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Chapter gathering (meeting) August 17, 2010, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a run down of upcoming events.... | more |
Join us for a run down of upcoming events.... | more |
Chapter gathering (meeting) July 20, 2010, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location TBD. Maybe a beach location?? Stay tuned.... | more |
Location TBD. Maybe a beach location?? Stay tuned.... | more |
Save The Bay Swim (outreach) July 17, 2010, 6:00am
A fabulous opportunity to help out our friends at Save the Bay! Surfrider will be providing water support during their annual swim from Newport to Jamestown. Bring your board or kayak.... | more |
A fabulous opportunity to help out our friends at Save the Bay! Surfrider will be providing water support during their annual swim from Newport to Jamestown. Bring your board or kayak.... | more |
Trick or Trash Fall Beach Cleanup (clean-up) October 31, 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Come and join us during our annual Trick or Trash event. We will be conducting coastal cleanups all over the southern coast from Newport to Westerly.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
We need beach cleanup captains to take ownership of certain beaches,
breaks, and other coastal locations. We will provide the volunteers for
each site and get the help you need. Please email Carissa at
ctlord@yahoo.com to sign up as a captain.
We also need TRUCKS!! If you are willing to provide your services and
your vehicle to help transport the trash back to the town beach, please
let Carissa know.
Computer and TV recycling will also be conducted at the Narragansett Town
Beach by Office Recycling Solutions/ Cartridge World. This is a great
opportunity to clean out your homes (or your neighbor's, family's, or
anyone else's who has TVs and computer equipment sitting around). There
is no charge for this service and no reservations are required.
Trick or Trash Beach Clean Up
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Gathering at Narragansett Town Beach
SOUTH Pavilion Parking lot
Volunteers needed! Trash bags & gloves provided!
Post Event Bar-B-Que at 1:00pm at the Narragansett Town Beach
Hosted by RISF
Also on the other side of the Bay,
Newport Trick or Trash Beach Cleanup
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Rain or shine
Gathering at the West parking lot at Easton's (First) Beach
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Come and join us during our annual Trick or Trash event. We will be conducting coastal cleanups all over the southern coast from Newport to Westerly.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
We need beach cleanup captains to take ownership of certain beaches,
breaks, and other coastal locations. We will provide the volunteers for
each site and get the help you need. Please email Carissa at
ctlord@yahoo.com to sign up as a captain.
We also need TRUCKS!! If you are willing to provide your services and
your vehicle to help transport the trash back to the town beach, please
let Carissa know.
Computer and TV recycling will also be conducted at the Narragansett Town
Beach by Office Recycling Solutions/ Cartridge World. This is a great
opportunity to clean out your homes (or your neighbor's, family's, or
anyone else's who has TVs and computer equipment sitting around). There
is no charge for this service and no reservations are required.
Trick or Trash Beach Clean Up
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Gathering at Narragansett Town Beach
SOUTH Pavilion Parking lot
Volunteers needed! Trash bags & gloves provided!
Post Event Bar-B-Que at 1:00pm at the Narragansett Town Beach
Hosted by RISF
Also on the other side of the Bay,
Newport Trick or Trash Beach Cleanup
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Rain or shine
Gathering at the West parking lot at Easton's (First) Beach
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October Get-Together: Marine Mammal Strandings Talk (meeting) October 20, 2009, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a quick update of our local happenings this fall as well as a great presentation on marine mammal strandings by Janelle Schuh, Stranding Coordinator for the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. We will provide pizza and beverages. New members always welcome. Hope to see you there!... | more |
Join us for a quick update of our local happenings this fall as well as a great presentation on marine mammal strandings by Janelle Schuh, Stranding Coordinator for the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. We will provide pizza and beverages. New members always welcome. Hope to see you there!... | more |
September Chapter Get-together (meeting) September 15, 2009, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join us on Tuesday, September 15th for some ice cream compliments of the chapter to celebrate a great (yet rainy) summer.... | more |
Please join us on Tuesday, September 15th for some ice cream compliments of the chapter to celebrate a great (yet rainy) summer.... | more |
Volunteers Needed for Firmman Water Support (outreach) September 13, 2009, Starts at 7am. Surfers in the water by 6:45am.
Looking for a fun, unique volunteer opportunity? Our friend Fred Bartlett is looking for our help at the Firmman on Snday, September 13th
Please read below and let Kira Stillwell know ASAP (kira@chicksonsticks.org) if you'll be able to help and if you will be on a kayak or surfboard. The more the better!
