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NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair - Saturday

Thursday, July 25, 2019


NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair 
July 27, 2019 

10 am – 5 pm
KIDZone open 10 am – 2 pm 

Shoreline Community College 
Shoreline 98133 

FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING 


NW SolarFest is celebrating its 16th year and has grown to be the largest and longest running sustainability fair in Washington State.

You can learn how to live a more sustainable life and see what choices might work for you and your family. 

Visit booths that highlight products, services and information to help you make choices that will help leave a cleaner, safer planet for our children.

Solar curious? Talk to over 14 local solar installers and see what solar solutions are right for you.

Bring the family and visit the KIDZone to get a solar mini car or grasshopper, build a project at the Home Depot Workshop, see Lisa Taylor and her wiggly worms at 10:30.

Test Ride an electric bike and check out the latest in electric cars in the Transportation Zone.

Win prizes with our Sponsor Passport and purchase raffle tickets to win a Rad Power Electric Bike.

See the working goats and grab some carrots for the alpaca.

There’s more:
  • Conversation Café, Features workshops on how biochar & biodomes mitigate carbon, how Mrs Eco Earth Washington lives full time in a van, How ranked choice voting works with Fair Vote Washington and the Garden Hotline. See full schedule on website.
  • Backyard Barter Fair - bring your homegrown or homemade items to trade (2-4pm)
  • Enjoy the food trucks and entertainment. 
Main Stage Showmobile 
  • 10:00 Ian Dobson Steel Drum Duo - Calypso
  • 11:00 Seattle Shores Chorus - Sweet Adelines women’s chorus
  • 12:15 Sunrise Movement Speakers on the New Green Deal - Victoria Hsieh, Harry Katz, Ian McCluskey,
  • 1:00 Gansango African Dancers - Traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa 
  • 2:00 'Na Hilahila Boys - Hawaiian lap steel music
  • 4:00 Kelly VanCamp + friend -Americana / Pop
KidZone
  • 11:00 Wyatt Silva -Rock
  • 12:00 Eli Anton -Classical music on cello
  • 1:00 Folk Voice Band - Folk music
Roving Entertainment 1:00 - 4:00
  • Rassul Karymsakov -Tumbling, sleight of hand
  • Laura Sposato - Hip Hop Circus Arts, Hula Hoop
For complete details visit NW Solar Fest 



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Roll up your sleeves and join the SolarFest crew - no experience necessary

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Join the SolarFest volunteer crew
Photo courtesy SolarFest


16th Annual NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair 

July 27, 2019 - 10am to 5pm
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N

NW SolarFest invites you to roll up your sleeves and join the great group of people who are the energy behind the region’s largest and longest running Sustainable Living event.

There is a variety of positions, no experience needed. You can lift and tote or you can sit.

We appreciate any amount of time you can give but ask for a minimum 2-hour commitment. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts!

There are some rewards for your volunteer time!
  • Earn service hours for community projects
  • Showcase your talents
  • Work and play with like-minded people, those who wish to leave the world a better place
  • Volunteer t-shirt to stand out in a crowd
  • Access to well-stocked volunteer room day of event
  • Invite to NW SolarFest Private After Hours Party

We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here is how it works in 3 easy steps:
  1. Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com
  2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
  3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.

If you do not want to use SignUp.com, contact volunteer@shorelinesolar.org and we can sign you up manually.

There are many fun and interesting things to see and do at NW SolarFest.

See NW SolarFest for details.

NW SolarFest is produced by Shoreline Solar Project a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit 



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SolarFest 2018 celebrated the power of the sun

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Local booths included Diggin' Shoreline
and the Puget Sound Beekeepers


By Maryn Wynne
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Under the power of the sun, Shoreline Solar Project celebrated the 15th annual NW SolarFest July 28 at Shoreline Community College.

Second Use recycles building materials

Visitors came from all over the region to learn about the latest in sustainability products and services, participate in workshops, and enjoy the festival setting. Over 70 exhibitors including businesses and nonprofits participated.

Coastal Classic tiny home by
Shoreline builder Carriage Houses

The festival welcomed local Shoreline builder Carriage Houses who brought their Coastal Classic Tiny Home, an affordable charming cottage built with high quality materials.

