Events

Safe Prescription Take Back

February 16, 2011 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Drop off your unused or expired medications for safe disposal

This Saturday, February 19, Madison county residents have the opportunity to drop off unused or expired medications for safe disposal.  There are three convenient locations including:  Jaycees Building on Airport Rd, Monrovia Recreation Center off Jeff Rd, and Madison Police Department on Hughes Rd.  The drop-off will take place from 9am to 12pm.

I can think of several easy reasons why to safely dispose of unused medications!

1. More environmentally friendly than throwing them in the trash.
2. Definitely better than flushing them down the toilet into our water supply.
3. Safer to get rid of them than save them!  Teen prescription drug abuse is a real problem.

So, swing by one of the locations Saturday and confidentially drop off any medications.  Check out this article for more information.

Dog Days of Winter

February 2, 2011 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden for Dog Days of Winter

Last weekend was definitely a spring teaser; I’m so ready for the warmer weather!  I tend to think about the Botanical Garden during warmer weather, but they offer great activities even in winter!  This Saturday, February 5th the Garden will host the Bow Wow Bone-anza from 10am to 2pm.  Take your furry friends and enjoy this festival in one of Huntsville’s most beautiful places!  Click here for a schedule of the day’s activities.

If you’re a runner/walker, you may want to sign up for the Bow Wow 5k (humans only) at 1pm or the 1 Mile Doggie Dash (humans and dogs) at 2pm.  There are also several kids’ activities coming up in Feb. and March; click here for a list of camps and classes.

Palette to Palate

January 14, 2011 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

A fusion of art and fine cuisine in Huntsville

Are you looking for something new and artsy to try this weekend?  Try Palette to Palate on Saturday, January 15th at 7pm.  At this event you’ll receive painting instruction from Denise Onwere and your taste buds will be dancing with Chef Will’s special menus.  According to his website he is a “green chef” using local foods whenever possible.  Cost is $50 and I’d love to hear about it if you go!

Free Organic Truffles Just In Time For NYE!

December 30, 2010 by Mecca · 2 Comments 

Earth Fare’s weekly super deal is a free box of organic chocolate truffles.   Though my New Year’s Eve celebrations have tamed to the nth degree since becoming a mom, I still enjoy celebratory champagne, fireworks, and now FREE decadent chocolate truffles thanks to the Southeastern supermarket chain Earth Fare!    “The Healthy Supermarket’s” weekly super deal is a free box of organic chocolate truffles with a $5 purchase.  They come in a 7 oz box and cost $5.98 + tax without the coupon.  I got the original, they also offer caramel and coffee truffles, and they are delicious.  So silky and smooth, the best chocolate I’ve ever had.    After putting the little one to bed I look forward to sipping champagne and nibbling chocolate truffles and strawberries with my husband to celebrate the coming new year!   Click here for the printable coupon.  No printer?  No problem, Earth Fare offers flexible couponing.  Just write down the PLU code or send it to your mobile phone.  Act fast, the offer is good until January 4, 2011.    For locations and to see if there is an Earth Fare near you click here.   Happy New Years!

Thanksgiving Market

November 19, 2010 by Tonya · Leave a Comment 

Madison’s Thanksgiving Market this Saturday, 11/20

Having local foodstuffs at your Thanksgiving table is a win-win situation!  Get fresh and scrumptious foods while saying thanks to your local farmers and vendors.  The Madison City Farmers Market will be hosting their 4th annual Thanksgiving Market to help you get all the fixin’s for a tasty meal.  The market will be open from 9am to 1pm, but get there early to score the best items before they’re gone.

Do you have any plans to green your Thanksgiving day?  We’d love to hear from you!

Your TV is going green

November 17, 2010 by Mecca · Leave a Comment 

NBC is in the midst of their annual Green Week.

Green Week, NBC’s annual ode to the environment is underway after kicking off November 14th and continuing through the 21st.   Look for green-themed segments on the news, in primetime, and even PSA’s.

This year’s Green Week will showcase NBC News reports from every corner of the company’s portfolio. NBC Nightly News’ Environmental Correspondent Anne Thompson will host environmental segments throughout the week, while MSNBC‘s “Morning Joe” will showcase a special five-day series to educate America on dependence on foreign oil and alternative sources of energy. NBC’s “TODAY” will bring it home with a segment on green cleaning products and highlights on how to reduce home energy and water use, and NBC Local Media stations across the country will feature stories about green in their communities. Rounding out the week, NBC News’ Brian Williams will conduct an exclusive one-on-one interview on Friday November 19th with Prince Charles, who talks about his efforts to prevent global warming and why he wants to be “the defender of nature.”

This year NBC is debuting green PSA’s like the one below featuring one of my favorite funny moms, Amy Poehler .

You know me, I always applaud a green initiative and appreciate green conversation starters, however there those a little less than impressed with NBC’s efforts.  Click here to read Greg Pollowitz’s take on “NBC’s Green Week Weak” for the National Review.  In the meantime keep an eye out for ‘green tv’ all this week on NBC stations.

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