September 2009

Local, Green Events Throughout L.A.

September is National Yoga Month!
Go to http://yogamonth.org/yogamonthcard/ for one free week of yoga with your “Yoga Month” card

Farmers’ Markets: 30 Years and Growing
Thursday, September 3
10am-2pm
1st & Spring, Downtown L.A
Celebrate 30 years of fresh, locally crafted L.A. Farmers’ Markets and all they have to offer! Featured guests include: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, chef Evan Kleiman, food critic Jonathan Gold, and L.A. County Ag Comissioner Kurt Floren.
http://locallygrownla.wordpress.com/

25th Annual Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier
Thursday, September 3
7pm-10pm
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
This will be the final Twilight Dance Series of the summer, featuring a performance by Patti Smith and her band. All concerts are held in the pier parking lot (on the pier).
http://www.santamonicapier.org/twilight.html

LA Green Drinks Westside & Santa Monica Baykeeper
Thursday, September 3
6pm-7pm
Rusty’s Surf Ranch - Back Patio
256 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Join LA Green Drinks Westside & Santa Monica Baykeeper at Rusty's Surf Ranch beforehand for drinks, socializing and featured speaker, Brian Meux of Santa Monica Baykeeper.
http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/
http://www.smbaykeeper.org/

LA Green Drinks – Pasadena
Wednesday, September 9th
7pm-10pm
Alternative Outfitters
408 S. Pasadena Ave, Suite 1
Pasadena, CA 91105
“ Alternative Outfitters: where eco-conscious cruelty-free fashionistas shop for trendy animal-friendly and eco-friendly shoes, accessories, beauty products and apparel.”
*$5 suggested donation
http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/
http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/

Sustainable Works Fundraiser: “Tomorrow Starts Today”
Thursday, September 10
6pm-11pm
Writer’s Boot Camp in Bergamot Station
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The event will feature an “eco-fabulous” silent auction and drawing, a beer and wine bar, an educational green room and an artist’s gallery. Winners of the Eco Star Awards will be speaking and local organic cuisine will be served. The night will conclude with dancing and entertainment featuring KCRW DJ Michael Barnes.
http://www.sustainableworks.org/fundraiser.html

LA Green Drinks - South Bay
Thursday, September 10th
7pm-10pm
Twelve and Highland Restaurant & Bar
304 12th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA
(310) 545-1881
http://12andhighland.com/

The Sunset Strip Music Festival
Thursay, September 10 - Saturday, September 12
Full Street Closure, 40+ Bands, 2 Stages, all the clubs, food & fun.
The Sunset Strip Street Festival takes place on Saturday, September 12 from 2pm-9pm, between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevard
For Details go to: http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com/index.htm

LA Green Drinks – WeHo/Silverlake
Thursday, September 17
7pm-10pm
TBD
http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/

The 25th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 19
9am-12pm
To locate a cleanup site near you and/or register, please visit http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd2.html

Green Living Workshop
Wednesday, September 23
11:30am-12:30pm
Meetings occur every Wednesday, beginning September 23 – November 10
(9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, and 11/10)
http://sustainableworks.eventbrite.com/descriptionDiv8569135

LA Green Drinks – Downtown
Wednesday, September 23
7pm-10pm
TBD
http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/2008/07/la-green-drinks-downtown.html

Green Living 101
Thursday, September 24
6:30pm-9:30pm
2000 Main Street, Unit B
Santa Monica, CA 90405
This seminar provides you with an overview of Sustainable Works six-week Green Living Workshop, which will begin in October. The Green Living Workshop covers issues regarding: water, energy, waste, chemicals, transportation, shopping and food. Participants will discuss the problems revolving around the topics mentioned above on a global, national and local level as well as related solutions.
http://sustainableworks.eventbrite.com/descriptionDiv8569135

LA Green Drinks – Valley
Thursday, September 24
7pm-10pm
TBD
http://lagreendrinks.blogspot.com/

The 25th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival
Sunday, September 27
10am-6pm
Proceeds support “Venice-based organizations and efforts to improve the environment and quality of life for people from all walks, with an emphasis on support of youth and the Arts.”
http://www.abbotkinney.org/abbotkinneyfestival.html

Veggie Grill opens in West Hollywood
Tuesday, September 29
8000 W Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
“…specializes in healthful, vegan versions of California comfort food -- sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and more -- at a price point of under $10 for every entree.”
http://www.veggiegrill.com/