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Film & Panel Discussion: STRAWS

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Friday, November 2 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax

As you may have seen in the recent news, the recycling industry has turned upside down since China has drastically limited the plastic it is willing to buy from recycling agencies across the country.

We will begin this film night with a screening of the short film “STRAWS” which takes a look at the rise of single-use plastics.

Following the film, we will host a panel discussion to help sort out the confusion following the recycling crisis and what actions can be taken to reduce plastic waste.

PANEL:
• Kim Scheibly / Marin Sanitary Service
• Renee Goddard / Fairfax Town Council
• Perri Russell / Drake High Sea-Disc

Please come with your sorting and recycling questions!

This event is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s NO-WASTE NOVEMBER campaign. You just might win a $100 gift certificate from Good Earth! Learn more here!

#NoWasteNovember #SustainFX

Suggested donation $10 – no one turned away

Film and Speaker Series: Minimalism

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MINIMALISM: A Documentary About the Important Things
Friday, October 5 @ 6:30pm
Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park rd.
Fairfax, CA United States + Google Map

How might your life be better with less?

The film Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life -- families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker -- all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.

Speaker: Scott Hanan will share his version of Minimalism and how it has enriched his life, followed by a conversation with the audience. We will talk about the hurdles many of us face when trying to reduce clutter and consumption, and some possible solutions.

COSTUME COLLECTION: Clean Out Your Halloween drawer and bring your used costumes for others to enjoy!

Venue: Fairfax Women's Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax, CA 94930

Cost: $10 Suggested Donation

Film & Speaker Night: Youth In Action and Leadership

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YOUTH IN ACTION AND LEADERSHIP

When? Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 6:30pm

Where? The Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax

Suggested Donation: Adults- $10; Youth- FREE

Spend an evening with today’s young leaders!

An evening of Videos on Award-Winning Youth Activists followed by a panel of Marin Youth Environmental Leaders. Find out how they transformed ideas into action and what you can do to support them.

Featuring short videos on Brower award-winning youth activists tackling:

  • Community organization
  • Ocean health
  • Excess waste pollution
  • Access to basic needs in impoverished regions
  • And more!

HAPPENING: Screening and Filmmaker Discussion

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On Friday, March 23, join Sustainable Fairfax for a screening of the inspiring film HAPPENING, A Clean Energy Revolution followed by a discussion with our special guest, Filmmaker James Redford.  Fairfax Climate Action & Marin Clean Energy will provide opening remarks.

In the film, James embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier across the US.

SPEAKER: FILMMAKER JAMES REDFORD.  James is the co-founder and chair of The Redford Center, a non-profit media entity that engages people though inspiring stories that galvanize environmental action. Among many of its functions, the center’s documentary film projects include WATERSHED, FIGHTING GOLIATH and THE ART OF ACTIVISM.

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#MAKEITHAPPEN www.redfordcenter.org

Please contact SustainFX@gmail.com with questions about this event.

HAPPENING: Screening and Filmmaker Discussion

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On Friday, March 23, join Sustainable Fairfax for a screening of the inspiring film HAPPENING, A Clean Energy Revolution followed by a discussion with our special guest, Filmmaker James Redford.  Fairfax Climate Action & Marin Clean Energy will provide opening remarks.

In the film, James embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier across the US.

SPEAKER: FILMMAKER JAMES REDFORD.  James is the co-founder and chair of The Redford Center, a non-profit media entity that engages people though inspiring stories that galvanize environmental action. Among many of its functions, the center’s documentary film projects include WATERSHED, FIGHTING GOLIATH and THE ART OF ACTIVISM.

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#MAKEITHAPPEN www.redfordcenter.org

Please contact SustainFX@gmail.com with questions about this event.

Film Night: RiverBlue and Speaker Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed

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Sustainable Fairfax Film & Speaker Night: “RiverBlue”
Friday, January 26 – 6:30 pm
Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road
$10 Suggested Donation
SPEAKER: Rebecca Burgess, founder of Fibershed

RiverBlue spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Through harsh chemical manufacturing processes and the irresponsible disposal of toxic chemical waste, one of our favorite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival. RiverBlue brings awareness to this issue, and demands significant change in the textile industry from the top fashion brands that can make a difference.

Our speaker, Rebecca Burgess, founder of Fibershed, has created a model for a local textile economy, developing a network to support regionally grown and created clothing, and promoting “soil to soil” textile processes. Rebecca is also the author of the best-selling book Harvesting Color, a bioregional look into the natural dye traditions of North America.

This evening is sponsored by Sustainable Fairfax and the Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC).