SLI News Special Edition, 8/10-20 is SolFest XI

*Solar Living Institute News Special Edition* ------SolFest XI -- August 19-20, 2006------
July 26 2006

It's that time of year again! SolFest XI
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is less
than four (4) weeks away here at the Solar Living
Institute in Hopland, California. On August 19-20,
thousands of people will again turn out for one of the
country's most successful and educational events for
renewable energy and sustainable living practices.
You won't want to miss it!

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GREAT MUSIC!
This year's SolFest will be more exciting than ever.
We have been busy preparing the site, and are
happy to report that we are good to go. A new stage
location, redesigned workshop tents, and many other
changes will make the event more fun and more
pleasant than ever.

And what a great music
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lineup we have! Headlining the
show will be the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
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For more than 40 years, mandolinist/composer David
Grisman has inspired a whole new genre of acoustic
string instrumental music. David has recorded and
produced dozens of critically acclaimed recordings of
acoustic music, five of which have been nominated
for Grammy Awards.

Additional musical acts include Vince Herman
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New Monsoon
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Hot Buttered Rum
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and more.



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GREAT SPEAKERS!
Of course, world-class music is just one of many
reasons to come to SolFest. Great speakers
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and workshops are just as
important to many of you. We will have five
workshop areas this year with over 50 workshops,
covering topics from renewable energy and post-
petroleum preparation to yoga and health. There is
truly something for everyone at SolFest.

Perhaps most exciting is the incredible lineup of
panels and speakers on our main stage. You can hear
the latest news in alternative fuels, with experts
discussing pros and cons of biodiesel, hydrogen,
ethanol and electric vehicles. Experts will update you
on the latest breakthroughs in solar and renewable
energy technologies and policy. And keynoting on the
main stage will be national political commentator Jim Hightower
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often
called "America's most popular populist." Don't miss
him! In addition to Jim, this year you will also hear Ed Begley, Jr.
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Caroline Casey
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Betsy Rosenberg
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John Francis
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and Deborah Koons Garcia
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VOLUNTEER AT SOLFEST!
Each year we depend upon over 300 people who volunteer
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to
assist our staff and promotional team to make
SolFest the nation?s best and most comprehensive
renewable energy and sustainable living festival of its
kind. We need your help if you are willing and
available.

Sign up to volunteer today! -
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SOLFEST XI TO BE THE BEST YET!
With another great lineup of speakers,
entertainment, and workshops, you won't want to
miss SolFest XI to be held
Aug. 19-20
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(If you won't be volunteering, you
can
buy tickets
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in advance.)



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SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!
If you would like to volunteer
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please let us know your interest as soon as possible.

Your volunteer support of SolFest will help us
continue to bring valuable you information to
thousands. With your support, we can continue to
grow and ensure our continued success.

Please sign up to volunteer today! -
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I extend my sincere thanks in advance for your help
and for all of your support in the past. We will see
you here in just 24 days!
For our future,

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Bob Gragson, Executive Director
Solar Living Institute, P. O. Box 836, Hopland, CA 95449

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email: bob.gragson [at] solarliving.org
phone: 707-744-1527
web: http://www.solarliving.org


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