BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//My Green Montgomery - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for My Green Montgomery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T160000 DTSTAMP:20211102T174434Z CREATED:20211102T174434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T174434Z UID:10002590-1636470000-1636473600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Understanding Energy Choice DESCRIPTION:Did you know that as a Maryland resident\, you have the option to choose who supplies your electricity? Maryland is an energy choice state where customers can choose their electricity and natural gas providers. During this presentation\, we will talk about energy choice as well as offer tips for identifying utility scams. We’ll also discuss ways to lower your bill without switching suppliers. \nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/understanding-energy-choice-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/online-shopping.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T170000 DTSTAMP:20211103T152404Z CREATED:20211103T152404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T152404Z UID:10002607-1636297200-1636304400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Civic Responsibility and Community Engagement for Climate Resilience\, Sustainable Environment and Commonwealth DESCRIPTION:The public event highlights the importance of civic responsibility and community engagement for climate resilience (mitigation and adaptation) sustainable environment and commonwealth. The speakers for the event are Stan Edwards – Chief of the Division of Energy\, Climate\, & Compliance in the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection\, Joseph F. Beach- Deputy General Manager of Administration\, WSSC Water\, Jodi Rose – Executive Director\, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake and Ian Hamilton\, Environmental Officer for the U.S. Baha’i’ Office of Public Affairs in the United States. \nAfter guest speaker presentations on the civic roles and community responsibilities of local governments\, water utility companies and faith communities/civil society\, comments and discussions of the way forward – based on unity and cooperation- will be invited. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/civic-responsibility-and-community-engagement-for-climate-resilience-sustainable-environment-and-commonwealth/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FinalVersionV2_1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Spirital Assembly of the Baha'%3Bi'%3Bs of Montgomery County - Bethesda%2C Maryland":MAILTO:RCarru3@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T170000 DTSTAMP:20211103T205413Z CREATED:20211019T191242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T205413Z UID:10002569-1636297200-1636304400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Civic Responsibility and Community Engagement for Collective Good: Climate Change Resilience\, Sustainable Environment and Commonwealth DESCRIPTION:Introduction and Program Overview \nAs the decade unfolds\, citizens\, local communities\, states\, industry and the commonwealth of the American nation face growing threats from unsustainable environmental pollution\, global warming and climate change. While these shared threats are global in scale and scope\, individual civic responsibility and community engagement historically serve as the foundation for local\, state\, regional\, national and international action for the common good in America. At the present time\, local\, state and federal government agencies and essential public utility water and electricity companies are using climate/ environmental/ and management sciences in the public interest\, to protect the collective good. In this regard\, local governments\, municipalities\, mayors (Climate Mayors)\, state governors (United States Climate Alliance)\, universities\, business and industry organizations are working with national and international science based regulatory agencies and global industry standards bodies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, and environmental pollution. \nIn turn\, governments\, citizens\, states\, faith congregations\, universities\, business and industry are working to protect the collective good\, natural environment and commonwealth of local communities\, the American nation – and the global community. However\, civic responsibility and community engagement in America requires higher moral and universal spiritual principles to strengthen cooperation for local\, state\, national and global climate resilience\, sustainable environment and commonwealth. Therefore\, moral and universal spiritual faith principles are needed to build unity and strengthen civic and community engagement – at the local level\, within states and across the American nation. \nCollective action for climate change resilience\, sustainable environment and commonwealth is now based on clean water\, renewable energy transition\, environmental protection and natural resource conservation. We invite you participate in our public program on civic responsibility and local community engagement for climate resilience\, sustainable environment and commonwealth. In the program\, the guest speakers and audience will discuss the following issues and themes; local government programs\, essential public utility company contribution for safe clean water\, scientific tools and standards\, business/industry technologies\, and the moral and spiritual foundations of climate change resilience\, sustainable environments and commonwealth – at the local\, state\, regional\, national and global levels. \nDate: Sunday\, November 7\, 2021 Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm /US Eastern Standard Time\nVirtual Zoom Program: Free Registration\nGuest Speakers: Stan Edwards\, Chief of Division for Energy\, Climate\, & Compliance\, Montgomery County\, Maryland-Department of Environmental Protection\nJodi Rose\, Executive Director\, Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake\nWSSC Water – TBD\nIan Hamilton\, Climate and Environment Specialist\, U.S. Baha’i’ Office of Public Affairs of the United States\nReba Carruth–Program Moderator-Adjunct Professor\, Georgetown University URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/civic-responsibility-and-community-engagement-for-collective-good-climate-change-resilience-sustainable-environment-and-commonwealth/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SaveTheDate-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i' Faith Community - Montgomery County South - Bethesda%2C Maryland":MAILTO:RCarru3@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T200000 DTSTAMP:20211005T173343Z CREATED:20211005T173343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T173343Z UID:10002563-1634238000-1634241600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:SAPPlings Forum DESCRIPTION:SAPPlings (Student Advocates Protecting the Planet) is a is a project created by high school students for high school students in Montgomery County\, Maryland. Its purpose is to share information about environmental issues and help students take part in meaningful activities to live more sustainably and make a difference in their schools\, their communities\, and the world at large. Students in grades 9-12 at public schools\, private schools\, or homeschooled in the County are invited to attend their first public forum where we’ll be covering news\, events\, & opportunities for students. Plus\, you’ll be able to share what you’re doing and discuss what topics you would like to see SAPPlings focus on in the future. Register Now. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/sapplings-forum/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SAPPlings-Forum-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T171759Z CREATED:20210721T171759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T171759Z UID:10002352-1627120800-1627128000@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:MoCo Green Futures DESCRIPTION:Mansa Colabs and Evolve Green are thrilled to announce the launch of MoCo Green Futures. \nThe first webinar will be hosted on Zoom on Saturday\, July 24 10 AM-12 PM EDT \nIn this webinar\, students will hear from speakers in various green jobs about their career journey. Speakers will talk about their current roles and how they entered the field. The session is geared towards high school students to learn from experts in the field. \nThis event is supported by Waterford Inc\, Leaders in Energy and Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. \nFor more information and registration\, please visit: www.mocogreenfutures.com. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/moco-green-futures/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T200000 DTSTAMP:20210615T201856Z CREATED:20210427T161147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T201856Z UID:10002440-1625077800-1625083200@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG: June 30\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:DEP and OMG are hosting this Eco Evening to engage diverse communities to understand issues of concern\, particularly related to the environment and environmental health. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88495122586?pwd=NndTMDk3czBWUU1mMUErQkpVb0d0Zz09 \nVisit the DEP website. \nVisit the OMG website. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/eco-evenings-with-dep-and-omg-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EcoEveningsStacked.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T170000 DTSTAMP:20210415T182319Z CREATED:20210415T182156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T182319Z UID:10002405-1624867200-1625158800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference is a unique convening of formal and non-formal educators to share and learn about the latest trends in climate change education. https://www.maccec.org/ \nDue to uncertainties around COVID-19\, the MACCE Conference will be hosted virtually again this year on June 28 – July 1\, 2021. \nRegistration for the full event is $20 and is now open! We are accepting session proposals until April 13th. \nCall for Proposals \nWe are looking for session proposals that could fit into the Conference Themes of: Climate Science\, Climate Justice\, Eclectic Climate Education\, and Climate Workforce. Please visit our Call for Proposals page on the website(link is external) to learn more and submit your session idea by April 13\, 2021. \n\n\nPrice:\n20.00 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/mid-atlantic-climate-change-education-conference-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T130000 DTSTAMP:20210527T231744Z CREATED:20210527T231744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T231744Z UID:10002453-1624276800-1624280400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Powered from Above: A Solstice Seminar for Montgomery County Congregations DESCRIPTION:Since the fall day twelve years ago when a young priest climbed up to the roof of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church to bless their solar panels\, “our newest stained-glass windows\,” while the choir sang from the parking lot below\, over a hundred faith communities in our region have taken climate action by shifting their sanctuaries to solar power. Now\, Montgomery County Green Bank is offering a new solar financing product that makes it easier for solar developers to arrange no-money-down solar projects for Montgomery County congregations and organizations. Since the program’s launch in February\, the Green Bank has been working with a half dozen faith-based institutions to explore financing solar projects with no out-of-pocket cost to them. \nAt noon on the longest day of the year\, join Interfaith Power & Light and the Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (MCFACS) to explore what the power of sunlight could do for your community: we’ll learn about solar financing for non-profits\, hear testimonials from congregations that are powering their buildings with energy “from above\,” and receive an invitation from the Montgomery County Green Bank to explore or re-explore a fully financed solar project for our own buildings. Please invite the financial and operations decision-makers from your congregations to join us\, too! \nRegister for link below. \n(Photo by: Carlo La Porta ) URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/powered-from-above-a-solstice-seminar-for-montgomery-county-congregations/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rev-jared-bless-E-face-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Power &%3Bamp%3B Light":MAILTO:joelle@ipldmv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T203000 