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Past Events:
"The Economics of Happiness" Film Premier & Local Living Expo
Frances Moore Lappe & Friends: Discovering the EcoMind Connection
What’s a conscious shopper to do? On one hand we have the apparel industry – inherently wasteful, notoriously exploitative, and built upon principles of planned obsolescence to boot. On the other hand we have millions of poverty-stricken families in third world countries eager to work and earn a living, but with no local market for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bestselling author, ardent social activist, and lifelong humanitarian, John Robbins is truly a force to reckon with. I first became familiar with his work last year after picking up a copy of his (then) latest book, The New Good Life, and found I couldn’t put it down! So inspired, I began delving into some of Robbins’ […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Dirty Girl Farms locally harvested canelli beans make the most scrumptious gourmet White Bean Dip. It’s a perfect little gift!
Even in Santa Cruz, there are times when the holiday season seems more stressful than merry. Instead of reaching for that second eggnog, take a break and hop in the car for a mini escape to the beautiful SLOWCOAST! From Wilder Ranch to San Gregorio, taking in the ocean up to the
Seven years ago Aptos-based indie film maker Jeff Warrick became plagued by a nagging question that looked something like this: “Is there any truth to the theory of subliminal messaging?” Film maker that he is, Warrick began exploring that question in earnest, camera in tow. But as frequently happens, what started out as a simple […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Locally crafted EcoEve Candles have a story. Named after green living advocate and co-founder Evelyn Nottbeck, the practices and materials used by this Santa Cruz company are 100% sustainable, a process requiring meticulously hand-sourced alternatives to the conventional petroleum-based options typically available.
If you’ve been downtown recently, you may have noticed the bright new Homeless Garden Project store front on Pacific Ave between O’Neill’s & Verizon (110 Cooper Street). If so, you might also have wondered whether there is an actual garden, how it works, and exactly what it is they cultivate there.
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