Bethesda Green Drinks
Through the collaborative efforts of businesses, government and residents, Bethesda Green serves as a catalyst and trusted resource in building a dynamic model community for sustainable economic growth and living. Bethesda Green does this by:
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Supporting the local economy by partnering with businesses, government and others to enhance efficiencies, profitability and environmental responsibility.
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Creating a healthier community by initiating programs and promoting sustainable practices that improve the quality of life.
- Providing information to educate businesses and citizens about innovative sustainable business and living solutions.
Bethesda Green invites local businesses, government employees, and members of the larger community to get involved. The recently redesigned office space is an educational community center showcasing green products and services. Building on existing networks, we create a "multiplier" effect to achieve greater results and help make Bethesda a leader in environmental sustainability.
Bethesda Green is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and depends upon the philanthropic support of corporations, businesses, foundations and individuals to realize the vision of making Bethesda a model for sustainable economic growth and living practices.
Want to find out more about Green Events in Bethesda or our First Thursday Happy Hour? Click here.
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Join us for casual conversation and social networking
Ring in the New Year w/Bethesda Green
BlackFinn
4901 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Thursday, Jan. 5, 5-8 pm
We'll share our Green Resolutions for 2012.
* Hear about upcoming Bethesda Green events
* Meet members of our Green Business Incubator
* Learn what you can do to make a difference in your community
What's your New Year's Green Resolution?
Jot it down with your name and email address. Bring your Green Resolution to the Happy Hour for chance to win a BlackFinn gift card. We'll share ideas and publish highlights on our website.
Celebrate Clean Energy
A special Bethesda Green Happy Hour with
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Food Wine & Co. 
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-8008
Thursday, Sept. 8, 5-8 pm
Come learn about Maryland's greatest renewable energy resource: offshore wind power. And learn what you can do to make it a reality.
- Hear from CCAN Director Mike Tidwell about efforts to build offshore wind farms and bring good jobs and clean power to Maryland.
- Enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of Food Wine & Co.
- Raffle for restaurant gift card
- Donation: $10
Step Up to Summer
June 2 Bethesda Green Happy Hour
5 - 8 pm
On the Patio (rain or shine)
The Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase, a LEED Gold certified hotel at 5520 Wisconsin Avenue, near the Friendship Heights Metro
Joining us will be Mark Bergel, Ph.D.
Founder, Executive Director, A Wider Circle
A Wider Circle serves clients from more than 230 social service agencies in our region. These agencies serve families leaving homelessness, fleeing domestic abuse, recovering from fires and disasters, and struggling to build new lives for themselves and their families. A Wider Circle provides beds, dressers, cribs, sheets, dishes and other home essentials to these families and individuals.
Happy Hour features include:
- A tasty selection of appetizers, compliments of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase.
- Cash bar featuring discount prices on wine, beer, and cocktails, including a signature "Summer Surprise" drink.
- A brief LEED Gold tour of the hotel for interested parties.
- Friends from Marriott International Headquarters.
- Raffle giveaway, again compliments of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase.
Bring non-perishable food items to share with our friends from A Wider Circle.
Donation: $10
RSVP through Meetup
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April Showers . . . Blooming Flowers . . . Bethesda Green Happy Hour
Focus on Local Watershed Issues
Join us Thursday, April 7, 5 - 8 pm for casual conversation and social networking at the Lebanese Taverna, 7141 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Event highlights include:
- Meeting some of the folks leading the way to protect the local watershed.
- Learning about a number of volunteer opportunities Saturday April 9 -- for example, It's Time to Take Out the Trash and Clean Creek, Clean Potomac -- to help watershed clean-up efforts throughout the area.
- Enjoying complimentary appetizers from Lebanese Taverna, as well as discount beer, wine and mixed drink prices.
RSVP through Bethesda Green Meetup
Ring in the New Year!
Join us for casual conversation and social networking
Ri-Ra Irish Pub
4931 Elm Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1122
We'll share our Green Resolutions for 2011.
* Hear about upcoming Bethesda Green events
* Meet members of our Green Business Incubator
* Learn what you can do to make a difference in your community
What's your New Year's Green Resolution?
Jot it down with your name and email address. Bring your Green Resolution to the Happy Hour for chance to win a Ri-Ra gift card. We'll share ideas and publish highlights on our website.
Come thirsty and hungry; Ri-Ra will contribute a percentage of sales to Bethesda Green.
Lighting the Way to a Greener Community!
Join Bethesda Green and Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light as we kick off the holiday season with an evening of casual conversation and networking, Thursday, December 2, 2010, 5 - 8 pm at Redwood Restaurant, 7121 Bethesda Lane.
