Wednesday, March 04, 2009

New West Side Venue in Marina Del Rey!!! (+volunteer request)














Thanks to this week's host Lia for securing our new venue!

She could use some help throughout the night-
so please contact her if you are willing to help out.


Lia
blissinout@ymail.com


Organic Panificio in Marina Del Rey
4211 Admiralty way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
map

7pm start time

UPDATE:
Organic Vitners Wine will be doing a free sampling of a variety of their award winning wines tomorrow night at the event.

There will also be half price wine deals at the bar.


CROP Organic Vodka
www.cropvodka.com drinks for $4
free appetizers for the first hour.

Free comedy show at 9pm.
Free parking.

Gorgeous place on the water.

$5 Suggested Donation.
Thanks!

Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue
please do so- we will have an area for brochures, business cards, etc.
We will also take back any extra literature back and bring them to the next Green Drinks.
The main thing is just to relax and
have a good time.









For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com






If you haven't seen it yet take a friend to see, FUEL...
your support has kept this important film in the theaters!

http://thefuelfilm.com





























Earth Flow Design Works is offering all greendrinkers $50 off their registration for the next LA Permaculture Design Course which begins the first weekend of April.
To receive the discount, one must enter GREENDRINKER (all caps) in the coupon/voucher area of the registration's shopping cart.

click here for registration and more details















Environmental Nonprofit Organization Seeks Associate Director


You…

*are passionate about environmental issues
*are looking for a career change
*want to be part of an emerging grassroots environmental nonprofit organization in Los Angeles
*enjoy public speaking and would like to be an enthusiastic spokesperson for the environment
*have at least two years experience in project management, fundraising, and administration, particularly in the environmental nonprofit field
*are an energetic, organized, self-starter with excellent writing skills
*would like to be able to work out of your home
*live in the South Bay or a nearby city
*hold a bachelor’s degree
*are willing and able to work without a salary until together we can raise the needed funds

TeachingGreen…

* is a respected environmental organization in the South Bay working to protect the environment by empowering people to make sustainable choices
* has educated hundreds of consumers through its Green Life seminars for adults
* needs help with
o fundraising
o curriculum development (for kids’ Growing Up Green program)
o program development (for existing programs and those still in the concept phase)
o outreach
o teaching seminars and giving presentations

TeachingGreen is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to enable a sustainable future for life on Earth through comprehensive and empowering environmental education for all. We serve the greater Los Angeles area, with efforts focused primarily on the South Bay cities. Through our Green Life program for teens and adults, we offer a series of six workshops on sustainable living at various venues throughout the South Bay. We also give private presentations for groups, businesses, educational institutions, etc. Our other programs, including the Growing Up Green program for kids, are currently in varying stages of development.

Since its official launch in November 2007, TeachingGreen’s services are increasingly in demand. Its founder wants to build the organization to better meet the needs of the community, and she needs help to do that.

This is an opportunity to not only work in the environmental nonprofit field here in Los Angeles, but to play a key role in shaping and growing a grassroots organization that serves an important function in the community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@teachinggreen.org. All applications are to be submitted via email. To learn more about the educational services and materials we provide, please visit our website at www.teachinggreen.org.


Intern
Calling all interns: your daily thread, L.A.'s neighborhood guide to conscious living is looking for a "green" minded intern to help us starting in January. Flexible schedules and hours will be available (content creating opportunities as well). Ideal candidate will be a motivated self starter, have strong writing, media and people skills, plus be passionate about green, sustainable living in Los Angeles. We are happy to provide school credit if that is a possibility. Knowledge of Photoshop, graphic design, and/or web design is a PLUS, but not necessary! Please contact info@yourdailythread.com for further information.





Web Development/Coding:
1.5 week "quick" job for Chivass Skin Care The site is already up (PHP, ZencCart); need to re-do look of the front end. Have JPEG of desired design. Contact sendto:Lauren@chivasskincare.com.





LA Green Drinks Schedule
West Side is 1st Thursday of every month.
South Bay 2nd Thursday of every month.
WeHo/Silver Lake is 3rd Thursday of every month.
Downtown 4th Wednesday of every month.
Valley 4th Thursday of every month.

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