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SUMMARY:Cary Downtown Farmers Market Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste will have an informational booth at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market Fall Festival! Stop by and say hello! If you would like to volunteer to table at the Toward Zero Waste booth please sign up here:\nhttps://secure.givelively.org/event/toward-zero-waste-north-carolina/cary-falls-farmers-market
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-downtown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Cary Downtown Farmers Market\, 160 E Park St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Durham,Morrisville,Raleigh
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fest #1
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Toward Zero Waste each month this fall for an afternoon of free fun down on the farm! This fall Cary’s Harvest Fest Series will have live music\, local food and beverages\, farm tours\, and more on our historic working farm for the Good Hope Farm Harvest Fest. Toward Zero Waste is looking for volunteers to help staff our table. Volunteer shifts last 2 hours each and are a great opportunity to engage the community about sustainability. Sign up now to be a part of this wonderful event and contribute to building a sustainable future together! \nThere are three Harvest Fests this fall! The next dates are September 16th\, October 21st and November 18th. Sign up HERE: \nPlease note\, parking is not permitted on this historic site; guests can park at Good Hope Baptist Church located at 6628 Good Hope Church Road and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Good Hope Farm\, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd\, Cary\, NC\, 27519
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Durham,Morrisville,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T183000
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Book Party
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste and Mindful Merchant are hosting a zero waste book party on Tuesday\, May 23\, 2023. Our special guests area Mei and Irene Li from Food Waste Feast who are authors of the new cookbook Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking. Bring a friend along with all your zero waste cooking questions and join us for a chat\, book signings & snacks! \nThe zero waste book party is FREE to attend. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sign up HERE \nThe doors will open at 6:30pm \nFor more about the cookbook click here. \nCheck out the recording of our discussion with Mei Li from 2022 about reducing food waste on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/QhCGt3Nq6wk \nTo learn about other events we are hosting or going to be at\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/zero-waste-book-party/
LOCATION:Mindful Merchant\, 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd #401\, Cary\, NC\, 27518
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T210000
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SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- May (6p)
DESCRIPTION:Register for a session here: https://signup.com/go/TtbiihV\nJoin our Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project!\nThis is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm. There is a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nBeginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\n\nThe Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market. They use leftover or repurposed fabric. You get to keep your first reusable bag.\nHope to see you there.\n\nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday\, scheduled through June\, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-may-6p/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T160000
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SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- May (2p)
DESCRIPTION:Register for a session here: https://signup.com/go/TtbiihV\nJoin our Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project!\nThis is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm. There is a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nBeginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\n\nThe Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market. They use leftover or repurposed fabric. You get to keep your first reusable bag.\nHope to see you there.\n\nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday\, scheduled through June\, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-may-2p/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000
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SUMMARY:Cary Herbfest
DESCRIPTION:Come visit our booth at the Friends of Page-Walker Herbfest on Sunday\, May 7\, 2023 from 12-4p. \nMore about this event: \nThe Friends of Page-Walker Herbfest is a perennial favorite\, held rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. Visitors have the opportunity to find out how to start their own herb garden while touring the Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden\, including a close-up look at the historic 1850s Page smokehouse. \nIn addition to touring the garden\, festival-goers can stroll through booths selling a wide variety of garden-related items\, including home care products\, soaps and lotions\, edible treats\, garden products\, and crafts. Plant vendors offer herbs\, perennials\, native plants\, and vegetables. Demonstrators and informational booths may include the chance to learn more about gardening\, healing with herbs\, crafts\, cooking with herbs\, and other interesting topics. \nHerbfest is fun for the whole family\, with a craft\, a bake sale\, and the exciting butterfly release. \nTo learn about other events we are hosting or going to be at\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-herbfest/
LOCATION:Page-Walker Arts & History Center\, 119 Ambassador Loop\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
