Green Tea speaker series will continue next week

Toronto's Jo Coombe is an accomplished classical pianist, an equestrian and a happily married mother of two. She also happens to be vice president of Strategic Accounts at Bullfrog Power.

Coombe will tell how this leading Canadian provider of 100 per cent green electricity makes it easy and convenient to choose green, carbon-free power, such as wind power and low-impact water power, in order to help fight climate change and create a healthier environment for future generations.

Alton's Andrew Welch wears many hats, from actor to mountain climber to software creator to management consultant and more. However, he is most widely known for WattPlot, a software product sold around the globe for monitoring renewable energy systems. Welch will talk about his experience with creating power for his own home using a wind turbine. With no special background in electricity or engineering, he approaches his topic from a layperson's perspective, making the content accessible to all, while his reputation as a professional actor promises to make it an engaging presentation.

Palgrave's Barb Imrie is an Environmentalist with a capital "E". A key player in the Palgrave Environmental Watch and the Palgrave United Church's Turkey Task Force this outdoor educator for the Toronto District School Board is also proprietor of Buckstown Beans, the perfect local supplier for your fair trade coffee and . . . chocolate!

With Valentine's Day right on the heels of this particular speakers night, Imrie is sure to have some of the yummy stuff available for sale following her talk about everyone's favourite mouth-watering confection.

The three will be speaking at the next Green Tea event, set for Feb. 12 in the Lions' Den at Caledon Community Complex in Caledon East. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by registration and music by Caledon Idol Michelle Woodhouse.

The speakers' presentations will run from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug).

Admission will be $4 per person. Seniors, students and Green TEA members admitted free.

For Green TEA membership information go to www.greentcaledon.ca

RSVP to reserve a seat to (905) 951-0625 or patti@greentcaledon.ca