I mention a few action items in my post about GreenFest. But also that day, I got on the mailing list of The Green Decade Coalition/Newton, an apparently very active group. Here are some events from my first mailing from them...

Tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 4, a tour of four solar homes and a community solar project. Gather in Newton at 9:30; tour is 10-2. $18 at the door. More information here.

Also tomorrow but in Brookline: A "Global Warming Cafe" starts with a light lunch at noon, followed by three hours of presentations:
• Plenary Speaker: Brookline resident Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres, "Advancing Sustainable Prosperity"
• Low Carbon Living Workshop: Easy, initial steps to lower your household CO2 output by 10% or more. Introducing "The Low Carbon Diet, a 30 Day Program to Lose 5,000 Pounds.
• Education Forums: Learn about sustainable technologies including solar and geothermal. Experts will discuss retrofit options.
Sponsored by Climate Change Action Brookline. Go there for further details.

On Sat., Oct. 25, an energy-saving fair for homes and businesses is planned in Lexington. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Lexington High School. For more details, go to www.lexgwac.org.

On Sat., Nov. 1, Paul Eldrenkamp of Byggmeister Inc. gives a three-hour seminar on insulating an older home. Cost is $30, $15 for some. Paul is highly sought as a speaker on conservation and home renovation; he's clear, committed, and knowledgeable. Details here.