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This event gives back to the town `s local children by way of half the proceeds from this event funding, a special needs fund for the Recreation Department. The race covers 1.2 miles of ocean and we need more people in the water than ever before. Volunteers get seaside parking in the SOUTH LOT to unload your gear, a bright volunteer shirt, food from Boston Market (after noon),and that great feeling of making a difference within the race, and the kids of South County. Volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Firmman, so please help us out!... | more |
Looking for a fun, unique volunteer opportunity? Our friend Fred Bartlett is looking for our help at the Firmman on Snday, September 13th
Please read below and let Kira Stillwell know ASAP (kira@chicksonsticks.org) if you'll be able to help and if you will be on a kayak or surfboard. The more the better!
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This event gives back to the town `s local children by way of half the proceeds from this event funding, a special needs fund for the Recreation Department. The race covers 1.2 miles of ocean and we need more people in the water than ever before. Volunteers get seaside parking in the SOUTH LOT to unload your gear, a bright volunteer shirt, food from Boston Market (after noon),and that great feeling of making a difference within the race, and the kids of South County. Volunteers play a huge role in the success of the Firmman, so please help us out!... | more |
Offshore Aquaculture Lecture (outreach) September 10, 2009, 6 p.m. Light supper, 7 p.m. Lecture
"Farming the Deep Blue: Opportunities for Increasing Sustainable Seafood
Production in New England"
Lecture describes aquaculture opportunities in uncharted waters
NARRAGANSETT-Rhode Island was once ranked 50th in the country in aquaculture production, but in recent years, aquaculture, particularly for shellfish in the salt ponds, has been growing steadily. Some state waters are even nearing their limits for aquaculture development.
"We have limited growth potential for the salt ponds in Rhode Island
because of so many other uses, but there is increasing interest in the
potential of offshore aquaculture," said David Beutel, aquaculture
coordinator for the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council. In fact, one test project off Block Island in open ocean waters is trying to establish whether such operations can be viable for local aquaculturists.
According to Richard Langan, director of the Atlantic Marine Aquaculture
Center at the University of New Hampshire, near-shore aquaculture is
constrained by social, environmental, political, and other concerns, but
open-ocean aquaculture offers the potential to meet growing demand for
seafood and to be a sustainable alternative for fishing communities,
preserve working waterfronts, and generate substantial economic activity in coastal communities. Langan will discuss this, along with the potential for co-location of offshore energy and food production facilities, in his
lecture "Farming the Deep Blue: Opportunities for Increasing Sustainable Seafood Production in New England" at the URI Graduate School of
Oceanography Coastal Institute in Narragansett on September 10 at 7 p.m.
A light supper, including mussels donated by American Mussel Harvesters,
Inc., will be provided prior to the lecture on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Sponsored by the R.I. Ocean Special Area Management Plan and Rhode Island
Sea Grant. For more information, visit http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu. This
lecture is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your place, contact
Tracy Kennedy at (401) 874-6800.
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"Farming the Deep Blue: Opportunities for Increasing Sustainable Seafood
Production in New England"
Lecture describes aquaculture opportunities in uncharted waters
NARRAGANSETT-Rhode Island was once ranked 50th in the country in aquaculture production, but in recent years, aquaculture, particularly for shellfish in the salt ponds, has been growing steadily. Some state waters are even nearing their limits for aquaculture development.
"We have limited growth potential for the salt ponds in Rhode Island
because of so many other uses, but there is increasing interest in the
potential of offshore aquaculture," said David Beutel, aquaculture
coordinator for the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council. In fact, one test project off Block Island in open ocean waters is trying to establish whether such operations can be viable for local aquaculturists.
According to Richard Langan, director of the Atlantic Marine Aquaculture
Center at the University of New Hampshire, near-shore aquaculture is
constrained by social, environmental, political, and other concerns, but
open-ocean aquaculture offers the potential to meet growing demand for
seafood and to be a sustainable alternative for fishing communities,
preserve working waterfronts, and generate substantial economic activity in coastal communities. Langan will discuss this, along with the potential for co-location of offshore energy and food production facilities, in his
lecture "Farming the Deep Blue: Opportunities for Increasing Sustainable Seafood Production in New England" at the URI Graduate School of
Oceanography Coastal Institute in Narragansett on September 10 at 7 p.m.
A light supper, including mussels donated by American Mussel Harvesters,
Inc., will be provided prior to the lecture on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Sponsored by the R.I. Ocean Special Area Management Plan and Rhode Island
Sea Grant. For more information, visit http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu. This
lecture is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your place, contact
Tracy Kennedy at (401) 874-6800.
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International Surfing Day (outreach) June 20, 2009, Time TBD
Join us on June 20th as we celebrate International Surfing Day!
