressing
• Seeding
• Fall tree and shrub fertilization 

 Please bring all your lawn care questions! 

 Discount will be availble on selected products

Refreshments will be provided

Seating is limited. Please RSVP by August 18th

Cleveland’s seventh annual street art and urban music festival features aerosal artists, breakdancers, MCs, and musicians from around the region.

The event is free to watch and participation is free. Registration is required for all participants, including artists, b-boys/b-girls, and MCs. Registration forms for each can be found at www.clevelandpublicart.org. Forms may be submitted online or requested at graffiti@clevelandpublicart.org or 216.621.5330.

Join the effort of advocates who are working to get Cleveland police officers patrolling on bikes. Some half a dozen police already have bikes, but need gear like helmets and bike shorts.

This benefit will be filled with fun events, prizes, food and beer from the Harp.

For details and to register, go here. 

A day to experience Rockefeller Park on foot or bike when Martin Luther King Blvd. is closed to traffic.

More information.

Tremont Farmers Market
Sundays - June 22nd through October 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate local food at the Tremont Farmers Market at the corner of Starkweather and Professor Avenues in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.  Featuring locally-grown produce, local artists, chef demonstrations, educational activities and musical entertainment.  If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact us at (216) 575-0920 or tremontmarket@yahoo.com.
www.tremontfarmersmarket.com

Meeting of the Mayor's Bicycle and Pedstrian Advisory Committee, which helps to coordinate bike/ped projects in Cleveland. 

For more information, contact Martin Cader, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Cleveland City Planning Commission, at 216-664-2952.

Updates on planning to conserve a former Contained Disposal Facility on Cleveland Lakefront into an 88-acre coastal wildlife area at Dike 14, for the benefit of wildlife and people.

A meeting of Ohio's environmental advocacy community to craft a cohesive strategy to raise the profile of global warming, thereby motivating action from decision makers at every level of government to reduce Ohio's global warming pollution.

Please RSVP by Aug. 20th to: Amy Gomberg at (614) 460-8732, or agomberg@environmentohio.org.

Transportation systems represent a significant share of our region’s carbon footprint and require significant investments to build and maintain. 

We will be holding 2 or 3 meetings in the coming months, with smaller work groups in between the large meetings.   We have invited a diverse group of representatives including county engineers, county planners, port authorities, transit agencies, MPOs, ODOT, and other public and private sector representatives. 

By participating in the work groups, you will have the opportunity to shape the discussion on greenhouse gas challenges for Northeast Ohio and respond to proposed solutions.  

The first Transportation Work Group will be on Wednesday August 27, 2008 from 1:30p until 4pm at NOACA Headquarters in Downtown Cleveland.  Please RSVP in advance.

If interested in attending or participating in this or future work groups, please contact Brad Chase, 216.321.4600, x3365.

More information on the Work Groups and Climate Change Transition Plans can be found here: http://www.gcbl.org/transitionplans

Gathering of the Northeast Ohio Group of the Sierra Club, with a program by the Rocky River Watershed Council.

Sierra Club contact: Steve Gove, 440-237-8836.

Join hundreds of participants representing a cross section of community development professionals, public officials, civic leaders, local and state government staff, citizen activists, the financial community, real estate professionals, academics, planners and developers. The forum will focus on best practices, policy recommendations, and legislative initiatives. Additional topics will include discussions of land banking, foreclosure prevention approaches, and addressing vacancy and abandonment.

Registration information.

For more information call:

330.657.2538

The only farm within Cleveland's borders focuses on naturally grown vegetables and organic products.

Wild Bill's Competion Bar BQ Team will be grilling fresh veggies and ground beef from Rose Ridge Farms at this year's festival. Wild Bill's team is fresh off it's 1st place win in the Pork category at the Danville, VA. Bar B.Q. competition this summer.

Featured will be the beef products from Rose Ridge Farm and the assorted heirloom tomatoes grown right in the city.

An excellent opportunity for up-close viewing of wetland birds and plants! Guided by Ohio Division of Wildlife staff. Ages 10+ welcome. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – a limited number of canoes and personal floatation devices are available. Call (419) 433-4601 to register.

Join U.S. Senator George Voinovich at a breakfast reception and press conference to raise awareness about Great Lakes restoration and protection. Registration begins at 9am, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson will introduce the Senator at 9:45.

For more information, visit the website.

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Bruce Mamer/PanCAN Memorial Golf Outing on August 30, 2008. We will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Springvale Golf Club in North Olmsted, OH. The event will include a 4-person scramble, box lunch, steak dinner and awards receptions following the golf. Featured events for the day will include: Putting Contest, Hole in One Contests, Sponsor Gifts, 52 Card Picks, Closest to the Pin Contest, Mulligans, Player Gifts, Prizes and Awards, Longest Drive Contest, Raffle,Winner's Square, Silent Auction and much more.

Fees:
Individual Golfer: $85.00
Foursomes: $340.00

Enjoy a day of hometown flair with great food, best bargains, and fantastic company.