The Living Vehicle has extended off grid living features

Interior of the Living Vehicle

Also at the fair was Living Vehicle, a mobile living space designed for full time use with extended off grid living features.

Test drives in the Tesla

There were a lot of electric cars, but it was the
electric truck that caught the attention of the visitors

Electric vehicles and electric bikes filled the Transportation Zone. Visitors were able take a test ride in an electric car, including the Leaf and the Tesla and test ride an electric bike through the campus of the college.

Rad Power Bikes raffled an electric bike

Visitors were excited to support SolarFest by purchasing a chance to win an electric bike by the Presenting Sponsor Rad Power Bikes.

KIDZone

The KIDZone was a safe place to run through the grass, make an energy pledge and play with solar cars. Kids were busy at the Home Depot building workshop and PCC’s Make your Own Trail Mix tables, and kids enjoyed the visits from the Bubbleman and the Brain Waite Band.

Entertainment on the Showmobile stage

The entertainment was outstanding on the Showmobile Stage. Thanks to the Shoreline/LFP Arts Council for its use.

We thank each and everyone one of our participants, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, performers and volunteers and the community that supports this event.

Thank you for coming and mark your calendar for the 16th NW SolarFest on July 27, 2019.



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Living Vehicle™ will join NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair Saturday

Friday, July 27, 2018

See the Living Vehicle at the NW SolarFest on Saturday


Living Vehicle™ will be joining NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair at Shoreline Community College on Saturday, July 28th from 10am – 5pm. SolarFest is free.


Living Vehicle’s flagship “Live Series” is an off-grid capable home-on-wheels supported by internal systems such as solar, water, sewage and propane.

Living Vehicle™ is a mobile living space startup based out of Santa Barbara, CA. Their innovative product represents an all new category of housing designed to promote a better way of living. The company has been featured in premier expositions such as Dwell on Design, TinyFest West, Santa Barbara Earth Day’s Green Car Show and Overland Expo West.

Mobile Living for the Modern World

Designed by Hofmann Architecture and manufactured by the Aluminum Trailer Company in Indiana, the Living Vehicle’s flagship “Live Series” is an off-grid capable home-on-wheels supported by internal systems such as solar, water, sewage and propane.

The product is made almost entirely from naturally occurring, recyclable and locally sourced materials to minimize the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process and maximize the lifespan of each unit.

Life enhancing features such as a spa-style bathroom, natural lighting, easily convertible sleeping spaces, and a fully-functional chef’s kitchen provide a living experience that feels like home on a continuous basis.

Designed by Architects. Engineered for Life

“We believe in living a life that respects our earth and aims to leave it a better place for our children. As designers, it’s our responsibility to lead the way by creating spaces that have positive impacts on the world for future generations.

"When designing Living Vehicle, we imagined not only creating a low-impact, high quality product with the capacity to last for generations, but a living space that would improve the long-term health

Check them out here.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133


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NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair Saturday - here's what to see

Wednesday, July 25, 2018


NW SolarFest 
Sustainable Living Fair

Saturday, July 28, 2018
10 am – 5 pm

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline 98133

FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING 


NW SolarFest is celebrating its 15th year and has grown to be the largest and longest running sustainability fair in Washington State.

You can learn how to live a more sustainable life and see what choices might work for you and your family. 

Visit over 70 booths that highlight products, services and information to help you make choices that will help leave a cleaner, safer planet for our children.

Solar curious? Talk to over 14 local solar installers and see what solar solutions are right for you.

Bring the family and visit the KIDZone to get a solar mini car, build a birdhouse, make your own trail mix, and many other activities.

Support Girl Scouts as they earn their Girl Scout Sun Patch at NW SolarFest. Patches are awarded upon completion of the Solar Passport and worksheet. Applaud them at the award ceremonies.

Test Ride an electric bike and check out the latest in electric cars in the Transportation Zone.

Win prizes with our Sponsor Passport, 1st prize is a Four Person Three Day Backpack Emergency Preparedness Kit, MSRP $250, from American Preparedness a service-disabled, veteran owned business and leading manufacturer and distributor of emergency preparedness kits.

Raffle fundraiser to win a Rad Power Electric Bike

And yes… the alpaca will be there.

There’s more:

Enjoy the low carbon, high joy, food and entertainment. 

