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EVENTS CALENDAR

AUGUST 2010

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11  |  NC SENATE BILL 887 WORKSHOP

  • NC DENR is offering workshops on recently passed NC Senate Bill 887 which launches implementation of North Carolina's new electronics legislation, which includes funding opportunities for local government electronics programs and specific requirements for how communities become eligible for funding. 
  • Time:  10:00am - 12:00noon
  • Location:  Cumberland County Cooperative Extension, 301 E. Mountain Drive, Fayetteville NC.   Directions:  Click here or go to the CC Cooperative Extension Website at http://cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu/ and choose "Contact."
  • Direct questions to Scott Mouw at scott.mouw@ncdenr.gov or 919.715.6512.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12  |  CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM

  • 6:30 - 8pm
  • Cumberland County Headquarters Library, Pate Room, 300 Maiden Lane, downtown Fayetteville
  • Topic:  City of Fayetteville's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, FAMPO Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity Study, with discussion on how passage of the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)--highlighted in June's CAT meeting and on the Sustainable Sandhills website--can help achieve these goals.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17   |  MOORE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM

  • 6:30 - 8pm
  • Sandhills Community College, Dempsey Student Center, Clement Dining Room, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst
  • Topic:  Low Impact Development.  Speaker:  Patrick Beggs with NC Non-point Education for Municipal Officials ( NE NEMO).  Open Discussion follows on how LID can be incorporated into the future development of Moore County.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18  |  MOORE COUNTY PRESERVATION SOCIAL

  • 11:00am - 1:30pm
  • Kitchen Essence, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst
  • Guest Chef Ellen Marcus will show how to preserve locally grown foods, how to make a Bloody Mary Mix and a base for Winter Vegetable Soup.
  • Lunch is provided at $5.00 per person
  • Space limited to 12 participants.  Register by calling Ellen Marcus at 295.255.0665.  

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19  |  SS PR & OUTREACH COMMITTEE

  • 3:00 - 4:00pm
  • Location:  Sanford Cracker Barrel
  • Committee Members Only

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26  |  GREEN GROWTH TOOLBOX WORKSHOP

  • 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Location:  Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve, 1024 N. Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines NC
  • Co-sponsored by Sustainable Sandhills and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, the workshop is a GIS-based tool used to assist local governments in achieving more nature-friendly land use planning. 
  • The workshop consists of a morning session of interactive presentations and hands-on exercises followed by a field trip to a nearby wildlife habitat.
  • Full-day participants are eligible for APA CEU credits.
  • For registration or more information, contact Brenda Johnson, 910.484.9098 or email at brendaj@sustainablesandhills.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27  |  FAYETTEVILLE WALKS & BIKES - A 4th Friday Event

  • 6:00 - 9:00pm  -
  • PWC Building Lobby, 201 Hay Street, Downtown Fayetteville
  • Learn more about the future of walking & biking in the greater Fayetteville area.  Program topics:  Bicycle/Pedestrain Connectivity Study; Fayetteville Sidewalk Program & Cape Fear River Trail; Cumberland County Bicycle Safety; Greenway Program; Cross Creek Cycling Club - Ride Routes & Demos; Children's Interactive Art Project.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30  |  CANNING SOCIAL, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

  • 11:00am  - 1:30 pm
  • Guest Chef from Elliotts-on-Linden
  • Montgomery County Extension Office, 203 W. Main Street, Troy NC
  • Learn to share and celebrate the recipes and traditions of canning and preserving.
  • Lunch is provided at $10.00 per person. 
  • Registration:  email molly_alexi@ncsu.edu

SEPTEMBER 2010

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2  |  WEBINAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY IN TOURISM INITIATIVE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13  |  RICHMOND COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 9:00am - 12:00noon
  • Richmond Community College, Cole Auditorium, 1042 W. Hamlet Avenue, Hamlet
  • Topic:  The Green Consumer.  Focus on economic power behind the Green Movement  and help for businesses in advertising, product development and internal practices. 
  • Free to the Public

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14  |  SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS ANNUAL MEETING