Tremont Farmers Market
Sundays - June 22nd through October 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Celebrate local food at the Tremont Farmers Market at the corner of Starkweather and Professor Avenues in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.  Featuring locally-grown produce, local artists, chef demonstrations, educational activities and musical entertainment.  If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact us at (216) 575-0920 or tremontmarket@yahoo.com.
www.tremontfarmersmarket.com

From a three-hour event drawing 300 people in 2002, the Peace Show has grown into an all-afternoon, family-friendly festival and celebration of peace, attracting over 3,000 people last year. This year’s Peace Show promises more activities for both children and adults, with interactive games and educational opportunities for all ages, the return of the Eyes Wide Open Ohio exhibit, the Red Cross bloodmobile, and performances from some of the area’s best musicians.

Details.

"Keeping Current: Stream Ecology, Conservation & Restoration," a conservation symposium at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There will also be field trips on Sept. 4 and 6, as well as a day-long workshop on the Headwater Habitat Evaluation Index on Sept. 4.

Registration information.

Come out in support of Community Shares and its 36 social justice organizations.

For more information, call 216-361-9920.

An advanced course for architects, planners, landscape architects, and engineers. Students and practitioners are welcome. The workshop offers new approaches to stormwater management to turn a liability into an asset. Workshop instructor J. T. Tourbier, ASLA, AIP is Professor of Landscape Architecture of the Dresden University of Technology. He is the author of numerous publications and has US implementation experience.

Enrollment in this workshop is limited to 18 participants. The enrollment fee for the two-day course is $80. Participants will receive a “Sustainable Stormwater Management Certificate” issued by Kent State University. The registration deadline is August 22, 2008. For more information or to register, visit www.cudc.kent.edu

For more information call:

330.657.2538

A joyous and sacred evening of dance, planetary awareness and water blessings!

All proceeds go to the Great Lakes Cleveland Bioneersʼ in support of the upcoming 2008 conference October 17-19 at Cleveland State University.

For more information or to register contact Kim at 216.201.0733 or email niawithkimmiller@mac.com.

"Keeping Current: Stream Ecology, Conservation & Restoration," a conservation symposium at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There will also be field trips on Sept. 4 and 6, as well as a day-long workshop on the Headwater Habitat Evaluation Index on Sept. 4.

Registration information.

An advanced course for architects, planners, landscape architects, and engineers. Students and practitioners are welcome. The workshop offers new approaches to stormwater management to turn a liability into an asset. Workshop instructor J. T. Tourbier, ASLA, AIP is Professor of Landscape Architecture of the Dresden University of Technology. He is the author of numerous publications and has US implementation experience.

Enrollment in this workshop is limited to 18 participants. The enrollment fee for the two-day course is $80. Participants will receive a “Sustainable Stormwater Management Certificate” issued by Kent State University. The registration deadline is August 22, 2008. For more information or to register, visit www.cudc.kent.edu

The Volunteer Action Committee of the RTA Citizens Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month at 8:30am at RTA's Main Office.

The Sept. 5 meeting will include a presentation and discussion of upcoming Transit Waiting Environment improvements throughout the RTA system and discuss VAC priorities for the rest of the year.

All meetings are open to the public.

Full Agenda: http://www.riderta.com/CAB/docs/VAC_Agenda_200809.pdf

Other information: http://www.riderta.com/CAB

Presentation and public discussion of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority's plans to relocate port facilities to the E. 55th area of the lakefront.

The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative reception to celebrate the release of the first in a new series of thematic books (series title “Urban Infill”). The first volume, Cities Growing Smaller, includes six articles giving international, national and local perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by urban population decline and chronic vacancy.

The World Peace Diet Lecture with Dr. Will Tuttle
Friday, September 5, 2008

Join Mercy For Animals for an informative lecture by Dr. Will Tuttle, who will present the main ideas in his groundbreaking and provocative book, The World Peace Diet. It is the first book to make explicit the invisible connections between our meals and our broad range of problems -- psychological, social, and spiritual, as well as health and environmental.

Dr. Tuttle offers powerful ways we can all experience healing and peace and contribute to a positive transformation of human consciousness.

Vegan snacks will be provided.

Where:     Cleveland Heights Library, 2345 Lee Rd. Cleveland Hts OH
When:       6:00 p.m. vegan snacks,  6:30 p.m. lecture begins

"Use The World Peace Diet as a guide to empower yourselves and others in making dietary choices that are powerful beyond what you can possibly imagine."  Julia Butterfly Hill, environmental activist and founder, Circle Of Life Foundation

"The World Peace Diet is one of the most provocative books I've ever read. This is a deep book, aglow with insights that penetrate and expose the complacency of a culture that has strayed painfully far from compassion."        John Robbins, noted author

"Will Tuttle brings a priceless perspective -- not only to the planetary crisis confronting us all, but also to powerful ways we each can affect it. This book is radiant with his learning and his compassion."      Dr. Joanna Macy, author, Coming Back To Life

"I am grateful for this powerful and cogent book. It has stretched my thinking (and heart) about animals, compassion, and our society."   John Mackey, founder, Whole Foods, Inc.

Visit www.worldpeacediet.org for more information.