Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV)

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Events Calendar

Jun 5th - HOME by Yann Arthus-Bertrand -- In celebration of World Environmental Day, the ICA will show the World Premiere of HOME, a documentary featuring photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. 7:00 pm at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For more information, visit http://calendar.boston.com/boston-ma/events/show/87031990-home-by-yann-arthusbertrand-world-premiere

Jun 6th - Free Electronic Recycling Drop-off -- Drop off all electronic waste (eWaste) to be recycled safely and in an environmentally sound way. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Bayside Expo Center (200 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA). For more information and a list of accepted electronic, visit http://boston.poweron.com/

Jun 8th - Ride by for Redbones: 13th Annual Bike Party and Benefit -- Join Redbones and Alternative Needs Transportation for food, music, raffles and bicycle valet parking. All proceeds go to NEMBA and MassBike. 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (raffle drawing at 7:30 pm) at 55 Chester Street, Somerville, MA (in front of Redbones). For more information, visit http://redbones.com/newsevents.html

Jun 9th - Berkshire Environmental Educators Network (BEEN) Youth Environmental Summit 2009 -- Come hear the work of student research and help encourage environmental awareness. 8:45 am to 2:30 pm at Berkshire Community College. For more information, visit http://www.flyingcloudinst.org/pages/BEEN/02_Youth_Environmental_Summit.html

Jun 10th - Wonder of the Myles Standish State Forest Pine Barrens -- Learn from this panel discussion about the environment within the Myles Standish State Forest. 7:00 pm at the Carver Town Hall, Meeting Room 1. For more information, visit http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/massachusetts/events/events5778.html

Jun 13th - 2nd Annual Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair -- Join the City of Salem in celebrating their Clean Energy Day with the promotion of local environmentally-friendly companies and businesses. 10 am to 3 pm, Salem, MA (Old Town Hall, Cinema Salem, The Gathering). For more information, visit http://www.salem-chamber.org/documents/ApplicationFrontNew.pdf

Jun 13th - Walk for Open Space -- Join the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation's walk to celebrate open, green spaces. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meet at Brian J. Honan Apartments on Everett Street, just south of the bridge over the Mass. Pike. To download flier with more information, visit http://allstonbrightoncdc.org/

Jun 20th - Urban Environmental Health Fair -- Join the Healthy Environment Leadership Project (HELP) for a day devoted to answering questions about environmental justice, health and racism. Free food and refreshments will be available! 2:00 pm at St. Katherine Drexel Parish (517 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA, 02124) For more information, contact James Lojogo at 207-266-2420

Jun 21st - Charles River Swimming Club Annual Race -- Swim in the Charles River and celebrate its cleanliness! This one-mile swim loops around near the Longfellow Bridge. Check in: 6:45 am to 7:30 am, Start: 8:00 am. For more information, visit http://www.charlesriverswimmingclub.org/wp/?page_id=7

Jun 23rd - MassRecycle's 3rd Annual Green Office Event -- Join businesses and offices for a program titled Building Green Value: A Conference on Making Offices More Sustainable and Cost-Effective. 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at the UMass Boston Campus and Conference Center, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA. For more information, visit http://www.massrecycle.org/greenoffice/index.html

Jun 24th - Wind Siting on Public Lands Public Meeting -- Come join the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in discussing wind turbine sites on public lands. This is an open public comment forum. 6:00 pm, Berkshire Community College, Main Campus, K111 Theater, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA.

Jun 25th - Climate Summer Symposium -- Join Massachusetts Climate Summer in canvassing and then a symposium featuring the screening of "Awakening the Dreamer." Canvassing will be from June 24-26. The Climate Summer Symposium is on June 25th. 5-9 PM, Williams College. For more information, contact Abra Berkowitz at abra@massclimatesummer.org

Jun 26th - Nominations to the Community Advisory Committee on Climate Change Due -- Want to have an active role in developing Boston's Climate Change Plan? Apply to the Mayor's Advisory Committee. For information, visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/climate/committee.asp