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SUMMARY:Morrisville Earth Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our booth during regular Western Wake Farmers Market on Earth Day\, April 22\, from 8a-12p. \nAt this family-friendly event you will learn from the experts and enjoy some fun prizes and activities. A passport adventure game will be available for those that visit particular farmers’ market vendors and education booths for Earth Day. There will also be a tree giveaway raffle! \nSome of the stations will include: \n\nInformation about native plants\, trees\, and companion planting (including some fun giveaways!)\nA composting and vermiculture demonstration (with live worms on display)\nInformation about rain barrels\nA recycling sorting activity with prizes\nChildren’s activities such as seed bomb making\, eco-painting\, and worms\n\nFor more information including where to park go here. \nTo learn about other events we are hosting or going to be at\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/morrisville-earth-day-2023/
LOCATION:Western Wake Farmers Market\, 280 Town Hall Drive\, Morrisville\, NC\, 27560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Morrisville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000
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UID:11337-1682013600-1682024400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- April (6p)
DESCRIPTION:Register for a session here: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj\nJoin our Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project!\nThis is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm. There is a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nBeginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\n\nThe Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market. They use leftover or repurposed fabric. You get to keep your first reusable bag.\nHope to see you there.\n\nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday\, scheduled through June\, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-april-6p/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T160000
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CREATED:20230315T204906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204906Z
UID:11332-1681999200-1682006400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- April (2p)
DESCRIPTION:Register for a session here: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj\nJoin our Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project!\nThis is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm. There is a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nBeginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\n\nThe Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market. They use leftover or repurposed fabric. You get to keep your first reusable bag.\nHope to see you there.\n\nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday\, scheduled through June\, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-april-2p/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230312T175926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T175926Z
UID:11304-1681840800-1681846200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Makers at Kingswood Elementary Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Makers table at the Kingswood Elementary Earth Day Fair on April 18\, 2023 from 6-7:30p (in Cary\, NC). We will be sharing our mission and reusable bag project\, upcoming meetups\, and low-waste living tips!\nThis event is open to the public and great for young students.\nThere will be a raffle and other fun tables to check out too!\nHope to celebrate Earth Day with you!\nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-makers-at-kingswood-elementary-earth-fair/
LOCATION:Kingswood Elementary\, 200 E Johnson Street\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230308T144632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T144632Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Outreach at Cary Downtown Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Toward Zero Waste Makers will be hosting a table at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market (CDFM) on April 8th from 9a-12p to further our partnership with the market and raise awareness of the Reusable Bag Project. This project turns leftover and repurposed fabric into reusable bags which vendors at the CDFM hand out for free to customers who don’t have their own reusable bag\, reducing the usage of plastic bags. The Makers group hosts a monthly sewing meetup on the 3rd Thursday in Cary to create new bags as well as kits for people who want to sew them at home.\nWe hope to see other fellow Makers there in support and are excited to gain some new members as well. Bring your reusable bags and support your local vendors- see you there!\n\nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our sewing & other events\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-outreach-at-cary-downtown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Cary Downtown Farmers Market\, 160 E Park St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230209T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T153036Z
UID:11024-1679140800-1679151600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary Arbor Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of trees and forests at the Town of Cary’s annual Arbor Day Celebration! The festival will feature tree identification walks\, planting demonstrations\, and Q&A with arborists\, along with activities for kids\, live music\, and locally sourced food and drink. Educational tables from local environmental groups\, including Toward Zero Waste\, will help answer any questions you have about trees in Cary\, the benefits they provide\, and how to support them. \n(Rain date: March 19\, 2023; noon -3 p.m.) \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Page-Walker Arts & History Center\, 119 Ambassador Loop\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T160000
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CREATED:20230222T181057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T181057Z
UID:11068-1678975200-1678982400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- March (2p)
DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill! Host\, Nancy R\, recently shared that “it’s not all about bags when we get together at our makers Makers Sewing Meetup. We share ideas and inspiration about health\, family\, creativity\, earth care….”\n\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm\, and there will be a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two. Beginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have. You don’t have to be a sewist.\nThe Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market and use leftover or repurposed fabric. You get to keep your first reusable bag.\n\nRegister for a session here: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj\nHope to see you there.\n\nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday\, scheduled through June\, at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page. \nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-march-2p/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230202T114335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T114335Z
UID:11004-1678818600-1678824000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:March Volunteer (& Friends) Social (Cary)
DESCRIPTION:Hope you can join us for a fun time at our March Volunteer (& Friends) Social at Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary. Hang out with like-minded members of our eco-conscious community from 6:30-8p on March 14\, 2023. This event is open to current\, past\, and future volunteers and friends. Snacks will be provided! \n***While we host a number of family-friendly events and appreciate our youngest volunteers\, this social is for adults only. \nFor details about our other events\, go here.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/march-volunteer-friends-social-cary/
LOCATION:Fortnight Brewing Company\, 1006 SW Maynard Rd\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230214T135059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T135059Z
UID:11033-1678525200-1678536000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers at Cary Downtown Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Toward Zero Waste Makers will be hosting a table at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market (CDFM) on March 11th from 9a-12p to further our partnership with the market and raise awareness of the Reusable Bag Project. This project turns leftover and repurposed fabric into reusable bags which vendors at the CDFM hand out for free to customers who don’t have their own reusable bag\, reducing the usage of plastic bags. The Makers group hosts a monthly sewing meetup on the 3rd Thursday in Cary to create new bags as well as kits for people who want to sew them at home.\nWe hope to see other fellow Makers there in support and are excited to gain some new members as well. Bring your reusable bags and support your local vendors- see you there!\n\nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our sewing & other events\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-at-cary-downtown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Cary Downtown Farmers Market\, 160 E Park St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230127T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T171242Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- February (Cary)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to connect with others\, take action to reduce waste\, and learn a new skill? Join our Makers group for the next monthly sewing meetup. Beginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have. The Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market and use leftover or repurposed fabric.  \nThere are two sessions at 2-4pm and 6-9pm with a limit of 10 spaces per time slot so reserve your spot today!  \nTo Register: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj \nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-february-cary-2/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230127T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T170425Z
UID:10984-1676556000-1676563200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- February (Cary)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to connect with others\, take action to reduce waste\, and learn a new skill? Join our Makers group for the next monthly sewing meetup. Beginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have. The Makers are focused on making reusable bags to replace plastic bags at the Downtown Cary Farmers Market and use leftover or repurposed fabric.  \nThere are two sessions at 2-4pm and 6-9pm with a limit of 10 spaces per time slot so reserve your spot today!  \nTo Register: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj \nMakers sewing meetups are held every 3rd Thursday at the Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cary\, NC. \nJoin the Makers group here. *This is a public Facebook group. \nTo learn about our other events\, visit our Events page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-february-cary/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230104T154549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T204154Z
UID:10938-1676217600-1676223000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Book Discussion: Facing the Climate Emergency - Margaret Klein Salamon (Raleigh)
DESCRIPTION:***Oops- We didn’t realize February 12 was Super Bowl Sunday. As a result TZW Raleigh is postponing the discussion of the book Facing the Climate Emergency by Margaret Klein Salamon. We hope you will join us for a great conversation when this event is rescheduled.*** \nFor updated event information visit our website Events Page. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nToward Zero Waste will be hosting a book discussion of the novel Facing the Climate Emergency – Margaret Klein Salamon. We will be meeting at 1030 Washington Street on Sunday\, February 12th from 4-5:30pm for the discussion.\nPlease register because space is limited! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8af28a2f58-facing#/\nIf you don’t already own this book\, please try to borrow it or purchase it\, even better\, second hand. If that isn’t an option\, the book is available to purchase online here: shorturl.at/vBE03. Please only sign up if you plane to or have finished reading the book. We hope you will join us for a great conversation!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/book-discussion-facing-the-climate-emergency-margaret-klein-salamon-raleigh/
