Multi Tree Harvest - Sunday, Nov 20th - 10:30 am - Laguna Hills

Hello harvesters! We have an opportunity to harvest grapefruit, lemons and limes on Sunday, November 20th @ 10:30 a.m. in Laguna Hills. (Address forwarded upon RSVP). 

SoCal Harvest will bring 11 long-handled fruit baskets (pickers), 2 long-handled pruners, 10 handheld pruners, 24 pairs of gloves and several boxes.

The trees are accessible; extra ladders and boxes are needed! (Produce departments of Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Vons, Ralph's, Albertsons - always have extra - as does CostCo). The 'tray' style boxes are easiest to carry and transport.

Canvas bags are good too - can you bring one? Please wear closed toe shoes (long pants and long sleeves are at your own discretion).

Please note: this harvest is in Laguna Hills. Carpooling is encouraged!

Are you available Sunday, Nov 20th @ 10:30 am?  Let us know!

If you have any questions, need further information or would like to RSVP please email Cindy at SoCalHarvest.org.

Solar 101 Workshop

Solar 101 Workshop

Date: Wednesday October 12th 2011

Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM

Location: El Dorado Senior Center; 2800 N. Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815

Register/RSVP @ http://www.solarexpert.com/solar101/solar101.html

Or call: 562-633-4400

Admission: Free

Light appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be provided

What the Heck is a Green Collar Job?... Preparing for Green Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this informational workshop, you will be able to identify and better define green industry jobs, determine how to pursue, prepare for and transition to professions in these fields, identify the educational requirements, accreditations and certifications that will lead to entry into green industry careers, and utilize green job boards, green networking groups and creative methods for getting your foot in the door of green organizations. 
Who Should Attend:  
Unemployed/under-employed workers, veterans, young adults, women and individuals interested in learning more about and transitioning to exciting careers in green industries. 
Topics: 
Green Jobs: Much more than Solar Installation! 
Definition of Green Jobs 
Sample of "Hot" Green Jobs, “Hot” Green Job Cities 
Specific job titles within each green industry 
Preparing for green jobs: research, education program, accreditations and certifications 
Creative green job search techniques 
Instructor: 
Stella Ursua - President-North American School of Green Technology;  Founder – Southern California Green Economic Council;  President – Alliance for Sustainable Action Partnerships 
Takeaways: 
Green Jobs Guide 

Next session:  
October 4, 2011 (6:00 – 8:00pm) at Cal State University Long Beach. Foundation Building - Room 204.

Register for this session at: http:// www.ccpe.csulb.edu/continuinged  Click on “What is a Green Collar Job.” Next, click on “Schedule and Fees,” then “Add Section to Cart.”THIS SESSION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE!

For more info, please contact Stella at stellarorgdevelopment@gmail.com .

SoCal Green Economic Council Meeting

Hello friends of SoCal Green Economic Council! A reminder that we have quite a line-up for this Thursday’s council meeting…we are truly thrilled to have the following individuals speaking about green plumbing, water conservation and treatment efforts here in Long Beach, the piloting of gray water systems, and jobs that are being created in these industries. Please share this with family and friends. The more we all know, the more we grow…towards that green economy!

Southern CA Green Economic Council - Hosted by Stella Ursua-Founder

Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:00 - 8:00pm At CSULB-Foundation Building Room 204

Please RSVP to Stella at scgec.stella@gmail.com

Another Green Jobs Workshop Coming Your Way!

Stella Ursua, President of Stellar Organizational Development, will be conducting another session of "What the Heck is a Green Collar Job...Preparing for Green Career Opportunities" on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Cal State University at Long Beach. Please join Stella and interested members of the community as she provides an overview of the green jobs and industries that are getting nation-wide attention.

Upon successful completion of this informational workshop, you will be able to identify and better define green industry jobs, determine how to pursue, prepare for and transition to professions in these fields, identify the educational requirements, accreditations and certifications that will lead to entry into green industry careers, and utilize green job boards, green networking groups and creative methods for getting your foot in the door of green organizations.

Who Should Attend: 
Existing and returning veterans, young adults, unemployed/under-employed workers, women and indiviuals interested in learning more about and transitioning to exciting careers in green industries.
 
Topics:
Green Jobs: Much more than Solar Installation
Definition of Green Jobs
Sample of "Hot" Green Jobs
Specific job titles within each green industry
Preparing for green jobs: research, education program, accreditations and certifications
Creative green job search techniques

Take-aways:
Green Jobs Guide & Certificate of Completion
  
 Length of session: 
2 hours (with a 15 minute break)

Location:

Foundation Building, Room 204. 

The CSULB Foundation building is located at 6300 E. State University Drive, Long Beach, CA  90815. There is a parking lot adjacent to the Foundation building. A parking permit is required to park in this lot. For a fee of $5.00, please bring exact change, you can purchase a permit from the parking permit dispenser at the entrance of the lot.

Ameco Solar Cypress Community Festival

Ameco Solar will be at the Cypress Community Festival, Saturday, July 32, 2011! The event will be held at Oak Knoll Park in Cypress, from 9am-5pm. There will be games, food booths, a business expo, chili cook-off, car show and much more! Come on out and stop by the both, say hello and learn more about solar! Hope to see you there for lots of family friendly fun!

For more information check out the website at: www.solarexpert.com!

Harvesting Backyard Fruit - Long Beach - July 2nd

SoCal Harvest will be harvesting oranges @ 9 a.m. (near Carson / Bellflower) and grapefruit @ 11 a.m.
(near Broadway / Ximeno) on Saturday, July 2nd.

Would you like to harvest with us?

No experience necessary. If you are unable to climb a ladder or use a fruit picker - you may help with gleaning (removing the greenery from picked fruit), raking and/or sorting.

Tools are provided; canvas bags are helpful - can you bring one? Extra boxes appreciated.

Please wear closed toed shoes (long pants / long sleeves are at your own discretion - sometimes there are thorns!)

To RSVP: socalharvest@earthlink.net - (323) 678-6036. (Street addresses forwarded upon RSVP)

Long Beach Public Library Now Offers Downloadable eBooks!

The time has finally come for those of you who don't like to actually go to the library and check out books and then lug them back and forth! They have caught up with technology and are now offering downloadable eBooks! Now, I know there are still a few of us out there who like to roam the stacks looking for that book that is going to take us on a journey to somewhere indescribable...or am I alone in this endeavor? In any case, here's how it works... eBooks can be downloaded to personal computers, e-readers, tablets and smartphones. Patrons can browse selections, or search by keyword. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, which can be either 7 or 14 days, and there are no late fees! Amazing, I know! 

To download eBooks and audiobooks to a personal computer or an e-reader, visit http://lbpl.lib.overdrive.com/. For smartphone or tablet users, visit your app store to download the OverDrive Media Console app for your device. 

For more information, visit http://www.lbpl.org or call 562.570.7500. 

Happy downloading and/or roaming, whichever you prefer...either way, enjoy your summer reading adventures & don't forget to get your kids involved too!