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Contents 1 Online 2 Earth, Northern Hemisphere 3 Australia 4 Brazil 5 Bolivia 6 Canada 7 Cuba 8 China 9 Costa Rica 10 France 11 Germany 12 India 13 Indonesia 14 Kenya 15 Mexico 16 Morocco 17 Nepal 18 Nicaragua 19 Portugal 20 Rwanda 21 South Africa 22 Spain 23 Switzerland 24 Togo 25 Uganda 26 Uruguay 27 USA 27.1 National 27.2 Alabama 27.3 Arizona 27.4 California 27.5 Colorado 27.6 Connecticut 27.7 Delaware 27.8 Distict of Colombia 27.9 Idaho 27.10 Illinois 27.11 Indiana 27.12 Kansas 27.13 Massachusetts 27.14 New Mexico 27.15 Michigan 27.16 New Jersey 27.17 New York 27.18 New Mexico 27.19 North Carolina 27.20 Ohio 27.21 Oregon 27.22 Texas 27.23 South Carolina 27.24 Utah 27.25 Washington State 27.26 Washington, D.C. 27.27 Wisconsin

[edit] Online

• 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...

[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.

• March 31, 2009 Scientists, engineers and researchers are invited to submit abstracts before the deadline of 31 March if they want to present at the ISES Solar World Congress 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa from 11 – 14 October 2009. Please submit your abstract online at http://www.swc2009.co.za before 31 March 2009. Enquiries and information: Tel: +27 (0)12 807 7171, Fax: +27 (0)86 567 0319 Email: info@swc2009.co.za

• October 4, 2008 SCI to attend Renewable Energy Picnic hosted by Engineers without Borders

• August 8, 2008 Rick Palkovic, co-author of Cooking with Sunshine will be signing books @ the Avid Reader in Davis.

• August 2, 2008 First 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! SharonID is declaring it a holiday and hopes others will join her. How many cookers can we light up the world with on the second of August? (Due to the way weather works, there is no way to have a solar cooking celebration 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.

[edit] Australia

• August 23, 2009: Cassie McMahon will be holding a workshop at the Leichhardt Community Centre on August 23. “These cookers are made from recyclable materials and are cheap, and easy for people to make," says McMahon. With a cover charge of $15 dollars to cover the cost of the materials, participants will come out of the workshop with brand new ovens and some solar cooking hints. For more information, click here.

• April 26, 2009: Free concert to launch Greenfest 2009 Program at Brisbane City Councils Community Fair. When: 10:00am to 1pm. Where: Perrin Park, Josling St, Taringa Free plants and sustainability exhibitors as part of BCC Community Fair Exhibitors from Greenfest’s lineup of over 200 exhibitors including: Local inventors with a claimed 20% efficiency gain for combustion engines via new retro fit mechanics / Local innovator with world’s first air to water machine, produces 12 liters of water per day from one solar panel / Greencross and the extreme weather heroes / Australian Certified Organic / Peppermint eco fashion magazine / Solar cooking with solar BBQ’s / Electric scooters with Ecomotion Fair trade and upcycled goods with Siham Craft Link / Community farming with Food Connect / Bauer’s organic farm / Sustainable Insight eco-bookstore / Greenfest team with free hats, CDs and program launch for 2009 and share the letter from Achim Steiner (UN) congratulating Brisbane on the initiative.

• August 23, 2008: Learn to make and cook in your own solar oven out of recycled and new materials, including bits from old solar hot water systems. http://ee4s-ca.blogspot.com/2008/07/making-solar-ovens-out-of-old-hot-water.html

• September 20, 2008: Alice Springs, located in central Australia, will host its second annual Solar Oven Bakeoff on September 20, 2008, as part of the Alice Desert Festival at the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. All are welcome to join in the fun and compete for the Green Spoon Trophy. Oven design and use of local bush foods are two of the award categories. Last year’s recipes included an Australian Quandong dish and a cacciatore. Respected food writer and cook Stephanie Alexander is among the judges. Alice Springs has on average 300 sunny days per year, and recently became one of five communities participating in the government’s Solar Cities program. Contact: Kat Taylor, project manager, Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob, Arid Lands Environment Centre, PO Box 2796, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0871, Australia. E-mail: dka.coolmob@coolmob.org, Web: http://www.dkacoolmob.org

[edit] Brazil

• June 19, 2008: II Concurso SABOR SOLAR, Público-alvo: Todos os utilizadores de fornos solares, Das 9:30 às 15:30h, Local: Ecoteca de Olhão, Inscrições: Entrega das receitas até 12 de Junho. http://www.ecotecadeolhao.blogspot.com

[edit] Bolivia

• March 5-7, 2007: "Stoves for a Better Life" seminar to be held in La Paz, Bolivia on 5-7 March, 2007. Integrated cooking methods, including solar cookers and improved biomass stoves, will be highlighted. The draft program is available for download in Spanish and English.

[edit] Canada

• June 1, 2008: A fundraising event called “Christmas in June for Darfur” is being held at the Unitarian Church of Montreal 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday June 1 to benefit Darfuri women refugees, Save Darfur Canada has announced. The church is located at 5035 De Maisonneuve West. The funds will be raised through the sale of gift cards to buy solar cookers at $15 each. Refugees use solar cookers to convert sunlight to heat for the cooking of food and purifying of water. For more information on this event, call Mary-Louise Engels at 514-487-2665, or mlengels@sympatico.ca. For more information on the work providing Darfur refugees with solar cookers, see Jewish World Watch.

[edit] Cuba

• March 8-15, 2009:' Renewable Energy & Energy Education Tour of Cuba! Join SEI and Global Exchange on a renewable energy delegation to Cuba. Cuba's high priority on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy education have led the World Wildlife Fund to declare Cuba the only country in the world to achieve sustainable development due to their high development level and low ecological footprint. In this Renewable Energy and Energy Education Tour of Cuba we will meet with energy representatives from NGO's, the government, and educational institutions. We'll visit renewable energy sites, and see first hand how Cuba has become a model of sustainable energy development. For more information contact Laurie at SEI: 970-963-8855 or laurie@solarenergy.org. To register contact Leslie at Global Exchange: 415-255-7296 or leslie@globalexchange.org

[edit] China

• September 18– 21, 2007: ISES Solar World Congress 2007 (SWC2007) in Beijing, China, under auspices of International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and hosted by Chinese Solar Energy Society (CSES).

[edit] Costa Rica

• July 21-24 (21 al 24 de Julio): Felicito por su interes en Energia Solar. Tengo al placer de informar que Una vez mas, vamos organizar un Seminario/ Taller sobre Las Aplicaciones Pracicas de Energia Solar del 21 al 24 de Julio del 2009, en la Universidad Nacional. En el caso quiere aprender mas, le adjunto algunos detalles y la hoja de inscripcion. Más información
  • Taller resumen
  • Aplicación

• Jan. 31 - Feb. 9, 2009: Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This is an overview workshop of solar energy technologies for the developing world. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Classroom sessions and labs will supplement field experience. Hands-on projects for 2009 will include building and using solar cookers, installing a methane biodigester, and a solar hot water installation. We will also be touring and inspecting solar-, wind-, and hydro-electric systems. More than half of our time will be spent working on actual projects. The middle day of the workshop will be open for cultural and recreational pursuits in the area. This workshop will include classroom sessions, labs, and hands-on field work. Tuition, lodging, food, and in-country travel: $1,450. For more information, visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/redwhandson.html.

[edit] France

• Upcoming events of Association Boara:

30th may : Construct your solar cooker with us in Manosque (south of France)

20th june: Solar day in Forcalquier

27th june : Solidarity fair in Sainte Tulle

28th june : GENERAL ASSEMBLY

• June 28, 2009: Venez construire vous-mêmes votre four solaire ! - Où? Au lieu dit « Bois Gervaz »,74440 Mieussy, Haute; Savoie (en arrivant d'Annemasse: route de Taninges/Samoens, avant l'entrée de Mieussy, tourner à gauche en direction d'Ivoray, suivre écritaux « poterie » Bois Gervaz); route en terre sur les derniers 300m; parking « poterie »avant le.

• July 27, 2008: Invitation journée solaire portes ouvertes & Stage de construction

Vous trouverez ci joint le document .pdf avec toutes les informations!

Samedi 26 juillet de 10h à 18heures

STAGE DE CONSTRUCTION

Dimanche 27 juillet de 10h à 18heures

DECOUVERTE CUISINE SOLAIRE

More information

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• April 26, 2008: l'inauguration de Solemyo et ExSol. 15 rue des Gares - Quartier Îlot 13 - 1201 GENEVE. à partager... participer... déguster... manger... boire... fêter... découvrir... venir voir !!! dès 16h Dégustation de cuisine solaire et présentation des lieux, dès 19h Buffet, musique, à la Castafiore, salle de fêtes à proximité, 20 rue Montbrillant dès 21h 30 possibilité d'assister à 2 concerts de musique expérimentale organisé par l'Ecurie, salle de concert du Quartier de l'îlot 13, entrée 10.-

• May 8-9: Grenelle Grenelle de la cuisson solaire et écologique - Organisé par Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil en partenariat avec le CPIE Loire Océane du Pouliguen. Robert Chiron, le chef de cuisine, et son équipe de Bolivia Inti–Sud Soleil ont le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à ces deux journées festives et plus particulièrement à l’inauguration programmée le 8 mai à 12h00 dans le jardin jouxtant le Cpie Loire Océane au Pouliguen.

