LA Green Drinks

Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. West Side 1st, South Bay 2nd, Hollywood/Silverlake 3rd, Valley 4th - Thursday. Downtown 4th Wednesday. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self organizing but help connect the green network. Let's bring together the huge LA environmental community and have fun doing it! Subscribe to the LA Green Drinks email by clicking the Sign Up link, below right.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Organic Wine & Fine Food Tasting Thurs 7/16


Join us for a special Green Drinks this week at
Fancifull Fine Foods

The tasting will feature boutique organic and/or biodynamic wines as well as artisan cheeses, chocolates and other fine foods.

The owners, Terry and Wally August, will be hosting the party and sharing their knowledge and stories about the food, wine, terroir and producers.

LA Green Drinks - Silverlake/ West Hollywood
7- 9:30pm
$7 - wine and food tasting
$3 - suggested donation for non-tasters
(non-alcholic beverages will be provided)


Fancifull
5617 Melrose Ave

(between Larchmont and Gower)
Los Angeles, 90038
323.466.7654

Parking available on street.

Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.

The main thing is just to relax and
have a good time.

LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month

Bookmark this website for future updates
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For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com







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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

LA Green Drinks - South Bay




Join us for South Bay Greendrinks at our new location, Jersey's Bar and Grill on Aviation Blvd.

Come network, drink, and be Green!











LA Green Drinks - South Bay
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
7pm-???

Jersey's Bar and Grill
1453 Aviation Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA
map


Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.


The main thing is just to relax and have a good time.

LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month


Bookmark this website for future updates
www.lagreendrinks.org









For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com







at: L A Green Drinks
(note: there is a space between the L and A)



Monday, June 29, 2009

Bring your own cup to the Green Life this Thursday, July 2













LA Green Drinks - West Side
Thursday, July 2, 2009

7:00-10:00pm
The Green Life


2409 Main St. Santa Monica map

Updates:

A stylist from Hamadi Organics will be in the store from 7-9pm, demonstrating the premiere haircare line and offering mini-makeovers and styling tips. Hamadi products are all natural, cruelty-free, SLS-free, Paraben-free, biodegradable and made with organic essential oils.


Organic Wine and beverages will be served!




We will have a full keg of local organic beer from Angel City Brewing. All you can drink!






Divine Nourishment's 2009 Organic Vending Menu:
Vegetable Quinoa Plate $6
with Salmon Filet, Chicken or Steak $10
Red Quinoa, French Green Lentils, Steamed Lacinato Kale, Thyme Glazed
Onions, Sage Glazed Carrot Crystals, Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom
Ribbons and Red Beet Chip
Orange Dream $3
A Refreshing Blend of Cashew Cream and Orange Juice
Lemonade $2
Agave sweetened with Optional Strawberry
Tea or Coffee $2
Fair Trade Guayakí Yerba Mate
Fair Trade French Roast
Hazelnut Milk $2
Mildly Sweetened with Raw Agave
Filtered Water $1
Warm Brownie $4
with Vanilla Ice Cream $7

$5 Suggested Donation (please bring cash)

Remember to bring your own cup!



Look for Elisa as Thursday's host. She could use some help setting up, cleaning up and manning the door so if you would like to help her, please contact her. Thanks!- we can always use the help. 310 463 7930 ebrown4change@yahoo.com

Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.

The main thing is just to relax and
have a good time.




A new web-site has launched Eco Home Resource, dedicated to helping people create and maintain healthy home and work environments.
The site features helpful information on all areas of the home, including * A Rich Database of Products & Services * Expert Articles * Product Comparisons * An Eco Home Store...and so much more! The site covers topics from how to green your baby’s nursery to the most energy-efficient appliances and great ways to conserve water. They even go "beyond green" and explore topics such as Color Theory, Feng Shui and Aromatherapy. It is the goal that the site will inspire conscious, healthy choices that will benefit people and the planet in which we live. They are always looking for good content for the site, so if you have an interesting story idea or a topic that you would like to read about or know of someone they should speak to, please feel free to pass it along!



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Job Listings

please contact us if you would like to post a job listing!

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

*New Venue* Downtown Wed / Valley Thurs!



Downtown Green Drinks: Wed June 24th


Valley Green Drinks: Thursday June 25th







LA Green Drinks - Downtown

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009






www.ciudad-la.com
445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
map

Extended Happy Hour exclusively for Green Drinkers
Including special margarita with organic tequila
!

Experience the bold and seductive flavors of the Latin world at Ciudad, the Downtown restaurant of Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales”, a restaurant with style and sustainability. Featuring adventurous cocktails, tapas-style appetizers, homemade desserts, and authentic and new dishes from South America, Central America, Cuba, Spain, and Portugal.

Click here for more info on their initiatives.















Parking at location
$5 Flat Rate w/Ciudad Validation

Public Transportation encouraged
3 blocks from 7th and Fig Metro station


LA Green Drinks – Valley
Thursday, June, 25th 2009
7pm-10pm sharp
Green and Greener
4838 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Valley Village 91607
map - with public transportation located

$5 Suggested Donation






Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.

The main thing is just to relax and
have a good time.

LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month


Bookmark this website for future updates
www.lagreendrinks.org







For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com







at: L A Green Drinks
(note: there is a space between the L and A)


Monday, June 15, 2009

Green Drinks and Film at El Cid 6/18!


This month we are back at El Cid in Silverlake, the historic Flamenco Dinner Theater which received a "green over" by the Alter Eco team
. Alter Eco El Cid Episode Join us on the outdoor patio for tapas, drinks and inspiring conversations.

SPECIAL SCREENING @ 7:45: short 25 min film "It's Not Just Empty Space" by renowned scientist David Suzuki. 3 min intro



Thank you to the amazing crew at
Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring for hosting us last month! view photos


LA Green Drin
ks - Silverlake/ WeHo

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 7pm-?

El Cid
4212 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.elcidla.com
MAP

El Cid is easily accessible by Metro Bus and Rail. www.elcidla.com/metroOffer.html
If you go metro, you will receive a ticket for a FREE Flamenco Show.

After getting your green on, you can check out "The Super Sexy Show" - a risque-retro burlesque show starting at 10pm.

Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.


LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month

Bookmark this website for future updates
www.lagreendrinks.org







For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com







at: L A Green Drinks
(note: there is a space between the L and A)







Wednesday, June 10, 2009

South Bay Thursday! (Plus Lakers Game!)



This week look for our guest Taylor Arneson, a Permaculture Specialist who will be joining us to discuss Permaculture in Los Angeles.

Come network, drink, and be Green!











LA Green Drinks - South Bay
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
7pm-???







Second Story Restaurant & Bar
@ the belamar hotel
www.thebelamar.com
3501 N Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA
(310) 546-9162
Northwest Corner of N. Valley Drive and N. Sepulveda.
map

Remember-
If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,
please do so. W
e will have an
area for brochures, business cards, etc.


The main thing is just to relax and have a good time.

LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month


Bookmark this website for future updates
www.lagreendrinks.org









For a comprehensive calender of eco/ green events, check out www.gotogreenla.com







at: L A Green Drinks
(note: there is a space between the L and A)



Monday, June 01, 2009

FINALSly - A Night of Green & Lakers & Bloblive! Westside





THANK YOU to everyone who came out! THANK YOU to V LOUNGE and our sponsors - Jen Sall of Earth Cinema Circle; Lisa Mona Winkelspecht of Ecousable; Chevonne, Eddy, Jason of Whole Foods WLA and the amazing "DJ Ref!"

Thursday, June 4th, 6-10pm - LA Green Drinks Westside & Bloblive present an open mic night for entrepreneurs at the V Lounge 2020 Wilshire, Santa Monica map

If you've got a green idea - in the dream, innovation or well-established stage - and you want some feedback & bit of the limelight - this is your night! Check out Bloblive for more info on presenting your idea on stage

And for Laker fans, we're starting early so come out & enjoy the game while you eat, drink and mingle! (For hardcore fans - the game will be viewable throughout the presentations at the other side of the bar)

This week’s host is Lia LAGDwest@gmail.com

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors and V Lounge

Doors open @ 6pm

First 40 people will receive:
* a DVD containing 4 environmentally minded films courtesy of Earth Cinema Circle

* EcoUsable stainless steel water bottle


6-8pm Eat,drink, mingle

- A variety of appetizers provided by V Lounge and Whole Foods West LA
- Non-alcoholic organic drinks by Whole Foods West LA
- $5 Organic Drink Specials: Frey Organic Wine, Albero Organic Wine, Mothership Wit - Organic Wheat Beer by New Belgium Brewing Company.
- $5 Veev Acai Spirit Drink Special

8-9pm Bloblive MC’d by Erick Brownstein and streamed live online (feedback coming in through Twitter)

9-10pm Networking

"DJ Ref" the Original Green DJ spinning music throughout the night

$5 Suggested Donation

Remember-If anyone wants to bring literature to promote their green issue,please do so. We will have an area for brochures, business cards, etc.The main thing is just to relax and have a good time.

LA Green Drinks Schedule:
West Side - 1st Thursday of every month
South Bay - 2nd Thursday of every month
WeHo/Silver Lake - 3rd Thursday of every month
Downtown - 4th Wednesday of every month
Valley - 4th Thursday of every month

Bookmark this website for future updates http://www.lagreendrinks.org/