May 14 Green Drinks– In the Flood Zone: Exploring our Stormwater Infrastructure

Ever wondered about the extensive water and sewer pipe system that is constantly working beneath our feet? Or have you ever wanted to learn about some ways you can reduce flooding in your own backyard or basement?

This month’s Green Drinks program will take a look at our stormwater infrastructure.  Presenters from the City of Evanston and the Center for Neighborhood Technology will discuss how prepared we are for large flooding events and what current stormwater management techniques can help to further mitigate the problem.

Dave Stoneback, Director of Utilities with the City of Evanston, will give us an overview of our current layout of stormwater infrastructure in Evanston and what that means for a heavy rain event. City of Evanston’s Paul D’Agostino, Superintendent of Parks, will be discussing the importance of maintaining urban forestry in stormwater management. Ryan Wilson, the Stormwater Program Manager of Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), will fill us in on CNT’s current research on urban flooding and their new Wetrofit program and Sustainable Backyards Program.

 

When:  Tuesday, May 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm

Where:  Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

What:  A chance to learn, network, and take action!

Green Drinks… is back. “FRACKING”, ANYONE.

Come out and watch a short film about “Fracking”, the new controversial mining technique for natural gas. Discuss and ask questions. Participation is always appreciated and encouraged.

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Details:

Same Place: Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
New Date:April 22, 2013
Same Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Let us know your coming.

December 11: Wine tasting at VINIC

 Join us this month for a wine tasting of three sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines at VINIC Wine, 1509 Chicago Avenue

December 11, 7-9 pm

Help Citizens’ Greener Evanston celebrate our many successes this year in creating a more livable, sustainable Evanston.

Entrance fee is $10 and includes tasting of “green” wines hand selected by VINIC’s passionate, knowledgeable staff.

“Short” pours of wine will also be available of a                                                                               larger variety of wines on hand.

Click to pay now and reserve your place
at this exciting event!

Green Drinks, Nov 13th – “The answer is blowing in the Wind”

Evanston, Energy and the Environment:

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind

  This timely presentation will examine how the electrical grid works, the environmental costs of fossil fuels, the benefits of renewable energy and the status of the offshore wind park concept.

The program will take place on

Tuesday, November 13, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Pete Miller’s,

1557 Sherman Avenue, Evanston

Special Deal:  The first 100 people to arrive for the presentation will receive a $5-off coupon for food and drink.

There will be an encore presentation on Thursday, November 15, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Curt’s Cafe, 2922 Central Street, Evanston.

Getting Our Homes Ready for Winter

Would you be interested in –

• a low-cost energy assessment for your home?

• an instant 70 percent rebate on air sealing and insulation?

• a low-interest loan for broader energy repairs?

 

At this month’s Green Drinks, panelists will discuss exciting new opportunities to improve building efficiency and thereby lower our utility bills and improve the comfort of our homes.  

 

Join us to learn about generous rebates available to homeowners of all income levels, living in single-family homes and buildings of up to four units.  Tips and tools we all can use to reduce energy use will also be discussed.

 

Panelists will include –

• Mary Edsey, Energy Impact Illinois

• Delmar Gillus, CNT Energy

 

When:           Tuesday, October 9, 7 – 9 pm

Where:          Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

What:            A free networking opportunity and panel discussion                                                                      

 

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Green Drinks October 9: Evanston, Energy and the Environment

Evanston, Energy and the Environment
Getting your home ready for Winter

Learn about exciting rebates available to homeowners for improving their buildings energy efficiency and lowering utility bills.

Tuesday October 9th, 7-9pm

Fire House Grill – 750 Chicago Ave, Evanston

Green Drinks September 11: Greening Your Art Practice

“Greening” Your Art Practice
and Your Outlook on Life

How might you incorporate more sustainable materials and processes into your art practice or
your business?

How does art challenge us to see the ordinary things around us in a new light?

At this month’s Green (non)-Drinks,* our panelists will discuss eco-friendly printing
practices, “green” framing materials and techniques, and the role of art in calling for change.

Panelists will include –
• Marilyn Jones, Consolidated Printing
• Shaun Chinsky, Good’s of Evanston
• Verna Todd, photo-based artist

This month’s Green (non)-Drinks program is part of CGE’s 4th annual Green Arts Show and will
take place at the show venue in the upstairs gallery at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
(For more information about other events during the run of the show, see http://
http://www.greenerevanston.org/green_arts.php)

Tuesday, September 11, 7 – 9 pm
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street, Evanston
A free networking opportunity, art show visit, and panel discussion about how to
make your art practice or your business more sustainable.

* This will be a “dry” evening since we cannot serve/sell alcohol at the Noyes Center without a
license.

9/11: Green Arts Show

Evanston Green Drinks will be taking a break in August. Enjoy your summer!

 

Our next event will be September 11th at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, as part of the 4th Annual Green Arts Show.

 

Stayed tuned for more details!

7/10: Caring for Evanston’s Urban Forest

Trees absorb carbon pollution and help temper the impacts of climate change.

But they are under stress from invasive species, disease, and the warming climate

– and forestry budgets are stretched thin.

 

At this month’s Green Drinks, panelists will discuss challenges to Evanston’s urban forest,

what’s being done to manage more than 30,000 trees on Evanston’s public lands

and what you can do to help expand Evanston’s urban forest and keep it healthy.

 

Panelists include:

• Paul D’Agostino – Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Facilities Management, Evanston
• Josh Behounek – Davey Resource Group
• Wendy Pollock – TreeKeeper #1050

 

When: Tuesday, July 10th 7 – 9 pm

Where: Firehouse Grill, 750 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

What: A free networking opportunity and panel discussion

6/12: Thinking about going Electric?

Have you considered buying an electric car?

Do you have “range anxiety”?

Find out what it means to own an electric car and what recharging resources are available to Evanston residents at our June 12th Green Drinks program.

Panelists will include local members of the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association:

• Chuck Carrington – owns a (converted) all-electric MG Midget and a Nissan LEAF
• George Gladic – converted his Toyota Prius into a plug-in hybrid
• Sharon Feigon – CEO of I-GO CarSharing

When: Tuesday, June 12, 7 – 9 pm

Where: Firehouse Grill (second floor), 750 Chicago Avenue. Evanston

What: A free networking opportunity and panel discussion about the experience of owning an electric car and the solar canopy charging stations coming to Evanston