• June 10, 2007: Venez découvrir une autre façon de cuisiner à l’aide d’une énergie propre, gratuite et inépuisable … vous serez surpris de l’efficacité de l’énergie solaire ! Vous pourrez déguster les plats concoctés par un chef cuisinier à l’aide des fours solaires, lors du pique-nique organisé par ID COOK le 10 Juin 2007 au parc de la Bergère de Bobigny à partir de 11h. On vous attend nombreux autour de nos différentes animations. Pour participer pleinement à cet évènement, toutes les personnes possédant un four sont conviées à venir, accompagnées de leur four solaire. Pour tous compléments d’informations, contactez-nous : par mail : infos@idsolaire.com par téléphone : 01 42 36 15 07. N’hésitez pas à visiter notre site : http://www.idsolaire.com; http://www.idcook.com (en ligne à partir de juin)

[edit] Germany

• May 23, 2009 The Solar Center Mecklenburg in Western Pomerania (North Germany) will be hosting its very first "SOL-KOCH" conference put on by Michael Bonke. It will feature guest speakers, overviews on solar cookers, and demonstrations.
  Schedule is as follows:

9.30 Welcome– Dr.-Ing. Brigitte Schmidt, Solarinitiative MV e.V./Solarzentrum MV –Renate Schmidt, Solarkochschule e.V., Rheinbach

9.45 Solar cookers - a short overview about technologies and applications Heike Hoedt, Solare Brücke e.V., Aislingen

10.25 Scheffler Reflectors: from solar canteen kitchens to small industry applications Dipl.-Phys. Wolfgang Scheffler, Solare Brücke e.V. , Aislingen

11.05 Coffee break

11.30 Solar dryers, hygienic food preservation Ludolf Bähr, Emmingen

12.10 Hot oil solar cookers Doz. Dr.-Ing. D. Schmidt, SIMV e.V., Triwalk

13.00 Lunch break

14.00 Guided tour across the solar center Doz. Dr.-Ing. D.Schmidt, SIMV e.V., Triwalk 14.30 Demonstration of different solar cooker types Solarkochschule e.V.,

Rheinbach

15.00 Discussion groups with the speakers 16.30 Closing plenum and forecast

See flier for more information and full schedule

• January 29th to 31st, 2009: The conference „Heat Storage for Renewable Energies – Storage technology in low- and high-temperature ranges“ as a part of the leading trade fair CEP® CLEAN ENERGY POWER that will take place in Stuttgart from January 29th to 31st 2009 at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre Stuttgart will offer an overview on current storage possibilities and new suggestions to these and further innovations in effective heat storage. More information...

[edit] India

• August 10-12, 2009: New Delhi - 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo. India's quest for energy security and sustainable development rests a great deal on its ability to tap energy from renewable sources and to use it extensively to meet its growing and diverse needs... To read more, see http://www.solarindiaonline.com/detail-subtitle.php?id=5&title_id=67
• July 29, 2009: New Delhi - 4th South Asia Renewable Energy Conference 2009. In recent times, development imperatives of the member contries of South Asia have made a compelling case for using renewable energy as the most viable option for sustainable development... To read more, see http://www.solarindiaonline.com/detail-subtitle.php?id=5&title_id=190
• March 21, 2009: Mumbai - Energy Day in Mumbai
• March 1-3, 2009: Workshop on Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy" with special emphasis on manufacturing parabolic solar cookers in Dhule, India. More information...
  
• January 14-16, 2009: The January 14-16, 2009 Solar Food Conference in Indore, India is sponsored by The Solar Food Processing Network of the International Solar Energy Society and hosted by SCIA members Dr. Janak and Jimmy McGilligan’s Barli Development Institute for Rural Women. Paper and poster presentations will update collective progress. At least a dozen of SCIA’s Founders will attend, and they promise time for discussions about SCIA’s next steps. For more information see http://www.solarfood2009.org and International Solar Food Processing Conference 2009. If you plan to attend this conference and could join SCIA discussions please let the Secretariat know.
• December 11-12, 2008 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! BEYOND FIREWOOD: EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS. The Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children is pleased to announce the upcoming conference: “Beyond Firewood: Exploring Alternative Fuels and Energy Technologies in Humanitarian Settings.” Beyond Firewood will be the first-ever major international research conference on firewood and alternative cooking fuels and energy technologies in humanitarian settings. It will be held on December 11-12, 2008 in New Delhi, India. Please find the call for abstracts attached herewith. Further details and the abstract submission website are available through the conference website at http://www.fuelnetwork.org/conference.
• March 20-23, 2007: 3rd Biennial Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Forum
• February 23-25, 2007: Training programme on Manufacturing Parabolic Solar Cookers and Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies, Dhule, India

[edit] Indonesia

• November 5-7, 2007: World Renewable Energy Regional Congress and Exhibition 2007; Theme: Renewable Energy For Our Future; Congress venue: GRAND HYATT HOTEL, Jln. M.H.Thamrin Kav. 28-30, JAKARTA; Full paper submission, September 15, 2007. CONTACT PERSON: Prof. Dr. Herliyani Suharta (herli@iptek.net.id) and Erwin S. Sadirsan, MBA (erwin@medcogroup.co.id); More info: http://www.meti.or.id

[edit] Kenya

• June 30 - July 5, 2008: African Women and Water Conference in Nairobi

[edit] Mexico

• April 19-25, 2009 Appropriate Technology for the Developing World workshop. This workshop provides an overview of technologies which promote small scale renewable energy and resource management systems in the developing world. With an emphasis on the unique challenges presented by international project work, the workshop is ideal for people wanting to get involved in sustainable development work, organizations working in rural areas, and those who wish to reduce their own ecological impact. This course will be taught in both English and Spanish. For more information, please visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/apptech.html

• March 19-22, 2009: Foro Naciónal de Tecnologías Apropiadas - Ideas, equipos y actitudes para la vida buena - Ciudad de Oaxaca. Informaciones y registro.

[edit] Morocco

• August 4-8, 2008: Operation Friends of the Sun. NGO Youth Volunteers for Environment and Development Committee of the District of Casablanca have the honour to invite you to the opening ceremony and closing of an activity called, 'Operation Friends of the Sun' (OAS) to be instead of Monday 04 August 2008 to Friday 08 August 2008 in the district of Casablanca, on the public plaza in front of the bar MIKOUNOUNOU. The activity will be in effect the production of solar cookers (boxes) by youths in the area who will be trained for the occasion. Indeed, three years ago that JVE runs in collaboration with NNV, a Norwegian NGO, a draft pasteurization solar water in the prefecture Vo. Objectives: To provide drinking water, strengthen the capacity of women and fight against desertification. The impact and enthusiasm generated by this project require constant availability of solar cookers, what the 11 women's groups with whom we work, unable to satisfy. This justifies the raison d'etre of this operation intended to educate more people on the need to switch to solar and behave respectful of our fragile environment. Thus, successor for 5 days, training, production, demonstrations, solar dishes, football games etc… according to the attached programme. Having no doubt about your support for everything related to sustainable development, and hoping to count on your presence, please accept Sir / Madam, the assurances of our highest consideration.

[edit] Nepal

• April 16-17, 2007 Asia Regional Workshop on Solar Cooking and Food Processing (pdf), Kathmandu, Nepal

The main objective of this workshop is to promote solar cooking and food processing in Asia and share best practices from the international, regional and national communities. The workshop will provide a forum for sharing experiences and expertise on various solar cooking and food processing technologies among the participants, experts and business enterprises. There will be paper presentation on various themes as well as exhibition of solar cookers and dryers from this region. The Workshop is being jointly organized by the Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N), Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), Foundation for Sustainable Technologies (FoST), and International Solar Cookers Association (ISCA). For more information, contact Workshop Secretariat at http://asiarwscfp@crtnepal.org; Tel: +977-1-4260165, +977-1-4256819.

[edit] Nicaragua

• Nov. 3-8, 2008: Learn about renewable energy technologies for the developing world in the developing world! This workshop will include classroom sessions, labs, and hands-on field work. For more information, visit http://www.solarenergy.org/workshops/redwhandson.html.
• Jan. 5-19, 2009: Solar Culture Course given by Grupo Fenix. For more information, please see http://www.saluddelsol.org/2008/07/solar-culture-course/

• July 21-31, 2008: Solar Culture Course given by Grupo Fenix

[edit] Portugal

• May 30, 2009 Technical Meeting about Solar Food Processing and Solar Cooking Applications will be realized at Instituto Superior de Engenharia da Universidade do Algarve. For additional information please read Solar Food Processing and Solar Cooking Applications Meeting.
• November 9, 2008: Oficina de Cozinhas Solares - 9 de Novembro de 2008 Also see: Oficina de Cozinhas Solares

• June 15, 2008: OFICINA DE COZINHAS SOLARES: CONSTRUÇÃO DE COZINHAS SOLARES E JANTAR SOLAR

Programa previsto

14h00 - Abertura

14h15 - Início da cocção dos alimentos para o jantar (pão, sopa, carne, peixe, sobremesa, café e chá)

14h30 - Evolução das cozinhas solares, Orador: Professor Pedro Serrano (Universidade Santa Maria- Chile)

15h15 - Utilização efectiva de cozinhas solares, Orador: Professor Celestino Ruivo (Esc. Superior de Tecnologia

da Universidade do Algarve)

16h00- Pausa para café, chá e bolo solar

16h30 - Sessão de construção de cozinhas de baixo custo, Formadores: Pedro Serrano, Celestino Ruivo e Frank Albrecht

18h00 - Banho termal

19h00 - Jantar solar

Local: Termas da Azenha, Rua João Henrique Foja Oliveira, 3130-434 Soure, Portugal

Tel: 916 589 145, email: info@termas-da-azenha.com, http://www.termas-da-azenha.com

As Termas da Azenha estão localizadas junto aos campos de arroz da margem sul do Baixo Mondego, a 2 km da estação de comboios de Amieira (Linha do Oeste), a 20 km da Figueira da Foz e a 12 km de Soure (distâncias aproximadas). As coordenadas são: latitude : 40° 80' 127" e longitude: 8° 73' 931"

reservas: info@termas-da-azenha.com

site: http://www.termas-da-azenha.com

• June 17, 2008: Manhã técnica: "DAS COZINHAS SOLARES À ANTÁRTICA"

No próximo dia 17 de Junho de 2008, a partir das 9:15, realiza-se no Auditório do departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, no Pólo II da Universidade de Coimbra, uma manhã técnica subordinada ao tema Das Cozinhas Solares à Antártica. O encontro tem por base as palestras proferidas pelo Prof. Pedro Serrano, da Universidade Técnica de Santa Maria, de Santiago de Chile, e pelo Prof. Celestino Ruivo, da Escola Superior de Tecnologia, da Universidade do Algarve.

