Green events calendar for July in the DC area

Here's a rundown of some green events in the Washington, DC, region in July.

July 4 - Independence Day Bike Valet
Forget fighting for parking, traffic jams, and crowded metros at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration! RIDE YOUR BIKE and park it safely at WABA's FREE bike valet! Sponsored by the Washington Area Bicycling Association.
2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

July 11 - Locavores Unite: Eating Locally
Come hear about opportunities, ideas, and resources to grow and source your food from the Chesapeake Region. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Amicus Green Building Center in Kensington, Md.

July 11 - Dinner Under the Stars at Butler's Orchard
Mosaic Cuisine and Cafe is hosting an outdoor dinner at long tables. According to the Mosaic Web site, "The idea behind this event is to minimize as much as possible our carbon foot print, eat healthy and happy in the best company of friends and cricket’s courting songs."
6-9 p.m.; space is limited. See Mosaic Web site for contact info.

July 16 - Bike-In Movie at the Riverfront
WABA is teaming up with the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District to bring you two bike-in Movies. WABA will be providing a FREE Bike Valet at each movie. The July 16 film will be "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial."
Bike Valet begins at 8 p.m., movie starts at 8:45.

July 18 - Elizabeth Furnace Clean-Up
This event is part of the Environmental Stewardship Adventure Days in Virginia. Help clean up Elizabeth’s Furnace! Volunteers will be removing debris from the bottom of the rock and surrounding trails, then rewarding themselves with an afternoon of rock climbing.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

July 23 - Green Drinks Bethesda
5:30 p.m at Redwood, 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, Md.

July 25 - Red Wiggler Community Farm Tour
Come out and join us for a day of music, hay rides, and educational activities! This free event is a great way to learn more about life on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm and how green farming can be when we work with an eye to environmental stewardship and utilize sustainable farming practices.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 25 - Bugs...Friends or Foes?
How do you know if an insect in your garden is good or bad? Kids and families can come on a bug hunt and learn how to identify insects, and make some bug-inspired art! The Girard Garden Workshop Series programs are held in the Girard Children's Community Garden, 1480 Girard St. NW, Washington, DC.
10-11 a.m. Free.