City Repair invites you and your community to propose a project for the 2006 Village Building Convergence. Projects can be place-oriented, ecological, artistic, structural, social, even alive! The main goal is to promote cooperative, community-based efforts to reconnect with each other and enhance the places we live. Details on previous projects, the proposal process, and requests for proposals on line vbc.cityrepair.org or at City Repair Headquarters, 2122 SE Division, (503)235-8946.
$1,300 - $1,450 sliding scale, $100 discount if register by Dec. 1st
pre-registration, email to confirm space availability
quick drying clothes, camping gear
Biko
(808) 443-4076
by December 1st
biko@permaculture-hawaii.com
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Join us in gaining a clearer understanding of the theory and application of ecological design via lecture, visual presentations,case studies, discussion, site design exercises and lots of hands-on experience. Permaculture is a whole-systems method of design that offers ways we can create a more permanent culture by conscious, sustainable use of resources in all aspects of living. REKNOWNED INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE: Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. His articles appear in national magazines. AND Jude Hobbs, horticulturist, permaculture designer, and instructor. Where: On the Big Island near black sand beaches, natural steam vents, and many other Hawaiian treasures. We are among a network of other Permaculture farms you will have the opportunity to visit.
PCC Central Workforce Training Center, 1626 SE Water Ave., next to OMSI,
Free
Michael O'Brien
(503) 823-5494
mobrien@ci.portland.or.us
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It's Free! It's Informative! It's Fun!
For the first 20 minutes four green building professionals will highlight the key issues of working with professionals and DIY from the perspective of their professions. The panel will include Nancy Web from the Contractor's Board, Tamara Staudt who worked with many professionals on a four-unit green project, Lydia Doleman of Flying Hammer who works with DIY-ers, and Eric Storm who has built his own green home hiring just a few subcontractors In the following hour you will have an opportunity to meet in small groups with the green building professionals and the other participants to discuss specific topics of interest to you. The Green Home Forum is a monthly event where the public and green building professionals can exchange ideas, needs, and services on the how-to's of green building. - Learn about environmentally healthy and safe options for your home - Exchange ideas and get free consultations from professionals - Get the resources to make "green-smart" ideas in your home a reality