PROGRAMA PREVISTO

9:15 - Abertura

9:30 - Evolução das cozinhas solares - Pedro Serrano

10:30 - Experiências e utilização efectiva da cozinha solar - Prof. Celestino Ruivo, EST, Univ. Algarve

11:30 - Pausa para café e bolo solar

12:00 - Abrigo para cientistas na Antártica - Prof. Pedro Serrano, Univ. T. Santa Maria, Santiago do CHILE

13:00 - Encerramento

A entrada é livre.

• October 14, 2007: CONSTRUÇÃO DE COZINHAS SOLARES E ALMOÇO SOLAR

• September 15, 2007: OFICINA DE COZINHA SOLAR - CONSTRUÇÃO DE FORNOS SOLARES E ALMOÇO SOLAR - Salina Eiras Largas - Lavos – Figueira da Foz - Com Celestino Ruivo – Prof. Da Universidade do Algarve (Esc. Superior de Tecnologia).
• 14 de Julho de 2007: Irá realizar-se mais um Encontro de Cozinhas Solares (IV ECOSOL) Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Universidade do Algarve ­Campus da Penha . Aceitam-se inscrições até ao dia 10 de Julho de 2007. Assim sendo, todos os potenciais interessados deverão increver-se até essa data para que a organização possa preparar a realização do evento de forma adequada. Os interessados em participar no Encontro de Cozinhas Solares (IV ECOSOL) deverão efectuar a sua inscrição, entregando ou enviando a ficha anexa devidamente preenchida para: Secretariado da Área Dep. Eng. Mecânica, Escola Superior de Tecnologia-Universidade do Algarve Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro. Junto segue em anexo folheto de divulgação do IV ECOSOL-Encontro de Cozinhas Solares com a respectiva ficha de inscrição. Agradece-se a divulgação do encontro junto de potenciais interessados. Celestino Ruivo
• June 18, 2007: Concurso SABOR SOLAR - Público-alvo: Todos os utilizadores de fornos solares Data: 18 de Junho na Ecoteca de Olhão das 9:30 às 15:30h - Entrega das receitas e inscrições, até 8 de Junho - mais informação
• June 23, 2007: Encontro Solar em Tavira
• March 16-17: Nos dias 16 e 17 de Março de 2007 irá realizar-se um "Piquenique Solar" na Ecoteca de Olhão.
• 12 a 15 de Abril de 2007: Informo que as Cozinhas Solares maracarão presença na Expocozinha-Feira Nacional das Cozinhas que irá realizar-se na Exposalão- Batalha. Para além dos vários modelos de cozinhas solares que irão estar expostos no stand das Cozinhas Solares da Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Universidade do Algarve haverá lugar a algumas sessões de construção de cozinhas solares de baixo custo do tipo "faça voçê mesmo", bem como algumas palestras sobre o tema com vista a uma dessiminação efectiva do tema. Se São Pedro ajudar haverá lugar também para prova de comida solar. Prof. Celestino Rodrigues Ruivo (*) Escola Sup. Tecnologia-Universidade do Algarve,Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro e-mail: cruivo@ualg.pt; Tel: 289800166/289800100 (ext. 6571); Fax: 289888405 (*)- Membro fundador da Solar Cookers International Association

[edit] Rwanda

• November 12-15, 2008: Third Annual Conference on Appropriate Technology, Rigali, Rwanda

[edit] South Africa

• 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

[edit] Spain

• September 25-27, 2009 (Granada): Si te interesa el Medio Ambiente y quieres participar en una actividad al estilo del Parque de las Ciencias, integrando Ciencia, Tecnología, sostenibilidad, ocio y aprendizaje, ven y disfruta del Taller de Cocina Solar que se realizará los días 25, 26 y 27 de septiembre en las instalaciones del Parque, dentro del programa “Ciencia en Acción”. Además de llevarte tu cocina solar, aprenderás a usarla sacándole el mayor provecho, podrás deleitar a tus familiares y amigos con deliciosos platos y contribuirás a mejorar el medio ambiente. El Taller de Cocina Solar cuenta con la colaboración de la empresa alSol y Fundación Terra, entidades con amplia experiencia en acciones dirigidas a la sostenibilidad del medio ambiente y pioneros en los encuentros solares en el ámbito nacional. Más información.

• August 8-9, 2009: En la Ribera del Ebro, en Cortes, población agrícola, con estación de tren y no lejos de Zaragoza pero ya en Navarra, hemos quedao un grupo de colegas para intercambiar, compartir, conocer y sorprendernos con lo que da de sí la creacción humana en eso que podemos llamar solardomésticos y todo lo que sirva para vivir con más eficiencia energética el camino hacia el futuro, ....en este mundo patas arriba. Para mas información, escribe a Manolo Vilchez.

• March 28 - May 23, 2009: Fundació Terra is putting on solar cooking demonstrations in various parks around Barcelona on selected days. See schedule.

• June 23, 2008: El 23 de junio tiene lugar en la Expo Zaragoza 2008 la inauguración del Edificio El Faro, donde se encuentra el Pabellón de Iniciativas Ciudadanas. En este espacio la Fundación Tierra tendrá expuesta una cocina solar alSol 1.4 hirviendo agua con aromas naturales durante los tres meses de la Expo. El día de la inauguración se harán varias recetas de demostración de la cocina solar. Un buen día para visitar y conocer de cerca este interesante edificio bioclimático y las actividades de la Expo. Más informes

• June 27-29, 2008: Encuentro Solar 2008

• July 4, 2008: La Agencia Insular de La Energía de Tenerife (AIET) y el Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables (ITER) te animan a participar en el II Curso de montaje de cocinas solares que va a celebrarse en sus instalaciones. Se llevará a cabo el montaje de las cocinas solares parabólicas KSOL, que funcionan concentrado la luz solar para convertirla en calor y cocinar. El curso de montaje tendrá lugar el próximo día 5 de julio a las 12 de la mañana, durante el Festival Eólica en ITER, con motivo de la celebración del día de las Energías Renovables de Tenerife. De forma paralela al taller se llevaran a cabo demostraciones de cocina solar, en las que podrá degustar ricas recetas elaboradas mediante cocinas solares. II Curso de montaje de cocinas solares

• December 17th -18th, 2007: International Conference Science and Technology for Development. El Parque de las Ciencias of Granada (Spain) is preparing an International Conference to spread some projects about appropriate technology that are contributing to the sustainability, to the social development or the improvement of life condition, specially in developing countries. More information: http://www.parqueciencias.com/exposiciones/CyTDesarrollo/en/

• Septiembre 22-24, 2007: FESTIVAL SOLAR: Fundación Terra organiza el Festival Solar 2007 en el marco de las fiestas de Barcelona, con una demostración de tecnologías solares aplicadas al procesado de alimentos (cocinas solares parabólicas, hornos SOUL ultra ligeros, catas solares, etc.) y otras actividades relacionadas con las energías renovables y la cultura ambiental. Más información: http://www.festivalsolar.org

• July 14, 2007: CURSO DE MONTAJE DE COCINAS SOLARES: La Agencia Insular de la Energía de Tenerife y el Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables te invitan a participar el "I Curso de montaje de cocinas solares". El curso tendrá lugar durante el festival eólica www.eolica.es(14 de julio). Plazo inscripción. 30 de junio. Más información: http://www.iter.es, difusion@iter.es

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• October 9, 2009 (Geneva): Class on how to build solar ovens at SOLEMYO et dans la rue des Gares. To register, please contact us at solemyo@cuisinesolaire.com. For more information, visit http://www.cuisinesolaire.com or click here to view the event brochure.

• November 2, 2008: Geneva: Class in the construction of solar cookers at 10:00 - 4:30. Meet at 15 rue des Gares, á SOLEMYO. For more information, visit http://www.cuissinesolaire.com

• November 30, 2008: Geneva: Class in the construction of solar cookers at 10:00 - 4:30. Meet at 15 rue des Gares, á SOLEMYO. For more information, visit http://www.cuissinesolaire.com

• October 4-5, 2008: Madagascar days in the Masoala hall in the Zoo of Zurich. Enjoy an imaginary trip to Madagascar thanks to the Malagasy music, stands and much more. ADES will also be present with an information stand in the hall and is looking forward to welcoming you. For further information please see http://www.zoo.ch.

• June 17-18, 2008: Venez construire vous-mêmes votre four solaire! Stage de construction de fours solaires à Genève. Le stage est organisé par Solemyo, retrouvez les détails sur leur site http://www.cuisinesolaire.com -> solemyo. solemyo@cuisinesolaire.com

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• February 6-15, 2009: The NGO Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement, ENDA Tiers Monde, and the Togo Ministry of Mining, Energy and Water in partnership with Friends of the Earth-Norway (NNV) are happy to announce and invite you to the forthcoming CLIMATE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY WEEK, scheduled to take place in Lome and Sotouboua, Togo (West Africa), from 6-15 February 2009. This event is aimed at popularizing the use of the diversity of renewable energy products now available. One main part of this event, for which we particularly call for your participation is the FEEL 2009, the Green Energy Exhibition Fair, which will last 11-15 February, in the premises of the Exhibition Center of the Lome Big Market, that is indeed in the heart of the city. This event will draw about 50 differents exhibition groups and attract more than 5000 visitors. More information...

[edit] Uganda

• March 23-28, 2009: 2009 Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Forum. Kampala, Uganda. For more information and to register, please visit the PCIA Forum Registration page.

[edit] Uruguay

• February 9 and 10, 2007: The Centro Uruguayo de Tecnologías Apropiadas is holding the "Tercer Encuentro de Energía Solar" in the city of Guichón, Uruguay.

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• October 6-9 an array of solar cookers will be on display at the STAR-TIDES exhibit at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington DC.

