Dear VCCoolers,

Wowch! Key action brewing. Lot's of important ways to protect our climate and make a difference in Ventura. All kinds of skills and interests are needed. Take a look - we think you might find something to interest you.

Actively Yours,

The folks of VCCool
www.vccool.org

 

Tell Your Story at EPA's SB-375 Workshop this Friday - Right Here in Ventura!
Redesigning Communities to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Friday, July 23
9am to Noon
Ventura County Government Center,
Board Chambers (close up map )
800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009

California is setting targets for anti-sprawl to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The California Environmental Protection Agency wants to hear from YOU about how to do it! You don't have to be a climatologist to attend. They want to hear what you want it to look like in your neighborhood, to your business, at your child's school? They want to know how citizens feel about climate change. The last of seven statewide "Target Setting Public Workshops" is happening right here in Ventura at the Government Center this Friday.

More Info:
California Air Resource Board (CARB) web page
SB 375 Is Now Law -- But What Will It Do? - by Mayor Bill Fulton, Oct 2008

YOU're the One - VCCool's Green Transit Challenge!

Don't like the BP oil spill and deep sea drilling? Let's do something about it!! Sign up for VCCool's Green Transit Challenge. Cutting oil consumption helps the climate while it protects our coast.

VCCool is looking for five people to take our two-month challenge. For one month you track your driving, and the next month - you cut your gas use in half, while sharing your experience with VCCoolers.

We only need one more sign-up for our goal of 5 participants, and we can start the project! Four people have already signed up to join VCCool's Executive Director - Rachel Morris. If you want to be our fifth, please e-mail your "YES" with your contact information.

We'll be tracking how people cut their use and if they can reduce by 50% for one month. This will be Ventura's reality show at its best! Take a personal stand and dump the pump!

VCCool's 4th Annual Kids' Bicycle Safety Rodeo - Photo Album and Volunteer Thank You!

Thank You - Thank You, to the dozens of Volunteers who made this July's kids bicycle event, totally awesome.

If you need something to warm your heart - check out these photos!

If you volunteered - find your snapshot in our album.

If you want to why VCCool is Cool - check it out!

Marlene Sandoval rides the skill course with her new helmet.

Benefit Concert for VCCool
Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, August 28th
7:00pm till later
Zanzilla
2750 East Main Street, Ventura
$25 at the door

Join the party and Fuel VCCool's work on bicycle safety, local food policy, natural building, sustainable community planning, the fight against Texas oil companies' Dirty Energy Bill, and so much more.

Come mingle with friends new and old, and enjoy the music of: The Jug or Nots (jug band), the Rachel Morris Little Big Band ( original works including "Earth Day" and "White Trash Boy"), and Mule Skynner (classic rock).

Huge thank you to Zan Ferris for generously donating her gorgeous space for this event. It's a hidden oasis, underneath Smart and Final off Main. Directions

Ventura Bicycle Union Meeting

Wednesday, July 28th
7:00 pm
345 West Center St., Ventura
This is a kitchen-table meeting, so bring finger foods to graze on.

The topics are: reviewing the first public draft of Ventura's Master Bikeway Plan, the Bike Union's Power Breakfast, and bicycle kids at City Hall.

Don't get Lassoed! (California Fights for Clean Energy)

We knew it would come sooner or later... This November, Texas Oil companies plan to kill AB-32, California's historic Global Warming Solution Act, and SB-375 our cutting edge anti-sprawl legislation. VCCool has never been an alarmist organization, so please believe us when we say - friends - this isn't the one to sit back on! We're going to need every person down to the smallest "Who" to be making noise about this deceptive, nasty bill bankrolled by outsider wallets. VCCool will be keeping you up to date on events, actions, and the latest status.

For now, educate yourself! Then print and distribute our flyer widely. There's not a moment to waste getting the word out! California economists, business people, environmentalists, health advocates, scientists, and leaders across the state are lining up to protect clean energy.

More Information

Cowboys Who Know How to do it Right - Western Nights & Carnival Lights
The San Buenaventura ArtRiders Bicycle & Social Club Invites You To

First Friday ArtRide, August 6
Meet 5:30pm Artists Union Gallery, 330 S. California Street & Ventura Beach Promenade
Ride 6pm to art galleries, studios & the Ventura County Fairgrounds
Cowboy theme, it's all about them boots!

Fair Parade ArtRide Saturday, August 7
Meet on Main Saturday Morning; Details TBA
Info and Contact Email

Ride every First Friday - road etiquette and lights- * Ride at own risk*

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