LOCATION:Washington Street Business Park\, 1030 Washington St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605-1258
CATEGORIES:Cary,Durham,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230117T184842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T184842Z
UID:10974-1676048400-1676055600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Toward Zero Waste Volunteer Social
DESCRIPTION:Want to connect with other like-minded people? \nJoin us for our upcoming volunteer social! It is an opportunity to get together and talk about the fun and challenges of moving toward zero waste.  Also learn how others (and potentially you) can help change the culture to make low-waste living approachable and achievable for everyone. \nThis event is open to current\, past\, and future volunteers and friends. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you at Trophy on Maywood on Friday\, February 10 from 5-7pm EST. \n***While we host a number of family-friendly events and appreciate our youngest volunteers\, this social is for adult volunteers only. \nFor details about our other events\, go here.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-volunteer-social/
LOCATION:Trophy on Maywood\, 656 Maywood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221219T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T172902Z
UID:10910-1675191600-1675195200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Toward Zero Waste 101 (Cary\, Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start moving toward zero waste but not sure where to start? Join us in-person at Mindful Merchant in Cary or virtually via Zoom for Toward Zero Waste 101. We will discuss the FIVE R’s of zero waste and how you can make personal changes to live more sustainably. \nMindful Merchant will be open for our group to shop before and after the presentation and offer a 10% discount for all who attend. Attendees watching virtually will have a week to visit the store to use a 10% discount (Sorry\, Mindful Merchant does not sell any products online). \nThere will be a raffle at the end of the night for one lucky in-person attendee to win a $25 gift certificate to Mindful Merchant. \nRegister here to save your seat because space is limited!  \nCan’t make it in-person\, you can still attend virtually by register here.  \nThe planned schedule: \n6:30-7:00 Sip and shop (in-person only); Please bring your own reusable container to enjoy the refreshments. \n7:00 – 8:00 TZW 101 discussion (virtual & in-person) \n8:00 – 8:30 Raffle and shopping (in-person only) \nWe are here to help you on your journey toward zero waste! \nTo see our other events visit our Events Page.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/zero-waste-101-cary-virtual/
LOCATION:Mindful Merchant\, 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd #401\, Cary\, NC\, 27518
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230110T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T170257Z
UID:10959-1674151200-1674162000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup (Cary)
DESCRIPTION:Register for the event here: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj\nJoin the Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm\, and there will be a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two! Beginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\nHope to see you there!\nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/10959/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221210T165356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T112025Z
UID:10880-1674151200-1674158400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Spirits- Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh is co-sponsoring the first Sustainable Spirits of 2023 at The Optimist in Raleigh. Please come join us at this free and unstructured event which is open to everyone interested in anything from renewable energy and civic engagement to green building\, organic farming\, and\, of course\, waste-conscious living! Hope you can make it!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/sustainable-spirits-raleigh/
LOCATION:The Optimist\, 1000 Brookside Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Durham,Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230110T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T161003Z
UID:10955-1674136800-1674144000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup (Cary)
DESCRIPTION:Register for the event here: https://signup.com/go/ZXnyhVj\nJoin the Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm\, and there will be a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two! Beginners are welcome and no equipment is required but you can bring what you have!\nHope to see you there!\nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-cary-3/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20230104T152335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T174500Z
UID:10932-1673690400-1673697600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh Litter Sweep- MLK Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh has adopted a section of the Raleigh Greenway! That means we have committed to picking up trash and making sure our trail is in good condition 4 times a year. Our winter litter sweep got rained out so we want to make sure we are able to get out there and better our community on a different day!\nRegister: https://bit.ly/3jJVlVv\nPartnering with Great Raleigh Cleanup and 86it.com\, we’ll supply: grabbers\, buckets\, bags\, & safety vests.\nYou bring: work gloves\, your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for grubby\, overgrown conditions!\nAll ages invited and encouraged but parents are responsible for supervising their children. \nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event.\nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Kate Macleod (kate@towardzerowaste.org).