• October 3, 2009 is the American Solar Energy Society’s Annual Solar Tours. (Please check website as some tours are on alternate days. Event in Boulder, Colorado is Sept. 26.) Calling all Solar Chefs! If you love to tell people about solar cooking, please see if there is a tour in your area and find out if you can do a solar cooking demonstration either at the tour start location or at one of the homes on the tour. Denver and Boulder tours had solar cooking demonstrations last year. They were a big hit, and local solar cooks will demo again this year. For more information, see website.
• July 29, 2009: Sun Ovens will be featured on Good Morning America. The segment which will feature the Sun Oven will be on during the 8 am segment (Eastern Time). It will be called "Sam spends a sunny summer morning in Philadelphia" and will be hosted by Sam Champion.

• April 12-25, 2009: Nationwide Educators will gather for informal solar barbecues and demonstrations at parks, schools, and other public places. Part of National Environmental Education Week and Earth Week. Visit EnergyTeachers.org to see listings or add your own event to the list: http://energyteachers.org/barbecues.php

• October 4, 2008: Solar Cookers International is seeking experienced solar cooks to conduct solar cooking demonstrations in communities across the U.S. as part of the ASES National Solar Tour the largest solar energy event in the world. More information

• August 25 - 29, 2008: Renewable Energy for the Developing World workshop in Carbondale, Colorado with Solar Energy International. Learn how to implement renewable energy projects in the developing world. Guest speakers from around the world will present case studies and lessons learned on solar cooking, biogas, and rural electrification. For more information visit www.solarenergy.org or call SEI at 970-963-8855.

• June 17, 2008: Suncookers documentary to be shown on the Documentary Channel (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST)

[edit] Alabama

• April 25, 2009: Earth Day Event in Florence, AL. I will be demonstrating my sun oven. http://www.shoalsearth.com

[edit] Arizona

• May 23, 2009: Happy Jack, a cool and easy drive from Phoenix: Join us at Happy Jack, AZ in the cool pines on May 23, 2009 for an early Memorial Day event. It's a Saturday and we will be demonstrating solar cooking in the beautiful town of Happy Jack. The sun should be fantastic, and the food good. Using solar ovens, Jackie Harsha will be giving out samples of Orange Banana Oatmeal bread. It is healthy, delicious, and completely baked by the sun. You can find the recipe at http://www.HeavenSentFood.com if you want to preview it.

• June 20, 2009: Bisbee 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7th Annual Summer Solstice Solar Cook-off & Expo at the Bisbee Farmers Market, in Vista Park. Find out how to cook with the sun. Solar ovens, solar cookbooks and solar cooker kits for sale. Prizes & Potluck for solar chefs at noon. Information on photovoltaics, solar hot water and solar coolers. Solar contractors and appliance vendors welcome. For more information see our flier, call (520)378-2973, or email valerie.mccaffrey@bajaaz.org.
• April 25, 2009: Catalina State Park, Tucson. Tucson's annual solar cooking festival will be held at this park from 10AM to 8 PM. A buffet will be held at 5 for people to eat solar cooked food. Bring your own plates and silverware. The entrance fees to the park are going to be waived for everyone that day. This is a beautiful state park and you can hike while the food cooks.

• April 25, 2009: The statewide MESA Day 2009 Design Competition will be held on the UA campus on Saturday. More information...

• April 22, 2009: Tucson 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Earth Day at the Northwest Campus Pima Community College, Promenade Level. Celebrate Earth Day by learning about our planet and environment. Come and see our telescopes, small creatures, PCC's solar oven, mineral collection, and campus sundial.

• April 18, 2009: ASU's Polytechnic Campus on Williams Field Road and Power will host an Earth Day event from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Jackie Harsha and others will demonstrate solar cooking. The event is free for both vendors and attendees. Join others for samples of locally grown food and see sustainable products from both the public and private sectors. ASU Polytehcnic is in the East Valley. More information...

• April 18, 2009: Sierra Vista 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earth Day event planned at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market, There will be solar-powered live music and entertainment throughout the day, along with demonstrations and exhibits of solar cooking, sun observations, worm composting, rainwater harvesting, native reptiles, a book signing by local authors and a plant and seed sale. It will feature a school recycling collection on items such as plastic bags and aluminum cans, and a focus on greener transportation, especially “pedal power.”

• April 4, 2009: Learn how to cook with the power of the sun! Take advantage of our 300 sunny days per year and cook your food in a way that tastes better and retains greater nutritional content. We’ll have four different models of solar cookers on hand (Sun Oven, Sport, HotPot, and CooKit) and also will discuss how to make your own from found materials. Co-taught by Anne Goldfeld and Sammi Goldfeld, second place winner in the Solar Cookoff at the 2007 Green Building Expo. Downtown Phoenix Public Market, Mtg Rm - 721 N Central Ave Street: SE Corner of Central Ave. & McKinley St.

• March 21-22, 2009: Glendale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival. During this festival the Arizona Solar Cookers group will be demonstrating home constructed solar ovens. Entrance to the festival is free. Enjoy over 150 performers with styles ranging from Folk and Bluegrass to Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling at Saguaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave.

• June 16, 2007: 5th Annual Solar Cook-off & Expo - Saturday, June 16 at the Bisbee Farmers Market Vista Park in Warren 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• May 21, 2007: DARFUR|DARFUR: A special exhibition and benefit reception. Ticket proceeds will benefit The Solar Cooker Project for the Touloum refugee camp in Chad.

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – The internationally touring photographic exhibition DARFUR|DARFUR will be presented at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on May 21, 2007, at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $15 through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

DARFUR|DARFUR is a digitally projected exhibition of images by internationally acclaimed photojournalists depicting life in the war-torn region of Darfur, Sudan, where at least 400,000 people have been killed and more than two million innocent civilians have been forced to flee their homes since the genocide began in 2003. The exhibition features images by former U.S. Marine Brian Steidle and photojournalists Lynsey Addario, Mark Brecke, Helene Caux, Ron Haviv, Paolo Pellegrin, Ryan Spencer Reed and Michal Safdie, accompanied by traditional Sudanese music as well as clips from several documentaries in current production. Guest speakers include John Prendergast, senior policy analyst with the International Crisis Group who is currently co-authoring Not on our Watch with actor Don Cheadle, and Brian Steidle who, in addition to providing images for the exhibition, is the subject of The Devil Came on Horseback, a documentary exposing the violence and tragedy of the genocide of Darfur that premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Books by both speakers also will be available for sale at the event. DARFUR|DARFUR has been presented throughout the United States and abroad to raise awareness of Darfur’s multi-cultural population and the violence and mass killings that have devastated the region.

BENEFIT RECEPTION

A special benefit reception with the guest speakers and music by AZ Rhythm Connection follows the program. Ticket proceeds will benefit The Solar Cooker Project for the Touloum Refugee Camp in Chad. Women and girls fleeing the genocide in Darfur are placed in extreme jeopardy of rape and other forms of violence when undertaking the simple, but vital, task of collecting firewood for cooking fuel. By outfitting the refugees of the Touloum Camp with solar cookers, the need for women and children to collect firewood outside camp is significantly reduced. This project is being implemented successfully at the Iridimi Camp in Chad. Tickets for the exhibition and benefit reception are available through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).

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• Oct. 17, 2009 (San Luis Obispo): Come to a free solar cooking class put on by SLO Solar Cookers at the Steynberg Gallery Tea and Coffee House from 11:00 to 1:00. Sample foods cooked by the sun. For info: 544-8365 or 458-1241.

• September 29, 2009: San Diego Solar Conference, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego. $25. Registration required (lunch included). The solar conference explores the latest in policy, trends, technologies and many other important industry issues. Speakers include Mayor Jerry Sanders, solar experts and other key stakeholders in the solar marketplace.

• September 27, 2009: Family Solar Day, Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Liberty Station Ingram Plaza in Point Loma. Free. No registration is required. Bring the family to the kick-off event and learn about solar powering. Enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits, solar experiments, solar cooking demonstrations, a kids coloring contest, food, games and more.

• Sept. 27, 2009: (San Luis Obispo) Come to a free solar cooking class put on by SLO Solar Cookers at the Steynberg Gallery Tea and Coffee House from 12:00 to 2:00. Sample foods cooked by the sun. For info: 544-8365 or 458-1241.

• Sept. 26, 2009: Join Transition Towns for a potluck and free solar cooking class (3 - 4:00) at Oak Creek Commons, Paso Robles. For info: call Mike, 805-239-4597.

• September 19, 2009: The Art of Solar Cooking: We hope you are able to attend our solar cooker workshop. We'll be demonstrating how to use some of the cookers while we build them, and then have a meal at the end. It'll be happening at the Northside and Peralta Community Gardens. For families, kids, adults, anyone interested in learning how to make and use solar cookers! For more information, call Reyel Daystar. Location: Northside Community Garden, Northside and Peralta at Hopkins, Berkeley. Time: 11am - 2pm. Cost: $10 for materials. Info: 510-526-9564, http://www.ecologycenter.org/bcgc/
• August 29, 2009 (Palo Alto): Electric Auto Association Rally at Palo Alto High School. Event is focused on electric vehicles, but there will be demonstrations of solar cooking there as well. Click here for more information about the event. If you would like to help at the solar cooking booth, please contact Michael Mora at (650) 856-1735.

• August 26, 2009: Solar Cookers International's annual Shine On event is fast approaching. Save the date: Wednesday, August 26th. This year's Shine On will be at Sacramento's Sierra 2 Center. Our featured speakers will be Dr. Bob Metcalf, who will give an update on the SCI Safe Water Project and Elaine Corn, Sacramento Bee food critic and Capital Public Radio personality. At last year's "Celebrating New Directions" Shine On we hosted 225 people who heard speakers, including Dr. Metcalf, talk about our recent successes and exciting new plans. Dr. Metcalf also showed off SCI's Portable Microbiology Laboratory (PML). Our guests feasted on hot dogs, veggies, and an array of delicious solar-baked desserts. We hope to see you again this year. Remember: Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th Street in Sacramento, California.

• August 23, 2009 (Santa Cruz): The Cabrillo College Summer Academy Energy Fair will take place from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday in Abbott Square off Cooper Street, next to the Museum of Art & History. The fair will feature interactive displays such as solar battery charging, model sustainable homes, solar cooking, human power generation projects and wind power demonstrations that showcase the capabilities of sustainable energy sources. The hands-on activities and displays have been created by the academy, a four-week program designed to help new Cabrillo students explore the ways we create and use energy and the roles that renewable energy will play in the future. The fair aims to inspire and educate people of all ages on the possibilities for a future of clean, zero-emission, abundant energy. For details, call (831) 331-6992 or email luis.sonsino@cabrillo.edu.

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

• August 8, 2009: Come to a free solar cooking class put on by SLO Solar Cookers at the Steynberg Gallery Tea and Coffee House on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12:00 to 2:00. Sample foods cooked by the sun. For info: 544-8365 or 458-1241. Steynberg Gallery Tea and Coffee House homepage

• 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.

• July 18, 2009: San Jose - Build a solar cooker. From noon to 2 p.m. at Mountain View Community Center. Taught by Assistant Manager Don Larson, this fun and unusual class will show you how to sun cook your meals using two different ovens. He will demonstrate how to cook soup, bread and snacks and recipes are included. Cost: $39. Call 650-493-6072 to register.

• 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

• January - June 2009: Fair & Green in Truckee will donate a portion of their sales to Solar Cookers International. More information...

• The 18th annual Solar Cook-Off - 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 SLO Solar Cookers will teach a free solar cooking class, 12:00 - 2:00, at Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St. Come sample foods cooked only by the sun. For more information or requests for local classes call 805.458.1241.

• May 25, 2009: San Luis Obispo SLO Solar Cookers will teach a free solar cooking class, 12:00 - 2:00, at Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St. Come sample foods cooked only by the sun. Contact malter1011@aol.com.

• May 30, 2009: Fairytale Town goes Green - Sacramento, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fairytale Town is working towards educating the youth in our area about current environmental issues. This exciting NEW event features a variety of educational displays on global warming, pollution, and responsible conservation. SCI will also be there. Please join us.

• May 8-10, 2009: Davis - Whole Earth Festival at UC Davis. This year's theme is "Sustainalovability," something that SCI can truly stand behind. Join us as we promote solar cooking, our sustainable solution to worldwide fuel shortages and deforestation. We'll be there from 9am to 6pm all three days.

• May 16, 2009: Sacramento - Solar Cooking Workshop - at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op A hands-on introduction to solar cooking that will explain the simple science behind this technique, as well as highlight the environmental and humanitarian solutions it provides. Participants will learn how to adapt recipes to a solar cooker and learn basic techniques of cooking with the sun. $40. (Fee includes a solar cooking ensemble of panel cooker and pot for each participant to take home.)

• April 25 - Saturday 10am - 4pm: Sacramento Whole Foods Earth Day celebration. Please join us at the Sacramento Whole Foods Market at 4315 Arden Way where we will help celebrate Earth Day with a solar cooking demonstration.

• April 26 - Sunday 11am-6pm: "Be the Solution" Join us for Earth Day at Southside Park (8th and T Streets, downtown Sacramento) EarthDay Sacramento.

• November 17, 2008: Davis: Explorit Science Center invites the public to a free Solar Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its Mace Park Branch, 3141 Fifth St. in Davis. The highlight of the event will be a brief ceremony at 1:30 p.m. dedicating the center's new solar-panel tower, which was recently donated and installed courtesy of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. as part of its Solar Schools Program. The panel generates power for the center's use and soon will be incorporated into its education programs. After the ribbon-cutting, guests may enjoy snacks from a solar oven (sun cookies and sun tea) and try a variety of hands-on science activities related to the sun. Families will be able to make solar bracelets and will receive free solar pencils, solar beads and PG&E energy wheels. There will also be a raffle for two Solios, universal solar chargers for handheld electronics.

• November 3, 2008 - January 19, 2009: Refuge(e) is a photography-based multimedia body of work that evolved from artist Barbara Grover’s 7-week visit to the Darfuri refugee camp, Iridimi, in 2007. Proceeds from photographic sales will benefit Jewish World Watch’ s advocacy, education and refugee relief projects, including the Solar Cooker Project. Sherry Frumkin Gallery. 3026 Airport Ave., Studio 21, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Click here for more information

• October 2008 - January 11, 2009: Refuge(e) is a photography-based multimedia body of work that evolved from artist Barbara Grover’s 7-week visit to the Darfuri refugee camp, Iridimi, in 2007. Proceeds from photographic sales will benefit Jewish World Watch’ s advocacy, education and refugee relief projects. Sherry Frumkin Gallery, 3026 Airport Ave., Studio 21, Santa Monica, CA 90405. More information...

• October 13-16, 2008: San Diego: Solar Power International (formerly Solar Power 2008) will be held in San Diego, California, October 13 - 16. There will be over 420 exhibitors and over 60 conference sessions on the latest market, policy, finance and technology happenings in the industry. SEI will be exhibiting in booth # 1943. Please come by and visit!

• October 4, 2008: Sacramento: Renewable Energy Picnic hosted by Engineers without Borders. The event will be held at Tahoe Park (8th Ave and 61st). The address is 3501 59th St. SCI will be attending and plans to be holding demonstrations. Register online at http://ewbsacbbq.eventbrite.com or by mail (EWB/Sacramento, PO Box 13526, Sacramento CA 95813). $15.00 per person by Wednesday, October 1 (children under 10 are free). All proceeds will benefit projects in the Sacramento area, Kenya, Belize and South Africa.

• September 24, 2008: Sacramento: SCI to hold annual supporter-appreciation event, Shine On at the Sacramento Zoo's Kampala Center, 3930 West Land Park Dr. from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy festive music, refreshing drinks, a light dinner, solar cooked desserts and a free raffle - all compliments of SCI. You will also have a chance to hear about some of SCI's newest initiatives and activities, including an innovative approach to making water testing widely available at the community level in Kenya through the introduction of a simple new technology. For more information, phone SCI at (916) 455-4499.

• September 13, 2008: Midtown Community Festival Rubicon’s 3rd Annual Midtown Community Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2008, 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Capitol Avenue between 20th & 21st streets, downtown Sacramento. The event will kick off with a Kids Walk-A-Thon around the capitol followed by live performances by various bands, fun games and activities for kids, great BBQ, raffle prizes and of course the ever famous Beer Tasting Garden with all proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento. SCI will have a booth displaying solar cookers t-shirts and informational materials, and be serving solar cooked food throughout the day. Website: http://midtowngrid.com/directory/view/entry/20772?highlight=midtown%20community%20festival

• September 13, 2008: Second Saturday in Midtown On the 2nd Saturday of every month, galleries host an open house evening starting at 6pm and continuing until 9pm or later. Enjoy the art exhibits, food and wine, music and special events. Many other businesses also exhibit art and have extended hours with a reception. SCI will have a presence at Heifer International's location on 22nd and J Streets, and at Green Sacramento on 20th and H Streets. Website: http://midtowngrid.com/directory/view/entry/20608?view_comment_id=24592#comment_24592

• September 13, 2008: La Mesa La Mesa Environmental Awareness Festival at Harry Griffin Park in La Mesa, CA, 9550 Milden St. from 10:00 - 2:00 PM. The San Diego Solar Cooking Club will have a booth and solar cooking demo. For more info visit the event website: http://www.cityoflamesa.com/index.asp?nid=833 or the San Diego Solar Cooking Club website: www.sdsolarcooking.org

• August 23, 2008: San Diego Solar Education Day (10:00 AM-2:00PM) South Clairemont Rec Center, 3605 Clairemont Drive, San Diego. Every one welcome. Solar Cook-Off with prizes. Judging at 2:00. Solar cooking demos 10:30, 12:00 & 2:00, Lots of booths and information. Bring out the whole family for a Fun and Educational Day! Challenge your Garden Club / Boy Scout / Girl Scout Troop …and enter the “Cook-off” Competition. If you're concerned about Global Warming … then help plant the seed in future generations for developing this Clean renewable Energy Source! http://sdsolarcooking.googlepages.com

• August 16-17, 2008: Hopland: Start planning for Solfest. The annual eco-friendly fest at the Solar Living Center is being held in Hopland, CA on Auguest 16th and 17th. What to expect: More then 50 workshops on everything from solar-powered cooking to how to find a green job. Tickets are $25 - $45. Children under 14 are free. For more information, please visit http://www.pressdemocrat.com.

• August 8, 2008: Davis: Rick Palkovic, co-author of Cooking with Sunshine will be signing books @ the Avid Reader in Davis.

• August 2, 2008: Sacramento: Build Your Own Solar Cooker - Meat Meal. Come join me in celebration of the Northern Hemisphere Solar Cooking Holiday, to learn about solar cooking and build your own solar cooker. This is a pre-pay event requiring a payment of $10.00 when you send in your RSVP. [1]

• June 21, 2008: Roseville: Solar technologies and fun combine at this free family event to celebrate the first official day of summer on the summer solstice. Taste solar-cooked foods, build a solar oven, create solar arts and crafts, watch a solar fountain being built and learn about the latest in home solar technologies and energy conservation. The All Things Solar event runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat., June 21, at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.

• July 20, 2008: East Bay: The Art of Solar Cooking A workshop on the design and use of solar cookers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., enter though garden on Peralta. Cost is $15 sliding scale, plus $5 materials fee. 548-2220, ext. 233.

• July 14, 2008: Taylorsville: 18th annual Solar Cook-Off - Just as the dust settles after the ever-popular parade and Silver Buckle Rodeo in Taylorsville July 4th, the town roars right back to life the following weekend with the 18th annual Solar Cook-Off on Saturday, July 14. Activities include solar cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts fair and plenty of live music throughout the day and well into the evening. The featured entertainer performing at the Grange Hall that evening is Rich Estrin and the Nighcats. For more information contact Blackhawk Solar.[2]

• May 23-26, 2008: Santa Barbara: Learn how you can cook using the clean free energy of the sun! Solar cookers are now being utilized by people all over the planet. In this workshop I will give you an overview of the different types of solar cookers, and show how you can make your own simple cooker for less than $10. You will also learn how to solar pasteurize water, using the sun to kill microbes including Giardia and E. Coli. Solar cooking is benefiting communities and environments around the world, particularly those countries that are sun rich and fuel scarce. Come see this excellent example of appropriate technology. The cookers will be functioning, so bring your bowl for some yummy snacks! http://lightninginabottle.org/2008/workshops.html

• May 3-8, 2008: Solar 2008 ASES week long convention at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California will have a solar cooking demonstration in the outdoor display area during the weekend public visit days. This is the premier solar/renewable energy technology convention held annually by the American Solar Energy Association (ASES.org), and coordinated this year by the hosting San Diego Renewable Energy Society (SDRES.org). Besides solar cooking, visitors can learn lots and see hands-on demos for solar water and air heating, solar electric and other types of renewable energy from experts in all fields. Volunteers, exhibitors and registered attendees are invited to sign up now. Use the Solar 2008 link above and for questions contact Deris Jeannette at SDRES by clicking here

• April 22-26, 2008: Ecocity World Summit in San Francisco

• May 3, 2008: Solar Cooking Class at Common Ground in 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. Don is knowledgeable and experienced in cooking with a variety of solar ovens. At home he uses a solar water distiller and a solar drier, and generates his electricity using a 2- kilowatt solar photo-voltaic array. Don is our beloved Assistant Manager at Common Ground.

• February 10, 2008: Jewish World Watch volunteers will discuss their recent visit to the Darfur refugee camps where solar cooking has been adopted. 7:00 PM at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot (co-sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom) 3652 Michelson Dr., Irvine

• January 25, 2008: Jewish World Watch volunteers will discuss their recent visit to the Darfur refugee camps where solar cooking has been adopted. 7:00 PM at Temple Beth Shalom, 3635 Elm Avenue, Long Beach

• January 11, 2008: Jewish World Watch volunteers will discuss their recent visit to the Darfur refugee camps where solar cooking has been adopted. 6:00 PM at Leo Baeck Temple, 1300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles

• December 4, 2007: Solar Cookers International benefit concert at Luna's Café & Juice Bar. Local independent singer-songwriters, Stacey Raskin and Susan Sellout will perform an acoustic concert on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00pm at Luna?s Caf?, located at 1414 16th Street in Sacramento. No cover charge but donations will be taken at the door to benefit Solar Cookers International. http://www.lunascafe.com

• September 12: Solar Cookers International cordially invites you to be our guest at Shine On! 2007, kicking off our 20th year of service to the world and its inhabitants … and on to the next 20! Come, bring a friend or two, and share in the celebration as we highlight SCI’s achievements and our continued efforts to spread this simple solar solution for the benefit of people and planet. Wednesday, September 12; 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.; The Sacramento Zoo; Kampala Center; 3930 West Land Park Drive; Sacramento, California 95822, USA; Light refreshments will be served. For more information, directions, volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact Yolanda Torrecillas at (916) 455-4499 or yolanda@solarcookers.org.

• August 18-19, 2007: SolFest is the world’s premier two-day celebration of renewable energy and sustainable living. Since SolFest was born in 1996 over 100,000 people have learned how to change the world while having fun. Each summer SolFest transforms the rural hamlet of Hopland, California, into the global epicenter of green living. Our main stage, family stage, and six workshop tents are filled with world-renowned speakers, musicians and artists, offering keynotes, panels, performances, and over fifty one-hour workshops. The leading developers and distributors of green products and services are here too, sponsoring and exhibiting in hundreds of booths and displays that fill our beautifully landscaped grounds for these two magical days. More information: http://www.solarliving.org/display.asp?catid=17

• August 2, 2007: MAKE YOUR OWN SOLAR OVEN at the City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave. At 6 p.m. Learn how to cook with the sun and turn solar energy into edible food. Free.

• June 18 - August 17, 2007: Novato Summer camps 2007: Planet Energy teaches kids about real-life science (including solar cookers)

• July 5, 2007: Build Your Own Solar Oven! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build a well-functioning solar oven for less than $10! Building a solar oven is a great opportunity to fire up your students’ curiosity about the abundant free energy of the sun—as well as the joy of cooking bread, cookies and many other sun-enriched foods! This workshop will equip you with: a teaching plan for gathering building materials (simple items like cardboard boxes and aluminum foil) , instructions for assembling and using solar ovens, and tips for integrating this project into educational curricula. To register for this or other workshops focused on sustainable technologies such as solar power and biodiesel, visit http://www.solarliving.org.

• May 19, 2007: Solar Ovens: Cooking, Building and Buying. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Common Ground Garden Supply & Education Center, 559 College Ave, Palo Alto. $24. (650)493-6072 or http://www.commonground.com.

[edit] Colorado

• August 25-29, 2008: Renewable Energy for the Developing World

• August 24-28, 2008: Solar Cooking DNC. This is a public event to promote solar cooking. It will be held in a sculpture garden in downtown Denver. For more information, please contact Mary Carhartt at broberg0787@msn.com.

• June 28, 2008. Colorado Springs:The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo wants to encourage the community to stay conservation-minded through out the year. They are holding their annual Earthfest on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Lodge at MooseLake in the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit. The family-friendly event teaches kids and parents how to save money and protect the planet. There will be games, puppet shows, even a demonstration on how cook with the sun. Solar ovens use reflected sunlight to heat up and cook meals without using energy. Zoo conservation specialist Della Garelle says the idea behind Earthfest is to promote recycling and energy conservation year round. "Earth Day shouldn't just be one day a year and we're trying to expand it and spread out the information and community connection with the earth here at the zoo,” Garelle said. In addition to the solar oven display, other on going demonstrations include seed planting activities and the Pledge Tree, a place for children and adults to make conservation pledges for the year. Times and locations for other activities are as follows: 10:15 a.m. Recycle Relay outside of the loft, 10:30 a.m. Songs with Judy Feeney by the prairie dogs, 11:15 a.m. Zoopeteers inside the loft, 12:00 p.m. Birgitta performer inside and outside the lodge, 12:45 p.m. Songs with Judy Feeney by the prairie dogs, 1:30 p.m. Recycle Relay outside of the loft, 2:00 p.m. The salamander story inside the lodge, 2:15 p.m. Zoopeteers inside the loft, 2:45 p.m. Top 20 pledge prizes on the patio, 3:00 p.m. All Species Parade outside the loft.

• July 25-27, 2008: “Neighbors Powering Community” is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics (including solar cooking!). A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system. Fifty exhibitors show tools for energy independence and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind and agricultural resources. Keynote speaker Greg Pahl, author of The Citizen-powered Energy Handbook emphasizes renewable resources for neighborhood energy. Alternative vehicle displays highlight efficient transportation technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and family discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers). Solar cooking enthusiasts specifically invited to come and demonstrate their craft. For more information contact: Jennifer Barker, SolWest/EORenew, PO Box 485, Canyon City, OR 97820, phone 541-575-3633. info@solwest.org, http://www.solwest.org

• July 19 - 22, 2007:DREAMTIME FESTIVAL Paonia, Western Colorado, USA, Check out the details at [3]. This is a festival with music and performance, art, workshops, drumming, learning and playing. The festival-goers are primarily young people in the 20 -30 age range, but us elders are respected and have plenty to teach and learn as well. We will have a SOLAR COOKING THEME CAMP, and will be cooking daily while the sun is shining beginning at 10am. Last year was so sunny we never had to use any back-up fuel: solar cooked all our food, and neighboring camps came over and used the cookers. We welcome anyone interested to bring extra cookers (or not) and join us. A limited number of camping passes will be waiting at the gate for those interested in camping near the SC Theme Camp. When you get to the gate, ask for the pass and follow the map to SC to set up camp. Be sure to read the Survival Guide online at the [4] site so you'll know what to bring besides solar cookers and food to cook with the sun. --Tara Miller & Sam Brown

[edit] Connecticut

• September 12, 2009: The Connecticut Green Expo is being held in New Haven, CT from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Volunteers are needed to present for Solar Cooker Project booth. Click here for more information and to RSVP (Facebook account required).

[edit] Delaware

• April 20, 2008: Sanford School will participate in Power Up Gambia Festival & Energy Day at Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware. The Sanford display will showcase a variety of student projects including a solar oven, junior solar sprint cars, and solar city models. Power Up Gambia is a region-wide effort to increase awareness about renewable energy while raising funds for the installation of solar panels at a hospital in The Gambia. More info: http:Link title//www.powerupgambia.org

[edit] Distict of Colombia

• October 6-7: Solar Household Energy will be speaking at the Green Living Pavilion at the Washington DC Green Festival October 6th. For more information on the event, visit http://www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/625/280/.
• July 26-27, 2007: Public Demonstration of Solar Cookers on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (More info...)

[edit] Idaho

• August 2, 2008. Moscow, ID Celebrate the new International Solar Cooking Holiday at Mountain View Park. Join Sharon Cousins and other local solar cooks for a local celebration of the northern installment of the First Annual International Smoke-Free Solar Cookout! We have the picnic shelter reserved starting at 10am (so we have a place to hang out in the shade while the sun does the work). There will be information on solar cooking all day, free samples of solar cooked foods in the afternoon, and a solar potluck supper when the sun starts to drop. For more information or to get involved in helping this local event happen, email writersguildgal@moscow.com or phone 208-882-9028.

• May 10, 2008: Moscow, Idaho - Solar Cooking for Beginners workshop, taught by Sharon Cousins (SharonID), is one of the Spring 2008 Cooking Classes sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Participants will make a solar panel cooker, see cookers in action (if the sun will shine!), taste solar cooked foods, receive recipes and tips, and learn about the difference solar cooking technologies can make around the world. Space limited. Call Moscow Food Co-op to enroll.

[edit] Illinois

• July 20, 2008: Harness the sun's power. Families can make their own solar cooker and then use it to make their own meal starting at 11 a.m. July 20 at the Ecology Center. The cost is $15/ per parent and child couple. [5]

• October 19th, 2007: Hosted in central Illinois is a monthly class that you can learn how to build a solar oven. It is taught by Derek Pearcy, owner of http://www.FreeEnergySolutions.net and creator of the Pearcy Solar Ovens. The class is held at 221 East Main at Pearcy's Taekwondo in Shelbyville, IL. Visit http://www.FreeEnergySolutions.net and click "Solar Workshops" for more info!

