Showing posts with label solarfest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solarfest. Show all posts

Want to know what's going on this weekend?

Friday, July 15, 2011

Check out our list of upcoming events.
It can always be found under the Events tab on our webpage, but here's a direct link.

This Saturday is the Northwest Solar Fest. It's a regional event that celebrates sustainability and the use of solar power. It's held at Shoreline Community College, which is known for developing the Zero Energy House. Chef Graham Kerr will be cooking with solar cookers. The fledgling Shoreline Farmers' Market will make its first appearance. A VW car show. Lots of booths, demonstrations, and good energy.

Don't even try to drive on campus. Park in the shopping center below and take the shuttles.

Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens is having a 50% off plant sale both Saturday and Sunday. Parking is a challenge there, too, so take several friends and carpool.

On Sunday, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is adding a craft fair. Fresh food and jewelry - all in one convenient location.

St. Barnabas Anglican Church is having their annual picnic and inviting the community.

A Sky Nursery seminar on Saturday and Third Place Books author event on Sunday.

That's all just this weekend. There's lots more to come, as we try to hold every possible event in a six week period often referred to as "summer".





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SolarFest, VW Show come to Shoreline Community College Campus Saturday, July 16, 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The future and the past will come together for a fun day of food, music, information and beautiful vehicles this Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Shoreline Community College. No admission fee. Open 10am – 6pm, Music, food and beer garden open till 8pm.

Looking toward the horizon, the college will host the 8th annual SolarFest, a celebration of all things related to renewable energy and sustainable living. SolarFest is a production of the Shoreline Solar Project, founded in 2004 to promote the practical application of renewable energy and environmentally responsible practices to enhance the economic, ecological, and social environment of our community.


At the same time, looking in a probably rare and lovingly restored rearview mirror will be the 30th anniversary version of the NW Vintage VW Car Show and Swap Meet. Sponsored by the venerable Cascade Kombis car club, the show and swap is the centerpiece of their Vintage Volkswagen Weekend, which includes a Friday, July 15, cruise centered at the Burgermaster restaurant in Seattle’s University Village and followed by Sunday’s Bug Nationals, drag racing for Volkswagens at Bremerton Raceway

“We’re excited and honored to host these two great events that have such synergies with our equally great programs here at Shoreline,” said Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert.
“Our Clean Energy Technology Program was the first of its kind in the state and the first to graduate students trained for the jobs of the future under Gov. Gregoire’s call for 25,000 new green-collar jobs,” Lambert said. “Our Professional Automotive Training Center leads the nation in preparing technicians to work with the latest automotive technology and meeting the needs of students and industry.”

SolarFest will offer more than 85 booths, exhibitors and vendors, including the latest solar and other alternative energy systems, recycling, electric cars and other sustainable-living interests. Food vendors, farmers market, beer garden, music and other entertainment. Graham Kerr, formerly known as the Galloping Gourmet, will give solar cooking demonstrations and his newest book will be available at the Solar Store. A free bonus book will be available as long as supplies last and a KIDZone will have solar-powered toy cars as giveaways to the first 300 children. 

The NW Vintage VW Car Show and Swap Meet has been on Volkswagen and vintage automobile enthusiasts calendars for 30 years. More than 200 Beetles, square backs and air-cooled VWs will be on display and rare VW parts will be for sale. Food vendors. A rare 1955 Beetle will be raffled with tickets only costing $1. General admission is $7. For those wishing to show a vehicle, preregistration is encouraged, but signups are taken the day of the event for a $15 fee. Open to public 9am. Show car registration 7-9am.

Free parking on campus; space may be limited. Free shuttle service from Shoreline designated parking area near Sears and Greenwood lots.

For more information about the events, please visit our blog.




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Shoreline Farmers' Market - first appearance at NW SolarFest Saturday

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

This Saturday, July 16, the Shoreline Farmers Market Association will host a small farmers market at the 8th annual NW SolarFest


The renewable energy and sustainable living fair will be held at Shoreline Community College from 10am to 6pm, with a concert, beer garden and after party from 6pm to 8pm.

Featured at this mini-farmers market are three local farms; Urban Garden Co-op, Garden Treasures, and Carleton Farm as well as New Roots Organics and Shoreline’s own Mister Kitty’s Soap Shop.

The Shoreline Farmers Market Association will have an informational booth at the market to discuss their plans for the future farmers market.

They will also have a few promotions including 100% Canvas reusable shopping bags for the first 25 people that spend $20 market wide, free organic lemonade, iced coffee and slices of pie from Shoreline’s Deborah’s Homemade Pies.

Partnered with the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College, the Shoreline Farmers Market Association is slated to open the Shoreline Farmers Market for business next spring. The plan is for a Wednesday or Thursday market at the park adjacent to Shoreline’s new LEED Gold City Hall.

You can contact the Shoreline Farmers Market Association by email.



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What’s cooking at NW SolarFest? July 16 10am-6pm at SCC

Saturday, July 9, 2011


NW SolarFest, Saturday, July 16, 10 am to 6 pm, at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, with the beer garden and live music continuing until 8.  Metro Routes 5, 331 and 345 serve the college on Saturdays.

Graham Kerr cooks solar
The 8th Annual NW SolarFest, July 16 at Shoreline Community College, will feature solar cooking demonstrations with Graham Kerr, long known as the Galloping Gourmet. 

Though he's cooked practically everything under the sun, Kerr just recently discovered the joy of solar cooking. SolarFest will be his first public demonstration of his new craft.

SolarFest has grown into the region’s largest and longest running locally organized renewable energy event. 

It is produced by the nonprofit Shoreline Solar Project and is supported by the City of Shoreline, Seattle City Light, Shoreline Community College and many others.


Features include
  • Demonstration of machine that turns plastic back to oil
  • Mini solar cars (free for the first 300 kids) giveaway and races in the KIDZone
  • Katy's Musikgarten music and movement circle
  • Electric car displays by Plug In America and Seattle Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA)
  • Introducing Shoreline's Farmers Market
  • Shoreline Backyard Wildlife Certification Celebration
  • Shoreline Community College Zero Energy House interactive tours
  • Viking 45, Western Washington University Vehicle Research Institute Progressive Automotive X PRIZE team vehicle
  • Beer Garden featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing
  • After Party with Yogoman Burning Band



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8th Annual NW SolarFest to be held on Saturday, July 16 at Shoreline Community College

Monday, June 20, 2011

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SolarFest Saturday, July 17 at SCC

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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SolarFest - Bigger, Better and a Beer Garden

Sunday, July 11, 2010


The 7th Annual SolarFest will be held at Shoreline Community College on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17. 

It will begin 7 pm Friday with opening night festivities in the SCC Theatre featuring keynote speaker Marcelo da Luz, builder of a world distance record-setting solar car. The event, with a suggested donation of $10, will include a silent auction accompanied by appetizers and a no-host bar.

Photo: Marcelo da Luz displays his solar car at a Nashville event.

The festival is on Saturday, July 17, from 10 am to 8 pm, in the SCC West parking lot. The SolarFest is free. Parking is $2. Walking, biking, and public transportation are encouraged.

This year's festival features a Beer Garden by Sierra Nevada with sustainably made beer. Features of the SolarFest include:

Exhibitors, Speakers and Presentation.

Kid Zone, with hands-on activities including solar cookers, solar fountains, and using recycled materials to make things that move with solar power.

Taste of Shoreline sponsored by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce will feature Southern, Asian and Midwestern cuisine.

Live Music, Film Festival.
Transportation Zone with alternative fuel vehicles and electric cars.

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