Upcoming Events
Beginning Sewing I Class
Tuesday, February 9
6 to 8 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Learn to use a sewing machine and basic sewing skills, and make a drawstring backpack. For adults and teens. $15 per class or $25 for both Beginning Sewing I and II. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Beginning Sewing II Class
Thursday, February 11
6 to 8 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Review how to use a sewing machine, learn more about measuring, cutting, seam allowances and hems, as you make a bib apron with a pocket. For adults and teens. Beginning Sewing I or equivalent is required. $15 per class or $25 for both Beginning Sewing I and II. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Sewing Clinic
Saturday, February 13
1 to 4 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Bring unfinished projects, apparel you want to refashion, ideas you want to make real. Our experienced sewers will help you accomplish your goals. Basic sewing knowledge is required. Bring your own machine or use ours. $15. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Recycling and Solid Waste Center and Curbside Recycling Pick-up
Schedule During President’s Day Holiday
The Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division (TCSWMD) Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th, in observation of the President’s Day holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, February 16th.
The Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open on Monday, February 15th.
There will be no interruption in curbside recycling collection. Pick-ups will occur as normal.
For more information, Contact:
TCSWMD
www.recycletompkins.org
273-6632
Beginning Sewing III Class
Wednesday, February 17
6 to 8 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Learn to use a simple pattern, put in a zipper, and make a lining as you create a small purse or cargo bag. For adults and teens. Beginning Sewing I and II or equivalent experience is required. $15. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Significant Elements Free Friday
Friday, February 19
9 am to 6 pm
212 Center Street
This local architectural salvage warehouse will be featuring a large quantity of overstocked goods available on a first come, first serve basis. Supporting Significant Elements promotes the reuse of architectural elements when the demolition of a building cannot be otherwise prevented and the reuse of such materials through activities that promote restoration and reuse instead of demolition.
Beginning Sewing for Kids
Saturdays (3 sessions)
starting February 20
10 am to 12 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
For children 8 to 12 who want to learn to use a sewing machine. Close personal attention in a small class leads to independence in sewing and creating projects. $60 for three-week series. Ask about the exact dates. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Fix & Stitch Class
Saturday, February 20
2 to 4 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Bring in your older sewing machine and learn to clean, oil, and troubleshoot it for optimum performance. For adults and teens; 12 and under with a parent. $15 per class. Use our tools and materials. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Beginning Sewing I Class
Tuesday, February 23
6 to 8 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Learn to use a sewing machine and basic sewing skills, and make a drawstring backpack. For adults and teens. $15 per class or $25 for both Beginning Sewing I and II. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Beginning Sewing II Class
Thursday, February 25
6 to 8 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Review how to use a sewing machine, learn more about measuring, cutting, seam allowances and hems, as you make a bib apron with a pocket. For adults and teens. Beginning Sewing I or equivalent is required. $15 per class or $25 for both Beginning Sewing I and II. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
Sewing Clinic
Saturday, February 27
1 to 4 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women’s Community Building
Bring unfinished projects, apparel you want to refashion, ideas you want to make real. Our experienced sewers will help you accomplish your goals. Basic sewing knowledge is required. Bring your own machine or use ours. $15. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships for youth are available. Contact Wendy coord@sew-green.org, 607-277-7611 to sign up.
SewGreen Open Sew
Sunday, February 28
1 to 4 pm
SewGreen Classroom
Women's Community Building
The SewGreen classroom will be open the last Sunday of each month to teens and adults who need to use a sewing machine or table space to work on a project, or to just be with others who enjoy sewing. To use a machine, you must have some prior experience. There's no formal instruction but we will help you get acquainted with our classic Singers, and you are welcome to use our classroom sewing tools and materials. This free studio time is for experienced sewers.
Unwanted Household Pharmaceutical Collection Event
Saturday, March 6
9 am to 3 pm
TCAT: 737 Willow Ave., Ithaca
This event will be a supervised collection of unwanted household pharmaceutical and other non-prescription pharmaceutical items. This event is FREE and no appointment is necessary to participate.
For more information about the event and what items are accepted call 211 or click on the links below.
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