Well, it’s a new year, and EcoShuttle has high hopes for 2008! As we’re still a young and budding company, we look forward to spending a lot of our time, energy and focus on the ECO Program. The first couple days of the new year are in itself proof that we’re not only making progress…

Where: The Buchan Reception Room 1st Unitarian Church 1011 SW 12th Avenue What: Free! Come share your ideas on how we can work in partnership to support an economic system that values caring for humans and the earth. You are already changing the world and your ideas are important! Help support what is silently emerging…

Where: Discovery Center What:  South Waterfront Community Relations welcomes the Friends of Ross Island to the Discovery Center for a presentation about the Ross Island vision and the process moving forward. While at the presentation guests can sample Salmon Safe certified wines from Argyle Winery, Lange Winery and Ponzi Vineyards, as well as try sustainable…

What: Monthly meeting held by the Multnommah Food Policy Council Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council Where: Multnomah County Building 501 S.E. Hawthorne Room 625 How:  EcoShuttle    …

What: Solar Now! Basics of Going Solar Workshop Learn the steps for going solar at your home or business — from selecting a contractor, deciding on the appropriate system for your home or business to cash incentives and tax rebates. Where: 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR (Ecotrust Building) How:  Use sustainable transportation to get…

45.5117, -122.684 What: Transportation Seminar – Bicycling in London: Innovations, Outreach and Progress.  Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Winter 2008 Transportation Seminar Series. Speaker: Steve Durrant, Alta Planning and Design. Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204 How:  Ride your bike onto the EcoShuttle.  Reserve your seats now!…

What:  This year the Portland Japanese Garden will celebrate O-Shogatsu (New Year’s) with a special Family Day on Sunday, January 13 from Noon-3pm. The event will be held in the Garden’s Pavilion and will include tea, sweets, traditional New Year’s activities for kids, and calligraphy writing.  Where:  Japanese Garden: 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. Portland, OR…

Original Link: http://www.iberkshires.com/story/25573/Greenhouse-Gas-Progam-Passed-by-Senate.html – January 03, 2008 BOSTON – A New England-wide initiative to reduce greenhouse gases got the OK from the state Senate on Wednesday; it now heads to the House. Passage by both chambers will secure the state’s current and future participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. “This bill provides actionable measures…

What: The Portland Bridal Show returns! The Bridal Show is an excellent way for soon to be Brides to meet Bridal Photographers, Bridal Cake Designers, Gowns, Florists and much much more! It is the must see event for all future Brides! Get your tickets now! Where: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr…

Where: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 What: RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight Farewell Performances at Keller Auditorium in Portland. “ HOURS: Tuesday-Friday at 7:30pm Saturday at 2pm…

What: Portland Center Stage presents two productions simultaneously in repertory sharing sets, costumes and many of the same actors in both productions. (These two plays will be playing on alternating nights and require purchase of separate tickets.) “The Beard of Avon” is Amy Freed’s bawdy, delicious, mind-bending comedy about the true authorship of Shakespeare’s plays…

Location: Rose Garden Ticket Prices: $85.00 $49.50;Ticket prices not including service charge How: EcoShuttle. Call for Rates or Reserve NOW Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at…