Thurs May 1, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: Sierra Club affiliation, spring events
Here are the meeting notes!
Wed May 7, 2008 7-9pm
Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St SE, Leesburg
Energy Efficiency Committee Public Listening Session
Open to any organization or citizen who would like to share ideas and information on the county's goals to become more energy efficient.
Thurs May 8, 2008 1pm
KANAWHA PLAZA PARK: (Canal and Eighth Sts. Midtown) Richmond VA
VA Clean Energy Rally at Dominion HQ
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We will descend on
Dominon's headquarters in Richmond to deliver a mile-long petition opposing the proposed Wise County Coal Plant and
calling for an end to new coal and a major investment in clean
energy.
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 7pm
St James Church of Christ
10 E Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA
Film: Kilowatt Ours
Energy conservation + renewable energy = one inspiring, upbeat film about the future of alternative energy.
Here's the flyer.
Tues Apr 22, 2008 7-9:30pm
REHAU Academy Room
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg
Sustainable Loudoun's Earth Day Awards Ceremony
Tom Whipple, Peak Oil
Alan Hansen, 2030 Challenge
Larry Rosenstrauch, Economic Benefits of Green
Andrea McGimsey, Loudoun BOS E2C Committee
Jeffrey Platenburg, LCPS
Science Fair Winners: Heather Rodgers, Ian Pearson, Timothy Gondo, Eric Wenkel
FREE; refreshments provided.
Browse the program: Earth Day Awards Ceremony.
Tues April 22, 2008 7pm
Lisner Auditorium, Wash DC
2nd annual Spring Climate Rally
CCAN invites you to one of the most inspiring Earth Day events ever
held in the nation's capital.
Sat April 26, 2008 7pm
Rose Hill Park, Main St Berryville VA
Valley Earthfest
where does your footprint lead?
Bring your family: green vendors, educational seminars, lots of kids events. FREE
Thurs Apr 17, 2008 7pm
Stimpson Auditorium, Halpin-Harrison Hall, Shenandoah University
600 Millwood Avenue, Winchester VA
(on the corner across from Sheetz, intersection Rt50/Pleasant Valley Ave)
Media Bites: Is this Climate Change Story True?
Dr. Caren B. Cooper of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York will discuss how people decide what is true regarding climate change. FREE.
Thurs Apr 10, 2008 6:30 - 8:00pm
Old Town Event Center 403 South Loudoun Street Winchester, VA
Biological Threats to Food and Forests
turn off your lights for 1 hour from 8pm -9pm
Professor Manuel Lerdau, Director of Blandy Experimental Farm discusses threats to forests and agricultural systems due to globalization, both locally and across Virginia, and suggest
possible solutions. FREE.
Sat Apr 12, 2008 10-4
Claude Moore Park, Sterling
Loudoun Health and Environmental Living Fair
an annual event to educate and inspire people to improve
their
personal health as well as the environmental health of their community.
Tues Apr 1, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Admin building
1 Harrison St, S.E., Fifth Floor, Leesburg
LCCSS meeting with Sup McGimsey
agenda: Energy Efficiency Committee input session
open to all LCCSS members and public.
Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:30 - 8:30pm
Farmwell Station Middle School, Ashburn, VA
Governor Kaine Roundtable meeting
See press coverage of this event.
Thurs Mar 27, 2008 6:30 - 8:30pm
There & Back Used Bookstore, 26 W. Market St, Leesburg, VA
Living Foods from Living Farms
- the benefits of buying locally and the inside scoop on CSAs in the area
Sat Mar 29, 2008 8pm
your home your town, worldwide
Earth Hour 2008
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turn off your lights for 1 hour from 8pm -9pm
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Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has
ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the
lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for
action on global warming.
Mon Mar 27, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: Spring 2008 projects/events
Thurs Mar 13, 7:00pm
Dominion High School,
21326 Augusta Drive Sterling, VA,
27th LCPS Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Three sustainability prizes offered through partnership of CCAN, LCCSS and REHAU. The fair opens to the public at 6:00 pm with the awards ceremony at 7:00 pm.
Tues Mar 4, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Admin building
1 Harrison St, S.E., Fifth Floor, Leesburg
LCCSS meeting with Sup McGimsey
agenda: Energy Efficiency Committee input session
open to all LCCSS members and public.
Here are the meeting notes!
Sun Mar 2, 2008 2-4pm
Hamilton Natural Mercantile
341 E. Colonial Hwy Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 338-7080
How To Make Your Own Cleaners!
An informal interactive session with Anne Stewart, M.D.
The importance of non-toxic cleaners and how to make them. Presented by Loudoun Holistic Health Partners.
Rsvp: (703) 779-2801.
Download the flyer.
