Monday, September 1, 2008
2pm-4pm
Bernell & Flora Snider Music Recital Hall - California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, California

Joel Salatin Grass Farmer-Author, Polyface Farm, Swope, Virginia Salatin’s “farm of many faces” is richly profiled in Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma as “one of the most productive and influential alternative farms in America.” Acclaimed author and pastoralist, Salatin’s passion for humanity’s ancient engagement with grass argues its current relevance to your health and our species’ continued success on the planet.

More information visit: www.slowfoodmadera.org

August 16, 2008

Last year, the event drew a crowd of over 15,000 attendees, including kids, teens, adults, and seniors. This year, in addition to fine artists and their creations, the Art and Wine Festival will feature classes for kids, a large wine tasting area, fine food, live music, and a new addition: workshops and demonstrations for adults. All proceeds from the event go to support the Central California Art Association, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Location: Downtown Modesto
Time: 10AM- 10PM

If you have any questions about the event or application, please contact Kadie Helton at the Central California Art Association’s Mistlin Gallery at (209) 529-3369, or via email at artcenter@ccartassn.org. We hope to see you at the festival!!

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When : July 9, 2008 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Where University of California, Merced

More Information at www.valleyair.org
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Type: luncheon
Time: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Venue: Fuji Buffet
Address: 525 Water St.
City / State / Country: Santa Cruz / CA / 95060
Organizer / Promoter: Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA)
Phone: 831-335-4780 - Fax: 831-335-4822
Contact email: cristina@mbita.org
More information and registration: http://www.mbita.org/events/home.php

The New California 100

The New California 100
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Mondavi Center, UC Davis

A once-a-year celebration of business success and entrepreneur innovation in the Great Central Valley, honoring the Top-100 established companies and their executives, showcasing the Top-40 growth companies to leading venture capital investors, and inaugurating The New California Hall of Fame.

Event Hosts: Golden Capital Network, the Great Valley Center, UC Davis, Hamilton Lane

Information: http://thenewcalifornia100.com Preferred/discounted registration ($50 savings):CLICK HERE

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June 4-6, 2008

Sustainability Conference at Butte College

Location:
Butte College

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May 31 - June 1, 2008

This will be a 9th annual heartland event called “The Pick & Gather at Riverdance Farms”, hosted by our local farmers Cindy Lashbrook and Bill Thomson, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, local groups and organizations.

Their beautiful diversified ranch fronts the Merced River and will offer our community a hands-on interactive connection to the land and its natural habitat. It will be a learning experience, helping to educate about our precious regional eco-system and the value of a sustainable land.

This spring event on the ranch will provide a u-pick with an array of organic blueberries and Cherries, local artisans, a farmers market, music, children activities, farm tours, wine tasting and….. over night camping!

So mark your calenders & come enjoy mother nature at her best for some good old fashion fun on the farm, this event is not to be missed! Visit pickandgather.wordpress.com or www.localchoicescv.com for more information.

Location:
12230 Livingston-Cressey rd.
Livingston, CA

May 20, 2008

The Access Project (www.accessproject.org), a national research and resource center, in partnership with the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service, has recently completed a survey of 1,700 non-corporate farm and ranch families about the cost of health care. At an interactive community discussion, we will present the findings, including information about the cost and quality of health insurance for California family farm and ranch operations.

Free Registration:   Nancy Kohn, nkohn@accessproject.org or (866) 918-5232,  ext. 230

Location:                  
The Stanislaus County Harvest Hall
3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite B
 Modesto, CA 95358

Time:
2:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Event Dates between May 19, 2008 and June 1, 2008

Ceres Unified School District Free E-Waste Recycling Event. Bring in old used items, including Laptops, Computers, Monitors, TV's, Fax Machines, VCR's, Telephones, Cell Phones, Radios, and Copy Machines. For every items dropped off you will receive a raffle ticket entered into drawing for 26" Flat Screen TV, or 4 Tickets to Discovery Kingdom.

Saturady May 31 & Sunday June 1: Drop off from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at Mae Hensley Jr. High or Blaker Kinser Jr. High
Weekday Dropoffs: May 19th to May 23rd & May 27th to May 30th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in cafeteria of each elementary and junior high school

Questions Contact Educational Options Department: (209) 556-1550

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Fundamentals of Nonprofit Board Leadership Workshop: Nonprofit Resource Center and Great Valley Center Event

May 17, 2008

Thinking about becoming a nonprofit board member? Wonder what you’re supposed be doing as a board member? Designed for new and current board members, this 6-hour workshop offers an overview of responsible board governance.

Location:
Great Valley Center
201 Needham Street
Modesto, CA 95354

Time:
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (includes lunch)
Registration required. $125 fee.

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Great Valley Center’s 11th Annual Conference, “Green Momentum: Prospering in a New Economy”

May 7-8, 2008

On May 7th and 8th, 2008, all eyes will be on Sacramento, as residents, policymakers and leaders come together for the Great Valley Center’s 11th Annual Conference, “Green Momentum: Prospering in a New Economy” Learn more

Topics include transportation, land use, green building design, the economy, air quality, water, health care, and education.

Location:
Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA 95815

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May 5 & 6

The UC Davis Center for the Study of Regional Change invites you to join us for our first annual conference “Regionalism in California: The Road So Far, and Further” on May 5 & 6 at the UC Davis Alumni Center.

The conference will convene community, university, and government leaders to

• Assess regional approaches to problem-solving and policy change
• Deepen insight into the theory and practice of regionalism
• Strategize on how to achieve the goals of sustainability, equity, health, and vitality in California communities

To register please call (530)757-8777 or (800) 752-0881

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April 7-9, 2008

Location:
Sacramento Convention Center - Sacramento,CA
http://www.green-technology.org/gcsummit/

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April 03, 2008
Time: 5:30 - 7:30PM
Location:
Hugh M. Burns State Building, Assembly Room
2550 Mariposa Mall, Fresno, CA

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April 01, 2008

In just a few hours, you’ll meet recruiters from some of the Central Valley’s top employers, recruiting in a variety of fields. Dress for interviewing, bring plenty of resumes, and be sure to visit every booth. For more information, visit jobjournal.com or call 1-888-THE-JOBS. Produced by HIREvents.

Time: Noon – 4pm
Location:
Modesto Centre Plaza
1000 L Street, Modesto CA

March 13, 2008

The 2008 State of the Ports Luncheon will examine the overall status of international logistics throughout Northern California. It will feature speakers from the seaports of Sacramento, Stockton and Oakland and the Sacramento County Airport System.

Location: Cal Chamber,
1215 K Street, Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA

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March 10, 2008
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Location:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Big Room
1075 East 20th Street, Chico

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