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	Jun 20	KE102 Storytelling Workshop

	Jun 22	SL92 Montgomery Woods Guided Walk

	Jun 29	WA 101 Install a Greywater System

	Jul 16	Camp Solar - Kids Summer Camp

	Jul 20	PV 100 Solar Training Intro to Photovoltaics

	Jul 22	PV 200 Solar Training Design and Installation Intensive

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Get ready for Camp Solar

This Summer we will be putting the sun to work baking, making and racing... Over 3 mornings we invite 7-11 year olds to join us at the Solar Living Center to get chance to make a sculpture from natural building materials, build a solar clock and try your hand at making some potions in our garden maze! Suitable for 7-11 year olds. Please bring a brown bag lunch and snack.

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Join us at Camp Solar!

Where: Solar Living Center, Hopland
When: July 16th, 17th and 18th from 9am-1pm
Cost: $35 per day or $80 for the whole camp.

Click here to book online.

Thanks to SunWind solar for donating "Sunnyside Up" solar powered car kits to our summer camp

Solfest Headliners Announced

Solfest Update! We have just had confirmation that Alice Di Micele, Poor Man's Whiskey and DJ Dragonfly will be headlining at this years Solfest on August 17th, right here at the Solar Living Center in Hopland. Click here to buy your Solfest tickets now!

Check them out by following these links and seeing them perform in these clips:

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Poor Man's Whiskey

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Summer Solstice Celebration June 21st

Join us in celebration of the longest day of the year on Friday, June 21st from 5:00-8:00 PM, at the Solar Living Center.

Please bring a potluck and your own utensils for eating as this will be a zero waste event.

Come hear the Messages from the Elders, create a map for the future, and listen to great music and drumming from local musicians. Local storyteller Hari Myers will also be present and may share some myths and legends.

Meet at the Celestial Oasis at the top of the path from the Welcome Kiosk.

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The Solar Living Institute is a nonprofit solar training and sustainability organization. Founded in 1998, we have been providing professional solar training and a wide array of sustainability courses for over 15 years. Our courses are taught by experienced practitioners who bring years of real world knowledge to the classroom with a focus on helping students prepare for job opportunities, start businesses, and live more sustainably.

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