Daytona Beach, FL

MEET THE HALLOWGREEN! ^TM SPEAKERS

Stephanie Thomas-Rees

http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/

“GREEN…it’s not just about saving the planet”

1:00 pm

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Downtown Farmers Market

Stephanie Thomas-Rees is a Research Architect in the Buildings Research Division at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), where she has been involved with high performance buildings research since 2001.  She currently is a member of the Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership, sponsored by the US Department of Energy, where she conducts research and provides technical assistance to the manufactured home building industry to improve the environmental performance.  She is a board member of the Florida Green Building Coalition and Green Home Certifying Agent.

Her past project involved the development and monitoring of an energy performance enhanced relocatable classroom which demonstrated energy savings of 30-50% in side by side comparisons.   Mrs. Rees is the co-author of Eco-House: A Design Strategy, which is in its 3rd Edition of printing.

Before joining FSEC, Mrs. Rees worked for Columbia County, GA securing land for permanent preservation which included a landmark acquisition that protected one of the largest granite outcrops in the Eastern United States.  Mrs. Rees has also taught building science and environmental subjects at the University and has worked for private architectural firms as a project architect.

Her education qualifications include:

M.Sc., Architecture, Energy Efficient Design
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, 2001

B.Sc., Architecture
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1995

Ms. Thomas-Rees will be conducting a 30 minute workshop at The Hallowgreen ™ starting at 1:00 pm.  The workshop, “Green…it’s not just about saving the planet” will cover the many benefits of FGBC certification for homeowners, businesses and governments alike.

Ms. Thomas-Rees may be contacted by telephone at number 321-638-1466 or email address sthomas@fsec.ucf.edu

The Hallowgreen ™ is a fun yet eco-friendly alternative to traditional Fall festivities.  From Hallowgreen Yoga (for kids and adults) at 8:00 am (hosted by Renew Yoga), a squash relay, workshops on organic gardening and growing olive trees, Cold and Flu remedies using vegetables and herbs, Florida Green Building Coalition presentation, healthy and delicious treats to a Green Fashion Show (featuring Teens Go Green) and even and Eek-o-costume contest—this event is certain to delight kids of all ages.

The Hallowgreen ™ is a fundraiser for the Fair Share Urban Garden Project (WeDIGFairShare.org).

This event will take place on Saturday, October 31^st from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Downtown Farmers Market on City Island located near 105 E Magnolia Avenue.

Thank you to our top sponsors: Daytona International Speedway, Go Green Daytona, Green Halloween®, Downtown Farmers Market, Volusia Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, Benedict Advertising, Hometown News, Backstage Pass, Natural Awakenings Magazine, East Coast Signs & Awards, Larabar, Cascadian Farm, Teens Go Green and Central Florida Coast Pageants.

To view our full Hallowgreen ™ Entertainment Schedule and list of vendors and activities please visit GreenHalloween.org/Daytona or contact Ciana at 386-676-0011 or events@gogreendaytonabeach.com

The Food Should Taste Good Chips have arrived!

This company was not only generous enough to donate a hefty amount of treat bags to be handed out at The Hallowgreen event, but the most amazing thing about them is their insistence to provide something to The Hallowgreen vendors.   (Talk about conscientious stewardship.  It’s nice to know there are companies out there that also see generosity to humankind should be part of that picture.)

http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com

FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY JOINS THE CELEBRATION

Pawpaw Chapter becomes a vendor of The Hallowgreen ^TM

The Volusia/Flagler Pawpaw Chapter has joined The Hallowgreen ^TM as one of its vendors.

The Pawpaw Chapter is a member of the Florida Native Plant Society.

“The overall purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plant communities of Florida…The original name of Volusia Pawpaw Chapter  came about because the little ‘Volusia Pawpaw,’ Deeringothamus rugelii, also known as Yellow Squirrel Banan or Rugel’s Pawpaw, is found only in Volusia County.”

Taken from the Pawpaw Chapter’s website

http://pawpaw.fnpschapters.org/

The Paw Paw Chapter will be passing out information about their Chapter, hosting a creative eco-friendly activity for children, and passing out seed packets of Florida’s state flower, Coreopsis lanceolata, to the first 100 patrons who arrive in eco-style by either bicycle or walking to the event.

MEET THE HALLOWGREEN! ^TM VENDORS

Melissa Smith
of
“Renew Yoga”

http://renew-yoga.com

Meet Melissa Smith of Renew Yoga.

Melissa Smith who has recently received her certification as a Kids Yoga Instructor will be joining The Hallowgreen ™ conducting a Happy Hallowgreen ™ Yoga Demo at 8:00 am.

Come join Renew Yoga for a creative and imaginative experience for kids of all ages.  Find your inner spider, cat, monster or reach for the stars like the tallest tree.

Melissa has been avidly practicing yoga since 2004.  After attending The Art of Vinyasa, she realized there was more to yoga than just postures.  She decided to take her practice to the next level and completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification through Red Sun Yoga in Winter Springs. Going through that training was a life changing experience for her.

Later completing her Vinyasa Training with Stephanie Keach in North Carolina, Level II, she has also trained with Jimmy Barkan and recently received her Prenatal Certification.

She continues to learn and share the inspiration of the teachers that have most influenced her, such as Jeanie Laslo, Stephanie Keach, Sri Dharma Mittra, Jimmy Barkan, Johnny Kest, Kate Potter, and Steve Ross—remembering always the real teacher exists within ourselves.

Newman’s Own, known for their good works as well as their nutritious products has become a sponsor of The Hallowgreen, donating samples of their delicious popcorn.

For more information on this wonderful company please visit http://newmansown.com