Monday, April 22, 2013

Environmental Film Series: Dear Governor Cuomo, Friday, May 3, South Salem


Environmental Film Series: “Dear Governor Cuomo”

Film and Discussion!

Friday, May 3rd
7:00PM
Lewisboro Library: 15 Main Street South Salem, NY 10590

Speakers:

The filmmaker, Jon Bowermaster, will speak after the film! He is a noted oceans expert, award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker, adventurer and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.

Local political representatives (present and former) who have worked to oppose fracking: Peter Harckham, Bob Castelli and David Buchwald will be on hand to answer questions about how to get effectively proactive in this issue.

The Lewisboro Library's series of environmental-themed films with discussions continues. "Dear Governor Cuomo" documents the response to the news that Governor Andrew Cuomo might lift the four-year moratorium against hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in New York state.

A concert/protest was organized on his doorstep in the state capitol of Albany, an event that brought together scientists, musicians, activists and actors in a scripted night onstage inviting the governor to join the anti-fracking majority in his home state. The film is equal parts message and music.


Friday, May 3rd
7:00PM
Lewisboro Library: 15 Main Street South Salem, NY 10590


There is a suggested donation of $5 per person, to fund viewing license fees.
Videos will be available for purchase by the film maker.
Registration is requiredRSVP the Lewisboro Library at 914-763-3857

Sponsored by:
the Lewisboro Sustainability Committee and the Lewisboro Library 


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Friday, April 19, 2013

Bedford 2020 CAR SHOW: Sunday April 28th, Mt Kisco

New York State's First Fuel-Efficient Car Show!

Get behind the wheel of today's most advanced Hybrid, Electric and Plug-in Hybrid cars —with MPGs from 45 to 105!

Get the complete picture about Electric Drive Vehicles, in one place, at one time — every Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid car available on the market in New York State.

Ride and drive:
  • Tesla: Model S
  • Nissan: Leaf
  • BMW: Active E
  • Chevy: Volt, Malibu Eco
  • Toyota: Prius, Prius v, Prius c, Prius Plug-in Hybrid
  • Honda: Accord Plug-in, Civic, CR-Z, Insight
  • Lexus: RX550H, CT200H, ES300H   ...and more!
For more information, visit the Facebook event or website

Sunday April 28th
11AM-5PM (rain or shine)
Grand Prix New York at the Park, 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lewisboro's Arbor Day 2013: Saturday, April 27, Lewisboro

Lewisboro Arbor Day 2013

Learn how to plant native fruit trees from the professionals


What to expect?
  • Take part in the planting of the American Persimmon near the barn
  • Learn how to plant and grow your own fruit trees
  • Learn how to test for soil PH
  • Speak with professionals — Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Lewisboro Garden Club, the Lewisboro Sustainability Committee, and master gardeners
  • Purchase trees at local nurseries offering special holiday sales- Copia, Gossett Brother’s Nursery and Katonah Nursery
For more information visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/283224435145255

Sponsored by the Lewisboro Lion’s Club, Lewisboro Garden Club, and Town of Lewisboro

Saturday, April 27
11:30PM-1PM
Onatru Farm, 99 Elmwood Rd South Salem, NY 10590

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Energy Efficiency & Alternative Energy for Your Home: Monday, April 22, Mt Kisco

Energy Efficiency & Alternative Energy for Your Home

* Do Something Green for Your House this Earth Day *


A panel of area experts will answer questions about energy efficiency & alternative energy for your home in 2013:

how can I stop wasting 20-40% of the energy I purchase?
what alternative energy works in our area?
what upgrades have realistic payback?
what incentives exist to help pay for it?
how to get the right evaluation?

AGENDA
6:30 PM: Panel Discussion moderated by Mt Kisco Energy Advisory Panel and Energize NY
7:00 PM: Energy Gallery

Browse information tables.
Ask questions directly to certified and approved efficiency contractors and solar professionals about options for your particular home.
Energize Application Assistance: ready to sign up for a comprehensive home energy assessment? Please bring a copy of your energy usage history. The easiest way to get this is to call your utility providers (electric and heating fuel) and ask to be emailed or mailed a one page ‘utility delivery history’ (kwh or gallons) on company letterhead.
Questions? Call Energize at (914) 302-7300 www.EnergizeMountKisco.org

Who should attend? Owners of single family to 4 unit residences, including townhouse-style condos

Sponsored by Village of Mount Kisco, Mt Kisco Library and Energize NY. RSVP requested. Register by calling the library: (914) 666-8041

Monday, April 22nd
6:30 pm: Panel Discussion and 7:00 pm: Energy Gallery
Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY


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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Gardening with Native Wildflowers: Saturday, Apr 27, Pound Ridge

Gardening with Native Wildflowers

Led by landscape designer Lynn Becker, Chair of Bedford
Audubon’s Leon Levy Native Garden Committee, learn the
basics of gardening with native wildflowers in this hands-on
workshop set in a beautiful woodland garden planted and
nurtured by the late Sara Stein.  Participants will learn by planting
new flower beds in Sara’s garden, keeping her legacy alive!

Saturday, April 27
Raindate: Saturday, May 4
Choose 9-11am or 1-3pm
Sara Stein’s garden Pound Ridge



All events are free, but please pre-register with Evelyn@westchesterlandtrust.org or call 914.234.6992 ext. 24.  For more information visit: www.WestchesterLandTrust.org/wildflowers
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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Awesome Music & Fundraiser to Close Indian Point, Sunday, Apr 28, Purchase

What:  Fundraiser to Support Clearwater's Efforts to Close Indian Point with musicians Dar Williams, Guy Davis and Linda Richards

When:  3-6pm Sunday, April 28, 2013

Where: Reid Castle, Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase NY

Cost :  $125 for one, $200 for two.  $350 includes two tickets to Revival (June 15-16, Croton Point Park)



How:  Go to https://safesite.4agoodcause.com/clearwater/donation1.aspx , and select "Indian Point Benefit 2013" with the appropriate charge to secure your reservation

Details: Clearwater continues to work to prevent the relicensing of Indian Point -- but we need you to play an active role and support the effort to close this aged, leaking, outdated nuclear power plant. With your support we will win the battle to close Indian Point and work to promote the transition to a sustainable energy future.

In addition to an intimate performance with Dar Williams, Guy Davis and Linda Richards, we will honor guests Andrew Spano and Ellen Jaffee for their efforts to close Indian Point.

There will also be a silent auction including a week at a villa in Italy and a Peter Max print.

For more information, contact Stephen Filler, RetireIndianPoint@gmail.com or Linda Richards 845 265-8080 x7105, or Events@Clearwater.org


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A Walk on the Wild(flower) Side: Saturday, Apr 20, Bedford

A Walk on the Wild(flower) Side

Join ecologists for a guided walk of Mianus River Gorge to learn
about wildflowers and efforts to conserve them. 1/2-hour guided
walks from 1:30 to 2:30. At 3pm, refreshments and slide show by
Carol Levine. Tours led by Rod Christie and Mark Weckel
(Mianus River Gorge), David Emerson (Westchester Land
Trust), Carol Levine (NY Botanical Garden).

Saturday, April 20

Raindate: Sunday, April 21
1:30 - 3:30pm
Mianus River Gorge 167 Mianus Rd., Bedford


All events are free, but please pre-register with Evelyn@westchesterlandtrust.org or call 914.234.6992 ext. 24.  For more information visit: www.WestchesterLandTrust.org/wildflowers

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