Thursday, September 18, 2008

Brita Climate Ride and Green Drinks NYC Host Kick-Off Fundraiser

WHAT: 120 Climate Riders gearing up to bike 300 miles from NYC to D.C. to raise awareness for climate change ~ Guest speaker Ms. Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation ~ Open Vodka Bar featuring the "Tru Vanilla Gimlet" from 6-7pm; cash bar with drink specials and complimentary food ~ Silent auction items: Nike golf clubs, an outdoor vacation in Glacier National Park, a Specialized bike and many more! ~ Click on image for details
WHEN: Friday, September 19, 2008 from 6-10pm.
WHERE: BLVD (199 Bowery - at Spring St). Take the 6 to Spring, the J, Z, M to Bowery, the B, D to Grand, or the F, V to 2nd Avenue.
HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, take a pedicab OR use rideamigos.com to share a taxi withfellow Green Drinks attendees. View here to find or post a ride in your area.
COST: $20 in advance. Purchase tickets here. $25 at the door. Money raised will benefit Focus the Nation and Clean Air - Cool Planet.
BONUS: Bring your electric bill, sign up for Wind Power and get $10 off.
SPECIAL: Win a cool pair of Smith sunglasses by entering the raffle if you're one of the first 50 people to sign up!