<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">FYI -- for a fuller knowledge of Green Actions.<div>R<br><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>From: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">"Greening Sacred Spaces Waterloo Region" <<a href="mailto:jsnyder@faith-commongood.net">jsnyder@faith-commongood.net</a>></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Date: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica">April 9, 2010 12:33:15 PM GMT-04:00</font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>To: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><<a href="mailto:jsnyder@faith-commongood.net">jsnyder@faith-commongood.net</a>></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica" size="3" color="#000000" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #000000"><b>Subject: </b></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3" style="font: 12.0px Helvetica"><b>Earth Day and other events for faith communities!</b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><br></div> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><div bgcolor="#ffffff"><div><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#1f497d"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; "><div><font face="Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial"><div><font face="Arial">To: Greening Sacred Spaces Waterloo/Wellington/Dufferin Network</font></div><div><font face="Arial">Re: Earth Day suggestions and other updates</font></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div> </div><div><strong><em>See attached:</em></strong></div><div><font face="Arial">a) Earth Day - it's not too late to plan an event! -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>please see attached document for ideas!</em></font></div><div>b) Interfaith Grand River presents Building Bridges Interfaith events: some of the events are being hosted by GSS Network members! <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>Please see attached 'Building Bridges' information sheet</em></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong><em>More information below:</em></strong></div><div><font face="Arial">1) REEP (Residential Energy-Efficiency Project events -<em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>preserving and insulating heritage homes + Earth Day Eco Showcase</em></font></div><div><font face="Arial">2) Green Home Tour:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>part of Earth Day Eco Showcase</em></font></div><div><font face="Arial">3) Woolwich events:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><em>A Taste of Woolwich: Local Food Within Your Reach</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(April 12),<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span lang="EN" style="font-weight: normal; "><font size="2"><em>Green Living and Technology Fair</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>&<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></font><span lang="EN" style="font-weight: normal; "><font size="2"><em>Alternative Energy Tours</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(April 17)</font></span></span></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><span lang="EN" style="font-weight: normal; "><span lang="EN" style="font-weight: normal; "><font size="2">4) Save the date! Next GSS meeting: Solar Information Night</font></span></span></span></font></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div> </div><div><strong><em>All of these events - and more - are on the new GSS website<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></em></strong><a href="http://www.greeningsacredspaces.net"><strong><em>www.greeningsacredspaces.net</em></strong></a><strong><em>!</em></strong></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><font face="Arial"><div><font face="Arial"><strong><u>1) REEP (Residential Energy-Efficiency Project) events</u></strong></font></div></font></div><div><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div><font face="Arial" color="#1f497d"><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; "><strong>a) Learn more about</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><em>insulating and preserving heritage homes</em></strong>, and green technologies and materials for your home at our free workshops Wednesday, April 14 and 21. This is a great opportunity for you to speak with LEED architect and REEP House designer, Graham Whiting. For more details see<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.reepwaterlooregion.ca">www.reepwaterlooregion.ca</a></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; "></span> </p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; "><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">b) 2010 Earth Day Eco Showcase</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Saturday, April 24 from 1-5pm</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Kitchener City Hall Rotunda – Free Event</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><a href="http://www.ecoshowcase2010.ca/">www.ecoshowcase2010.ca</a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Be a part of the solar movement at the 2010 Earth Day Eco-Showcase! Three local home and business owners<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>will share their experience of having solar panels installed on their properties. Learn about solar technologies and community initiatives. Solar technology demonstrations in action, green contractors, eco products and services, and delicious local food will be available. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: Arial; "> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">The 2010 Earth Day Eco-Showcase is presented by REEP (the Residential Energy Efficiency Project) and the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> </span></span></p><div><font face="Arial"><strong><u>2) Green Home Tour:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em>part of Earth Day Eco Showcase</em></u></strong></font></div><h1 style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><font size="2">April 24th, 2010<o:p></o:p></font></h1><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">note - when you register for this event, check 'GSS' on your registration form!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Celebrate Earth Day this year by bringing your environmental interests home!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Organize a group or just bring a friend and come to learn about cutting-edge home building and renovating techniques, including everything from non-toxic paint to greywater harvesting to cutting down your heating bills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">We will tour two homes and have presentations about two other homes by the builders and architects involved. One of the homes (REEP House) is a renovation of an older home, while the other three are new homes representing a custom-built strawbale home, an elegant production home in a new subdivision (Ontario Green Home), and a Habitat for Humanity affordable home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">The tour is a great crash-course in green home building and renovating techniques, taught by experienced builders, architects and contractors.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">This tour is hosted by local green building experts, OntarioGreenSpec.ca and will showcase the four recent winners of its Home Sweet Home Competition Founding Awards. The tour is being run in collaboration with the Earth Day Eco-Showcase presented by REEP-Waterloo and University of Waterloo's Faculty of Environment. Tour guests are invited to join the Eco Showcase after the tour.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Date: Saturday April 24, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Time:10:30 am- 2:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Place: Start and End at Kitchener City Hall (The Earth Day Eco-Showcase); 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Cost: Free, but a $20 fully refundable deposit is required to hold your seat. The deposit will be returned at the beginning of the tour. No-shows forfeit their deposit.