Local Environmental Scene

What's Happening in the Local Environmental Scene, May 2008

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Saturday, May 3 -- Bowdoin's 5th Annual Solarfest on Saturday afternoon, on the main Bowdoin quad in Brunswick. SolarFest is a community event that promotes sustainable and renewable energy. Listen to a solar-powered band, eat some solar-cooked food, enjoy a moon bounce, and meet people who are raising awareness and offering information about alternative energy.

Sunday, May 4 -- The Great Maine Bike Swap (Second date, different location), 10 am - 2 pm, UME Orono's new Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The bike swap offers a great way to buy and sell used bicycles. A portion of all sales supports the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's education and safety programs. www.bikemaine.org/bikeswap.htm

Thursday, May 8 -- Crafty Local Eating , 7 pm, F.W. Horch, 56 Maine Street, Brunswick. Join us for a talk by organic farmers Amy and Jeff Burchstead on the topic of local food. Come learn how to eat locally and affordably year round.

Friday, May 16 -- Planning for Peace in the Post-Petroleum Economy , 7 pm, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. Join Noma Petroff and Peaceworks for a discussion of peace after oil.

Saturday, May 24 -- Run for the Sun , 9 am, Downtown Mall, Brunswick. Run for the Sun 5K Road Race is to create a fund for student-led initiatives at Brunswick High School that promote sustainability or environmental education. /www.brunswick.k12.me.us/bhs/academics/service_learning/run_sun/