This global celebration of the sport of surfing is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 20th, which is the longest day of the year for us folk in the northern hemisphere. SURFING Magazine will be working with the Surfrider Foundation to use the day to also help raise awareness of beach and coastal environmental issues.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Join us on June 20th as we celebrate International Surfing Day!
This global celebration of the sport of surfing is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 20th, which is the longest day of the year for us folk in the northern hemisphere. SURFING Magazine will be working with the Surfrider Foundation to use the day to also help raise awareness of beach and coastal environmental issues.
Stay tuned for more details!
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SPRING BEACH CLEAN-UP AND ECO-DEPOT (clean-up) May 16, 2009, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Happy Spring! It's that time of year again to do a bit of Spring cleaning- Surfrider-style! Join us on Saturday May 16th for our annual Earth Day Beach Clean-up and Eco-Depot (which is technically past the official Earth Day this year but who's counting?)
COME ON OUT AND VOLUNTEER!
We also need beach cleanup captains to take ownership of certain beaches, breaks, and other coastal locations. When volunteers check in, we'll send them out to give you a hand. Let me know if I can put you down to be a captain.
Got a pick-up truck? If you are willing to provide your services and your vehicle to help transport the trash back to the town beach, please let us know.
Saturday, May 16, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rain or Shine Check-in at Narragansett Town Beach SOUTH Pavilion Parking lot Volunteers needed! Trash bags & gloves provided.
This year our favorite e-waste and hazardous waste program is back! ECO-DEPOT and Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (cell phones, computers, old paint, etc.) Saturday May 16th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (note: one hour earlier start than beach clean-up) Narragansett Town Beach NORTH Pavilion Parking Lot
And on the other side of the Bay in Newport, there will be a beach clean-up ONLY. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rain or Shine Meet at Easton's (First) Beach Gloves and bags will be provided
Phew! That's a lot of info. Got it?? After all this running around making the coastline all nice and pretty, join us for a BBQ back at the Narragansett Town Beach SOUTH lot. Grills will be fired up at 12-noon.
Hope to see you on the 16th! ... | more |
Happy Spring! It's that time of year again to do a bit of Spring cleaning- Surfrider-style! Join us on Saturday May 16th for our annual Earth Day Beach Clean-up and Eco-Depot (which is technically past the official Earth Day this year but who's counting?)
COME ON OUT AND VOLUNTEER!
We also need beach cleanup captains to take ownership of certain beaches, breaks, and other coastal locations. When volunteers check in, we'll send them out to give you a hand. Let me know if I can put you down to be a captain.
Got a pick-up truck? If you are willing to provide your services and your vehicle to help transport the trash back to the town beach, please let us know.
Saturday, May 16, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rain or Shine Check-in at Narragansett Town Beach SOUTH Pavilion Parking lot Volunteers needed! Trash bags & gloves provided.
This year our favorite e-waste and hazardous waste program is back! ECO-DEPOT and Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (cell phones, computers, old paint, etc.) Saturday May 16th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (note: one hour earlier start than beach clean-up) Narragansett Town Beach NORTH Pavilion Parking Lot
And on the other side of the Bay in Newport, there will be a beach clean-up ONLY. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rain or Shine Meet at Easton's (First) Beach Gloves and bags will be provided
Phew! That's a lot of info. Got it?? After all this running around making the coastline all nice and pretty, join us for a BBQ back at the Narragansett Town Beach SOUTH lot. Grills will be fired up at 12-noon.
Hope to see you on the 16th! ... | more |
Newport Beach Cleanup (clean-up) April 11, 2009, 12:00 noon - 2 pm
Come on out to help support our chapter during our annual Earth Day (actually one week before) Beach Cleanup. ... | more |
Come on out to help support our chapter during our annual Earth Day (actually one week before) Beach Cleanup. ... | more |
Ocean SAMP Stakeholders Meeting (meeting) April 7, 2009, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
PRESENTATION: Acoustics and Electromagnetics
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island�s ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
PRESENTATION: Acoustics and Electromagnetics
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island�s ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
Beach cleanup (clean-up) March 28, 2009, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Surfrider Foundation will be holding a beach cleanup at the seawall on Ocean Road in Narragansett on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. Bags and gloves are provided for volunteers. ... | more |
Surfrider Foundation will be holding a beach cleanup at the seawall on Ocean Road in Narragansett on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. Bags and gloves are provided for volunteers. ... | more |
New Member Movie Event (meeting) March 25, 2009, 6:30pm-8:30pm
The festivities begin at 6:30pm with a quick 30 minute meeting and new member sign up, followed by a cocktails and snacks down at the bar. We will be showing two great movies just in time to get us all stoked for the upcoming summer!
