Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Signs of Sustainability series in the Tompkins Weekly

2014-01-07 Thread Joey Gates
Hi Tom, Happy New Year! I will take 1 for Earth Day which will take place over the weekend of April 26th, and 1 for me personally sometime in the summer. June, July, August-all fine. Thank you, Joey On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Thomas Shelley t...@cornell.edu wrote: Dear

[sustainable_tompkins-l] non-toxic dentist?

2014-03-07 Thread Joey Gates
Good morning, Does anyone know of a non-toxic type dentist in the area? Our very kind dentist retired and we are struggling to find a new one that does not require an x-ray as part of a check-up or prior to a cleaning. The last one told me that if for some reason we got an infection from a

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] We need to talk. The People's Salon: Why are we stuck in climate denial? April 17, 7 pm

2014-04-16 Thread Joey Gates
Gay, As one of the climate change believers, I would love to come to this event. However, I bus in and out of town (for just such reasons as climate change and pollution) and the last one leaves at 6 p.m. Is there a virtual way to attend? Something I have thought about for Earth Day meetings

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: Earth Day Ithaca 2014 May 4 Activities Announced

2014-04-24 Thread Joey Gates
- 5 pm? Tabling/activity/exhibit spaces are still available. Contact Joey Gates: solkitchen!@gmail.com -Karen -- Forwarded message -- From: Joey Gates, Earthday Ithaca 2014 solkitch...@gmail.com Date: Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM Subject: Earth Day Ithaca 2014 May 4

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Earth Day Ithaca 2013 Joins Streets Alive to Celebrate Get Your GreenBack Tompkins

2014-05-02 Thread Joey Gates
on Sunday May 4 as we Celebrate Earth Day Ithaca with Streets Alive! Earth Day Coordinator Joey Gates has put together a great line up of music, activities and information from the Solar Stage at Boynton Middle School from 1 pm - 5 pm. Don't miss the Get Your GreenBack Celebration of 42,000

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: You're Invited: Groundswell Homesteaders Network

2014-05-09 Thread Joey Gates
Hi Rachel, This sounds awesome! Unfortunately I have Market until 3 on Sundays May through October. Summer is our BUSY season. Hope it goes well for you. Joey On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Rachel Firak rfi...@gmail.com wrote: A message for folks interested in homesteading/small-scale

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Next Event for Medicine Disposal?

2014-09-09 Thread Joey Gates
I think it is ongoing thing now and you can call 211 also to get info. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM, Liza Cobb elcob...@gmail.com wrote: I don't believe I've seen an announcement for disposing of medications in more than a year. Meanwhile, I'm accumulating many many bottles that I'm

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Save the Date - Earth Day 2015

2015-02-16 Thread Joey Gates
Hello Sustainable Tompkins, Earth Day planning is kicking off and I am writing to let you know that this year the event will be on Sunday, April 19th from Noon to 5 at the Space @ Greenstar. More information to follow soon so stay tuned! Best, Joey Earth Day Ithaca Coordinator Sustainable

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Earth Day 2015, Voices Past, Voices Present - Make Your Voice Heard!

2015-03-20 Thread Joey Gates
community through campus/community collaborations in education and the arts On Mar 3, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Joey Gates solkitch...@gmail.com wrote: Hello friends, In honor of the 45 year anniversary of Earth Day, we are looking at the historical perspective of the event and this year’s theme

[sustainable_tompkins-l] 1 month to go until Earth Day 2015 Celebration!

2015-03-20 Thread Joey Gates
Hi everyone! Earth Day planning is coming along beautifully. With just under a month left to go, we are welcoming sustainability minded community groups, businesses, educational non-profits, artists, musicians and more. As a reminder, if you would like to table, and be included in publicity,

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] HAPPY EARTH DAY!

2015-04-23 Thread Joey Gates
Lovely! On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 5:40 PM, Elan Shapiro elanshapiro...@gmail.com wrote: *E*A*R*T*H*E*A*R*T*H*E*A*R*T*H*E*A*R*T*H*E*A*R*T*H*E*A*R*T*H* Elan Shapiro Building Bridges Ithaca College Env Studies Frog's Way BB 607-592-8402 elanshapiro...@gmail.com For more information

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Still looking for stories of Earth Day or the environmental movement

2015-04-07 Thread Joey Gates
Hello friends, Were you active in the environmental movement in the 70's or 80's, up through today? We would love to hear from you to include your story in the 2015 Earth Day event displays. 1 or 2 paragraphs, turned in by Monday April 13th, along with your picture and or logo if you are part of

[sustainable_tompkins-l] There are still spaces available at Earth Day Sunday, April 19, Noon.