Entertainment Schedule:

Main Stage

10:00 Latona Family Band, Upbeat covers of our favorite bands with a few originals.
11:00 'Na Hilahila Boys, Hawaiian lapsteel music
1:00 Seattle Shores Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s woman’s chorus
2:00 Rainy City Riff Raff, They JUMP, they JIVE, and oh do they WAIL!
4:00 Pickled Okra, “Old-school, porch-settin’, singin' into a can-style bluegrass.”

KIDZone

11:00 Latona Family Band, 2015 Buskers in the Burg Festival Winner
12:00 The Bubbleman, Have a bubblicious good time in the sun.
1:00 The Brian Waite Band, Musical theater, imaginative storytelling, laughs and a great rock ‘n roll concert for the whole family
2:00 Coty McGowen, Hip hop Circus Arts
4:00 Mike Wendt, Unicycle Juggler

For complete details visit www.NWSolarFest.org

Volunteers are still wanted, Sign up here

Photos courtesy SolarFest



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Backyard Barter at SolarFest

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Join in the Backyard Barter at SolarFest

JOIN BACKYARD BARTER where neighbors barter handmade, homemade and homegrown items.

The July Barter is at NW SolarFest, July 28 at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Set up at 2pm, bartering begins at 3pm.

What to barter

The focus is on the homemade and the homegrown. This can span a huge range of stuff - here is a partial list of trade items we have seen: fresh eggs, honey, flower, bulbs, seeds, baked goods, handmade soap, edible plants, garden seeds, fruit/vegetables/herbs, kimchi, beer/mead and jams/jellies, homemade yogurt, homemade laundry soap, homemade skin care products, redworms for vermiculture, compost tea, ornamental plants.

What to ask for in trade

The exchange value of any given item is up to each barterer. The process is a simple one, you just ask 'would you like to trade your (eg jar of blackberry jam) for my (eg loaf of bread)..' or whatever you are trading. Sometimes people will say 'no thank you' but most often the trade works perfectly. Remember, this is a cash-free exchange.

How to participate

Sign in at the Barter Area between 2 and 2:45. The sign-in sheet will have space for item descriptions, but some people find it helpful to prepare labels and/or ingredient lists ahead of time. Then set up your items. Once you have your goods arranged you can check out the other items offered for trade and meet your neighbors. Trading starts at the beginning of the second hour, and we request that people wait for the 'bell' to start their actual trading.

For additional information, see Basics of Bartering at the Backyard Barter Facebook Page or the festival site NWSolarFest.org



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Girl Scouts can earn the Sun Patch at NW SolarFest

Saturday, July 14, 2018

 

NW SolarFest has collaborated with the national nonprofit Solar United Neighbors and Girl Scouts of Western Washington to offer Girl Scouts of all ages the opportunity to earn the Sun Patch at the annual event.

The free Sustainable Living Fair is on July 28th from 10am to 5pm at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Scouts, pick up your Solar Passport at the Information Booth, visit five stations, ask questions and do the activities on the worksheet.

You will visit two solar businesses to learn about owning solar and jobs in solar, a utility to find out how much solar is in the community, a solar cooking station and solar heating demonstration. Return your completed Passport to the Information Booth.

The Patch will be awarded upon completion of the requirements on the Solar Passport.

Register online

Call 206-306-9233 or email info@shorelinesolar.org for questions.



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Free electronics recycling at NW SolarFest July 28

Friday, July 13, 2018



FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING @ NW SolarFest July 28th 10 - 5
  • Items that will be accepted:
  • TVs and Monitors - LCD and plasma
  • Computers and Laptops
  • Servers and Networking Equipment
  • All Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, and Scanners
  • AV Equipment (DVD/VHS/Stereo units)
  • UPS battery backups
  • Telecom Equipment & Cell Phones
  • DVDs and CDs
  • Keyboards and Mice
  • Parts, peripherals, cables, etc.
  • Microwaves too!

Sorry, we are unable to accept CRT TVs and monitors, as well as alkaline batteries as part of this free collection event.