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">There will be 4 tour vans visiting these sites (each van holds 10-12 people); please register your group together if you wish to travel in the same van!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">For more information please see:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Home Sweet Home Competition -<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://hsh-competition.ca/">http://hsh-competition.ca/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Residential Energy Effienciency Program (REEP) House --<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.reepwaterlooregion.ca/prog_house.php">http://www.reepwaterlooregion.ca/prog_house.php</a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><strong></strong><strong></strong> </div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><strong></strong> </div></font><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><font face="Arial" color="#1f497d"><strong></strong></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span><strong></strong></span></font> </div><font face="Arial" size="2"><span></span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span></span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span><strong><div><font face="Arial"><u>3) Woolwich events</u></font></div><div><u></u> </div></strong></span></font><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><font face="Arial" size="2"><span><strong>a) A Taste of Woolwich: Local Food Within Your Reach: Monday, April 12</strong></span></font></div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font><div><font face="Arial" size="2"><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Find out why more and more of us are buying tasty local food we can trust and where to find it. Meet your local farmers and the growing number of retailers supporting them. Enjoy food samples, chef demonstrations, informative workshops and children’s activities. Monday, April 12 at 5-8pm at Calvary United Church, 48 Hawksville Rd., St. Jacobs. Visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="">www.healthywoolwich.org</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or contact Carol Popovic at 519-883-2004 ext. 5336 for more details. Free!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><h1 style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><font size="2"><span lang="EN">b) Green Living and Technology Fair: Saturday, April 17</span></font></h1><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Date: Saturday, April 17<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Time:<strong> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>11:00 am–5:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Cost: Free admission, donations welcome<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Location: St. Jacobs Arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Contact:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="">mcampbell@wchc.on.ca</a>; 519-664-3534, x.241<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>Website:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="">www.healthywoolwich.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Learn simple ways to reduce your energy and water use. Buy green products, talk with solar, geothermal and other green energy providers, learn about home energy audits, carsharing and green cars, home insulation technology, landscaping, how to repair your bike, and much more! Forty vendors, 15 new vendors this year! Free admission!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">FREE electronic waste drop off at the Fair courtesy of Greentec! See a list of acceptable e-waste items at healthywoolwich.org. Recycle your old bike by donating it at the Fair to support The Working Centre.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN"><font size="2"><strong>c) Alternative Energy Tours<o:p></o:p></strong></font></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; ">Date: Saturday, April 17<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; ">Time: 12:00</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">–<span style="color: black; ">3:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; ">Cost: Free, donations welcome<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: Arial; ">Location:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">St. Jacobs Arena, 29 Parkside Dr., St. Jacobs<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Contact:<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong><a href="">mcampbell@wchc.on.ca</a>; 519-664-3534, x. 241<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Website:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="">www.healthywoolwich.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><strong>Two exciting and educational alternative energy tours are being offered in conjunction with the Green Living and Technology Fair:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><strong>1. Solar, Geothermal & Strawbale Homes</strong>: Tour two energy efficient homes in Conestogo & Winterbourne and talk with the owner and installer. Bus leaves approximately every 45 minutes 12-2:30 pm from St. Jacobs Arena.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><strong> <o:p></o:p></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><strong>2. REEP House for Sustainable Living:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>Take the tour bus for a sneak preview of REEP’s<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">90% energy efficient demonstration century home, featuring super-insulation, R-7 windows, solar panels, geo-thermal, and more. Use the payback calculator to choose your best options. Ride the YMCA’s Veggie Bus to the REEP House! Attending this tour is available by</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>shuttle bus only. The bus departs at 12, 1, & 2pm from St. Jacobs Arena.</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Donation for tours welcome. Space is limited.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Ride the GRT #21 to St. Jacobs!<o:p></o:p></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "> </span></p><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><u><strong>4) Next GSS event: Solar Energy Information Night</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></u><br><strong></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span><strong>Wednesday May 12 at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street W., Waterloo, 6:30 p.m. visit displays, 7 p.m. program<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br></strong></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span>Learn about solar energy opportunities for your home or faith community. Visit displays of local solar energy vendors. Program includes success stories of people going solar, information about Mennonite Saving and Credit Union’s Creation Care loans and a reflection on how our energy use impacts our global neighbours. For more information, contact Darren Kropf at 519-745-8458, ext. 216,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; "><a href=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; ">darrenk@mennonitecc.on.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://ontario.mcc.org/MISE"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">http://ontario.mcc.org/MISE</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></font></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; "><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; ">Hosted by MISE and Greening Sacred Spaces Waterloo/Wellington/Dufferin Regions<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href=""><span style="font-style: normal; "><font color="#800080">www.greeningsacredspaces.net</font></span></a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and<a href=""><span style="font-style: normal; ">www.reepwaterlooregion.ca</span></a></span></em><o:p></o:p></div><o:p></o:p></font></div></font></font></div><font face="Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"></font></span></font></font></div><font face="Arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" color="#1f497d"></font></font></div></span></blockquote></div></div></body></html>