Weekend Guide

Ydt Co-founder Lauren is back at it again! She is leading another DIY Skin Care workshop, this time at Green and Greener in Valley Village. You’ll learn how you can make simple, healthy and effective skincare products from ingredients you might already have at home. The list includes how to make your own massage oil, sugar scrub and bath salts. The event is happening TODAY (May 7^th) but there is limited space so sign up ASAP.

Location: Green and Greener, 4838 Lauren Canyon Boulevard, Valley Village CA 91607. Date/Time: Thursday, May 7^th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP Required: 818-358-4313

Head over to La Grande Orange in Pasadena with a metro stub and you’ll be eligible to receive either one of their signature cocktails, or a glass of beer, sangria or wine for $1. They have plenty of delicious appetizers to pair with your cheap drink too. Note, you only get the discount on your first drink, but that is still a good deal.

Location: La Grande Orange 260 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 MAP Date/Time: Every day Phone: 626-356-4444 Web: http://www.lgostationcafe.com/ . * They are opening a Santa Monica location on Main St. very soon!

There is still time; it’s only Thursday and you have till Sunday. Check out our array of eco-friendly gifts the ydt team put together that are perfect for every kind of mom. Most companies can ship right away! Give mom green and save green too as vendors are giving discounts to all ydt readers. You can view the guide here.

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Head over to All Shades of Green where Randi Regan of GreenBliss Eco Spa will teach you the truth behind the chemicals listed in your favorite cosmetic products and give you tips on products that deliver the same results without the added chemicals. You’ll also get to sample a mini treatment from GreenBliss and sample a new natural makeup line. Also in honor of Mother’s Day, if you bring your mom, sis, mother in law, etc., you can save $10 off your admission. All guests will also receive a $100 towards any additional home eco spa party.

Location: All Shades of Green: 3038 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles Date/Time: Friday, May 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. RSVP: Call (323)665-7454 Space is limited.

Want to be a part of a nigh of radical collaboration amongst the leaders of the green movement?  “There’s a lot of hype surrounding the green movement, but we’re not seeing a lot of habit. The results just aren’t materializing. Relative to the chatter, there should be much more change. Everyone is green in principle, but very few are green in practice. Why is that?” asks Scott Badenoch and Argam DerHartunian of Creative Citizen. They are bring together green thought leaders (including your daily thread co-founders), green celebrities and other promienent leaders to help an answer to this question.  Most importantly, they’ll be asking everyone in the world of Twitter too.  Want to take part of the conversation?  Log into twitter on Saturday night from   Tune in to twitter this Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m.  Use the hash tag #GreenQ and asking this impressive group of greenies your burning green questions.  We’ll be twitting from YourDailyThread to be sure to connect with us.   Other great greeen organizations that will be represented include Max Gladwell, MNN, Causecast and Planet Green.  We’re honored to be coming together with such an exciting group of thought leaders, hope to tweet you soon!

Location:  www.twitter.com   Date/Time:  Saturday May 9, 2009  7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Revel With a Cause is a free festival at Clover Park that will feature international foods, music performances on a solar powered stage, recycled couture, earth-friendly workshops, a global marketplace and free bike valet. The event takes place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Clover Park 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard Santa Monica, CA Date/Time: Saturday, May 9^th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Brunch is overdone, so enjoy sleeping in a bit and take mom to Ciudad’s Mother’s Day Dinner with tapas instead. You and she can also enjoy delicious sangria or a multi-course prefixed meal for $38. In case your mom really does love brunch, don’t worry: Ciudad will be serving brunch too; it starts at 10 a.m. View the complete menu options on the ydt events calendar.

Location: Ciudad 445 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Date/Time: Sunday, May 10, Brunch starts at 10 a.m. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Web: http://www.ciudad-la.com/ RSVP: Please call (213) 486-5171