BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:"Good\, Green Fun" is in order when the seventh annual Green Living Festival kicks off the first weekend of summer\, June 22-24 in do wntown Rochester.\nThe event is one of the largest green/wellness events on the planet\, bringing together tens of thousands of people to discov er and enjoy earth-friendly and healthy living products\, services and p rograms. Featuring more than 200 exhibits and dozens of presentations al ong with a food court\, parade\, Party for the Planet and more\, the eve nt celebrates the successes of local individuals\, businesses\, nonprofi ts and government programs in growing a brighter\, greener future. \ ;\n"More and more people are taking steps to live greener\, healthier li ves\," says John Batdorf\, general manager of presenting organization MI Green Team. \; "This event celebrates local efforts\, large and sma ll\, and brings people together for inspiration\, entertainment and all- around good\, green fun."\nSHOP:\n\nExhibits: Green/wellness products\, services and programs are arranged into 10 groups\, including "Wellness Way\," "Green Living\," "Green Home" and more\, featuring everything fro m how to set up a rain barrel to capsule wardrobing\, solar power and an art fair.\n\nLEARN:\n\nDisplays: \; A peek at hybrid and electric v ehicles\, renewable energy systems and other innovative technologies.\nW ellness Programs: \; Presentations by national wellness leaders Dr. Michael Greger\, preventive nutrition physician best known as Oprah Winf rey's food safety expert\; Dr. Kerrie Saunders\, diet and disease preven tion expert and best-selling author\; \; Dr. Joel Kahn\, director of preventive cardiology and wellness programs at Detroit Medical Center H ospitals\, and others.\nPresentations: In addition to wellness programs\ , the Green Living Festival will feature a variety of presentations on g reen living including local food systems\, detoxing your life\, biodynam ics\, the Clean Air Act\, yoga\, super foods and more.\nFood &\; Farm Areas: Featuring local Farmers Row and organic Food Court.\nKids' Corne r: \; Offering exhibits\, crafts\, climb tower\,strawbale maze and a full schedule of kids' activities.\nConnections Cafe: \; Non-commer cial displays and roundtable discussions by area nonprofits to promote n etworking and community-building.\nInteractive Web and Smartphone Maps: Help locate exhibits and information online (see \;www.map-dynamics. com/glf)\n\nCELEBRATE!:\n\nParty for the Planet: Weekend-long party cont inues beyond festival hours and features local craft beer\, sustainable food\, and music by more than a dozen bands\, including Kyle Vincent\, w ell-known singer/songwriter\, environmental activist and former lead sin ger of the Bay City Rollers (Fri. at 7 p.m.) plus Rochester Mills 'Green Horn' favorites and a variety of up-and-coming local bands.\nGreen Livin g Parade &\; Pep Rally: \; Takes place Sat. at 11 a.m.\, around t he festival and down the Paint Creek Trail. \; Marchers and performe rs welcome\; prizes will be awarded and advance registration is encourag ed.\n\nIn advance of the weekend-long Green Living Festival\, a Charity Preview &\; Awards Ceremony on Weds.\, June 20\, 7-9 p.m. features di gnitaries\, community leaders\, sponsors\, media and others for a lively event preview\, the second annual MI Green Hall of Fame awards ceremony and winners of the "My Green School Art Contest." \; A portion of t icket sales benefits the US Green Building Council Detroit Regional Chap ter - Green Schools Committee's Green School in a Lunchbox! program. URL:http://oaklandtownship.patch.com/events/green-living-festival-2012-c0 8d4b99 SUMMARY:Green Living Festival 2012 LOCATION:E 3rd St &\; Water St\, Rochester\, MI 48307: E 3rd St & Wate r St\, Rochester\, MI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR