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Charged 2020: The Global Renewable Energy Forum
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he second annual senior executive summit, Charged 2020: The Global Renewable Energy Forum, is now open for registration. The event will take place on July 11 and 12, at the University of San Diego. Co-sponsored by Natural Awakenings, Charged 2020 brings together key business leaders, researchers, tech- nologists, policy makers, entrepreneurs and investors along the renewable energy generation, storage and smart grids value chain. The aim of the forum is to discuss strategic opportunities for creating a clean energy future through the development of sustainable technologies and innovative leadership practices. Experts will speak on topics that include sustainable solutions to today’s en-
ergy challenges; identifying the next breakthrough renewable energy technologies; smart grid technology to modernize power grid reliability and efficiency; enhanc- ing battery innovation through successful partnerships and collaboration; the future of electric cars and smart grid integration; the next generation of biofuels; new developments in government funding; strategies for growing venture capital investment; and successful innovation under increasing regulations. Noteworthy speakers at this year’s forum include Eric Isaacs, director, Ar- gonne National Laboratory; Sue Ellerbusch, VP North America, BP Biofuels; Joe Heinzmann, senior director, Energy Storage Solutions, Altairnano; Mark Bellinger, vice president of business development and government regulations, Infineon Technologies; David M. Mazaika, chief operating officer, Quantum Technologies; Yves Grincort, group leader and research officer, National Research Council of Canada; Neil Gerber, global power generation solution leader, IBM; and a number of other key executives.
For more information or to register, email
Info@Charged2020.com or visit
Charged2020.com. See ad on page 9.
Green To Go Offers Small Bento Box G
New Wellness Program at St. Vincent de Paul
reen To Go, a company dedicated to selling prod- ucts that help reduce mealtime waste, recently
released a new, small bento box that can be purchased at the Solana Beach Farmers Market from 1 to 5 p.m., on Sundays. “Green To Go supports a waste-free lifestyle, with an emphasis on helping children make a differ- ence in keeping our environment clean,” says owner
Lara Osborn. “Our customers have been asking for a lunchbox solution that helps them pack a healthy, litterless lunch for their children without too many parts and pieces. The small bento box holds enough food for a small child’s lunch, including a drink, but only has one lid to keep track of. It is dishwasher safe, including the 200 stickers that come with it.” The bento box is also BPA-free, completely recy- clable and comes in three bright colors.
Cost: $18.99. Location: 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach 92075. For more infor- mation, call 818-335-2338, email
ContactGreenToGo@yahoo.com or visit Green-
ToGoLunchware.com. See ad on page 18.
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t. Vincent de Paul Village, a partner of Father Joe’s Villages, has added a Health and Wellness program to the many services they provide to people in need within the community. The new initiative includes yoga, Tai chi and holistic health classes for the homeless. It was created by Nicholas Coniaris, who is in charge of the work placement program at the Village, after he experi- enced the benefits of yoga and decided to become certified as a yoga instructor. “At St. Vincent de Paul Village, our job is rebuilding lives damaged by the experiences of homelessness, addic- tion, mental illness and abuse,” says Coniaris. “With onsite education, em- ployment, mental health, addiction and parenting programs, we work with the whole person to bring about deep and lasting transformation. Our new Health and Wellness program seeks to provide a wide array of positive, life-affirming classes and activities to our residents. We intend to replace the limitations of homelessness with the pride and energy that comes from treating yourself well.” Coniaris is currently seeking volun- teers to co-lead activities or classes once a week. He explains, “By volunteering, you can spread the health to the most vulnerable members of our community. We will help you plan, organize and implement your activity, along with other co-leaders and volunteers. From there, the possibilities, like the rewards, are endless.”
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For more information or to volunteer or donate equipment or funds, call 619-520-0179 or email
Nick.Coniaris@
Neighbor.org.
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