NW SolarFest Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair
The 9th annual NW SolarFest takes place Saturday July 28, 2012 at Shoreline Community College. The annual outdoor regional event is supported by the City of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College, Seattle City Light and many others and is organized by Shoreline Solar Project. The free event will run from 10 am to 6 pm atShoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, with the beer garden and the live music continuing until 8 pm.
Metro Route 5, 331 and 345 serve the college on Saturdays.
Highlights include:
Performances by The Not-Its (12pm), Lost Lander (2:30pm), Ravenna Woods (4:30pm), and Baby Gramps (6:30pm) Main Stage
Graham Kerr, formally known as the Galloping Gourmet is a featured speaker (12:45pm) Blue Stage
Barter Fair; bring your home grown or homemade items to trade (2-4pm) barter area across from Blue Stage
Bicycle Rodeo, kids learn new skills and rules of the road, bring bikes and helmets (11am & 2pm) KidZone
Mini solar car give-a-way (first 300 kids) then race your car, KidZone
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild workshops about rainwater harvesting, stormwater control alternatives, passive solar design, design considerations when planning seismic retrofits, remodeling with used materials, and ensuring good indoor air quality. Hourly from 11am-4pm, EcoBuilding Pavilion
Presentations all day on Blue Stage; edible rain gardens, natural lighting, sea char demo, etc.
About Shoreline Solar Project:
Shoreline Solar Project is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, that educates the region about renewable energy and sustainability through workshops, seminars, and presentations throughout the year.
More information is available at www.shorelinesolar.org
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