May 19
Sunday, May 19th
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FSU College of Medicine Auditorium*
Tallahassee
"Stealing the Future From Our Kids," a lecture by Dr. Ray Bellamy that will center on the science of sustainability and the politicians who ignore it. Sponsored by the Tallahassee Center for Inquiry, it is free and open to the public.
Dr. Bellamy is an orthopedic surgeon, Surgery Clerkship Director at FSU College of Medicine, lecturer at FSU, former Fl Environmental Regulations Commissioner and highly respected environmentalist and community activist.
His current focus is on the sustainable use of our finite resources, almost all of which are becoming depleted and more expensive. The solutions proposed by corporate leaders and political decision makers, often in concert, usually depend on a presumption of indefinite future growth, which seems increasingly problematic.
Ray's efforts have helped thwart the Koch brothers, helped defeat the coal plant planned for Taylor County and his letters to editor and op-eds have appeared frequently in the Tallahassee Democrat. Ray has received the prestigious Outstanding Physician Award given by the Capital Medical Society.
*Directions: The FSU College of Medicine Auditorium is located at the intersection of Stadium Drive and Call Street on the FSU campus. Parking is available in either the College of Medicine's parking lot adjacent to the building, the Psychology department lot off Call Street or the parking garage on Stadium Drive.
More information, Email: stilwellg@yahoo.com
June 1
Saturday, June 1st9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Leon County Public Works Operations Center
2280 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee
Electronic, household hazardous waste collection is a free event. Round-up everything that needs to go as a part of your New Year's clean-up. You can bring up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste in addition to electronics. *
The only limitations are:
One large screen TV
Propane tanks weighing less than 40 lbs.
One tire
25 fluorescent tubes
NOT accepted:
Medical sharps
Medicines
Radioactive waste
*Electronics that are repairable can be donated to the Goodwill computer store for refurbishing and resale. The Goodwill store at 2800 West Tennessee Street is the main collection point. It's also a good place to take miscellaneous cords and chargers that not longer fit your electronics.
June 1
Saturday, June 1st
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
565 East Tennessee St, Tallahassee
Solar Charger Workshop gives you everything you need to make a solar powered charger for your phone or other device. Learn how to turn an Altoid (or similar) tin into a portable charger to use while hiking, camping or other activity where you are away from electrical plugs. And remember, hurricane season is just around the corner!
Cost $30, which includes all materials, plus expert hands-on instruction. Friends of Rethink Energy FL can attend for the discounted amount of $22.
Register by May 25th at the Rethink Energy Fl website.
June 3
Monday, June 3rd
6:00 PM
the Pavilion, Winthrop Park, Tallahassee
The Edible Garden Group is a group for all people interested in all aspects of gardening for food, from container gardening to community gardening.... All are welcome to come learn and share, from beginner to expert. Meeting the first Monday of the month.
June 9
Sunday, June 9th4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Turkey Hill Farm
3546 Baum Road, Tallahassee
Tomato Feastival! Turkey Hill Farm and the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance present the 9th Annual Tomato Feast!
This event is for the whole family and is a fund raiser for the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance. There will be tomato tasting and judging, food, silent auction, farm tours, activities for the children and more. Ten dollar donation.
June 22
Saturday, June 22nd
Women's Club of Tallahassee
The Energy Ball is coming! The annual fund raiser for Rethink Energy FL. Mark you calendars.