2015-04-02 Thread Joey Gates
Hi everyone, We still have tables available at the Earth Day 2015 event, if you or your organization would like to have an exhibit. Our theme this year is Voices Past, Voices Present with displays, memorabilia, art, speakers, music and more to take us from 1970 to the present. Our food vendor

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Save the Date - Earth Day April 23, 2016

2015-10-26 Thread Joey Gates
Save the Date! This next Earth Day we will be working in conjunction with folks from the national Earth Day Network to offer some new and exciting things. Last year we heard from Voices Past, Voices Present and this year we will build upon that as we hold days of conversation through out the month

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: FW: Environmental Justice 101 Workshop this Friday!

2015-10-19 Thread Joey Gates
Please Share! ​ *Climate Change to Social Change: Environmental Justice 101 Workshop* Come learn about environmental justice issues and engage in thinking critically about the intersections of race, food, labor, justice and climate change. This workshop will include keynote speaker Gerald

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: First Mtg. for Dish Truck Monday 11/30 @4:30

2015-11-30 Thread Joey Gates
nt Coordinator > Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility > 525 3rd Street > Ithaca, NY 14850 > (607) 273-8381 > fax: (607) 273-8433 > -- > *From:* bounce-119940521-71464...@list.cornell.edu [ > bounce-119940521-71464...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of J

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck Mtg. 11 January 2015

2016-01-06 Thread Joey Gates
Hello ST, Things are moving along quickly with Dish Truck and we will now start meeting every other Monday around 4:30, downtown, starting January 11th. The location is TBD at the moment but likely will be at CTB on Aurora St. If you would like to be involved, email solkitch...@gmail.com with

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck Mtg. 11 January 2015

2016-01-07 Thread Joey Gates
:) On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 4:38 PM, Margaret McCasland <mmcca...@twcny.rr.com> wrote: > woo hoo! > > On Jan 6, 2016, at 10:33 AM, Joey Gates <solkitch...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello ST, > > Things are moving along quickly with Dish Truck and we will now start >

[sustainable_tompkins-l] First Mtg. for Dish Truck Monday 11/30 @4:30

2015-11-24 Thread Joey Gates
Come be a part of the next step in solutions to pollution through the creation of a mobile dish washing station. Our first meeting will be *Monday, November 30th @ 4:30* at CTB on Aurora St. Intrigued? Read all about it on page 10: http://www.tompkinsweekly.com/past_issues/151005.html If you

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: First Mtg. for Dish Truck Monday 11/30 @4:30

2015-11-30 Thread Joey Gates
Reminder: First Meeting for the Dish Truck will be this afternoon: Come be a part of the next step in solutions to pollution through the creation of a mobile dish washing station. Our first meeting will be *Monday, November 30th @ 4:30* at CTB on Aurora St. Intrigued? Read all about it on page

Re:[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck Mtg. 11 January 2015

2016-01-11 Thread Joey Gates
Hello ST, Having just slid into town on the TCAT and given the forecast, I think it prudent to cancel tonight's Dish Truck meeting. Our next meeting will be Monday, January 25th at 4:30. Stay warm and safe. See you then, Joey On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Joey Gates <solkitch...@gmail.

