February 2020 Newsletter
Glen Ellen Forum Monthly Meeting Reminder
When: Monday, February 3, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Dunbar Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room, 1100 Dunbar Road
Featured speakers include representatives from the Glen Ellen Kenwood Rotary and the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Glen Ellen Forum Board Elections
Get involved! We are very grateful for the service of Jim Shere and Margie Foster on The Glen Ellen Forum Board. They both will be retiring this April and we will be holding elections for a new Board Secretary and Treasurer as well as for more Directors at our April 16, board meeting. If you are interested in running for election to the GE Forum Board, review the Forum by-laws here and our manual of policies and procedures here and send a note to forum@glenellen.org to express interest and ask questions. More information will be available at our monthly meetings on Feb 3, March 2, and April 6 and in our next newsletters.
GE Forum Landscape and Environment Committee Plans Workshop
The GE Forum Landscape and Environment Committee’s focus is on gardening that is fire-wise, sustainable and wildlife friendly. We are planning a workshop on the subject for the Glen Ellen Community, lead by a team of local experts, to be held in late March. Please watch for the date and location coming soon!
The workshop will include:
* Recommendations for fire-wise landscape design including appropriate hardscape, plants, and maintenance to create a beautiful garden that supports wildlife and biodiversity
* A practical understanding of what it means to garden sustainably in an ever-changing California climate.
You can find more details on the topic from the Sonoma Ecology Center here: Manage Landscape Now to be Fire-Smart and Wildlife-Friendly
North Valley MAC
It’s not to late to apply for the North Valley Municipal Advisory Committee
The County Supervisors extended the deadline to apply for the North Valley MAC to January 31. You can find out more about the MAC and how to apply here: North Valley MAC
Our Night Sky
Our Glen Ellen Forum Projects Committee has started a new initiative to research how to protect our night sky. You can find out more about avoiding light pollution in our Night Sky in BJ Blanchard’s informative article here: Glen Ellen, A Dark Sky Community?
Save the Date for the following upcoming Glen Ellen Forum and other Community Events:
Monday, March 2, 7:00 PM – March Monthly meeting, Dunbar Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
Thursday, April 16, 6:30 PM — Glen Ellen Forum Quarterly Board Meeting, Restaurant space at the Jack London Saloon.
Saturday, April 18, all day — The 2nd Annual Jack to Jack Yacht Race from the Jack London Lodge to the Jack London Village
Please Donate to the Glen Ellen Forum
We need and appreciate your donations to support our ongoing operations and committees. You can make a donation to the Glen Ellen Forum in any amount, large or small, on our website glenellen.org. You can also mail a check payable to The Glen Ellen Forum to PO Box 464 Glen Ellen, CA 95442. Thank you for your support!
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Warm Regards,
The Glen Ellen Forum
website: www.glenellen.org
email: forum@glenellen.org