Green Town Los Altos
Filed under Blog · Tagged: Business Cooperative, Environmental Containers, Garbage Contract, Green Town, Los Altos, Rotary Art Show
A year ago, Carol and I were offered the opportunity to conduct an assessment of our carbon footprint. We participated in a very thorough assessment of our home, cars, travel, and life choices. The best part of the process was receiving a mini-tutorial on how best to ensure we made informed environmental choices.
Who is this group helping Los Altos think green, be green, and live green? Green Town Los Altos.
It is interesting to reflect on the impact the organization has had on the community since they formed almost two years ago. For background, Green Town is a non-partisan environmental organization comprised, in part, by residents who live in Los Altos. They are working towards educating other residents to change behaviors and to reduce waste, water and energy use at home, in businesses, in schools and in our local government. Additionally, and more broadly, they have chosen to participate in collaborative Bay Area efforts to influence regional sustainability.
From helping the recent Rotary Art Show successfully divert 70 percent of their waste product out of the landfill, to helping the City’s Environmental Commission frame a set of recommendations for the upcoming 2010 Garbage contract … Green Town continues to engage residents, and the City, in a meaningfully productive dialog.
While there are many organizations that help make Los Altos a unique and wonderful place to live and raise a family, Green Town has clearly been able to tap into the interests, passions and desires of many residents and local businesses.
Recently, Green Town’s Board proposed a business cooperative for the local restaurants, designed to help them switch to environmentally preferable take-out containers and products … at affordable prices. The proposal supports an underlying environmental initiative, with a tangible economic benefit as an outcome for the businesses that choose to participate.
Last week, I had the chance to survey residents at a local restaurant which has already made the switch to environmental containers. A unanimous outcome of their opinion was their appreciation that Le Boulanger, in Los Altos, had chosen to take the environmental lead within their chain of restaurants. Their remaining restaurant locations are now planning to make the switch as soon as possible. As an aside, Le Boulanger has an abundance of great bread and food products to select from. The day I visited, the restaurant was packed.
At the end of the day, Green Town continues to make a difference. Like a diamond, Los Altos has many facets. This organization is yet another way for residents to get involved in the community. Check out their web site. I’m sure they’d warmly welcome you to any of their meetings or gatherings. We just might see you there.
Two great events: Pet Parade & Fine Art Show
Filed under Blog · Tagged: Fine Art, Kiwanis, Mother's Day, Park, Pet Parade, Rotary Art Show
As we move into late spring/early summer, Los Altos has so many wonderful events to offer the community. This weekend, there are two great community events in Los Altos.
Pet Parade …
Since 1947, on the Saturday following Mother’s Day, the Los Altos Kiwanis Club Pet Parade begins on Main Street, promptly at 10 a.m. From simple beginnings, it has evolved into the city’s most renowned civic event – a spring celebration that attracts thousands of kids, along with their pets, wagons, bicycles, parents and neighbors. It includes youth groups, marching bands, fire engines, and antique police cars. There is no fee to participate.
Los Altos Rotary Club Fine Art Show …
Since 1976, on the Saturday after Mother’s Day, and continuing through Sunday, the Los Altos Rotary Club presents its annual fundraising event “Fine Art in the Park.” Open each day from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and located in Lincoln Park just across Foothill Expressway from Main Street, it is considered one of the most prestigious art shows in California. This outdoor gallery features the fine art and quality craftwork of 200 juried artists from across the United States. The festivities include live musical entertainment plus a variety of food and beverage booths. Proceeds from the art show benefit local and international charitable projects.
Both of these events have become valued traditions in Los Altos. You are sure to have a great time at either event. We hope to see you there.
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