More November green events in the DC area

Okay, here's a few I missed earlier this month!

November 17: Healthy Foods for our Families
This waste-free brownbag lunchtime discussion will feature an overview about school lunches, with Aviva Goldfarb (author of The 6 O'Clock Scramble) and Carrie Witkop, involved PTA parent.
TIME: 12:00-1:00
LOCATION: Bethesda Green offices, 4825 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.
RSVP to events@bethesdagreen.org.

November 18: Lotions n' Potions
Kristina Libby, owner of For the Love of..., a local luxury body product company, will teach a class on how to make organic skin care products in your home. The class will involve a short talk on organic skin care followed by the opportunity to make your own custom scented perfume and bath bomb. $12
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington

November 20: Green Your Business Seminars
Third of an eight-part series of seminars that will teach your business how to go green.
TIME: 8 am - noon
LOCATION: Bethesda Green offices, 4825 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.

November 21: Urban Composting

Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Cindy from Eco-Coach will teach you how to compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss. Free.

TIME: 11 a.m.

LOCATION: Greater Goods, 1626 U Street NW, Washington

November 21: GreenerLiving Workshop
Heating and cooling systems, solar power.
TIME: 10-11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Bethesda Green offices, 4825 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, Md.

Get your energy-related tax credits for '09!

Last week I published a guide on the BethesdaGreen.org site to energy-related tax credits in Montgomery County and Maryland.

The federal incentives apply throughout the DC region (30% of the cost, up to $1,500, for home energy improvements such as windows, insulation and HVAC equipment in '09 and '10; plus 30% of the cost -- no limit -- through 2016 for big ticket items such as solar panels and small wind turbines).

Here's info about specific Virginia tax incentives and specific DC tax incentives.

Personally, I'm looking to do more insulating and air sealing in my basement -- and possibly my attic -- before the end of the year. How 'bout you?

Green events calendar for November in DC area

Here's what I've noticed is coming up this month. Want to add another event? Leave a comment!

Nov. 5 - "First Thursday" Happy Hour With Bethesda Green

Come to Redwood Restaurant for casual conversation and social networking at one of the new restaurants within Bethesda Lane.
TIME: 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 6 - 'Green Your Business' Seminar

This is the first of an eight-part series of seminars that will teach you how to take your business to the next level of green. $150 per session.
TIME: 8 a.m. to noon
LOCATION: Bethesda Green Education Center, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, Md.

Nov. 7 - GreenerLiving Bethesda - Home Energy Audits

Learn how to perform a do-it-yourself home energy audit, how to act on the results on your audit, and become familiar with the elements (including demonstration) of a professional audit. Free.
TIME: 10:00-11:30
LOCATION: Bethesda Green Education Center, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, Md.



Nov. 14 - Book Talk - 'Greening Your Small Business'

Jennifer Kaplan will discuss her new book, 'Greening Your Small Business.' Her comprehensive guide is for companies too small to hire a consultant to help them go green. The book covers basics such as recycling, reducing waste and reducing the IT footprint, as well as considering wider concerns such as green marketing and communications, green business travel, and green employee benefits.

TIME: 1:00 PM

LOCATION: Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave.Washington, DC 20008

Nov. 15 - Shred and Recycle Event, Montgomery County

Fill up five boxes of old bank statements and other personal documents and get it all safely shredded Nov. 15, 1-5 pm at Walt Whitman High School parking lot. It's also an opportunity donate usable clothing and households items. Bethesda Green is organizing this special event in celebration of America Recycles Day with Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services.
TIME: 1-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, Md.



Nov. 17 - Giving Businesses a Green Makeover

Author Jennifer Kaplan gives a talk based on her new book, 'Greening Your Small Business.' Sponsored by DC EcoWomen.
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Teaism-Penn Quarter, 400 8th Street NW (8th & D Street) Washington, DC 20004





- More November events from Bethesda Green

- November courses from the Green Building Institute

- November events from DC's LiveGreen.net