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Contents 1 Earth, Northern Hemisphere 2 South Africa 3 USA 3.1 California 3.2 Missouri 3.3 Oregon 4 Past events 5 See Also

[edit] Earth, Northern Hemisphere

• August 1, 2009 Second Annual International Smoke-Free Solar Cookout Day! The first Saturday in August is the midsummer Saturday, so if the sun is shining, get out your cookers and cook. If possible, take your cookers to a park or town square and cook where other people can see. Let's show the world what solar cookers can do! Locations of special community events last year included Moscow, Idaho; Wichita, Kansas; and Corvallis, Oregon (if you know of a celebration that isn't listed here, please add it to the holiday page linked in at the bottom of this announcement). How many cookers can we light up the world with on the first of August this year? (Due to the way weather and climate work, there is no opportunity for an effective solar cookout for the whole world on one day. Hopefully the equatorial regions and the southern tier will decide to have a similar holiday during their best cooking seasons.) See International Solar Cooking Holiday for further information or to list your event.

• September 21, 2009 - November 1, 2009 This six-week online "Renewable Energy for the Developing World" course will explore different applications for renewable energy technologies in developing countries. Participants will learn how to successfully accomplish sustainable development projects with renewable energy. Registration & More Information here...

• October 11-14, 2009 The 29th ISES Solar World Congress 2009 will be hosted by the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) together with the Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (SESSA) in Johannesburg, South Africa. More information at http://www.swc2009.co.za.

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• October 11-14, 2009 ISES Solar World Congress 2009 in Johannesburg, The theme of the Congress is Renewable Energy: Shaping our Future. Speakers include Dr. Hermann Scheer, Prof. Vivian Alberts, Prof. Eike Weber, and ISES president, Dr. Monica Oliphant. Enquiries and information: Tel: +27 (0)12 807 7171, Fax: +27 (0)86 567 0319 Email: info@swc2009.co.za More information at http://www.swc2009.co.za

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[edit] California

• July 11-12, 2009: The 18th annual Solar Cook-Off - Taylorsville takes place at the Taylorsville Campground. Daytime festivities include awesome craft and food booths, solar displays, and dancing under the parachute to ten bands. Admission to the daytime event is a mere $10, which makes it the best entertainment bargain of this busy summer season. More information here

• July 18, 2009: Palo Alto Prepare delicious sun-cooked meals using fresh produce from your garden. Create easy soups, breads, healthy snacks and glorious grain dishes. Modify your favorite recipes for solar ovens. Participate in a hands-on demonstration of aiming, pre-heating, and cooking using the "Global Sun Oven" and "Solar Cookit." Both ovens are available for purchase at Common Ground. Recipes included. 12:00 - 2:00 $29, To register call 650-493-6072. More information here.

• August 8, 2009: Take Flight for Kids, San Jose Reid Hillview Airport. Many different solar cookers will be displayed.

[edit] Missouri

• July 4-5: Homeless advocate holding 'Freedom Festival' in Cape. Plans are to distribute free food and clothing and provide demonstrations of alternative energy, including solar cooking, photovoltaic solar power and hydrogen boosters for automobiles. More information

[edit] Oregon

• July 24th, 25th & 26th, 2009 SolWest Renewable Energy Fair at the Grant County Fairgrounds - John Day, The Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit presents Solwest Fair the last full weekend of each July. SolWest is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting all types of renewable energy. This three-day event offers engaging activities for all ages and knowledge levels. Participants from around the western region and beyond come to join the SolWest community and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, and more. Check out the SolWest photos.
• SolWest Renewable Energy Fair -additional info: The full SolWest Fair program has been posted on the web at http://www.solwest.org. This year's SolWest is an incomparable educational event featuring keynote speaker Jeff Mapes on "Pedaling Revolution," 53 workshops, 33 exhibitors, 4 pre-SolWest in-depth workshops; as well as many ways to observe and get hands-on experience with renewable energy and sustainable living technologies. If you haven't contacted them in two years, and you wish to receive a printed fair program in the mail, please send your current mailing address to Jennifer Barker at info@solwest.org .

[edit] Past events

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[edit] See Also

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