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Posts Tagged ‘heal the bay’


Best of YDT: The Scoop on Dog Poop

.... dog-poopThe late Harvey Milk's dog poop campaign wasn't just good politics. Yes, we all hate happening on a pile of it on our neighborhood walks, but it's more than unsightly, it's bad for people and the planet. I went to Jessica Belsky, Read More →


Green & Good All Weekend Long

Robert-McGinley-Photography Conservation Collection Coming To A Close If you haven’t had a chance to check out conservation photographer Robert McGinley’s exhibit featuring, “natural landscapes that are threatened by development, and captures these environments at their most beautiful and vulnerable” then Friday July 24th, you’ll want to head down to the Blue 7 Gallery in Santa Monica from 6-9pm for the second to last weekend of the show which will end July 31st. The exhibit...

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Dads, Oburgers, Vegan Cookies, Stream Team…

basicneedsBasic Needs:  Food – A discussion at the Ecology Center That’s Bringing Green to the O.C. So it seems that the green movement is making its way down to our neighbors in the south as today the Ecology Center is kicking off its summer series aimed at fostering dialogue on the most pressing issues of the day. “The purpose of the series is to provide a foundation for making decisions that have a positive ecological impact. To that end, we are providing a forum where...

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Ways to Celebrate this Earth Day

Interested in celebrating Earth Day tomorrow?  Check out these local events happening near you.

Beauty and Fashion events

Sustainably Stylish Earth Day Soiree: Jenny Wax, Maya Fines and TYSA are joining forces for a sample sale and skin care tips using eco-friendly products.  Also be entered in the “Green Goddess” raffle by bringing in 5 recyclable items to support Olympic volley ball hopeful Alyma Dorsey. The event  takes place on 4/22 from 12pm – 8pm     in Santa Monica, Private Residence RSVP for Det...

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An Extra Long Weekend Guide: 1/16-1/20

I love the MLK Holiday weekend because it’s the extra break we need after the holidays. It’s sort of like a Bloody Mary the morning after a night of binge drinking; it helps take the edge off.
National Day of Service: A Call to Service from President Elect Barack Obama It’s important to remember why we get this day off. Our next president...

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It’s Going to Be a Hot One!

Get Crafty: The 2008 Crazy Cool Ridiculous Holiday Bazaar With the way the economy is looking these days, no one really wants to think about buying gifts.  However, the holidays are just around the corner; so instead of buying an over priced t-shirt, why not get creative and check out the gifts at the Crazy Cool Ridiculous Holiday Bazaar.  Check out eco-minded gifts from ydt favorite Green and Greener, Fair Trade Skin ...

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Weekend of Aug. 14th


SNEAK PREVIEW: Henry Poole is Here

Director Mark Pellington will be at the Aero Theatre Thursday, August 14th screening his new feature film, Henry Poole is Here, starring Luke Wilson. The story revolves around a lost and depressed man whose stucco dwelling reveals the face of Jesus, making his home a kind of pilgrimage for local townies. Of course there is a love story mixed in and ...

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Hear, Rock Out, Explore, Donate.

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HEAR: ArtSpeak

Lita Albuquerque (yes, like New Mexico) is a revolutionary in the field of environmental installation art, and lucky for Angelenos she will be talking about her most recent exhibit titled "Stellar Axis", here in Los Angeles. This Thursday head down to MOCA to listen to her discuss this breathtaking exhibit, and to see footage and stills of the work. Event Details: July 17, 2008. 7:30 p.m. Located at the Nation...

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