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Green Drinks Thunder BayTHUNDER BAY – Events Now – Hope you can join us for the monthly gathering of enviro-friends this Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm at Five Forks, at the corner of Oliver Road and Golf Links Road. This month we are marking the official end to the EcoEnergy for Houses program with a special thank you to EcoSuperior’s energy advisors, Don, Ken and Ryan. Look for us in the semi-private room at the back of the restaurant.

Thunder Bay Green Drinks happens on the third Wednesday of every month, and everyone is welcome. Check www.greendrinks.org if you want to find out more about worldwide Green Drinks, or click on Canada/Ontario/Thunder Bay for a list of upcoming dates and locations. Other events you may be interested in:

  • Wednesday June 20, 7:30pm, Paramount Theatre, 24 S. Court St.
    Environmental Film Network presents ON THE LINE! An eco-adventure documentary like no other. Follow Frank Wolf and Todd McGowan on a 2,400 km journey by foot, bike, raft and kayak as they seek to uncover the truth about a proposed 5.5 billion dollar oil pipeline. As always admission is free but  donations are appreciated.  : http://efilmnetwork.wordpress.com
  • Thursday June 21, Prince Arthur’s Landing (Marina Park) 5am-8pm  National Aboriginal Day –  This year’s theme is Sustainability. We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottles, plates, cups and utensils. Avoid throwing away as many paper products as you can. Let’s respect Mother Earth! Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
  • June 23, 9am-4pm, Volunteer Pool
    Course Code: 267437
    Adult Commuting Skills Course is a full-day course, taught by professional cycling instructors, that will build your confidence and teach you skills to bike safely in Thunder Bay. Through classroom, outdoor, and on-road sessions, we will cover cycling with traffic, defensive riding skills, proper equipment, bike safety, basic bike maintenance, and bike fit. Course materials will be provided. Please contact Adam Krupper, Active Transportation Coordinator, at akrupper@thunderbay.ca, for more information.
  • Only about a dozen rain barrel discounts left for City of Thunder Bay residents with a current water account. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Bring in your water bill and act now to get $20 off a fully equipped rain barrel at EcoSuperior,562 Red River Road. When the discounts are gone, our regular price of $65 applies. Still a great deal and a great source of free water for your plants!

Ellen Mortfield

Executive Director

EcoSuperior Environmental Programs

562 Red River Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B IH3

tel 807 624 2145

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