DTSTAMP:20210319T193920Z CREATED:20210319T193920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T193920Z UID:10002386-1622662200-1622665800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Ask An EV Owner DESCRIPTION:On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this event is for you. \nRegister: https://evadc.wildapricot.org/Ask URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/ask-an-ev-owner/2021-06-02/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AskAnEVOwner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Poolesville Green":MAILTO:contact@poolesville.green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T200000 DTSTAMP:20210520T143951Z CREATED:20210427T161124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T143951Z UID:10002438-1622053800-1622059200@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG: May 26\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Montgomery with a focus is on helping residents understand what it means and what it takes to help clean our waters.   \nFeatured speakers include community partners and DEP staff providing tips for what people can do at home to clean waters in Montgomery County. The Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) will highlight grant recipients as part of the Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant Program that funds public outreach and stewardship projects\, community-based restoration water quality implementation projects\, and litter reduction projects in the Anacostia River Watershed. \nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83230005065?pwd=eXhsTmhqTENkQUtIcTRDQ2I1WmN2Zz09 \nVisit the DEP website. \nVisit the OMG website. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/eco-evenings-with-dep-and-omg/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EcoEveningsStacked.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T160000 DTSTAMP:20210505T183509Z CREATED:20210505T182353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T183509Z UID:10002443-1621350000-1621353600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:“Price is Right:” Energy Edition DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get that costume out of the closet and “come on down for the Price is Right!!!” Think you have what it takes to compete in the hit American Television show? What about when the theme is all things energy? Join this program to play a special edition of “Price is Right” presented by Larissa Johnson with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Winners will receive energy-saving devices! \nZoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/price-is-right-energy-edition/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-960x540-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T160000 DTSTAMP:20210505T184054Z CREATED:20210505T182413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T184054Z UID:10002444-1620745200-1620748800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Make Energy Cents DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? \nMontgomery Energy Connection can help! This lecture will introduce the new County website\, http://www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org. It brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering your energy usage and costs. You’ll learn how to use the site for finding energy-saving programs\, exploring energy-efficient technology\, and getting help understanding your utility bill. \nZoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/make-energy-cents-5/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/plastic-piggy-bank-3833052-960x639-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T160000 DTSTAMP:20210429T215946Z CREATED:20210421T204933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T215946Z UID:10002303-1620097200-1620144000@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Online Bill Pay DESCRIPTION:Never write a check to your utility company again! In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to set up an online account with your utility company and explore its many advantages\, including automatic bill pay and paying with a credit card or from your bank account. You’ll also learn how to better understand your bill using the color charts and graphs that show your energy usage. \nZoom link:\nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/online-bill-pay-3/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/online-shopping-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T200000 DTSTAMP:20210429T220132Z CREATED:20210421T205051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T220132Z UID:10002434-1619722800-1619726400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Virtual - History Happy Hour: How Trees Can Save the Earth DESCRIPTION:Trees may hold the key to the future of life on Earth. Trees for the Future teaches farmers to use sustainable techniques to improve their land and their livelihoods. Just as Sandy Springers from 100 years ago led the way in new agricultural practices\, this Silver Spring-based international organization has facilitated the planting of more than 210 million trees and helped more than 150\,000 people with their unique Forest Garden Approach. \nJoin Executive Director John Leary as he draws on his experiences in East and West Africa and explains Trees for the Future’s process and success. Their groundbreaking methods show how farmer training is a promising solution to the world’s most pressing challenges. Learn how to implement some of these practices on your own property for soil retention\, wildlife habitat creation\, carbon capture\, soil nutrient improvement\, and more. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJohn Leary is the Executive Director of Trees for the Future and author of the Nautilus award-winning book One Shot: Trees as Our Last Chance for Survival. John found his passion for agroforestry while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa and has since committed his life to helping people rise above hunger and poverty. Through his work\, John has learned how to speak a few languages well and a few not so well. More importantly\, he has worked directly with thousands of farmers to plant over 200 million trees. \nAbout the Moderator:\nGuest moderator Jeff Schwartz is the founder and president of Ashton Manor Environmental\, an Ashton-based environmental and commercial landscaping company\, and industry leader in maintaining and preserving natural resources through real\, sustainable landscape solutions. Jeff has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from the State University of New York and a Masters in Environmental Science from Johns Hopkins. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/virtual-history-happy-hour-how-trees-can-save-the-earth/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/one-shot-final-FOR-E-BOOK-1-512x768-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Spring Museum":MAILTO:lpeirce@sandyspringmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T200000 DTSTAMP:20210429T004431Z CREATED:20210427T160810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T004431Z UID:10002436-1619634600-1619640000@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG: Earth Month DESCRIPTION:“Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG\,” a series of virtual town halls open to County residents to discuss relevant environmental topics that are important locally\, will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 28\, with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich making opening remarks. The new series is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and One Montgomery Green (OMG). \nThis series will have new discussions on the last Wednesday of each month. \nIn celebration of April as Earth Month\, the featured topics of the opening discussion will be on climate actions\, including highlights from the County’s Climate Action Plan; plans for a new “County tree;” and details about plogging\, a new County-wide\, anti-litter campaign. \nEco Evenings will be hosted by Adam Ortiz\, director of DEP\, and Wendy Howard\, executive director of OMG. They will lead discussions on timely environmental topics\, answer questions and engage with special guests. \n“Eco Evenings are a great idea from the Department of Environmental Protection and One Montgomery Green to engage our constituents through thoughtful discussions to improve our environment\,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “We are running out of time before climate change impacts become catastrophic. We must have a sense of urgency about saving and protecting our environment. \nThese virtual townhalls are a great opportunity to share new ideas and solutions to address the climate challenges we face as a County.” \n“I’m excited to begin this new collaboration with the OMG team\,” said DEP Director Ortiz. “We strive to be public leaders in the movement toward a greener future. Eco Evenings is a great way to connect with the public to discuss ideas and environmental innovations that allow us to work toward a shared goal.” \nOMG Director Howard said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with DEP for Eco Evenings. This is a perfect fit for the type of work that OMG takes on and it is a great way to bring County residents together with the eco experts.” \nThe events are free to join for residents. For more information and a link to the event\, go to the DEP Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/MyGreenMontgomery. \nOr join the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82456777543?pwd=RWFLQnFpZm8zdXdwcHp6VlM2QjU5dz09. \nThe meeting ID is 824 5677 7543. The passcode is 171930. \nFor more information about DEP\, go to https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/. \nFor more information about OMG\, go to https://onemontgomerygreen.org. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/eco-evenings-with-dep-and-omg-earth-month/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EcoEveningsStacked.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T160000 DTSTAMP:20210409T221434Z CREATED:20210408T194856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221434Z UID:10002397-1618326000-1618329600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Lighting & Smart Bulbs DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by the options of lightbulbs available? This lecture reviews common lighting terminology like watts and lumens and explains the differences between the many types of bulbs currently on the market. You’ll learn which bulb offers the most in terms of energy efficiency that can help lower your utility bill. Additionally\, we’ll explore the benefits of smart bulbs and smart lighting and how they can be controlled through apps and smart home hubs like Alexa and Google Home. \nZoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/lighting-smart-bulbs-5/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LED_Bulb_Comparison-1_10-1536x889-1-960x556-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T160000 DTSTAMP:20210311T215246Z CREATED:20210311T215246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T215246Z UID:10002382-1615906800-1615910400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Make Energy Cents DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to lower your utility bill and keep money in your pocket? \nMontgomery Energy Connection can help! This lecture will introduce the new County website\, http://www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org. It brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering your energy usage and costs. You’ll learn how to use the site for finding energy-saving programs\, exploring energy-efficient technology\, and getting help understanding your utility bill. \nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/make-energy-cents-4/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/plastic-piggy-bank-3833052-960x639-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T160000 DTSTAMP:20210226T202822Z CREATED:20210226T202822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T202822Z UID:10002254-1615302000-1615305600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Online Bill Pay DESCRIPTION:Never write a check to your utility company again! In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to set up an online account with your utility company and explore its many advantages\, including automatic bill pay and paying with a credit card or from your bank account. You’ll also learn how to better understand your bill using the color charts and graphs that show your energy usage. \nZoom link: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/online-bill-pay-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/online-shopping.