We'll mark the second night of Hanukkah -- the Jewish festival of lights -- by sharing the extraordinary work local congregations are doing to save energy and go green.
Help raise funds for Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light, which helps local congregations of many traditions to save energy, go green, and respond to climate change. And support Bethesda Green as we enter our fourth year of lighting the way towards a local model for sustainable living.
- Meet Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light Director Joelle Novey, and learn from green team leaders in Bethesda's diverse congregations
- Enjoy complimentary vegetarian appetizers
- Hour Hour drink specials
Contribution: $10 at the door will support the good work of Bethesda Green and Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light to light the way towards a greener community.
Redwood will also contribute 10% of sales.
RSVP through Bethesda Green Meetup
Bethesda Green First Thursday Happy Hour
December 2, 5 – 8 pm
Redwood Restaurant
7121 Bethesda Lane (in the Bethesda Row Pedestrian Lane)
Bethesda, MD 20814-5374
(301) 656-5515
Redwood features a seasonal menu rooted in American Tradition, showcasing mid-Atlantic ingredients, with organic and sustainable produce whenever possible.
Join Us Thursday, Nov. 4 at Louisiana Kitchen for Casual Conversation and a Special Tribute to Gulf Coast Restoration Efforts
Bethesda Green is partnering with Gulf Savers, a nonprofit initiative that delivers native marsh grass to help restore the Gulf Coast ecosystem, and Voice of the Wetlands, a nonprofit focused on driving awareness about the loss of the wetlands in southern Louisiana.
To help us raise awareness and funds for Gulf Coast restoration, Louisiana Kitchen will serve complimentary helpings of its signature Jambalaya and other tastes of New Orleans.
Hear short presentations from Gulf Savers and Global Green USA
Contribution at the door: $10
Dedicated donations of $25 cover delivery of one Gulf Saver Native March Grass Bag.
RSVP through Meetup.
Louisiana Kitchen
4907 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-6945
www.louisianabethesda.com
Join us Sept. 2, 2010, for casual conversation and
social networking
Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the holiday weekend.
We invite you to join us Sept. 2 at Yamas Mediterranean Grill, 5 - 8 pm.
This is also a great opportunity to welcome Yamas, a new Greek restaurant, to the neighborhood. It's around the corner from Bethesda Green, next to the Chevy Chase / Capital One bank parking lot entrance.
Enjoy discount Greek food and drink -- assorted cheese, olive and hummus plates, and appetizers available for $5, including:
Calamari
-- Fried in olive oil served w/ dipping sauce
Marinated octopus
-- Tender bites marinated and topped w/ lemon
Lokaniko
-- Greek sausage grilled w/ lemon
Spanikopita
-- Phyllo filled with spinach, feta and herbs
Kolokithokeftedes
-- Zucchini fritters, shredded zucchini, carrots, and onions
Mythos and Aris Beer @ $4
Select draft beer @ $2.99
House red and white wines
Featured speakers include Yamas owner Tony Alexis and Bethesda Green Board Member Rosalie Grazzini. Also, meet Tim Whitehouse and others from the newly incorporated nonprofit Poolesville Green.
Yamas will donate 20 percent of sales to Bethesda Green.
Yamas Mediterranean Grill
4806 Rugby Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
Public parking garage located on Woodmont Ave.
August 5, 2010, First Thursday Happy Hour
Join Bethesda Green for casual conversation and social networking
Summer heat got your down? Cool off with us at Union Jack's British Pub
Thursday, August 5, 5 - 8 pm
Union Jack's British Pub
4915 St. Elmo Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Enjoy selected appetizers courtesy of our sponsor Solar Energy World
Discount drinks and food
Hear a short presentation from Ralph Smith, owner of Smith Design/Construction and member, Bethesda Green Board of Directors
Union Jack's Gift Certificate raffle
A contribution of $5 is requested at the door
Union Jack's will donate 10 percent of sales to Bethesda Green
June 3, 2010, Happy Hour
Join us for casual conversation and social networking Thursday, June 3, 5 - 8 pm at The Wine Bar in the lobby of the Doubetree Hotel, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814.
In addition to hearing from BG Board Member Doug Weisburger with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, you'll have a chance to meet members of an Israeli delegation visiting Bethesda Green. Forum Shemesh Yehuda for the Environment and Sustainability is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization in the Beit Shemesh and Mateh Yehuda region. Shemesh Yehuda aims to increase the environmental awareness and involvement of local residents and leadership through community-based programming, information sharing and educational projects.
A $10 donation will be requested at the door, which will cover free appetizers and an opportunity to win one of two free dinners for two at the Doubetree restaurant.
This event is sponsored by Clean Currents.
Contact: Dave Heffernan at dvheffernan [at] gmail.com