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September 2019
Backyard Compost and Soil Health Workshop
Backyard Compost and Soil Health Workshop HEALTHY SOIL MAKES YOUR GARDEN GROW! Sunday, September 22 at 10am Fairfax Backyard Farmer 135 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Note: The event is currently full, but you can still sign up and automatically be put on a waitlist. There is still a good chance you could get in, or be first on the list for our next one! Discover how to make the soil in your garden a vital living ecosystem. In this…
Find out more »October 2019
Free Screening of MOTHERLOAD on the Ballfield!
MOTHERLOAD is a crowdsourced documentary, made in Fairfax, that introduces the cargo bicycle as a vehicle for exploring parenthood in this digital age of climate change. The film will be outside, free of charge, for our wonderful community to enjoy! http://motherloadmovie.com Synopsis: As Marin filmmaker and new mother Liz Canning meets the people behind the push to replace cars with purpose-built bikes, she contemplates the increasing tension between modern life and our hunter-gatherer DNA, and discovers the history and potential…
Find out more »Fairfax Streets for People!
Celebrate Fairfax at the Seventh Annual Fairfax Streets for People on Sunday, October 13, 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm Streets for People is a one-day “open streets” event on Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax. The street is transformed into a gathering space for people of all ages to come together to enjoy our public commons. There is live local music, dance, crafts, shopping , a clothing swap and other activities. Local restaurants serve food outside creating an outdoor cafe setting. Inspired by…
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Fairfax Police will be hosting another DEA Drug Take-Back Day in front of the police lobby on Saturday, 10/26/2019. They will collect any drugs, prescription medication, or non-prescription medication from 10 AM - 2 PM. To help combat the continued vaping health crisis across the country, they are accepting vape pens or e-cigarette devices without batteries. Devices with non-removable batteries are not allowed at this time due to their potential fire hazards.
Find out more »November 2019
Film & Speaker Night: TRUE COST
Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 Time: 7:00pm (Doors Open at 6:30pm) Where: Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax Cost: Suggested Donation $10 (Students $5) Speaker: Heather Podoll / Fibershed 6:30-7:00pm Scarf and Hat Exchange. Ready to change-up some of your Winter accessories? Bring your gently used scarves and hats for a free swap! TRUE COST is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our…
Find out more »December 2019
Fairfax Craft Faire!
Fairfax Craft Faire- Shop locally and sustainably! Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 11am-5pm The Fairfax Craft Faire is a favorite community event! Shop for sustainable crafts and products offered by our local artists and crafts people. Enjoy live music, fun activities for the kids, delectable snacks and seasonal libations. CALLING ALL BAKERS: Donate your favorite baked goodie to the Bake Sale at the Fairfax Craft Faire and receive 5 free raffle tickets for our Craft Faire Raffle! Submit this form to register…
Find out more »Sustainable Fairfax Board Meeting — all welcome
The Board is a group of hard-working, community-minded individuals who have committed their time and energy to making life in Fairfax and beyond healthier, stronger, and more sustainable. Sustainable Fairfax welcomes new energy and talent. Board Meetings are on the the 2nd Friday of even months (2-Feb, 4-April and so on) at 9:30-11 AM; and the 2nd Monday of odd months at 6:30-8 PM. Feel free to connect with a Board member if you have any questions.
Find out more »Holiday Pop Up: Wrap and Give Gifts Sustainably
Sustainable Fairfax is pleased to support Children 4 Change (C4C) in their efforts to make the holidays more sustainable by providing a eco-wrapping service! Sunday, Dec 15: 11am-1pm at the San Anselmo Town Halll Lawn Sunday, Dec 15: 2pm-4pm at Indie Alley, 69 Bolinas Road, Fairfax Most wrapping paper and ribbon is not recyclable or compostable and 2.3 million pounds of wrapping ends up in the landfill every year. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE! DONATIONS WELCOME! Also, you can bring…
Find out more »January 2020
Sustainable Fairfax Board Meeting — all welcome
The Board is a group of hard-working, community-minded individuals who have committed their time and energy to making life in Fairfax and beyond healthier, stronger, and more sustainable. Sustainable Fairfax welcomes new energy and talent. Board Meetings are on the the 2nd Friday of even months (2-Feb, 4-April and so on) at 9:30-11 AM; and the 2nd Monday of odd months at 6:30-8 PM. Feel free to connect with a Board member if you have any questions.
Find out more »Waste-Less Tour at Good Earth Natural Foods
Waste-LESS Tour at Good Earth Natural Foods Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 6:30-7:00pm... and every third Wednesday of the month! Join us to learn how to shop with zero-waste in mind, healthfully, sustainably, and locally! Reserve your spot HERE. Questions? Email info@sustainablefairfax.org.
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