Renew your membership, signup or bring a new member and you GET A FREE BEVERAGE! Come and celebrate our waves, coasts, and beaches!!
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The festivities begin at 6:30pm with a quick 30 minute meeting and new member sign up, followed by a cocktails and snacks down at the bar. We will be showing two great movies just in time to get us all stoked for the upcoming summer!
Renew your membership, signup or bring a new member and you GET A FREE BEVERAGE! Come and celebrate our waves, coasts, and beaches!!
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Ocean SAMP Stakeholders Meeting (meeting) March 19, 2009, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
PRESENTATION: Fisheries by Dave Buetel and Tiffany Smythe
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island's ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
PRESENTATION: Fisheries by Dave Buetel and Tiffany Smythe
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island's ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
Ocean SAMP Meeting (meeting) February 10, 2009, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
PRESENTATION: Wind, Waves, and Sea Level Rise by Malcolm Spaulding
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island�s ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
PRESENTATION: Wind, Waves, and Sea Level Rise by Malcolm Spaulding
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, will define use zones for Rhode Island�s ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.
The Ocean SAMP stakeholder group is a forum that engages key constituencies and the public in the development of the Ocean SAMP. During this two-year process, the stakeholder group members will learn about the technological and scientific information being collected to create an Ocean SAMP, be able to voice their concerns and issues, and provide thoughtful input on the process and products. The Rhode Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation serves as a stakeholder for the Ocean SAMP.
All meetings will be announced on the Ocean SAMP Listserv and are open to the public. Please respond to Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu to confirm your attendance.
For more info, check out:
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/index.html... | more |
RI Surfrider Holiday Party (meeting) January 25, 2009, Skating 3-5pm
KJ's 5-7pm
On behalf of the board of the Rhode Island Chapter, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for all you do for the Surfrider Foundation. Because of the support and passion of our members, we are able to make a difference in Rhode Island's oceans, waves and beaches.
3-5pm - Meet us at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center in Newport.
Skating and rentals are on us! Plenty of parking on-site, and feel free to
bring along the kids. For directions and other info, go to:
http://www.skatenewport.com
5-7pm - After getting exercize/nice and chilly, we're heading over to KJ's
Pub & Restaurant in Middletown, right across from Easton's Beach (First
Beach). Warm up with us while we keep you posted on the latest activities
and updates of the Rhode Island chapter.
http://www.kjsrestaurant.com/newport-dining.html
Any questions, comments or requests, please email Ollie Green at ollie@risurfrider.org. RSVPs are
helpful, but not required. Hope to see you all there!
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KJ's 5-7pm
On behalf of the board of the Rhode Island Chapter, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for all you do for the Surfrider Foundation. Because of the support and passion of our members, we are able to make a difference in Rhode Island's oceans, waves and beaches.
3-5pm - Meet us at the Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center in Newport.
Skating and rentals are on us! Plenty of parking on-site, and feel free to
bring along the kids. For directions and other info, go to:
http://www.skatenewport.com
5-7pm - After getting exercize/nice and chilly, we're heading over to KJ's
Pub & Restaurant in Middletown, right across from Easton's Beach (First
Beach). Warm up with us while we keep you posted on the latest activities
and updates of the Rhode Island chapter.
http://www.kjsrestaurant.com/newport-dining.html
Any questions, comments or requests, please email Ollie Green at ollie@risurfrider.org. RSVPs are
helpful, but not required. Hope to see you all there!
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Day Without A Bag (outreach) December 18, 2008, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
This holiday season join the RI Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Save The Bay on Thursday, December 18th. Come and finish your holiday shopping and you will be offered a free reusable shopping bag, compliments of Save The Bay's South County Coastkeeper Program. Our first Day Without A Bag is being staged to encourage the use of reusable bags, which will save landfill space, clean up our waterways, and reduce the amount of oil consumed and the amount of global greenhouse gases emitted in the manufacture of throw-away plastic bags.
While supplies last so arrive early!
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This holiday season join the RI Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and Save The Bay on Thursday, December 18th. Come and finish your holiday shopping and you will be offered a free reusable shopping bag, compliments of Save The Bay's South County Coastkeeper Program. Our first Day Without A Bag is being staged to encourage the use of reusable bags, which will save landfill space, clean up our waterways, and reduce the amount of oil consumed and the amount of global greenhouse gases emitted in the manufacture of throw-away plastic bags.
While supplies last so arrive early!
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Save The Bay Annual Swim (outreach) August 15, 2008, 8:00pm - 12 noon
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