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck meeting 2/1/16

2016-01-31 Thread Joey Gates
Be a part of the next solution to pollution! Monday 2/1/16 at 4:30, CTB on Aurora St. Email me here if you have questions. Read all about it on page 10: http://www.tompkinsweekly.com/past_issues/151005.html For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit:

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Signs of Sustainability series in the Ithaca Voice

2016-01-24 Thread Joey Gates
Hi Tom, Could I get one more for ED sometime around the end of February or early March? I am going to DC to meet national ED group and would love to report back. Thanks, Joey On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 8:01 PM, Thomas Shelley wrote: > Dear Friends--Sustainable Tompkins is once

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Bust follows boom in fracking epicenter Bradford County, PA

2016-03-02 Thread Joey Gates
Wyalusing that had a tornado watch or warning this morning..? On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 11:04 AM, Marie Terlizzi wrote: > > Back in 2011-2012, proponents of shale gas drilling spoke glowingly about > the wonderful economic impacts of having the gas drilling industry

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Earth Day postering help wanted

2016-04-18 Thread Joey Gates
Hello ST, I have a stack of Earth Day posters and 1/4 cards for our event on Saturday. If you would like to take some and hang up around your neck of the woods, please PM me. I also have JPEG of poster if you would like to print. I can drop off downtown or you can pick up near the Commons.

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: It's here! Download our new YouCAN Manual and learn how to take climate action in your community!

2016-07-29 Thread Joey Gates
View this email in your browser Friends and Supporters, We have exciting news! We’ve officially

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Signs of Sustainability in Tompkins Weekly for 2016-2017

2016-12-19 Thread Joey Gates
Hi Tom, May I have a slot in early April, one any time in June and then one in late October/November? Our local Earth Day may be earlier this year due to events on the 22nd with the national group so aiming for publication the week of April 10th would be good. Let me know if 3 is too many. I

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Earth Day Ithaca 2017 Registration is now open

2017-03-07 Thread Joey Gates
(This is also available as a word document. If you need, just reply to me and I will send as an attachment.) *[image: ST-logo]* *EARTH DAY 2017* Saturday, April 29th from 10 am to 6pm Dear Friends, Where to begin with this year’s Earth Day letter. So much

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Help Dish Truck Help Grassroots-volunteer today

2017-07-09 Thread Joey Gates
Dear friends, Last year when composting guidelines for the county changed to no longer accept to-go dishware, the increase in solid waste (garbage) sent to landfills from festivals could be measured in tons. (yes, tons) Dish Truck is working to ensure that this does not continue through

[sustainable_tompkins-l] 1 more day to volunteer for Grassroots

2017-07-12 Thread Joey Gates
Dear friends, Last year when composting guidelines for the county changed to no longer accept to-go dishware, the increase in solid waste (garbage) sent to landfills from festivals could be measured in tons. (yes, tons) Dish Truck is working to ensure that this does not continue through

[sustainable_tompkins-l] The way to go

2017-07-07 Thread Joey Gates
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/opinion/sunday/death-cremation-.html?action=click=Homepage=story-heading=opinion-c-col-right-region=opinion-c-col-right-region=opinion-c-col-right-region Made me think of the lovely and loving work done at Greensprings. For more information about

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Schuyler - Tompkins County bus is back in service

2017-09-28 Thread Joey Gates
Good morning all, After 7 years gone, the bus service is back! We have a brand, shiny new bus that takes us From Watkins Glen to the Enfield Park-n-Ride or to Cayuga Medical Center, along Aiken/Haights Rd., and all stops along the way. It is only $2 and includes a transfer to TCAT! Or you can

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck is Re-Crewting-Help Make Garbage Obsolete

2017-12-20 Thread Joey Gates
Dear Community, Over the past year the Dish Truck crew has helped over a dozen event coordinators lower their environmental impacts by using our volunteer services and displacing over 6000 pieces of garbage from the landfill. We have worked on events as small as 30 people and as large as 400, and

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Decluttering help?

2017-11-20 Thread Joey Gates
Not quite yet, lol. Just made 50! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2017, at 9:30 PM, Patricia Haines <levelgreen2...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Decluttering: if you're over 65 Medicare will cover help > >> On Nov 19, 2017 2:31 PM, "Joey Gates" <solkitch...@gma

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Decluttering help?

2017-11-20 Thread Joey Gates
o a workshop > she gave a couple years ago. She’s smart about reuse and environmental > considerations. > > Monica > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 19, 2017, at 2:31 PM, Joey Gates <solkitch...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Howdy all

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Decluttering help?