  • 4:00 - 5:30pm  (Board Meeting), Moore County Chamber of Commerce
  • Annual Meeting follows Board Meeting  at 6:00pm with a Meet & Greet, followed by a short introduction to Sustainable Sandhills along with our Annual Report.
  • Films begin at 7:00pm.  Come and go as you please!
  • Location:  Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines
  • Films:  King Corn (Short Version) and Big River

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14  |  SUSTAINABLE FILM SERIES, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

  • 6:30 - 8pm
  • Cumberland County Headquarters Library, Pate Room, 300 Maiden Lane, downtown Fayetteville
  • Film:  Thirst  (View Trailer)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20  |  COMBINED AIR TEAM MEETING

  • 1:30-3pm
  • Location TBD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21  |  SUSTAINABLE FILM SERIES, MONTGOMERY COUNTY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23  |  SUSTAINABLE FILM SERIES, MOORE COUNTY

  • 6:30 - 8:00pm
  • Sandhills Community College, Dempsey Student Center, Clement Dining Room, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst
  • Topic:  Thirst  (View Trailer)

OCTOBER 2010

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7  | SECOND ANNUAL " PICKIN' ON THE PORCH"

  • Join us for the Second Annual Pickin' on the Porch Backyard Barbecue & Acoustic Concert at Jon & Caroline Parsons' country home.
  • Festivities begin at 5:30pm and reservations are required!
  • Click here for more information.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12  |  MONTGOMERY COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 1:30 - 4:30pm
  • Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy NC
  • Topic: The Green Consumer.  Focus on economic power behind the Green Movement  and help for businesses in advertising, product development and internal practices. 
  • Free to the Public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13  |  RICHMOND COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 6:30 - 9:30pm
  • Richmond Community College, Cole Auditorium, 1042 W. Hamlet Avenue, Hamlet
  • Topic:  Green Construction.   Guest Speakers:  Certified Green Builders Jarrett Deerwester (Jarrett Deerwester Construction) and Ken Bonville (Bonville Construction).  Focus:  Economic power behind the Green Construction Movement and how local contractors can adopt sustainable practices and techniques. 
  • Free to the Public

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19  |  MONTGOMERY COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 1:30 - 4:30pm
  • Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy NC 
  • Topic:  Green Construction.  Guest Speakers:  Certified Green Builders Jarrett Deerwester (Jarrett Deerwester Construction) and Ken Bonville (Bonville Construction).  Focus:  Economic power behind the Green Construction Movement and how local contractors can adopt sustainable practices and techniques. 
  • Free to the Public

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26  | MONTGOMERY COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 1:30 - 4:30pm
  • Montgomery Community College, 1011 Page Street, Troy NC
  • Topic:  Bio-fuel, Bio-mass, Green Fuel Alternatives.  Explores the diverse world of alternative fuels, including bio-diesel and bio-mass efforts in our area.
  • Free to the Public

NOVEMBER 2010

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9  |  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  • 12:00noon - 3:00pm
  • Location:  TBD

WEDNESSDAY, NOVEMBER 10   |  REGIONAL SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM

  • Co-hosted by Sustainable Sandhills & Moore County Chamber of Commerce
  • Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst NC
  • Information regarding time, speakers, and registration will be forthcoming.
  • Those interested in becoming sponsors may contact Heather Brown at brownh@ctc.com or 910.639.7024

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16  |  COMBINED AIR TEAM MEETING

  • 1:30-3pm
  • Location TBD

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18  |  RICHMOND COUNTY GREEN PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR SERIES

  • 6:30 - 8:30pm
  • Richmond County Cooperative Extension, 123 Caroline Street, Rockingham
  • Topic:  Green Farms.  Highlights areas of farm practice that benefit from sustainable practices structural changes that improve efficiency and saves resources, and available funding options.
  • Free to the Public

DECEMBER 2010

 

JANUARY 2011

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11   |  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  • 12:00noon - 3:00pm
  • Location:  TBD

FEBRUARY 2011

 

MARCH 2011

TUESDAY, MARCH 8   |  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  • 12:00noon - 3:00pm
  • Location:  TBD

APRIL 2011

 

MAY 2011

TUESDAY, MAY 10   |  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

  • 12:00noon - 3:00pm
  • Location:  TBD

JUNE 2011