Past Events
Saturday, May 3 - Seminar
Home Funerals & Green Burials - A Natural Choice
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST!
We are pleased to welcome back Char Barrett, A Sacred Moment, and Jamie Clausen, Phinney Estate Law, to present a variety of personalized and environmentally friendly options for funerals and burials, including home funerals, laws and regulations, family rights and support groups, green burial sites, and eco-friendly shrouds and containers. Ms. Barrett and Ms. Clausen are dedicated to helping families honor the passing of their loved ones with a meaningful, empowering and personal experience.
Saturday, April 26th - Seminar
Eco-Remodeling: What to Expect
Speaker: Sandy Campbell, IIDA, Owner
Guest Speaker: Lance Jacobsen of FeatherRiver Construction
The process of going through a remodel, including the hurdles and challenges of the inevitable, unexpected situations. When do you need a permit? How does a sustainable remodel differ from a conventional remodel?
Thursday, April 17, 2008 - Cooking Class
Recipes from Chef Becky's new cookbook:
"The Washington Local and Seasonal Cookbook"
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia
Menu:
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Salad
Local Lamb Chops with Mustard Spaetzle
Rhubarb Pie with a Meringue Crust
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 - Film Night
"Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism"
Finally, a no-holds-barred documentary on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, which has been criticized in some quarters as running a "race to the bottom" in television news. Offering an in-depth look at the dangers of burgeoning corporations that take control of the public's right to know, the film explores Murdoch's ever-expanding media empire and its impact on society.
Thursday, March 13th, 2008 - Film Night
"The Power of Community"
When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 90's, the country faced an immediate crisis - feeding the population and creating a new low-energy society. This film tells the story of the Cuban people's hardship, ingenuity and triumph over sudden adversity - through cooperation, conservation and community. As the world approaches Peak Oil, Cuba provides a valuable example of how to successfully address the challenge of reducing our energy use.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - Cooking Class
Getting Into a "Raw Routine"
Class taught by Chef Diane, the "Raw Aussie" of dalene's.
Fun filled and informative, practical steps toward organizing and maintaining a raw routine. This class is for the raw committed as well as the raw curious.
Menu:
Ocean Pate, Cheesy Sauce, Collard Green Roll-Ups & Spaghetti Marnara.
A special raw dessert will also be provided by dalene's.
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - Film Night
"I Know I'm Not Alone"
Michael Franti-- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-provoking film that captures the costs of global conflict. Experiencing the realities of war firsthand without the support or protection of outside help, Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds.Mingle before and chat afterwards. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 - Cooking Class
Spice Road
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu:
B'stilla (squab and phyllo pie) with homemade Harissa
North African Carrot Salad
Flatbread with Zatar, Yogurt-mint sauce and Muhammara
Thursday, January 10th, 2008 - Film Night
"The End of Suburbia"
This provocative documentary, examines the history of suburban life and the wisdom of this distinctly American way of life. A post-World War II concept, suburbia attracted droves of people, giving rise to sprawl and all that comes with it -- good and bad. How has the environment been affected by this lifestyle, and is it sustainable? Canadian director Gregory Greene dares to ask all the tough questions.
Mingle before and chat afterwards. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 - Film Night
"Craft in America"
This program explores the history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on the nation's cultural heritage. "Memory" focuses on the historical relevance of craft through the eyes of several contemporary pioneers in the field. "Landscape" examines the interdependent relationship of craft artists to their media and the natural world.
Mingle before and chat afterwards. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, November 29, 2007 - Cooking Class
Fall Comfort Soups
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu:
Butternut Squash Soup with Kaffir Lime and Lemongrass
Chestnut and Bay Soup with Pears
Smoky Tomato and Fennel Soup with Blue Cheese toasts
Thursday, November 15th, 2007 - Seminar
Knife Class
Class taught by Paul Campbell of One Earth One Design
This is an introductory knife class. The first part of the class will focus on history, care, and maintenance of your knives. The second part of the class will focus on basic cutting techniques and applications for various types of knives. Using proper knife techniques enhances the quality of your food.
The class was very well received, stayed tuned for parts 2 and 3.
Thursday, November 8th, 2007 - Film Night
"The Future of Food"
This eye-opening documentary offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
Mingle before and chat afterwards. Healthy snacks will be provided.
Saturday, October 27th, 2007 - Seminar
Sustainable Funerals
In celebration of the life we live as caretakers of this earth and the legacy we leave behind, we are offering a seminar on sustainable funerals. Char Barrett, founder of A Sacred Moment, will present a variety of environmentally friendly options for funerals and burials, including laws and regulations, family rights and support groups, green burial sites, and eco-friendly shrouds and containers. Ms. Barrett is dedicated to helping families honor the passing of their loved ones with a meaningful, personal experience.
Friday, October 26th, 2007 - Film Night
Halloween Mystery Creature Feature - Cult Classics!
Giant ants, vampires, hydrogen bombs...whatever your apocalyptic pleasure, come join us for an evening revisiting the 1960's B-movie portrait of armageddon.
Thursday, October 25, 2007 - Panel Discussion
"Why Go Green? Making the Business Case for Sustainable Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Brands"
Panelists include Rebecca Luke, Sandy Campbell, Scott Branscum, Lisa Francoise, Leigh Anne Van Dussen, and Tarah Prater.
Moderated by Jennifer Porter, Fashion Group of Seattle
Thursday, October 18, 2007 - Cooking Class
A Halloween Feast
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu:
Parsnip soup with apple-butter, parsnip chips and witches cinnamon brew; Carrot and hijiki salad with seared scallops; Wild mushroom bread pudding; Roasted celery root tarts with rosemary and leeks.
Thursday, September 20th, 2007 - Film Night
"Black Gold"
This sobering documentary exposes the inequities of the coffee business -- a $50 billion industry that continues to shortchange Ethiopia's indigent farmers, inspiring fair-trade crusader Tadesse Meskela to take action. The eye-opening film, which follows the tireless Meskela as he journeys around the globe to initiate change, offers an unrepentant indictment of the World Trade Organization's unjust and outdates policies.
Thursday, September 13th - Cooking Class
An evening of sushi making. Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia taught us how to make a variety of delicious sushi!
Saturday July 14th - Shun knife demonstration
Owner Paul Campbell demonstrated how to use his favorite knives.
Thursday, July 12th, 2007 Cooking class
A taste of summer's herbs....
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu:
Tomato tarts with goat cheese and herbs.
Cold cucumber soup with coconut milk and thai basil.
Mango salad with tofu and cilantro
Lime and Shiso sorbet
Thursday, June 14th, 2007 - Film Night
"Blue Vinyl"
A Toxic Comedy Look at Vinyl, The World's Second Largest Selling Plastic.With humor, hope and a
piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director Daniel B. Gold travel from Helfand’s hometown to America’s vinyl manufacturing capital and beyond in search of answers about the nature of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
A great film which inspired some great conversations.
Artist Reception - Wine Tasting
Friday, June 1st, 2007
We enjoyed tasting 3 organic wines.
Juli Adams: "Each painting begins by drawing out something from nothing. Literally. A sort of idle play with a pencil on paper begins to work itself out into a presence with a life of it's own. My job is to help it along and allow it to evolve into the next step, which is the painting. Sometimes the imagery comes in a series, sometimes they arrive alone. I get a physical response to what will end up being the final painting. It feels like butterflies in my stomach. No matter how strange the content may be, if I get this feeling the piece gets finished and....believe me, what come up surprises me as much as may surprise you."
Michelle Salazar: The textural complexity of Michelle's work results from the artist's incorporation of printmaking techniques into her paintings, as Salazar scratches text, symbols, and lines into her multi-media work. Recalling the drama of film stills, she frequently evokes the iconic and erotically charged images of a cowboy or cowgirl to express feelings of courage, loneliness, rebellion, and heartbreak. Michelle works with figures and shadows to get the initial shadow outline of a figure and then details the piece at a later time using photographs of the model taken at the time of the session. Michelle will be offering shadow contour drawings during this event.
Jerry Gay: To fully explore both human and spiritual life, Jerry Gay, the Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist took to the back roads of America. During three consecutive summers he logged nearly fifty thousand miles photographing everyday lives and landscapes. Rather than limit his subject matter, he allowed himself to be drawn to a wide diversity of people and situations to visualize America's hearland. This exhibit is a reflection of his journeys.
Thursday, May 24th, 2007 Cooking class
Spring, local, small plates
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu:
Shaved Asparagus Salad with Radish and Fava Beans
Sweet Pea Pancakes with Sorrel-mint creme fraiche and Applewood smoked Bacon.
Crostini with Duck Breast, Rhubarb Jam and Spring Chives
Ahi Spring Rolls with Spicy Soy Lime dipping Sauce
Thursday, May 17th, 2007 - Film night
"The Boys of Baraka"
In an experimental program to reduce the rate of juvenile delinquency, the city of Baltimore sent a group of 12-year-olds deemed "at risk" to a boarding school in Kenya, affording the boys the rare opportunity to turn their troubled lives around. Focusing on four of the youths, this compelling documentary follows the students as they struggle to overcome the obstacles of their past in their hopeful bid for a shot at a brighter future.
Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Noon-3PM - Come to the store and enjoy some eco-pampering. We’ve set aside a day to explore ways to beautify, and rejuvenate with respect to our planet. Relief can come from a healing touch, an intuitive observation, good food, or a little invigoration.
-Chair massages by neighbor Tricia Carll of Damsel Fly Studio. Tricia infuses her body work with philosophical inspiration.
-Get mudded with a natural French Clay face and body mask by product developer and aesthetician Gabriela Ylonen. Handmade in Vancouver, WA, these muds will make your epidermis glow and revitalize your dermis at the same time!-Dr. Marnie Frisch, local naturopathic physician, will bring recipes and samples of body cleansing foods.
-Readings by Kim Miller, medium and animal intuitive.
-Sample a variety of natural body products to discover which works best with your skin, and more.
Free
Thursday, April 19th, 2007 - Film night.
"An Inconvenient Truth"
Special Guest Speakers from Seattle City Lights to update us on what's happening nationally with global warming and what Seattle City Lights is doing.
Spring Cleaning Seminar
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
It was a great day of learning how to minimize allergens in your home, improving your indoor air quality, making your home a healthy home.
Special guest speakers were:
American Lung Association- Toxins and how they affect our indoor air quality.
Beth Schermer - Fundamental Feng Shui, how chi moves through your house and the reasons for stagnant energy due to clutter, toxins and dirt.
Sandy Campbell - Interior Designer - how to design your spaces to minimize clutter and dust. Tips on minimizing toxins from materials, finishes and fabrics.
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 Cooking class
Eating Locally and Seasonally
Class taught by Chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia.
Menu: Saffron scented fennel soup with almonds and parsley oil. Homemade ravioli with goat cheese and roasted eggplant with pomegranate and mint red wine-infused figs with mascarpone and orange zest.
Our first cooking class was a great success. Thanks to the artful skills of chef Becky, all the participants have signed up for the next class.
Thursday, March 8th, 2007 - Film night.
"Who killed the Electric car?"
Amid ever-increasing gas prices, this documentary delves into the short life of the GM EV-1 electric car. Once all the rage in the mid 90s and how now fallen by the road side. How could such an efficient, green-friendly vehicle fail to transform our garages and skies? Through interviews with government officials, former GM employees and concerned celebs (such as EV-1 driver Mel Gibson), Chris Paine (former EV-1 owener) seeks to answer the question.
The numbers are growing and so is the sense of community. Thanks again.
Saturday, March 10th, 2007
Xeko trading card in-store game demo event.
Learn how to play the game, receive Xeko goodies.
More Xeko trainings will be scheduled this summer.
Thursday, February 8th, 2007 - Film Night
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room"
The story behind the infamous Enron scandal.
Based on the book of the same name by Peter Elkin, director Alex Gibney's documentay takes a behind-the-scenes look at the powerful energy company whose downfall forever changed the landscape of the business world. With a blend of fascinating footage, fast-paced interviews and a wealth of information, this film is a serious lesson in the potential trappings of dishonesty and unethical behaviour of dogging the corporate America today.
Great movie - Great conversations. Thanks
Saturday, January 20th, 2007 - Eco-Remodeling Seminar
Learn how to get started on your remodel or new construction and the steps involved in taking your project from start to finish with an emphasis on sustainability.
10am - noon
Thanks to those who attended and the great conversations.
Thursday, January 18th, 2007 - Film night
A kick-off to our monthly film night.
"Outfoxed: Rupert Murdock's War on Journalism"
Examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdock's Fox News, have been running a "race to the bottom" in television news. This film provides an in-depth look at Fox News and the dangers of ever-enlarging coporations taking control of the public's right to know.
Thanks to the neighbors who attended. Hope you enjoyed the film and the pizza.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
1:00pm Eco-holiday decorating, and eco-tree choices.
3:00pm Eco-gift wrap and gift buying.
Saturaday, November 11, 2006
Holiday hors d' oeuvres and creative plating
Free demonstration
We had about 10 patrons who enjoyed the wonderful dishes prepared by chef Becky Selengut of Cornucopia. She prepared the following: Sweet potato cakes with herb creme fraiche and buttered leeks, Bruschetta with roasted squash, local goat cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds and red onion relish and finally, Bruschetta with braised kale, pine nuts and olives.