Wed Feb 13, 7:30pm
REHAU corporate offices
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg
Renewable Energy in Warrenton VA
An Evening with George Fitch,
Mayor of Warrenton, VA
discussing renewable energy facilities:
How Warrenton is leading the way to turn refuse
into electricity for its residents.
Should Loudoun County do the same?
Download the flyer.
Mon Feb 4, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: Spring 2008 projects/events
Here are the meeting notes!
Tues Feb 5, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Admin building
1 Harrison St, S.E., Fifth Floor, Leesburg
LCCSS meeting with Sup McGimsey
agenda: consultation with newly elected BOS member Andrea McGimsey
open to all LCCSS members and public.
Here are the meeting notes!
Sun, Jan 27, 2008 6pm
UU Church of Loudoun 20460 Gleedsville Rd Leesburg, VA
Film: Kilowatt Ours
Energy conservation + renewable energy = one inspiring, upbeat film about the future of alternative energy.
Sponsored by Loudoun PALs and UUCL.
Download the flyer.
Mon Jan 21, 2008 all day
Offices of Senators Herring and Vogel, Richmond
Richmond Lobbying Day
LCCSS members attend lobbying day in Richmond in support of Clean Energy Future Act
Tues Jan 8, 2008 7pm
State Corporation Commission Offices, Richmond VA
Testify for Clean VA Energy
Carpools are being organized to transports civtizens to ask the SCC to deny the permits to build a new Coal-fired power plant in Wise County, VA. More details at CCAN website.
Mon Jan 7, 2008 7pm
Loudoun County Admin building
1 Harrison St, S.E., Fifth Floor, Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: consultation with newly elected BOS member Andrea McGimsey
Here are the meeting notes!
Sat Dec 8, 2007
Potomac River, Loudoun (location TBD)
Polar Bear Plunge
This year, several Loudoners will be taking the
plunge in the Potomac in Leesburg on Dec 8th. We invite you to collect donations and join us or sponsor us.
Details here.
To sponsor or participate, contact Paul Burman of CCAN.
Tues Dec 4, 2007
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: Spring 2008 projects/events, LCCSS future focus
Tues Nov 6, 2007
your local polling place<
Vote No Coal
November Elections
LCCSS members will staff polling places to
- encourage voters to vote for progressive candidates
- let voters know about upcoming Alt Energy Summit Nov 9
- ask voters to sign mile-long anti-coal petition
Fri Nov 9, 6:30pm
GW University, VA Campus Bldg 1,
20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA
Alternative Energy Summit
Global Warming.... Peak Oil.
Cool Heads and Solutions Required.
Be Part of the Solution.
- Dr Jackson Harper - planet ecology
- Charles Bigelow - Light Speed Power Inc., solar & wind energy installer
- Luke Wiseman, Stoneybrook Farm; Melissa Piper Nelson, Loudoun Economic Dev't. - biodiesel, sustainable agriculture
- Fred Neal, F.d. Neal Construction; Bruce Beddow, B2E Engineering - geothermal, green construction
Download the flyer.
Thurs Nov 1, 2007
GW University, VA Campus Bldg 1,
20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA
Coal Energy in Virginia
A discussion about the economic, environmental and human effects of coal in Virginia. Hannah Morgan of Appalachia, VA provides a multimedia presentation.
Download the flyer.
Tues Oct 23, 2007
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: finalize preparation for November 9 Alternative Energy Summit, prep for Nov 1st event; assess progress in campaign questionnaire publicity
Sun Sept 22, 2007 7:30
Mountain View Farm at Blue Ridge Center
11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville
Rural Routes: Go Organic
Come see a series of short films about sustainable agriculture and organic farming. $5; proceeds benefit Gulf Coast farmers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Tues Aug 28, 2007
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
agenda: discuss plans for November 9 Summit, assess progress in campaign questionnaires, other ongoing projects
Sat Aug 25/26, 2007;
Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
Lucketts Community Center
Lucketts Fair
LCCSS will be in the Green Pavilion with several local energy companies so you have the opportunity to learn quite a bit about local solar, wind and geothermal manufacturers and installers.
Sat Aug 4, 2007, 1pm
Home of Tony Noerpel
LCCSS Summer picnic & pool party
Thurs June 14 7:30pm
Medical Offices of Dr Anne Stewart MD
209 Old Waterford Rd, NW, Leesburg
LCCSS - Education subcommittee meeting
initiatial meeting for our group focused on working with the local schools to influence the environment and curriculum for our children.
Wed June 13 6:30 - 9pm
GMU Fairfax Campus, Johnson Center Cinema Fairfax, VA
Cooling the Commonwealth
a Town-Hall Interactive Forum featuring
guest speakers and community members from the Northern Virginia Counties. Hosted by CCAN and Sierra Club. Details and directions here.
Tues June 5 7pm
Purcellville Library, Carruthers Room, Purcellville
LCCSS Local Elections subcommittee meeting
agenda: begin drafting the candidates questionnaire to be used this coming Fall to gauge Loudoun BOS candidates' positions and attitudes towards sustainability issues.
Thurs May 17 7pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS monthly meeting
agenda: discuss plans for Fall 2007, especially a Loudoun candidate forum and name change to "Sustainable Loudoun"
Thurs May 3 6pm
Middleburg Tennis Club
1777 Zulla Rd, Middleburg, VA
Local Alternative Energy Group
"to explore how, cooperatively and as a community, we can implement alternative energy programs cost effectively"
rsvp: sarah@overthegrassfarm.com.
Tues May 8 7pm
Carver Center
South 20th St, Purcellville VA
The Future of Food in Loudoun
celebrating Loudoun's farms, and featuring the film The Future of Food
Download the flyer.
Tues April 17, 7:30pm
REHAU corporate offices
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg
Sustainability in Arlington
Arlington staff talk about Green Buildings and Climate Change
Download the flyer.
Sun Apr 22 3pm
Round Hill Center, Round Hill, VA
20 High Street, Round Hill, VA
Earth Day Celebration: Special Showing of "An Inconvenient Truth"
film & discussion
See flyer for details.
Wed April 11, 7:30pm
Waddell Theater, NVCC Loudoun Campus
1000 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling
Download the flyer.
Sun Apr 15 1:30pm
GW University, VA Campus Bldg 1,
20101 Academic Way, Ashburn VA
Step It Up 2007, Loudoun
Local call for action on Climate Change; presentation & discussion by Morris Meyer and Kara Ball
See flyer for details.
Thurs Apr 5, 7:00pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS meeting
Sun Apr 1, 9:30am, 11:15am
UU Church of Loudoun
20460 Gleedsville Rd, Leesburg, VA
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April Foods!
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Grady O'Rear talks about food efficiency, and the ethics of eating. Local, organically grown food can have a huge impact on your environmental footprint.
Thurs Mar 15, 7:00pm
Dominion High School,
21326 Augusta Drive Sterling, VA,
26th LCPS Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Three sustainability prizes offered through partnership of CCAN, Catoctin Women's Giving Circle and LCCSS. The fair opens to the public at 6:00 pm with the awards ceremony at 7:00 pm.
Tues Mar 20 11am - 1pm
West Front Lawn, Washington DC
Rally followed by citizen lobbying in Congress for response to Global Warming; Loudoun carpooling; see LCCSS list.
Mon Mar 12, 7:00pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
Carter Morrow and Alden Hathaway will present a plan to launch Northern Virginia's first planned solar community, and provide an
alternative approach to meeting Virginia's growing electricity demand.
See Resources page for notes from program.
Thurs Mar 8, 7:00pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS/CCAN-Loudoun meeting
Fri, Mar 2, 2007 7:15pm
Round Hill Center
20 High Street, Round Hill, VA
Thurs Feb 8, 7:00pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS/CCAN-Loudoun meeting
Planning March events
2/08/07 meeting minutes
Thurs Feb 1, 7:30pm
Home of Will Stewart
Waterford, VA
LCCSS Committee meeting
Sustainable Business Practices for Loudoun County
Thurs Jan 4, 7:00pm
Loudoun County Extension Office,
30-B Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg
LCCSS/CCAN-Loudoun meeting
Planning future events
1/04/07 meeting minutes
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Mission: Sustainable Loudoun promotes the development of a local community economy based on environmental stewardship and the sustainable use of resources.
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Campaigns Page: 4/22/08 - Loudoun Regional Science Fair Sustainability Award winners celebrated.
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Resources/Topics of Interest
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- Local Efforts and Campaigns
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In addition to sponsoring public education and outreach events, LCCSS members have participated in advocacy and actions towards achieving our goal of energy sustainability in Loudoun.
- Papers/Resources
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These papers and slide shows, authored by LCCSS members and colleagues, reflect our understanding of the challenges facing our County, and our visions for addressing those challenges.
- Local & Regional Organizations
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Many local organizations commit energy and resources towards environmental stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable use of resources in our County. LCCSS seeks to partner with these organizations to leverage our effectiveness.
- Useful Links
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We hope you enjoy browing this collection of resources on specific topics of interest to sustainable communities, including books, websites, articles, tools, and organizations.
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- upcoming events of interest
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- discussion of ways to improve sustainability here in Loudoun County.
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For more information about LCCSS, please contact
Tony Noerpel
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(540) 882-3289
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