[edit] Indiana

• July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2008. Monticello: The Monticello City Parks Department is now registering children going into grades 3, 4, and 5 for a Super Summer Science program and a Summer Garden Club program starring the Science Lady and Friends. Super Summer Science will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22, and 29. Classes may be changed due to weather. Sbjects include: Here Comes the Sun, solar science: baking cookies in a solar oven and learning about the sun as an alternative energy source; Tree Trails, all about trees: identification, measuring and paper making; Nature Sketches, noticing the details in nature: being earth friendly and sketching nature; and Composting and Other Icky Stuff, learning about garden composting and all the icky creatures that help it happen. Classes cost $3 each session. Summer Garden Club will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 17, 24, and 31 at Woodlawn School. There will be a single $3 fee for all four session. Class size is limited to 30. To register or for more information call Cindy Isom at 574-583-4525 after noon.

[edit] Kansas

• August 28 - 30, 2009: This course provides an introductory overview of various solar cooker designs used worldwide, including panel, box, and parabolic cookers. Students will explore simple, inexpensive, do-it-yourself creations to commercial models, improvised and experimental designs, economics, and global applications. Participants will construct working solar box or panel cookers. Upon course completion, graduates will have the opportunity to participate in a solar cook-off demonstration at the Emporia Farmers Market in late summer, using their home-built solar cookers. Resources and recipes will be provided for advanced experimentation. John Crisp has been building and using solar cookers for over thirty years. Admission is $29. Visit http://flinthills.augusoft.net/ or call 620-341-1392 to enroll.

• July 28 and 30, 2009: John Crisp will teach an introductory course in solar cooking design from 6 to 8 p.m. July 28 and 30 at the Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia. Crisp has more than 30 years’ experience in building and cooking with solar cookers. His course will include panel, box, and parabolic cookers, according to information from Bill Hanlon of the tech college’s sustainable living center. “Students will explore simple, inexpensive, do-it-yourself creations to commercial models, improvised and experimental designs, economics, and global applications,” a news release about the course stated. At the end of the course, graduates will be eligible to participate in a solar cook-off demonstration in late summer at the Farmers Market, Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street. Resources and recipes will be provided for advanced experimentations. Cost of the course is $29. Call (620) 343-4600 for more information.

[edit] Massachusetts

• September 2, 2009 (Hudson): altE University offers its Renewable Energy Basics class to the public. This class gives you an all around understanding of the renewable energy technologies that are available and will help you make sense of which ones are appropriate and best for your situation. Once you have identified the technologies you would like to pursue, a more detailed class available from altE U can help you investigate further into the technical details of each. Cost $45. Visit www.altestore.com to sign up or call toll free 877-878-4060 to enroll.

[edit] New Mexico

• August 23, 2009: (Las Cruces) Peak of the Season Fiesta will feature live music, fresh produce, fun kids' activities, free samples of locally grown foods and Solar cooking events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sunday Growers Market, Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo Road. Cook your favorite recipe using the power of the sun (Sun Ovens and other solar cooking devices used). Arrive as early as 8 a.m. to begin cooking. All dishes must be ready to sample by 1 p.m. Any non-solar preparation of foods must be disclosed. Bring copies of your recipe to share. Winners will receive prizes from Mountain View Market. Info: (575) 523-0436.
• September 13, 2009: Ever since the 1973 discovery of oil in Darfur, a region in the African nation of the Sudan, the Sudanese government has engaged in what former Secretary of State Colin Powell has determined to be genocide against Darfuri people. To combat the atrocities, Christ Church Cathedral, in partnership with Jewish World Watch, based in Encino, California, formed an ecumenical coalition on human rights. “We will bear witness,” said the Very Reverend James A. Diamond, Dean of the Christ Church Cathedral, “We will not stand silently by.” The cathedral is located at 318 East Fourth Street at the corner of Sycamore in downtown Cincinnati. “We have quite a commitment from other organizations to do solar cooker fundraisers,” says Julieta Simms, the director of the cathedral’s solar cooker project. Solar cookers preclude women’s need to search for cooking firewood outside the safety of desert camps. There will be a solar cooker display at the cathedral’s Darfur fundraiser booth during Cincinnati’s 2009 Black Family Reunion at Sawyer Point on August 15 and 16. Click here for more information.

[edit] Michigan

• Ann Arbor, Discussion and workshop: A discussion on using solar power in Michigan precedes a hands-on workshop that instructs creating a solar-powered oven from 2 to 4 p.m. at Recycle Ann Arbor, 2420 S. Industrial Highway. Supplies are provided. Info: 734-327-4560.

[edit] New Jersey

• May 2, 2009: A "Harness the Sun" solar cook off will take place Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Soil Conservation District office on Pittstown Road, off Route 12. More information.

[edit] New York

• April 14, 2009: Ithaca Noon-4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the sunshine with a solar cookout, sponsored by Energy Teachers.org, on Tuesday, April 14, any time between noon and 4:00 p.m. at the Center for Natural Sciences (CNS). The cookout will be held on the patio next to the CNS greenhouse. More information...

• April 5, 2008: Ithaca" Cooking in Nicaragua Solar Oven Dinner. While filling up on authentic Nicaraguan cuisine, learn about Solar Cooking and the team’s recent trip to Sabana Grande, Nicaragua. Starting at 6:30PM at Hollister Hall in the McManus Lounge. $7 tickets will be sold in Duffield Hall April 2-5 from 11am to 1pm. Tickets will be $10 at the door. For more information, please see this flyer.

• November 30, 2007 Ithaca,NY: Darfur Benefit to purchase solar cooking stoves for refugees. Dinner, Silent Auction, Music by: Hank Roberts, Speaker: Stephanie Nyombayire, Rwandan Survivor. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD PURCHING STOVES FOR REFUGEES. All volunteer effort, all food donated, hope to raise compassion, awareness and money for these suffering women who are forced to go outside the camps to gather fire wood and subject themselves to brutal beatings, rape and death. Sponsored by Northern Light Learning Center, http://northernlightlearning.com. Tickets on sale! Contact wss1@cornell.edu for details on how to support this important event.

• August 10-12, 2007: This year's Green Fest will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at The Community School of Music and Art, 330 E. State St. All events Saturday will be at Cayuta Sun, 2962 S. Swamp Road, and events Sunday will begin at 10 a.m. at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on The Commons.

• April 10: April 10, Solar Cooker Project meeting. 3 p.m. Vassar Temple - 140 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. http://www.vassartemple.org or call 845-454-2570

[edit] New Mexico

• Sept. 20-21, 2008: Albuquerque - "It's Easy Being Green" is the theme of the 2008 Solar Fiesta, an upcoming New Mexican educational fair for energy conservation, renewable energy and sustainable living. The event, presented by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA), will take place Sept. 20-21 at Albuquerque's Highland High School. Both days of the fair will begin with "Energy 101" workshops that will provide information on reducing home energy costs. Other workshops will focus on conducting home energy audits and creating energy reduction plans, the basics of solar thermal and solar electric systems, and an overview of federal and state incentives. Additionally, there will be presentations relating to green building, water conservation, alternative fuels and more. The fair will also feature kid-friendly events, including solar car races, scavenger hunts, local science project exhibits and solar-oven-baked cookies. Technical workshops will be provided for energy and related business professionals. For more information, contact NMSEA at http://www.nmsea.org.

[edit] North Carolina

• November 8, 2008: Sandy Ridge: Local sustainability festival from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Activities include lectures, tours, and demonstrations. For more information, click here.

[edit] Ohio

• July 7-12, 2007: Solar2007 will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the largest and most inclusive solar and renewable energy conference in the U.S. each year. SOLAR 2007 will explore the theme “Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work .” The Conference combines a premiere technical conference, plenary and forum sessions, a Renewable Energy Products and Services exhibit, and workshops, tours and special events of interest to professionals and consumers. More info...

• May 22, 2007: Duncan Falls, OH. The fifth grade classes at Duncan Falls Elementary School will hold a Solar Cooking Festival on May 22, 2007 from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM. Over 150 solar unique homemade ovens will be on display and cooking nachos (provided there is enough sunshine). This is the world’s largest display of homemade solar ovens (they are waiting to hear if the solar oven category qualifies for the Guinness Book of World Records). The solar oven project was made possible with the support of Blue Rock Station, Zukebox Pizza, the Muskingum County Community Foundation, and the Muskingum County Master Gardeners. Teams of students will have created amazing salsa recipes and the atmosphere will be “ripe” with Mexican music as everyone waits for the unveiling of the new permanent solar cooker designed and built just for the school by Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station. Salad fixings, also grown by the fifth graders will be available to accompany the nachos and salsa. Guests should plan to arrive no later than 2:30 PM for the taste testing with the unveiling of the oven will taking place at 3:00 PM. For more information on the solar cooking festival project contact Mrs. Jayne Chase at Duncan Falls Elementary (740) 674-5211 or Annie Warmke at Blue Rock Station (740) 674-4300.

[edit] Oregon

• July 24-26, 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. For more info contact info@solwest.org.

From August 20th to August 28th, a four person crew, traveling in a converted school bus powered by biodiesel, will be visiting Northeastern Oregon to advance initiatives on renewable energy, sustainable biofuels, energy efficiency, jobs, and local foods. The Homegrown Prosperity Renewable Energy Bus Tour will grade biodiesel availability sites, promote good paying jobs and income for rural communities, as well as offer solutions to reduce greenhouse gases and pollution.

• August 21: Baker City Extension Office, 10am-noon, Biodiesel Demonstration and Geiser-Pollman Park, 3pm-6pm, with community potluck to follow
• August 22: La Grande Community Garden, 11am-1pm
• August 23: Crossing the Blues Festival, 10am-5pm, downtown La Grande
• August 25: Port of Umatilla, 10:30 am, tour and biofuel discussion
• August 26: Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, 3pm-7pm
• August 27: Weiser ID, Weiser High School, 12:30-2:30 pm
• August 28: Ontario, OR, Tri-County United Fund breakfast, 9am

For more information, please see the associated press release here

• August 23, 2008: Portland - Build a Solar Oven: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat, Aug. 23; build and take home your own solar oven and learn to cook with solar energy; preregistration required; Lents Park, Southeast 92nd Avenue and Holgate Boulevard; Dawn Starr, 503-760-3000; $36.

