Summer Film Series

Returns to Lafayette!

"Symphony of the Soil" kick starts the series on June 25th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Library.

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Solar Cooking

Keep your house cool and save money at the same time. You'd be surprised what you can cook in a solar oven.

Introducing

LocalMotion Sundays!

Grab your bike or shoes the first Sunday of every month, 9am-1pm, and meet us at the farmer's market. Find your route: GoLafayette.

Now's the Time

To Switch to LED Lighting

LED light design has improved dramatically in the past few years. See how one home owner made the switch.

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Farmers' Market

Here in Lafayette!

Join us every Sunday from 9am to 1pm at the same South BART parking lot. See you there.

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New Success Stories:

Deconstruction versus Demolition Nets a Free Redwood Bridge
Shrunk the Size of our Waste Bin by 69%!
Flipping the Switch to LED Lighting

Tip of the Month:

Saving Money on Air Conditioning

Events:

“Announcing the 2013 Lafayette Summer Film Series”- join us at the Lafayette Library for this year’s run of inspiring and informative documentaries. The series begins Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm with “Symphony of the Soil,” an exploration of the miraculous substance called soil. The film series continues on Thursday, July 18th with “Trashed”, and then again on Tuesday, August 6th (film to be announced later). There is a $5 suggested donation. All ages are welcome, no reservations are necessary. More information about Symphony of the Soil.

Other News:

Lafayette Farmer’s Market Every Sunday in Summer, 9am-1pm - it’s summer, which means the Lafayette Farmer’s Market takes place each Sunday. The convenient South BART parking lot (behind Panda Express) is easily accessible by bike and there is plenty of car parking if you need to drive. Again this year, enjoy farm-fresh produce for top local vendors and a variety of baked and prepared items to eat while enjoying neighbors, friends, and sunshine galore.

June Event Series: Breaking the Chains of Plastic - If you look around you right now, how much plastic do you see? Plastics can be a part of nearly everything we buy, whether a new digital device or a box of cereal. There is a solution. Introducing five events: Breaking the Chains of Plastic: An Event Series on Health and the Environment at Berkeley’s Ecology Center. From Tuesday, June 8th to Thursday, June 27th, there are five events that will explore solutions to the plastic problem. For more information, visit the Ecology Center website.

Introducing “LocalMotion Sundays” - Leave your car keys at home and come help celebrate LocalMotion Sundays, held on the first Sunday of every month! Starting on June 2nd, from 9am – 1pm, Lafayette residents will bike, ride, and walk to the Farmers’ Market. For more information see the LocalMotion flyer.

For more information or to make a suggestion, please send an email to info@sustainablelafayette.org Sustainable Lafayette is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

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