HOSTING LOCATION

TIME: 10 am – 5 pm
DATE: July 28, 2018
COLLECTION AREA
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133

If you have any questions about this event contact:
  • NW SolarFest, 206-306-9233, info@shorelinesolar.org - or
  • 206-582-7100 option 1, events@3rtechnology.com



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NW SolarFest Celebrates 14 Years of Success

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

The Sweet Adelines provided lung power
and musical entertainment for the event

By Maryn Wynne

Under clear blue sunny skies, Shoreline Solar Project celebrated the 14th annual NW SolarFest July 22 at Shoreline Community College.

Visitors came from all over the region to learn about the latest in sustainability products and services, participate in workshops, and enjoy the festival setting. Over 70 exhibitors including businesses and nonprofits participated.

Tiny House Expeditions from North Carolina

The festival welcomed special guests Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons of Tiny House Expeditions from North Carolina who visited with their self-built tiny home. Shoreline was one of many stops in their 25,000 mile journey around the US, sharing their film “Living Tiny Legally”.

Susan Bernado and Courtenay Fletcher

Author/Illustrator Susan Bernado and Courtenay Fletcher flew up from California to share their children’s book “The Big Adventures of Tiny House” inspired by Alexis and Christian’s house. They also did a reading at Third Place Books on Sunday and explored Seattle before their next destination.

Electric cars and bikes

Electric vehicles and electric bikes filled the Transportation Zone. Visitors were excited to support SolarFest by purchasing a chance to win an electric bike by the Presenting Sponsor Rad Power Bikes.

Raffle winner now has an electric bike for her commute
The raffle winner is delighted to incorporate the new bicycle into her daily commute.

Home Depot had a Building Zone for the kids

The KIDZone was a safe place to run through the grass, make an energy pledge and play with solar cars. It sounded like Santa’s workshop with all the building activities at the Home Depot booth.

NW SolarFest thanks everyone who participated in this year’s event, including a valuable renewable resource; the power of volunteers.



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NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair Saturday at SCC

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Find the alpaca at NW SolarFest

NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair
July 22, 2017
10 am – 5 pm
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline 98133

FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING 


Learn how to live a more sustainable life and see what choices might work for you and your family.

Bring the family and visit the KIDZone to get a solar mini car, build a birdhouse, make your own trail mix, and many other activities.

Solar curious? Talk to local solar installers and see what solar solutions are right for you. 

Electric cars and electric bikes at SolarFest


Tour tiny houses, see the latest in electric transportation and test ride an electric bike. Check out the solar art gallery. Join the Barter Fair. Find the alpaca. Be mesmerized by the roaming magicians.

Participate in meaningful discussions in the Conversation Cafés. Screen the film “Living Tiny Legally” at the campus theater.

Visit booths that highlight products, services and information to help you make choices that will help leave a cleaner, safer planet for our children.

Enjoy the low carbon, high joy, food and entertainment.
Main Stage, Busking Stage and roving entertainment all day.

Bring something for BarterFest

Some scheduled highlights:
  • Tiny Houses on display, screening of “Living Tiny Legally” (3pm), Tiny House Meetup (1pm)
  • Conversation Cafés on Sustainable Living, 2 stages (on the hour and ½ hour)
  • KIDZone – High Voltage Demo, The Insect Safari, Home Depot make and take activities, PCC Build Your Trail Mix, Mini Solar Car Giveaway, Readings of “Big Adventures of Tiny House”, “The Lorax” movie, theater 11am, Bee Hive Jive at 3pm
  • Seattle Barter Fair - bring your homegrown or homemade items to trade (2-4pm)
  • Transportation Zone includes 100% electric vehicles; Cars and Bicycles
  • Solar Art Gallery, Room 1402
  • Win prizes with our Sponsor Passport
  • Raffle fundraiser to win a Rad Power Electric Bike
  • The 14th annual NW SolarFest is organized by Shoreline Solar Project a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that promotes renewable energy and sustainability practices. 

For more information visit the website or email info@shorelinesolar.org.

Photos courtesy SolarFest



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Cool Things to Do at the NW SolarFest KIDZone

Saturday, July 15, 2017

NW SolarFest, Saturday, July 22, 10am - 5pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, FREE.

Bring the kids to NW SolarFest and enjoy the KIDZone.

Located in the grassy area behind the theater, the KIDzone draws you into the beautiful landscape of the college and provides a safe place for kids to explore the activities.

Building workshop with Home Depot
The Insect Safari

Learn about the amazing world of insects. View an extensive collection of preserved specimens and have your questions answered by expert entomologist Don Ehlen. Bug enthusiasts of all ages are welcome!

Live Voltage Demonstration, Puget Sound Energy

Learn about safety around power lines at this live 12,000 volt demonstration with real live arcs and sparks presented by PSE Energy Educator, Greg Parkinson.

Building Workshop

Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a project in the KIDZone.

Kids will have a choice of bug catchers, boats, small toolboxes or helicopters. Presented by Home Depot.

Solar Mini Car Give-a-Way

Kids, fill out you energy pledge at the KIDZone tent and receive your own mini solar car. Kids only, adults can purchase mini solar cars at the Solar Store.

Have fun racing your solar car on the track in the KIDZone.

Join Susan Bernado and Courtenay Fletcher, Author and Illustrator,

Reading The Big Adventures of Tiny House

The Big Adventures of Tiny House is a story about an old farmhouse that gets recycled into something new: TINY, a little house with a big heart – and WHEELS!

Visiting from California, Susan and Courtenay will be doing several readings and signings throughout the day. Also, visit them at the Tiny House Expeditions display to purchase the book. Book sales will benefit the Low Income Housing Institute's (LIHI) tiny house villages for the homeless!

Reading schedule
  • 10:30 KIDZone
  • 12:30 Theater
  • 2:30 Theater (right before screening of “Living Tiny Legally”)

Build your own Trail Mix

Kids, come by, say hi to Edmonds PCC Natural Markets staff, and build your own trail mix! Choose from 5 different yummy items, and see examples of just a few of the items that we carry in the bulk section of the store! Buying in bulk is a way of cutting back on waste of product, packaging and funds.

We look forward to seeing you at the KIDZone between 10am-2pm.

Shoreline Community College Summer Movie Time
The Lorax, 11 am, Theater
FREE!

"Unless someone like you ... cares a whole awful lot ... nothing is going to get better ... It's not."

Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty.

Face Painting

Melissa will be offering face painting from 10am-2pm.

Bee Hive jive!
Bee Hive Jive!

Dance like bees with Urban Farmer Lisa Taylor and her Garden Critter Academy puppets as we take a music and movement filled adventure in a bee hive.

Buzz with the bees to gather pollen, fertilize plants and help make our food. Examine a bee’s life cycle from egg to adult. Explore how bee communities work together gather food and raise baby bees. www.gardenwithlisa.com

See Lisa at 3pm.

Other Activities in the KIDZone

Check out the hand pump, the solar fountains, and games from recycled materials. Several photo opportunities are available, look for the giant monarch and the NW SolarFest suns.

Visit the alpaca in the exhibit area.



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Tiny Homes at NW SolarFest

Monday, July 10, 2017

Filmmakers Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons
have traveled 25,000 miles with their tiny house

Curious about the tiny house craze? Do you think you could live in one?

You have the opportunity to tour several tiny homes, speak to a builder and with tiny home dwellers.

Tiny House Expedition will be stopping at NW SolarFest as part of an extraordinary journey across the U.S. in a tiny house.

NW SolarFest, Saturday, July 22, 10am - 5pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, free.

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons, a filmmaker duo, are inspiring others to redefine home and rethink housing as means to provide more sustainable options, more meaningful lifestyles and more connected communities.

They are the creators of Tiny House Expedition and are on a journey with a purpose across North America with their DIY tiny home. To date, they have traveled over 25,000 miles, and counting!

They will answer your questions about tiny living, while giving tours of their charming home on wheels.

At 3pm join Alexis and Christian in the theater for a screening of their documentary film Living Tiny Legally.

Living Tiny Legally is an educational documentary series that explores the potential benefits tiny housing can bring to a community, the legal obstacles and how these are being overcome in a growing number of cities and in model building codes.

Seattle Tiny Homes, a local tiny house builder, will have their Alki model on display.

Seattle Tiny Homes specializes in tiny structures on wheels. They believe smaller abodes create serenity and simplicity, and are better for the environment.

You can use a tiny structure as a home, a mother-in-law apartment, a retirement cottage, an extra bedroom for a college student, a home office, or a studio. Your home is personalized and built to the highest standards of quality. All their completed structures are licensed as RV travel trailers.