• Aug. 9: Portland:Build and take home your own solar oven and learn to cook with solar energy. Preregistration is required ($36). 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, please see [The Oregonian]

• Aug. 2: Portland:Build and take home your own solar oven and learn to cook with solar energy. Preregistration is required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, please see [The Oregonian]

• June 7, 2008: Carbon-Free Cooking (Corvalis): 11 a.m. to noon, June 7, Co-op Meeting Room, 1007 S. Third St. $15 for Co-op owners, $20 for nonowners. Lorraine Anderson, co-author of a cooking with solar book, will show the basics of cooking summer meals using only the sun’s energy. This workshop will cover a history and overview of solar cooking, outline equipment required and demonstrate how to cook everything from aparagus, lentils, chicken, desserts. Register at the customer service desk at either north or south Co-op or by mail. Call 753-3115, ext. 0.

• July 27, 28 and 29, 2007: You're invited to exhibit at the ninth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair, at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, Oregon. SolWest Fair draws well over 2000 participants and exhibitors from around the region to share new technologies, attend workshops, and network with all the great folks in the RE business. Exhibitors are already committing to attend, so we are sure you will want to be a part of this event! For more information see SolWest Renewable Energy Fair.

[edit] Texas

• April 18, 2009 Wildcat Bluff Nature Center will be hosting Earth Day. The admission is free, so bring your family and friends and have a great time. There will be games and educational activities for the kids. There will be presentations on solar and wind electicity. There will be demonstrations on how easy it is to cook healthy meals with solar cookers. Food and drinks will be available from vendors. The hours will be from 10:00 A.M. to 3.00 P.M. - 2301 N Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79124, Telephone: (806) 352-6007, http://www.wildcatbluff.org. A little news coverage of the event is here: http://www.newschannel10.com/Global/story.asp?S=10207795

• March 28, 2009 Texas Solar Cookers will be demonstrating solar cooking on the south steps of the State Capitol in Austin from 11AM-3PM. For more information contact Texas Solar Cookers at texassolarcookers@yahoo.com or (210) 219-6448

• April 19, 2008: Wildcat Bluff will be celebrating Earth Day. You can learn how to cook using a solar cooker. Several types of solar cookers will be shown. Kids (and adults) can learn how to make their own solar oven. A variety of food and drinks will be available from food vendors as well. There were 1800 attendees at last year's Earth Day celebration. Let's hope for an even larger turnout this year. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and admission is free. The address is: 2301 N Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79124 (806) 352-6007. For more information go to http://www.wildcatbluff.org

• August 12, 2007: Texas Solar Cookers will talk about solar cooking during a San Antonio radio interview. Stations and times are as follows: City: San Antonio, Texas. Time/Radio station: 6:00 AM – KISS (99.5FM), KSMG (105.3FM), and KONO (101.1 FM and 860AM) 6:30 AM – KKYX (680AM) 7:00 AM – Y100 (100.3FM) and KPWT (106.7FM). Y100's Web site has a “Listen Live” feature which “simulcasts” a radio program onto the ‘Net at 7:00 AM. The URL is: http://y100fm.com/listen/

[edit] South Carolina

• May 16-17, 2009: Greenville - Upstate SC Solar Cooking Meetup.com Group in Cleveland Park near Pavillion #2 (close to the playground next to the entrance to the zoo) from noon until 4pm. Please see meetup link

[edit] Utah

• September 22, 2009: Connie Mason, The Sun Oven Lady will be at the Macey's Little Theater in Sandy, Utah for a Sun Oven cooking class at 7 p.m. See my blog at http://mysunoven.blogspot.com.

• September 19, 2009: Connie Mason, The Sun Oven Lady will be demonstrating cooking with the Sun Oven at the annual Health Fair at The Sunflower Farmers Market in Orem, Utah from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• September 10 - 14, 2009: Connie Mason, The Sun Oven Lady will be demonstrating the Global Sun Oven at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City, Utah as part of the 'Be Ready Utah' event sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. September is National Preparedness Month.

• May 28, 2009: St. George - Kolob Care and Rehablitation is hosting a solar cooking event. Food will be served at 4:30 PM. Cost is $3 and all the food will be solar cooked. Solar chef Jackie Harsha and Nathan Parry will be cooking up a storm. If you have time, stop by for the demonstrations, music, and view solar cooked food. Tickets are $3 to eat the meal.

• May 30, 2009 - June 27, 2009: St. George - Solar Cooking Class through the Community Education Program sponsored in part by Dixie State College of Utah, St. George City and Washington County School District. See registration information.

• June 26, 2009: Ogden, Utah - Kitchen Kneads will be hosting Paul Munsen, president of Sun Ovens International. He will teach class attendees about solar cooking, focusing on the many Green benefits of solar cooking. The class is free and is located at Kitchen Kneads, 3030 Grant Avenue in Ogden Utah at 10 a.m. More information - www.utahsunovens.blogspot.com.
• June 27, 2009: West Jordan, Utah - Kitchen Kneads will be hosting Paul Munsen, president of Sun Ovens International. He will teach class attendees about solar cooking, focusing on the many Green benefits of solar cooking. The class is free and is located at Kitchen Kneads, 7579 S Redwood Road in West Jordan. More information - www.utahsunovens.blogspot.com.
• June 27, 2009: St. George, Utah - Solar Chef Nathan Parry will be teaching people about the many health and environmental benefits to solar cooking. For more information about this class, visit http://www.utahsunovens.blogspot.com.
• March 21, 2009 - April 18, 2009: St. George - Solar Cooking Class through the Community Education Program sponsored in part by Dixie State College of Utah, St. George City and Washington County School District. See Registration information.

• April 3-18: Villager Sun Oven on Tour The Villager Sun Oven is coming to Utah. "The VILLAGER SUN OVEN® is designed for large-scale feeding situations that require cooking great volumes of food quickly. Even though it is called an oven, enormous quantities of food can be boiled, steamed or baked at cooking temperatures of 500° F / 260° C with no fuel costs." Here is a list of the times, dates and locations that the Villager Sun Oven will be featured during it's Utah Tour.

If you are interested in seeing the Villager Sun Oven, you are welcome to e-mail sunovensusa@gmail.com to request a presentation, and we will see what is available.

Once the tour in Utah is complete, the Villager Sun Oven will head to California for a Google Earth Earth Day celebration. Earth Day is planned for April 22, 2009, the same day as the event in California. Here in Utah, the Sun Oven will be featured at Earthfest at the Union Plaza at the University of Utah from 10:30AM-1:30PM.

• January 19–21, 2007: Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. and his wife Rachelle Carson will be on hand at Project GreenHouse to present his new HGTV show, Living with Ed, a reality show in which Ed lives an eco-friendly lifestyle in Hollywood with his wife who doesn’t always see how to make the good-life green. Ed will also demonstrate how he makes toast with the energy from pedaling a bicycle, and cook in a solar oven. More information here.

[edit] Washington State

• October 10, 2009: Renewable energy workshop on Guemes Island, Saturday, 9:15 to 5:30. Tuition: $150 with 50% off for Spouse/SO. This is an overview workshop of renewable energy technologies. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Tours of renewable energy systems in the afternoon will supplement classroom sessions in the morning. Topics include "Why Renewables?"; solar-electric, wind-electric, & microhydro-electric systems; system siting & design principles; solar hot water, solar cooking, & passive solar design; energy conservation & efficiency; and resources for further study. Instructor: Ian Woofenden, Senior Editor, Home Power magazine & SEI NW and Costa Rica Coordinator

• April 4, 2009: Anacortes - Introduction to Renewable Energy. This is an overview workshop of renewable energy technologies. Participants will learn how to evaluate each resource and plan for high quality systems. Tours of renewable energy systems will supplement classroom sessions.

• July 20-21, 2007: Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Fair - Shoreline (Seattle) - http://www.shorelinesolar.org/fair4/fair.php

[edit] Washington, D.C.

• May 10, 2009: At 12:30pm Solar Household Energy founder, Louise Meyer, will demonstrate solar cooking at All Souls this Sunay. Her non-profit organization with deep roots in Mt. Pleasant supports solar cooking around the world. Families in rural Mexico and El Salvador use the solar ovens to cook their daily meals. In Chad, they have improved the quality of life for thousands of families. They can even be used in sunny DC from April to October and will keep your kitchen cool and reduce your carbon footprint. This event will take place at All Souls, 16th & Harvard St. Metro: Columbia Heights or take metro bus or new circulator route.

• July 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 27, 2008: One Planet Ours Summer Expo at the U.S. Botanical Gardens

• FAMILY DAYS AT THE U.S. BOTANICAL GARDENS “During the four Family Days at the One Planet - Ours summer sustainability exhibit at the U.S. Botanical Gardens in Washington DC, solar cookers will be exhibited and solar food cooked. Demonstrations will be given on how to make and use solar cookers.

[edit] Wisconsin

• August 29-30, 2009: 27th annual Festival in the Pines at Carson Park in Eae Claire. The festival is put on by the Spring Mountain Volunteer Association. Join us at 8,000+ and higher for this fun event. We'll be demonstrating solar cooking, selling some cookbooks, teaching and talking about solar cooking in the cool weather. You can also bring your solar ovens and join us. If you have anything like arts and crafts, you can also sell them there, just let me know soon so I can let the organizers know. It's a chance to promote solar cooking and other good works to others who come. Entrance fee is $2 a head. :) Click here for more information.

• April 25, 2009 Midwest Renewable Energy Association's Move Some Earth Day - Custer, Enjoy Earth Day with friends and help support the MREA! Move Some Earth Day brings together volunteers to help improve our demonstration site, so we can better promote and educate others about renewable energy and sustainable living. More information and Schedule here!

• June 15-17, 2007: The 18th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair is being held at the ReNew the Earth Institute in Custer, Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1990, the Fair has shown 190,000 fairgoers how to change the world while having fun. The Fair is the world’s largest renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living educational event of its kind. More info...