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Grow Local Jobs- Quit Coal by 2014

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Submitted by Jackie Sy on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 7:26am

Blogger Chris Searles endorsed and offered commentary on "Quit Coal by 2014"  Click to read more. Today he breaks out one of the many benefits that will arise when we quit coal- Jobs.  Millions of dollars streaming into Austin's local economy, quite simply means more employment. Read more on Chris's latest installment here.

It's almost the weekend and there are LOTS of things to do! Be sure to attend 1House At aTime's fish fry fundraiser and Uplift Austin's 6th annual birdhouse competition. Make sure to get your tickets soon, these events are tomorrow! Volunteer opportunities are also available- so check those out. Also, remember THE Green Business Networking Event of the season is Oct 21st, you can read more and RSVP here.

Job & Volunteer Posts

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James Hatheway Job: Senior Energy Engineer
Michele Hallahan Volunteers needed for Fish Fry October 17th
stacy guidry Texas Campaign for the Environment: Now Hiring Activists
Donna Hoffman Volunteers wanted for Green Mondays at Sierra Club
Austin EcoNetwork Interns: Databases, Programming, Grassroots Marketing, Graphics, Citizen Gardener Coordinator

 

Featured Blogs

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ChristaFrench Austin Energy's General Manager Retiring
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Dick Pierce  Back by popular demand - you're invited - it's fun & free - Wed. Night [Permaculture] Talks at Habitat Suites

 

7 Day Calendar: 10/16 to 10/23

Friday, 10/16/09
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Saturday, 10/17/09

Sunday, 10/18/09
Wimberley Valley Watershed Assoc. fundraiser with Eliza Gilkyson at the Salt Lick
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner - Organic Trunk Show/Baby
12:00pm
- 3:00pm

South Austin Food Co-op Community Potluck
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monday, 10/19/09
Show Support for Clean Energy & Green Jobs!
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kick off of First Texas Native Plant Week
10:00am
- 10:45am

Tuesday, 10/20/09

Wednesday, 10/21/09
Is God Green? 4-week Study
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Slow Food Austin Raw Talk & Tasting: Raw-Milk Cheese Meets Local Hops and Honey
6:30pm - 8:30pm
THE Green Business Networking Event of the Season
6:00pm - 9:00pm


Thursday, 10/22/09
City Council Public Hearing and Vote on Money for Water Treatment Plant 4

10:00am - 10:00pm

Shades of Green RADIO Hour

1:00pm
- 2:00pm

Going Green: A Dialogue on Austin’s New Energy Plan
5:30pm
- 7:30pm

Friday, 10/23/09
nothing yet...