Go Green this  Summer!

Save energy and cash while helping the planet! Cool and easy: Air conditioning can offer much-needed respite from the heat and can make sweaty nights bearable, but be sensitive to overuse. Turning up the thermostat a few degrees on your AC is a great way to save tons of cash while making the planet a cooler place at the same time.

Wet and wise: Watch your water usage levels. Water plants only when necessary, and take a few minutes to install a low flow shower head. Simple steps can make a big difference. The green plate special: Use reusable dishes rather than plastics or Styrofoam. If you absolutely must use disposables, make sure to pick up compostable varieties beforehand to put in the compost bin when you're through. Use your grill: Love to BBQ? Propane burns much cleaner than either wood or charcoal briquettes. If you can't resist charcoal, try a natural product like those produced by Cowboy Charcoal-much cleaner than your traditional briquettes. The local roundup: Buy food locally. Farmers' markets are great places to shop, and ensure that the veggies you're eating haven't traveled thousands of miles just to reach your plate. That cuts down on the use of fossil fuels, which leads to significantly reduced levels of pollution and resource depletion over your typical tomato bought at the local supermarket.

June 1-7 is National Sun Safety Week

Friday the 13th- the ONLY one in 2008

June 14th is Flag Day

June 15th is Father's Day

June 21st is the Summer Solstice-

The Longest Day of the Year!

Summer Begins

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!