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-litter-sweep-mlk-weekend/
LOCATION:Crabtree Creek Trail Parking Area\, 2300 Crabtree Boulevard\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27608
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221122T140623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T140623Z
UID:10813-1671127200-1671138000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill – beginners are welcome and no equipment required!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm and there will be a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nHope to see you there! \nRegister here: https://signup.com/go/QjGgeHH
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-3/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Durham,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221122T140327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T140327Z
UID:10809-1671112800-1671120000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill – beginners are welcome and no equipment required!\nWe will have two sessions\, 2-4pm and 6-9pm and there will be a limit of 10 spaces for each session. You do not have to attend for the full session\, so register even if you plan to come for an hour or two!\nHope to see you there! \nRegister here: https://signup.com/go/QjGgeHH
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Durham,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221103T152154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T154750Z
UID:10778-1670666400-1670670900@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary Impact: Restaurants
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to begin educating and supporting our area restaurants in reducing landfill waste.\nJoin us for a brainstorming session and help tackle some low hanging fruit to get us started.\nNot sure you want to commit to a project? We’d still love for you to join us\, learn more about what other communities are doing\, what we’re envisioning\, and hear your ideas.\nLet us know if you will attend! Even if you’re not available\, please comment or mark “interested” and we’ll keep you in the loop!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-impact-restaurants/
LOCATION:Gather Goods Co.\, 417 Kildare Farm Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221027T151339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T152353Z
UID:10740-1670061600-1670068800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Winter Litter Sweep- Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh has adopted a section of the Raleigh Greenway! That means we have committed to picking up trash and making sure our trail is in good condition 4 times a year. \nOur winter litter sweep will be Saturday\, December 3. \nEvent Location: 2300 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh\, NC 27608:  Go to the Crabtree Creek Trail Parking area on Crabtree Blvd\nDate: Saturday\, December 3\nTime: 10am – 12pm \nPartnering with Great Raleigh Cleanup and 86it.com\, we’ll supply: grabbers\, buckets\, bags\, & safety vests.\nYou bring: work gloves\, your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for grubby\, overgrown conditions! \nAll ages invited and encouraged but parents are responsible for supervising their children. ;)\nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/winter-litter-sweep-raleigh/
LOCATION:Crabtree Creek Trail Parking Area\, 2300 Crabtree Boulevard\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27608
CATEGORIES:Apex,Cary,Durham,Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20220912T233354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T133942Z
UID:10493-1668859200-1668873600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Fest- Cary\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Come see TZW at Cary’s Harvest Fest! The festival is on Saturdays 12p-4p on 9/17\, 10/15 and 11/19. We will have a booth at each date so please stop by and say hello!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/harvest-fest-cary-nc/
LOCATION:Good Hope Farm\, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd\, Cary\, NC\, 27519
CATEGORIES:Cary,Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174128
CREATED:20221022T204823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221022T204922Z
UID:10704-1668103200-1668114000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Makers Sewing Meetup- Cary
DESCRIPTION:Join the Makers sewing meetup for the Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Makers community members\, reduce waste\, and learn a new skill!\nNancy\, our project lead\, will be hosting the event and be able to assist beginner sewists – no experience required. Please bring any sewing equipment you have access to!\nRegister here: https://signup.com/go/pNerpbQ\nWe will have an afternoon session from 2-4pm and an evening session from 6-9pm! You do not have to attend for the entire time\, so please register even if you plan to come for an hour or two! There will be a limit of 10 spaces per session\, so make sure you register today!\nEmail makers@towardzerowaste.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-sewing-meetup-cary-2/
LOCATION:Christ The King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary,Durham,Maker's Events,Raleigh
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