Susan Bernado and Courtenay Fletcher, author and illustrator of The Big Adventures of Tiny House, will be doing readings of their children’s book throughout the day.

The irresistible rhymes and delightfully detailed illustrations in this new classic from the creators of Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs are sure to enchant children – and the book’s gentle messages about sustainable living and working together will delight parents and teachers as well.

The Big Adventures of Tiny House is a story of adventure and community, and most importantly a fresh take on the meaning of home. Susan and Courtenay beautifully capture the spirit of the tiny house movement— a pioneering lifestyle centered around meaningful experiences and friendships, and adorably charming to boot.

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will be on hand to talk about their tiny house villages for the homeless and Susan and Courtenay will be donating 25% of their book sales to this local nonprofit.

Readings at 11:30 in the KIDZone, 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the theater.




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NW SolarFest is powered by Volunteers

Friday, July 7, 2017

NW SolarFest Volunteers

14th Annual NW SolarFest
July 22, Shoreline Community College

NW SolarFest invites you to roll up your sleeves and join the great group of people who are the energy behind the region’s largest and longest running Sustainable Living event.

There is a variety of positions, no experience needed. You can lift and tote or you can sit.

We appreciate any amount of time you can give but ask for a minimum 2-hour commitment. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts!

There are some perks for your volunteer time!
  • Earn service hours for community projects
  • Earn Time Bank hours with SWEL
  • Showcase your talents
  • Work and play with like-minded people, those who wish to leave the world a better place
  • Volunteer t-shirt to stand out in a crowd
  • Access to well-stocked volunteer room day of event
  • Invite to NW SolarFest Private After Hours Party 

We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
  1. Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com
  2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
  3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.

If you do not want to use SignUp.com, contact volunteer@shorelinesolar.org and we can sign you up manually.

There are many fun and interesting things to see and do at NW SolarFest.

See NW Solarfest for details.

NW SolarFest is produced by Shoreline Solar Project a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit



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Raffle for electric bicycle supports NW SolarFest

Tuesday, July 12, 2016



NW SolarFest announces its raffle fundraiser to support the fair and keep it free to the public. And you can enter to win a Propella Electric bike.

Propella Bikes, the Seattle based startup whose Indigogo campaign exceeded their goal, focused on affordability, reliability and light weight, aiming for that sweet spot between electrically-assisted range and making the bicycle as light as possible.

The Propella has a 250 watt hub motor and a top speed of 20 mph. Its 6.6 aH waterproof battery is from Samsung and can be recharged in 2.5 hours. Propella bikes can be ridden without any motor assistance at all, just like any other traditional bicycle. Propella eBikes weigh under 37 pounds, have a two and a half hour charge time and can get anywhere from 15 to 28 miles to a full charge.

Propella ebikes are built with quality materials and parts including SAMSUNG battery cells, an aluminum alloy frame, mechanical disc brakes, a waterproof motor and battery and much more. With an onboard LCD computer, Propella displays five modes of motor assistance, speed and battery levels. Each battery also comes equipped with a standard USB output plug to charge riders' smartphones or other USB-enabled devices.

You can purchase raffle tickets at NW SolarFest July 23 at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. The Fair runs from 10-5. Raffle tickets are $5 or 3/$10.


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Northwest SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair July 23 in Shoreline

Monday, July 11, 2016


Shoreline Community College is playing host once again to the NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair, the premier renewable energy and sustainable living event in Washington state, on Saturday, July 23 from 10am - 5pm. Come on out and join us at this FREE event featuring Exhibits, Entertainment, Food, and Fun for the whole family.

Don't miss out on these highlights:
  • Raffle fundraiser to win a Propella Electric Bike!!!!
  • Low Carbon, High Joy Entertainment
  • Conversation Cafes
  • NW EcoBuilding Guild Talks
  • KIDZone – High Voltage Demo, The Insect Safari, Home Depot make & take activities
  • Trash Fashion Show, Gone to the Dogs, (2pm)
  • Seattle Barter Fair - bring your homegrown or homemade items to trade (2-4pm)
  • Transportation Zone includes 100% electric vehicles; Nissan, Tesla, Chevrolet
This will be the 13th annual SolarFest and this year's event is bigger than ever!

Parking and admission to the event are both free.

For more information, visit Shoreline Solar,  email, or contact Amy Stapleton206-546-7841.