2017-11-19 Thread Joey Gates
Howdy all, I am endeavoring to de-clutter my attic and home and seem to remember that there is a local service that can help with this. If anyone has information please share. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit:

Re: [sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: Pawpaw Fruit

2017-11-18 Thread Joey Gates
They are also juglone tolerant. My grove is nestled in with walnuts that are slowly being taken down due to disease. They like starting as an understory while developing a tap root and then having opening to more light later. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2017, at 12:23 PM, Sarah Gagnon >

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Permaculture Landscape help, Mecklenburg

2017-11-03 Thread Joey Gates
Hello fellow sustainability folks, I am looking to hire someone to help with further developing and maintaining a permaculture plot out in Mecklenburg. Please email interest or referrals to me here. Thank you, Joey For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck Volunteer Training postponed until Sunday January 7th.

2018-01-04 Thread Joey Gates
Hi everyone, Due to the extreme weather, and several requests, the date for the Dish Truck Volunteer training is now changed. We will meet Sunday, the 7th at 10 am at Cooperative Extension.. Stay warm out there! Joey -- Joey Diana Gates Dish Truck, Earth Day Coordinator Proprietor, Solar

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Love numbers but hate garbage? The Dish Truck board is seeking a treasurer.

2018-02-04 Thread Joey Gates
Dish Truck is a volunteer driven, pollution prevention initiative that provides durable dishes to event coordinators to use in place of disposables. Our funding sources include grants as well as fees for our services. We work at events across the community to include weddings, Cornell University

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck training 2

2018-02-10 Thread Joey Gates
We will be holding another Dish Truck training session the weekend of the 24th of February - exact day/time TBD. If you are interested in volunteering to help make garbage obsolete, join us for some good food and company and a short 2-hour training session *at Cornell Cooperative Extension*.

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Sunday 2.25 Dish Truck training cancelled

2018-02-24 Thread Joey Gates
Tomorrow’s training has been canceled until further notice. For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at t...@cornell.edu.

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Dish Truck Training at CCE Sunday February 25th Noon - 2pm

2018-02-15 Thread Joey Gates
Dish Truck Training at CCE Sunday February 25th Noon - 2pm We will be holding a second Dish Truck training session on Sunday the 25th of February - from Noon to 2pm. If you are interested in volunteering to help make garbage obsolete, join us for some good food, company and a short 2-hour

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Reminder: Dish Truck volunteer training session this Saturday, January 6th

2018-01-02 Thread Joey Gates
Dear community, If you are interested in volunteering to help make garbage obsolete, join us for a short 2-hour training session on *Saturday, January 6th, from 10am until Noon at Cornell Cooperative Extension,* to prepare for the coming year. Benefits to volunteering with us include behind the

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Help make Grassroots greener with Dish Truck

2018-07-09 Thread Joey Gates
Hello everyone, Grassroots time his nearly here and once again Dish Truck will be helping to keep the scene green. If you would like to help bring sustainability to this big, local party, sign up at this link for volunteering with us at Grassroots. https://www.grassrootsfest.org/be-a-volunteer/.

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: Help Dish Truck help Grassroots Be Greener

2018-07-13 Thread Joey Gates
Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up is today. Thanks! Hello everyone, Grassroots time his nearly here and once again Dish Truck will be helping to keep the scene green. If you would like to help bring sustainability to this big, local party, sign up at this link for volunteering with

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Earth Day 2018 Registration now open

2018-03-06 Thread Joey Gates
*[image: ST-logo]* *EARTH DAY 2018* Sunday, April 2nd from Noon to 7pm Dear Friends, Well, with all that is happening of these days, we’re a little late out of the gate so to speak, but yes, Earth Day Ithaca 2018 is happening on…Earth Day! This year we will

[sustainable_tompkins-l] April Showers bring Dish Truck events

2018-04-04 Thread Joey Gates
Happy Spring Everyone, April is not just bringing us near miss spring weather, but also the next round of Dish Truck garbage displacement opportunities. (Yay!) Below is our list of upcoming events for the month, followed in parentheses by the expected attendance,the address, date, time (DW =

[sustainable_tompkins-l] Fwd: info about dinner

2018-04-24 Thread Joey Gates
-- Forwarded message -- From: Amie Hamlin <a...@healthyschoolfood.org> Date: Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 9:53 AM Subject: info about dinner To: Joey Gates <solkitch...@gmail.com> *Please join us:* *Farm to School Earth Day Dinner* To benefit: *Coalition for Healthy