You’re invited!
The JOBS Calendar 2010
SUMMER 2010
Energy Independence Day
Date: Saturday, June 5 2010
Time: 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Location: Southern West Virginia Community College in Williamson
The JOBS Project invites one and all to celebrate Energy Independence Day on June 5, from 10am-4pm at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV. The event honors our miners and mining communities, and will feature energy savings workshops, demonstration renewable energy technology, kidspace, a silent auction, special musical guests Hard Times Child at noon, free food and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. This event relies on volunteers and there are lots of ways to get involved… or you can just show up and enjoy the day! Contact Amelia at 304-239-0981 for more information.
Schedule of Events
All day: supervised kids activities, information booths, arts and crafts demonstrations & vendors
- 10:00 Silent Auction opens
- 10:00-10:30 Tour the Renewable Energy House
- 10:30-11:00 Workshop: Save money, Weatherize Your Home
- 11:15-12:00 Choose one:
Panel: Sustainable Bio-Power
Tour the Renewable Energy House - 12 NOON FREE COOKOUT with Musical Guests Hard Luck Child and The Easy Street Band
- 1:30-2:15 Keynote Panel: Sustainable Communities
- 2:15-3:00 Workshop: When & How to GO SOLAR
- 3:00-3:30 Choose one:
Tour the Renewable Energy House
Workshop: Save money, Weatherize Your Home - 3:45 Silent Auction winners announced
Renewable Energy House
Renewable Energy House
This self-sufficient demonstration house will be on display all day, with guided tours at 10:00, 11:15, and 3:15.
Silent Auction
Bid on martial arts classes, hand-made throw rugs, artwork, books and more! Proceeds benefit local renewable energy projects.
Volunteers needed
Bring a dish, man the grill, supervise kids, donate auction items, and tell your neighbors about the event. Creative contributions welcome! Call Amelia at (304)239-0981 for more information.
SPRING 2010
Renewable Energy Tour—Wind in West Virginia
This year, The JOBS Project invites students and teachers to join the Renewable Energy Tour and spread the word that energy from wind is viable in Central Appalachia. Construction of Beech Ridge Wind Farm in Greenbrier County, WV began at the end of 2009. One hundred and nineteen turbines will stretch across fifteen miles to generate 186 MW of electricity. More information is coming soon.
In the spring of 2009, participants visited two utility-scale wind farms, Mountaineer Wind Energy and Mt. Storm.