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NorthWest SolarFest

Friday, July 24, 2015


Food, exhibits, people to talk to, electric cars
It's all there at the NW SolarFest

Shoreline Community College
July 25, 10am to 5pm
Free!



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Conversation Stations and variety of speakers at NW SolarFest Saturday

Wednesday, July 22, 2015



NW SolarFest is this Saturday at Shoreline Community College, from 10am – 5pm with free entry and free parking.

In addition to visiting the exhibits you can hear great speakers from the Northwest Ecobuilding Guild and check out the Conversation Stations with topics ranging from Organic Vegetable Gardening to chemical-free beauty routines. 

Listen to speakers on sustainable living
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Here is the schedule:

11am   Sustainable Home Makeover, Laura Elfline, Co-owner/founder of Mighty House Construction. MightyHouseConstruction.com – a sustainable home remodeling company.

Focusing on sustainability from a whole life perspective; how you use your home and financial considerations are just as important as green building products, energy conservation, and space functionality.

12pm   Rainwater Harvesting … (and greywater) use for irrigation, Jim Bristow – general contractor and green builder since 1976. Jim has fully functioning rainwater and greywater systems in his home in Ballard.

Learn about the benefits and basics of rainwater harvesting with cisterns, how you can control and collecting rainwater from your roof; different options, system, and related resources.

1pm   Balancing Solar and Energy Efficiency expenses in Net Zero Homes, Tom Balderston, Sr. Green Building Consultant, Balderston Associates

Learn about the affordability of NetZero homes in both new and retrofit. Just how efficient should the house be to achieve a NetZero Balance? How large should a solar array be? Tom will introduce the concepts of energy modeling and cost effective choices for Net Zero Homes.

Electric car and solar charging station
Photo by Jerry Pickard

2pm   Electric Cars, Jeremy Smithson, co-founder of Puget Sound Solar. PSS designs, installs, and services all types of grid-connected solar electric systems and electric vehicle charging stations.

Find out how a home with solar can provide all the energy for family cars in that household; reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and bolstering the local economy.

3pm   Passive House strategies … Comfortable Healthy Homes, Jay Lazerwitz, Architect and Certified Passive House Consultant

A brief overview of Passivhaus – an ultra-low energy standard that utilizes optimized levels of insulation, high performance windows, and superior airtightness to ensure high levels of comfort and indoor air quality. Passivhaus focuses on reducing energy demand – significantly reducing a building’s energy bills and carbon footprint.

4pm   Passive Solar Home Design, Chris Herman, Winter Sun Design

Passive solar space heating, cooling and daylighting can make your home more energy efficient, comfortable and light. No moving parts, no added costs (if building new) and no maintenance, except for washing the windows. Come and join this whirlwind perspective from a solar veteran.


Also join the conversation at our Conversation Stations led by local experts.

Conversation Station #1

11:00   Climate Change, and What We Can Do About It 
Tom Watson, King County EcoConsumer

12:00   Solar Works in the Pacific NW
Keith Hughes, West Seattle Natural Energy

1:00   SHellNO: Why Drilling in the Arctic is Unacceptable
David Perk , SHellNO activist

2:00   Return Our Planet's Atmosphere to 350 ppm CO2 by End of this Century
Gabe Mandell and Youth Climate Justice Ambassadors, Plant for the Planet

3:00   Beginners Organic Vegetable Gardening 
Lorn Richey and surprise guest

Conversation Station #2

10:30   Get Naked with Mrs. Snohomish County! (getting the chemicals out of your beauty routine)
Angelique Ashton, The Naked Project

Electric cars at Solar Fest
Photo by Jerry Pickard

11:30   Electric Cars Transportation rEVolution – Electric Vehicles are transforming the world 
Larry Owens, Shoreline Solar Project Co-founder and EV owner

12:30   Your vibration influences others: Reduce stress and find balance with Reiki
Eileen Dey Wurst, The Reiki Fellowship 

1:30   How Your Day to Day Choices Impact the Environment . . .and what you can do about it! 
Jane McClure, Shoreline Solar Project Board member, 21 Acres Sustainable Event Coordinator

2:30   Why Not Solar? - Dispelling Common Myths in the PNW 
Brian Rauzi, Passionate Student



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