<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"><base href="x-msg://192/"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">"Sandra J. Repp" <<a href="mailto:sjr37@cornell.edu">sjr37@cornell.edu</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><b>[sustainable_tompkins-l] 10/3-10/5: Green Buildings Open House Weekend!</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">September 29, 2014 10:42:47 AM EDT<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">TC-HSC-L <<a href="mailto:TC-HSC-L@list.cornell.edu">TC-HSC-L@list.cornell.edu</a>>, SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L <<a href="mailto:SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L@list.cornell.edu">SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L@list.cornell.edu</a>>, "<a href="mailto:igba@googlegroups.com">igba@googlegroups.com</a>" <<a href="mailto:igba@googlegroups.com">igba@googlegroups.com</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Cc: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">Mila Fournier <<a href="mailto:ymf5@cornell.edu">ymf5@cornell.edu</a>>, Guillermo Metz <<a href="mailto:gm52@cornell.edu">gm52@cornell.edu</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">"Sustainability in Tompkins County" <<a href="mailto:sustainable_tompkins-l@list.cornell.edu">sustainable_tompkins-l@list.cornell.edu</a>><br></span></div><br><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; "><p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">The Green Buildings Open House is one of the premier events of its kind in the country, showcasing over two dozen homes and businesses that feature both cutting-edge and traditional, time-honored green building methods, materials, and technologies.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">OPENING RECEPTION / Green Doghouse Challenge<br>Friday, October 3, 7:00pm-9:00pm</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><br>This year, in conjunction with the SPCA of Tompkins County, the first animal shelter in the nation to receive LEED Silver certification, we’re bringing the green to our four-legged friends, with a challenge to build the ‘greenest’ doghouse in Tompkins County. Join us at the kick off event at the SPCA of Tompkins County where we will auction off the doghouses, hear from passionate leaders, tour the LEED Silver facility, and enjoy delicious local food and beverages. Admission to the opening party is by a suggested donation of $20, which includes a wristband for the Open House. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Proceeds will benefit the SPCA and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.</span></em><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Read more about the Green Doghouse Challenge</span></i></strong><a href="http://ccetompkins.org/home/green-building/green-doghouse-challenge" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">HERE</a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><h3 style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">GREEN BUILDINGS OPEN HOUSE<br>Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 10:00am-4:00pm<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">Visit 18 sites and over two dozen homes that use renewable energy and/or eco-friendly building practices. Homeowners and/or green building professionals will be on-site to answer your questions and describe their building's green features -- such as energy-efficient appliances, passive solar design, photovoltaics, wind power, salvaged and non-toxic building materials, local lumber, straw bale construction and much more! The tour takes place over two days, with half of the homes open on Saturday, and half on Sunday for self-guided tours. Visitors may view participating sites between 10:00am and 4:00pm each day. </span><strong><i><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">Please visit sites ONLY on the days that the owners have agreed to be open</span></u></i></strong><strong><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">!</span></i></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; "><br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">View:</span><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> <a href="http://ccetompkins.org/home/green-building/saturday-october-4-2013" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">SITES OPEN ON SATURDAY, 10/4</a></span></em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><br>View:</span><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> <a href="http://ccetompkins.org/home/green-building/sunday-october-5-2014" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">SITES OPEN ON SUNDAY, 10/5</a></span></em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; "><o:p></o:p></span></h3><h1 style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 24pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">WRISTBAND ADMISSION<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">To help make the Green Buildings Open House a self-sustaining event, visitors are asked to purchase a wristband for $5. Proceeds help cover event costs not met by advertising sales and grant funds. Wristbands are good for admission to all sites over both days. Children under 18 are FREE and no one will be turned away, but we encourage you to support the event if you are able.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><strong><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Wristbands may be purchased in advance at Cooperative Extension (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca) weekdays during business hours or online<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://gboh.peaksmaker.com/?campaign=1625" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-weight: normal; ">HERE</span></a>.</span></i></strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p></o:p></span></h1><h1 style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 24pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">MAPS<br></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">See what sites are open each day and plan your itinerary! (<a href="https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zUBh2EhNyvyY.kejeS984CMG8" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">Google Map HERE</a>).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> FREE PRINTED MAPS</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(including a site matrix that lists all the sites and their green features) are available at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, and at businesses throughout Tompkins County (below).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p></o:p></span></h1><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background-color: white; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: red; ">FREE PRINTED TOUR MAPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE:</span></b><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); "><o:p></o:p></span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; "><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Groton</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at Baker-Miller Lumber (102 W. Cortland St.)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Ithaca</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at CCE-Tompkins (615 Willow Ave.), Home Green Home (on the Commons), Greenstar Cooperative Market (701 W. Buffalo St.), Ithaca Bakery (400 N. Meadow St.), Cayuga Lumber (801 W. State St.).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Ithaca Agway (213 South Fulton Street & 2309 N.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Triphammer Road)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Newfield</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(by 10/11) at the library, Post Office</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Dryden<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">(by 10/11) at the Dryden Cafe</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Additional locations will be posted on our website at</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><a href="http://ccetompkins.org/gboh2014" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">http://ccetompkins.org/gboh2014</a></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background-color: white; "><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33); "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">ONLINE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">NEW! you can REGISTER and PAY for maps, wristbands, t-shirts, opening party tickets and the doghouse challenge online</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em><u><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><a href="http://gboh.peaksmaker.com/?campaign=1625" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">HERE</a>.</span></u></em></span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br></body></html>