Upcoming Events
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Finger Lakes Buy Green Information at Tompkins Trust Company
The Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division will have a display for it's HHW and Finger Lakes Buy Green programs at Tompkins Trust Company from Friday, July 2 to Friday, July 30.
Stop by to learn how to properly dispose of HHW and how to avoid hazardous waste in the first place by purchasing green products in the Finger Lakes region.
Visit www.RecycleTompkins.org and www.FingerLakesBuyGreen.org for more information.
Teens at SewGreen 2010 Summer Youth Program
July 12 to August 20
Monday through Thursday
12 to 5 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
SewGreen runs a six-week Summer Youth Program for teens. The program combines learning and job skills training, using sewing and apparel design as a primary focus. Teens may participate as paid workers through local youth job programs or they may apply directly to SewGreen for a free apprenticeship. Boys are welcome, too. For more information and an application form visit www.sew-green.org.
School’s Out! Creative Sewing Days
Fridays
Starting July 23
10 am to 4 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
For new and returning students. Supervised but free-form time to pursue original sewing projects and explore individual creativity. Previous sewing experience requested. Limited to 8 students. $40 for one day; $75 for two days; $110 for all three. Ask about the exact dates. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Three-Day Beginners’ Sewing Series
Tuesday, July 27
Through
Thursday, July 29
9 am to 12 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
For new, or repeating students who want to get more practice. Kids learn to sew with a sewing machine and make easy projects, including a drawstring backpack, pillow, stuffed animal, and small quilt. Limited to 6 students. $75. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Compost with Confidence
Saturday, July 31
12 to 1 pm
Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Farmers’ Market)
Master Composter volunteers will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Each class will cover the basics of composting to teach you how to manage a successful system with minimal effort. Visit this workshop to learn about Troubleshooting (your compost). Knowledgeable composting instructors will be happy to answer all of your questions and free informational fact sheets will be available. Registration not required - just show up! For more information, an updated event schedule or compost resources, visit their website, call the "Rotline" at (607) 272-2292 or email Liz Falk at erf59@cornell.edu.
