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SUMMARY:Best Development Awards Call for Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Nominations are open now through Nov. 15! Celebrating 15 years of recognizing smart growth and sustainable practices\, the Best Development Awards program puts a spotlight on Iowans doing great work and inspires others to go green. Nominate yourself or nominate a project you think should be recognized. There are 12 categories\, including Renewable Energy\, Storm Water Management\, Renovated Residential\, Mixed Use\, and more. An awards ceremony will held be at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 19\, 2017. Please join us! \nApplying is easy — click here! \nTo learn more about the awards program and see past winners\, visit https://1000friendsofiowa.org/our-programs/best-development-awards/
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/best-development-awards-call-for-nominations/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:2016 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Environmental Council on Thursday\, October 6\, 2016 for their 2016 Annual Conference\, ECOnomics: Dollars\, sense & sustainability. \nThis year’s conference will explore the bond between the environment\, communities and economy and will delve into how to seize opportunities to advance policies\, programs and practices that offer ecological\, economic and societal benefits. \nEarly bird registrations ends Sept. 2\, 2016. \nFor more information and to register\, go to http://www.iaenvironment.org/get-involved/council-events/annual-conference/
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/2016-iowa-environmental-council-annual-conference/
LOCATION:DMACC Ankeny Campus — FFA Enrichment Center\, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Planning and Zoning Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Over the next year\, the City of Des Moines will be updating their very old and outdated zoning code. This is a great opportunity for 1000 Friends of Iowa to encourage the city to codify smart growth and sustainability! Today in a special P&Z meeting we will hear an update from consultants the city hired to help with the new plan. \nClick here for today’s agenda.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/des-moines-planning-and-zoning-special-meeting/
LOCATION:Richard A. Clark Municipal Service Center 2nd Floor Council Chambers\, 1551 East MLK Jr. Pkwy \, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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SUMMARY:BRAP- Bike Ride Against Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:This bike ride is a fun way to get more involved with the Pipeline Resistance Movement\, that is not only happening in Standing Rock\, but also all throughout Iowa.  This bike ride will raise funds and awareness for the No Bakken Legal Defense Fund. \nEnjoy music by Steve and Michaela McLain\, food\, and bikes. Children are welcome! \nThe bike ride will be on the Chichaqua Valley Trail. Meeting in Bondurant around 10 a.m. then heading towards Mingo to arrive there by 1 p.m. for days events\, that will include music\, food\, and testimony. The event is free but donations are welcome and appreciated. \nFind more information visit\, http://www.bikeiowa.com/EventPop/11189/brap-bike-ride-against-pipelines
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/brap-bike-ride-against-pipelines/
LOCATION:Bondurant Trail Head\, 2 Main St NE\, Bondurant\, IA\, 50035\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161015
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SUMMARY:Rural Creative Placemaking Summit
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the University of Iowa to join this cross-sector collaboration aimed to elevate intercultural perspectives and build policy presence for deeper consideration of rural creative placemaking. \nHeld October 12-14\, 2016 at the University of Iowa\, this gathering will share reflections from Regional Network members\, connect lessons across geographies\, and present a sustained argument for the centrality of rural creative placemaking – as a field\, and as a strategy for development and community sustainability. \nFor the schedule of events visit\, https://ruralgeneration.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Summit-Schedule-of-Events.pdf \nTo register\, go to https://form.jotform.com/61895753017160
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/rural-creative-placemaking-summit/
LOCATION:University of Iowa\, Iowa City\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club for a day of food\, conversation\, interesting ideas\, and celebration for the Iowa Chapter’s Annual Dinner.  The dinner will be local and sustainably produced foods prepared by the extraordinary chef\, Donna Prizgintas. Donna was the personal chef to many well-known Hollywood stars including Warren Beatty\, Annette Bennng and Norman Lear. \nTwo engaging speakers include Alison Hawthorne Deming\, a compelling essayist and poet. You may have read her work in Sierra.  She will be speaking after dinner.  In the afternoon\, there will be a Conservation Conversation and hike at Ledges led by Mark Edwards\, Sierra Club member and former DNR employee. \nPlease RSVP by Oct. 13. $40 per person. Find more information and register by visiting\, sierraclub.org/iowa/2016AnnualDinnerRes \nDetails:   Saturday\, October 15th \n2:00 PM Afternoon Hike at Ledges with Mark Edwards;  Meet at the Oak Woods Shelter\, south of Boone\, Iowa. \n4:30 PM Wine and cheese reception with the featured speaker at the home of Carolyn Raffensperger in Ames. \n5:30 PM Dinner will be held at Collegiate Presbyterian Church\, 159 Sheldon Ave\, Ames\, IA 50014 \n7:00 PM Alison Hawthorne Deming
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/the-iowa-chapter-of-sierra-club-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Collegiate Presbyterian Church\, 159 Sheldon Ave.\, Ames\, IA\, 50014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walkability Lecture: Author Jeff Speck in Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Speck\, author of Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America\, One Step at a Time will speak Monday\, Oct. 24\, at 6:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S. Linn St.\, Iowa City. The event is free and open to the public. \nSpeck is a city planner and urban designer who advocates for more sustainable cities. In his latest book\, Walkable City\, Speck writes that creating a walkable city is more than constructing sidewalks. Instead\, the urban environment must be designed so walking is useful\, safe\, comfortable\, and interesting. \nSpeck will be available afterwards to sign his book. Prairie Lights will sell copies at the event and will also have them in stock at their shop located at 15 S. Dubuque St.\, Iowa City. \nFor more information on Jeff Speck visit\, jeffspeck.com \nFor more information about the lecture visit\, click here.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/walkability-lecture-author-jeff-speck-in-iowa-city/
LOCATION:Iowa City Public Library\, 123 S. Linn St.\, Iowa City\, 52240\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iowa Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join The Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 for the Emerging Professionals Workshop.  The workshop is open to all industry professionals – whether you’re “breaking in” or an “old hat” this added event will have something for you.  Learn more about the workshop here. \nDr. Holmes Hummel will kick off the Summit as keynote speaker.  Dr. Hummel is the founder of Clean Energy Works which “connects champions of energy efficiency and renewable energy with resources that accelerate investment in clean energy solutions.” \nFor more information about the two-day event\, click here.
URL:https://1000friendsofiowa.org/event/iowa-energy-summit/
LOCATION:Prairie Meadows Conference & Event Center\, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr.\, Altoona\, IA\, 50009\, United States
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