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T120000 DTSTAMP:20210212T164625Z CREATED:20210212T164625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T164625Z UID:10002376-1615024800-1615032000@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:RainScapes - Rethink Your Yard Session I DESCRIPTION:The first step to planning a RainScape project is to evaluate your site and determine what project(s) are both possible and desirable. Do you want to plant a new landscape\, replace your driveway or harvest water? \nYou’ll learn all about the different types of RainScape projects and the benefits they can provide for your home and the environment. \nThis session will also outline the type of incentives Montgomery County offers for RainScapes projects. This class is a recommended prerequisite to Sessions II and III. \nPlease register at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search/session-i-rethinking-your-yard/102046 \nContact: Brookside Gardens\nContact Phone: 301-962-1400\nCost $10 for Members / $12 for Non-members URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/rainscapes-rethink-your-yard-session-i/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RainScapesLargeSign_PRESS_revised.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery Parks":MAILTO:diamond.marshall@montgomeryparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T160000 DTSTAMP:20210226T202923Z CREATED:20210226T202923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T202923Z UID:10002256-1614697200-1614700800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Lighting & Smart Bulbs DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by the options of lightbulbs available? This lecture reviews common lighting terminology like watts and lumens and explains the differences between the many types of bulbs currently on the market. You’ll learn which bulb offers the most in terms of energy efficiency that can help lower your utility bill. Additionally\, we’ll explore the benefits of smart bulbs and smart lighting and how they can be controlled through apps and smart home hubs like Alexa and Google Home. \nZoom link: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/lighting-smart-bulbs-4/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LED_Bulb_Comparison-1_10-1536x889-1-960x556-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T200000 DTSTAMP:20210125T181411Z CREATED:20210125T181411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T181411Z UID:10002361-1614193200-1614196800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Draft Climate Action Plan Presentation DESCRIPTION:Draft Climate Action Plan Presentation hosted by Sustainable Barnesville and the Montgomery Countryside Alliance \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88989776793?pwd=NkxXMmhDUmF5QTE4OExRazlXZWJ2Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 889 8977 6793\nPasscode: 389033 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/draft-climate-action-plan-presentation/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/climate_action_plan_slider_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T203000 DTSTAMP:20210127T165252Z CREATED:20210120T225340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T165252Z UID:10002359-1613070000-1613075400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Climate Youth Town Hall DESCRIPTION:The Climate Youth Town Hall\, hosted by the County Executive\, Montgomery College\, and Montgomery County Public Schools\, is an opportunity for students to connect with each other on climate action and provide feedback on the Draft Climate Action Plan. This virtual event is open to all but is primarily geared to high school and college students from both public and private schools. Local students will be featured panelists and there will be multiple breakout sessions for students to learn from each other and provide input and perspective on climate action. \nTo register: bit.ly/ClimateYouthTH URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/climate-youth-town-hall/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/youth.png ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Government":MAILTO:climate@montgomerycountymd.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T211500 DTSTAMP:20210204T201056Z CREATED:20210204T201056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T201056Z UID:10002374-1612814400-1612818900@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Rockville City Mayor and Council Meeting - Presentation on the Montgomery County Draft Climate Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Rockville City Mayor and Council Meeting – Presentation on the Montgomery County Draft Climate Action Plan \nAgenda: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02082021-6122 \nTo support social distancing\, the Mayor and Council are conducting meetings virtually. The virtual meetings can be viewed on Rockville 11\, channel 11 on county cable\, live-streamed at RockvilleMD.gov/rockville11\, and available a day after each meeting at RockvilleMD.gov/videoondemand. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/rockville-city-mayor-and-council-meeting-presentation-on-the-montgomery-county-draft-climate-action-plan/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/climate_action_plan_slider_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T160000 DTSTAMP:20210129T162611Z CREATED:20210129T162611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T162611Z UID:10002368-1612429200-1612454400@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Montgomery County Planning Board Meeting – Briefing on Draft Montgomery County Climate Action Plan and Thrive Montgomery Worksession No. 6 DESCRIPTION:The Climate Action Plan will be on the agenda at the February 4\, 2021\, meeting of the Planning Board. (Item 4 and Item 8 on the agenda) \n  \n  URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/montgomery-county-planning-board-meeting-briefing-on-draft-montgomery-county-climate-action-plan-and-thrive-montgomery-worksession-no-6/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/climate_action_plan_slider_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T203000 DTSTAMP:20210104T223646Z CREATED:20210104T223646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T223646Z UID:10002338-1612294200-1612297800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:All About Montgomery County’s New Climate Action Plan DESCRIPTION:At this event hosted by the Town of Washington Grove\, the County’s climate planning staff will provide an overview of the Draft Climate Action Plan. \nZoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85458324724?pwd=Zjk2bzAzRUtYNUZLVWprTUUrVnhtQT09 \nMeeting ID: 854 5832 4724\nPasscode: 112677 URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/all-about-montgomery-countys-new-climate-action-plan/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/climate_action_plan_slider_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T200000 DTSTAMP:20210105T230652Z CREATED:20210105T230652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T230652Z UID:10002339-1611685800-1611691200@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Poolesville Green Living Series: Montgomery County Climate Action Plan DESCRIPTION:In mid 2019\, Montgomery County launched a planning process to develop prioritized actions and strategies to meet the County’s GHG emissions reduction goals. The County intends to finalize the Climate Action Plan in early 2021 that will provide a roadmap to achieve zero emissions and provide recommendations for climate adaptation In our county. \nJoin us for an update with Adriana Hochberg\, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer & Climate Change Coordinator in the Office of the County Executive. Find out how the plan would affect you and your family\, local businesses\, and the up-county. Find out how you can provide comments on the upcoming draft! \nPlease consider making a $5 donation when signing up for your ticket to keep our programming going during these unprecedented times. We greatly appreciate it! \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montgomery-county-climate-action-plan-jan-2021-registration-135433911475 \n** Part of the Poolesville Green Living Series URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/poolesville-green-living-series-montgomery-county-climate-action-plan/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/climate_action_plan_slider_blue.png ORGANIZER;CN="Poolesville Green":MAILTO:contact@poolesville.green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T200000 DTSTAMP:20210112T203319Z CREATED:20210112T203319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T203319Z UID:10002341-1611255600-1611259200@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Town of Chevy Chase Green Town Series: Montgomery County Climate Action Plan DESCRIPTION:In the first webinar of the Town of Chevy Chase’s Climate & Environment Committee’s Green Town Series\, members of the County’s climate planning team will give an overview of Montgomery County’s Draft Climate Action Plan and answer questions as the County moves toward finalizing the plan by Spring 2021. This will be a joint event between the Town and Village of Chevy Chase. \nTo attend\, you must use this link to register and the Zoom meeting link will be sent to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uZv0WIleQ1KNwSKr4fUiww URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/town-of-chevy-chase-green-town-series-montgomery-county-climate-action-plan/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/climate_action_plan_slider_green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T120000 DTSTAMP:20201118T204210Z CREATED:20201118T204210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T204210Z UID:10002215-1607943600-1607947200@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Tech & Energy (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:¿Tiene curiosidad sobre cuáles aparatos domésticos usan la mayor cantidad de energía y qué puede hacer para reducir su uso de energía? En esta presentación\, usted aprenderá sobre los usuarios peores de energía en la casa y qué puede hacer para gastar menos energía. Vamos a discutir medidores kill-a-watt\, cuales le dirán cuánta energía está usando un dispositivo cuando está apagado\, y cámaras termográficas\, quienes le pueden ayudar a identificar el aislamiento perdido en su hogar. También aprenderá como los enchufes inteligentes conectados al internet\, extensiones\, regletas\, y aparatos ENERGY STAR le pueden ayudar a usar menos energía. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/tech-energy-spanish/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Senior-Planet-MoCo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T120000 DTSTAMP:20201118T203346Z CREATED:20201118T203346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T203346Z UID:10002334-1606734000-1606737600@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Smart Thermostats (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:¿Le interesa reducir sus facturas de la calefacción y el enfriamiento? ¡Termostatos programables e inteligentes pueden ser el respuesta! Aprenda sobre los beneficios de instalar un termostato programable o inteligente\, tanto así incentivos cómo reembolsos con el programa de Empower Maryland. Adicionalmente\, usted aprenderá como los termostatos inteligentes pueden ser integrados a su hogar inteligente y controlado con aplicaciones y centros de hogar inteligentes como Alexa y Google Home. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/smart-thermostats-spanish/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Senior-Planet-MoCo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000 DTSTAMP:20201118T203306Z CREATED:20201118T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T203306Z UID:10002333-1605697200-1605700800@mygreenmontgomery.org SUMMARY:Lighting & Smart Bulbs (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:¿Abrumada sobre las opciones de bombillas disponibles? Esta presentación le dará una revisión de términos frecuentes de la iluminación como vatios y lúmenes watts y explicará las diferencias entre los muchos tipos de bombillas que están en el mercado. Usted aprenderá cuál bombilla ofrece lo más en términos de eficacia de energía que le ayudará a reducir su factura de utilidad. Adicionalmente\, exploramos los beneficios de las bombillas inteligentes e iluminación inteligente y cómo pueden ser controlados con aplicaciones y centros de hogar inteligente como Alexa y Google Home. URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/lighting-smart-bulbs-spanish/ LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Senior-Planet-MoCo-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR