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Gaiam's 6th annual sale!
Get the best savings of the year on eco-friendly, wellness and fitness-conscious productd for your healthy lifestyle with the sixth ... Read more
The Maize Maze: Complexities of Corn and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Join us for Summer Forum 2008 at First Unitarian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2008, 10 am: The Maize Maze: Complexities ... Read more
Utah All Kids Sale
FALL UTAH ALL KIDS SALE is now scheduled MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, 2008 The UTAH ALL KIDS SALE, ... Read more
Do You Know Where Your Recycling Center Is?
Do You Know Where Your Recycling Center Is? Be sure to check out the 2008 Salt Lake Valley Recycling Guide! http://www.recycle.slco.org/pdf/2008_Salt_Lake_Valley_Recycling_Guide.pdf ... Read more
Recycle Your CFLs!!
Recycle Your CFLs!! Recycle your CFLS around town! This is very important due to the mercury in them. Read more
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Gaiam's 6th annual sale!
Get the best savings of the year on eco-friendly, wellness and fitness-conscious productd for your healthy lifestyle with the sixth annual Gaiam sale.  Click here for more info.  
 
The Maize Maze: Complexities of Corn and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Join us for Summer Forum 2008 at First Unitarian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2008, 10 am:
 
The Maize Maze: Complexities of Corn and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Alyson Brennan and Tim Loftis
Are rising gas prices and deteriorating air quality in the valley making you re-think the currently available alternatives in auto transportation? This presentation will attempt to help you make an informed decision before you invest in hybrid, ethanol, natural gas or bio-diesel vehicles. Learn about vehicle costs, alternative fuel costs, miles per gallon, and emissions quality.
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Summer Forum 2008 - Sundays, June 15th through August 17th at 10:00 a.m.   First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, 569 S 1300 E, SLC, UT.
 
Utah All Kids Sale

FALL UTAH ALL KIDS SALE is now scheduled

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, 2008

The UTAH ALL KIDS SALE, at the SOUTH TOWNE EXPO in Sandy, is where Consignors and Shoppers come together to buy and sell all kid related items 

In addition to clothes we accept toys, games, videos, bedding, strollers, car seats (less than five years old), and just about anything that is kids or maternity related.

TO CONSIGN JUST REGISTER ONLINE

     * Register at www.UtahAllKidsSale.com .  If you have a consignor number from our spring sale and wish to use it again just click that option on the registration form.
    * As a consignor you earn 70% of everything you sell and you get to shop early!

TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND SAVE MORE!!

    * Encourage four of your friends to include your Consignor Number when they register; after they participate your consignor fee is waived!

    * All Consignors shop early, before the general public

     * PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER WHEN YOU REGISTER   

* Volunteers receive such benefits as participation in our Pre-Sale Extravaganza, 80% return on sales, and waived consignor fees; based upon hours of service. 

COME SHOP FOR VALUE AND QUALITY

    * Find all your Fall and Winter kids items at the Utah All Kids Sale!

    * Spend less to outfit your kids.

    * 100’s of quality items will be in one location to optimize your shopping time

THE SALE IS ONLY 2 MONTHS AWAY.  REGISTER NOW BEFORE OUR CONSIGNOR / VOLUNTEER LIMITS ARE REACHED. 

 
Just Between Friends is Just a Few Weeks Away!

Just Between Friends is Utah's best place to bargain shop for the best in quality gently-used children's and maternity items. Come shop during our limited engagement event for the best deals on the things your kids need. Have clothes the kids have outgrown or toys they no longer play with? Sign up as a consignor to sell these items! Once you discover Just Between Friends, it will be an event that you will never miss again!

visit their website

 
Buy Local

The Downtown Farmers Market opens on June 14, 2008.

 

When: Saturdays - June thru Oct
Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Historic Pioneer Park
(300 South & 300 West)

The Downtown Farmers Market is a local growers’ market, featuring fresh produce from over 70 Utah farmers. In addition to the produce, the Market also offers a variety of fresh baked breads and pastries, cheeses, meat and seafood, jams and honeys, house and garden plants, arranged planters, and numerous handmade arts & crafts. Unique food vendors also are a part of the Market, offering prepared foods and beverages.

 

pmarket.logo-120.jpgPeople's Market

Sundays, June 15th through October 26th
International Peace Gardens
1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

For more information, call 801-359-8559 or check out www.slcpeoplesmarket.org

 

 
Do You Know Where Your Recycling Center Is?

Do You Know Where Your Recycling Center Is? 

Be sure to check out the 2008 Salt Lake Valley Recycling Guide!

http://www.recycle.slco.org/pdf/2008_Salt_Lake_Valley_Recycling_Guide.pdf 

Read more...
 
Recycle Your CFLs!!

Recycle Your CFLs!!

Recycle your CFLS around town! This is very important due to the mercury in them.

Read more...
 
Analysis on Coal
A new report by Synapse energy on coal-fired generating facilities.
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Solar Incentive Program Available

Applications for Rocky Mountain Power's Solar Incentive Program will be accepted starting September 10, 2007.  Program details and applications are now available here.  This program is a result of the Salt Lake Million Solar Roofs Program, a partnership with Utah Clean Energy.