Sightline Daily top picks 02/17/2009

photo credit Sightline Daily | Northwest News That Matters Top Picks of the Day 1. Libby, MT: A Human and Environmental Tragedy A decade ago, that persistent question became the unfortunate mantra of this battered and beloved town. Today, the refrain gauges Libby’s response to the advent of one of the most far-reaching environmental crimes [...]

Today at work, I’m Wayne Campbell

October 31st is my favorite day of the year, and while it might not be the most environmental day what with the plastic, flame-retardant costumes, the high fructose-filled, individually wrapped candy and the wasteful yet wonderful spooky and awesomely cheesy decorations, it is a holiday that promotes community interaction (well, maybe). I remember getting the [...]

Volunteer Opportunities

From Idealist.org New volunteer opportunities: (4) ============================ Auction Volunteer University District Food Bank http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/158449-46 Seattle, Washington, United States AmeriCorps Job Coach for Teens with Developmental Disabilities Seattle Parks and Recreation http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/158455-216 Seattle, Washington, United States Donation Pick-up Volunteer University District Food Bank http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/158451-83 Seattle, Washington, United States AmeriCorps Teen Development Leader Seattle Parks and Recreation [...]

Seattle Works weekly email

[REPOST from Seattle Works] Remember when I mentioned Service Nation a few week’s back? Well not only was it Seattle Works newsworthy, turns out it’s Seattle Times newsworthy! Check out what Alison took away from attending this inspiring event: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2008196118_serveop23.html ********************************************************* Extra, extra ** Time for Team Works! – registration is open + new theme [...]

Volunteer Opportunities

[REPOST from Idealist.org] Volunteer Statewide Poverty Action Network http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/146594-123 Seattle, Washington, United States Meal Teams for Homeless Youth Drop-in Center University District Youth Center http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/145783-90 Seattle, Washington, United States Support children and the environment! Treeswing http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/147346-269 Seattle, Washington, United States

Volunteer opportunities

From Idealist.org: ESL Instructor for Somali Refugees East African Community Services http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/155871-21 Seattle, Washington, United States After-School Tutor for East African Children East African Community Services http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/155866-117 Seattle, Washington, United States *Senior Rights Assistance Consumer Specialist* Senior Rights Assistance http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/155903-327 Seattle, Washington, United States Refugee Computer Basic Curriculum Developer East African Community Services http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/155869-217 Seattle, [...]

Event: Sustainable Wallingford meeting Sept. 13

[REPOST from Sustainable Wallingford] We’re sitting down to talk together next Saturday, September 13, from 10 to noon. We usually meet at Mosaic Community Coffeehouse at 4401 2nd Ave NE www.mosaiccoffeehouse.org. In September we’ll still meet in the same building, but around the corner in the First Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall (enter on [...]

What’s new in DIRTy Movies

photo credit What’s playing this week: 1. China wants a Hummer – “Cheap gas prices in China bolster SUV sales. Find out how walk-able your neighborhood is. People Cube helps offices become sustainable.” 2. Eco pirates: Swiss Enviro summer Camp – “This summer, Switzerland’s biggest ever youth environmental protection camp was held outside Bern. The [...]

SD top picks 8/05/2008

photo credit Sightline Daily | Northwest News That Matters Top Picks of the Day 1. San Francisco Enacts Strict Green Building Codes – San Francisco Chronicle 08/05/2008 2. Seattle Nonprofits Build Green – Seattle Business Journal 08/04/2008 3. Sockeye Salmon’s Rare Return to Idaho – Boise Idaho Statesman 08/05/2008 4. Helping Eugene’s Homeless – Eugene [...]

Sustainable Wallingford picnic August 9

[REPOST from Sustainable Wallingford] Hello Sustainable Wallingford friends and neighbors! We’re having a Sustainable Wallingford potluck picnic with music, croquet and food on Saturday, August 9 at 5pm at Good Shepherd/Meridian Park (in the Senior Center in the Good Shepherd basement in case of rain). We’ll have our next so-called regular meeting on Sat Sept [...]