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Aug / Sept 2016
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Chavez school third grader Anna said "kids are focusing more on liking the things that they make [in the garden], asking more questions, and wanting to try more and more new things."

Rain + Plants + People = Success at Cesar Chavez School Garden

By Leslie Crenna

If you aren't connected with Cesar Chavez Elementary school (CCE), you might not know about the amazing progress of the school garden program over the past few years. New energy, dedication from stalwart veterans, and support from Principal Denise Beck and the PTA have unearthed some fantastic growth.

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Campaign
Shade Issues No Problem for This Solar System

by Mike Kluk

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Local Businessman Saves Money by Installing Rooftop Solar

by Carla Arango

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They Waited Forty Years for Solar to Be Affordable - Now It Is

by Mike Kluk

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Transportation
Great Deals on Electric Wheels

Looking for a new commuter car? Want something for errands in town? Thinking about the future? Mid-budget electric vehicle (EV) models are pushing 120 MPGe per charge while luxury makes have far surpassed that range.

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Waste
Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program

Are you interested in helping out with the award-winning Davis Apartment Move-Out Waste Reduction Program? Then mark your calendars for August 25-September 1!

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Campaign
Dear Counselor: City protects your right to let the sun shine

By Preston Morgan

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Advocacy
Citizens Lobby Brings "Carbon Fee and Dividend" Legislation to Congress

by Stu Pettygrove

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Party Platforms Vastly DIfferent on Climate Change
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Oil Trains: How to stay informed and be active

by Lynne Nittler

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ARTICLES
Per Capita Davis: Let the sun shine on our solar panels
By John Mott-Smith
CITY OF DAVIS
Car-free Davis: Bike education instructors are trained and ready
by Jennifer Donofrio
Environmental update: Sustainability programs to keep an eye on
by Jennifer Gilbert
City of Davis Water Conservation Workshop: The ABCs of Sustainable Landscaping (August 18)
 
EVENTS
Cool Cuisine
3rd Thursdays
Thurs, Aug 18, 6:30pm at Thai Recipes
132 E St #190, Davis
Cannery Farm Stand
1550 Cannery Ave., Davis
Every Tuesday 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Davis Green Drinks
First Thursdays. For more information on the local Green Drinks chapter, visit www.greendrinks.org/CA/Davis
Bike Party Davis
Every 4th Friday starting June 24 at Ken's Bike-Ski-Board, 650 G Street, Davis
Farmer’s Market Picnic in the Park
Wednesdays 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Central Park Davis
  • 8/3 - Cold Shot (Retro & Modern Dance Music)
  • 8/10 - Whiskey Alley (Rockin' Country)
  • 8/17 - Regal Beezers (Jazz Standards & Beatles)
  • 8/24 - Julie & the Jukes (Blues)
  • 8/31 - Highway 16 Band (Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues)
  • 9/7 - It's About Time (Big Band, Swing, Jazz & Latin Music)
  • 9/14 - The Undulations (Post-Modern Swing & Dixieland)
  • 9/21 - Tha Dirt Feelin' (Hip Hop & Rock 'n Roll)
  • 9/28 - Walkin' the Dawg (Rock 'n Roll)

 
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