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LEED-ing the Green
10.21.11
Interested in finding out first-hand what it takes to build an incredible green home in Corona del Mar? On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon you can take a guided tour of a home still under construction that’s working toward a certification of Platinum Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), in other words the highest degree in eco-friendly building.
A team of designer and builders will be on hand to answer questions about the cutting edge home including builder John Steed of Maverick Home Builders, project manager Laura Sanders of Jeannette Architects in Long Beach, interior designer Rachel Hulan of Path Design, and consultant Evan Little of Permaculture Properties.
The first tour starts at 10:15 a.m.; the second tour starts at 11:15 a.m. Parking is limited; best to park at Grant Howard Park off Heliotrope and 5th in Corona del Mar.
The tour costs $5 for students and USBGC-OC members and $15 for non-members. Reserve your spot by contacting the USGBC-OC chapter at 714.832.3616, or register at www.usgbc-oc.org.
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Swing Dance Party!
10.21.11
It’s a swing dance party and casino night with a purpose this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Oasis Community Center in Corona del Mar. The Celebrate the Golden Age of Swing event is a night of top swing dancers from Cheryl Burke’s Dance Studio, entertainment, poker, blackjack and more. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and dinner by Crème de la Crème.
All proceeds go toward the Foundation for Neurosciences Stroke Recovery. Reserve tickets at www.fsnroc.org. Cost is $250 per person or $400 per coupled.
Oasis Senior Community Center is at 801 Narcissus Ave. in Corona del Mar.
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