Start A Green Political Action Committee!

Greenburbs searched OpenSecrets.org and found this info about PACs which could help green political candidates as well as environmental activists. 

A list of environmental PACs:

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/industry.php?txt=Q11&cycle=2012

A list of miscellaneous energy PACs (not oil and gas):

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/industry.php?txt=E07&cycle=2012

Solar Energy Industries Assn PAC (SolarPAC):

Contributions to Federal Candidates (gave to Dems and Reps):

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00421982

homepage: http://www.seia.org/act-now/solarpac

American Wind Energy Association PAC (WindPAC):

Contributions to Federal Candidates (gave to Dems and Reps):

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00259572

homepage: http://www.awea.org/issues/windpac

Sierra Club Contributions to Federal Candidates (all to Dems, none to Reps):
http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00135368&cycle=2012

League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Contributions to Federal Candidates (gave to Dems and Reps):

http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00252940

homepage: http://givegreen.zissousecure.com/about

Fund for Green Values (Pennsylvania):

http://www.fundforgreenvalues.com

(Research provided by David Bedell)

Nature Conservancy CEO Sunday May 19 New Canaan

New Canaan Country School
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT
Sunday May 19, 2013
4:30 pm

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Stop and Shop Tiki

Tiki torches at Stop & Shop

Romanacci

Back in January a new artisan pizza place has opened up in Norwalk, which I didn't notice until yesterday when I walked in after buying the New York Post next door at the newsstand... and went wow! I was struck by the obscure, exotic all-natural Italian sodas they carry like Lurisia Chinotto & Baladin Spum Nera, both succulent.

I tried their margherita slice, they sell by the slice, what a joy... it was wonderful, real house-made tomato sauce. The pastries look sinful. Indulged in the chocolate cheesecake, there goes my commitment to lose some weight. The espresso was pitch perfect.

Ok, I don't ever write about food or restaurants on this blog, but in their case, because it's on the Westport/Norwalk line on the Boston Post Road, 250 Westport Avenue, which I travel just about every day, I wanted to give them a plug. The view isn't all that interesting, but the outdoor tables and genuine atmosphere make up for it.

The restaurant has two facebook pages, I don't know why really but here they are:
https://www.facebook.com/RomanacciCafe
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Romanacci/324446544326590

Romanacci is owned by brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci's Osteria Romana, the full service Italian restaurant opened in 2010 three doors down:
https://www.facebook.com/OsteriaRomana

Moja Cramped Mojo

Get it together! This is taking FOREVER!!!

Moja Cafe is this great new restaurant in Westport, with a beautiful bar overlooking the Saugatuck river, outdoor tables on the boardwalk. They serve organic sake and are ready to party! But this endless, senseless construction is cramping their style, ruining the pleasure of enjoying drinks by the water. What's the hang up? We never see the equipment moving, seems like all construction has come to a stand still. Moja was promised the work completed by First Night... It's been THREE months!!! Whoever this may concern? DON'T SPOIL OUR SUMMER!

Update: April... May... June... July... August...

Moja Kaput! R.I.P.

- August 17, 2013 -

- January 13, 2014 -
Alas, but too late for Moja!

Westport Mini Maker Faire 2013

The 2nd annual Westport Mini Maker Faire was held Saturday April 27th 2013 at the Westport Public Library.

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www.thegreatfredini.com

Westport Electric Car Club EV Rally

The Westport Electric Car Club 1st Annual EV Rally was held Saturday April 27th, 2013. The winner was Bruce Becker driving a BMW ActiveE. 

Second place went to Leo Karl III, president of KARL Chevrolet in New Canaan, and his navigator Jim Motavalli, green car writer for the New York Times, driving a GM Volt. 

33 vehicles entered. For a complete list see all the details here. 

For more pictures, please go to the Electrifying Times website.

Also pictures from Miggs Burroughs and Todd Tracy!