Pardon any cross-postings... I hope you and your friends and family can stop by the South Sound Sustainability Expo<http://www.southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org/> this Saturday. [cid:image001.png@01CE142B.631B3600]<http://www.southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org/> March, 2, 2013 , 10:00 - 3:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center | FREE This 6th annual public event providing residents and business owners in the South Sound a place to discover the services, products, companies, and agencies addressing sustainability needs in our community. Expo attendees will learn about a variety of local goods and services, including: * transportation alternatives, * alternative energy sources, * green construction, * global climate change initiatives, and * energy conservation, * how to be economically efficient while being sustainable. * waste minimization and recycling, Workshops throughout the day on sustainable topics: 10:30 AM - Designing a Sustainable Landscape 12:00 PM - Spring Gardens: Starting with Seeds 1:30 PM - Solar Power Basics and Incentives Kid's Corner with fun environmental activities, games and art projects all day long. New for 2013 includes: * Over 30 first time vendors * Mini Tacoma Farmer's Market * Art Envirochallenger Exhibit * School of the Arts (SOTA) Dance Company performance: "What the Frack" Great Raffle Prizes! donated by our many generous participants. Testimonials from last year's attendees: "Enjoyed the breadth of different ideas expressed through this forum" "Variety of information, friendly and knowledgeable people, good handouts and samples" "Liked willingness of all vendors to share ideas and listen" Join the Expo on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/events/267687426691845>