>> Monday: Watch eco-films FREE at the Sheila Laffey enviro films retrospective, featuring films about the South Central farm, Thoreau’s Walden, Hawaii’s sustainable community projects, and an eco-computer game. It all happens Mon., Oct. 13, 6 pm – 10 pm at Unurban Cafe, 3301 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (thnx to Joz for the tip)

>> Tuesday: Hear Food Not Lawns author Heather Flores talk about “the first step in tearing out that resource consuming lawn and putting in a productive edible garden” — then perform with her band Underscore Orkestra.

>> Also on Tuesday: Green Business Networking. Usual place, usual time.

>> Thursday: Sustainable Works’ first annual fundraiser — where I plan to be. All who’re willing to part with $75 are welcome to attend.

>> Saturday: Learn about “Global Climate Change and the Effect upon Wildlife and Wildlands” at Re-Enchanting the City V Conference, put together by the Wildlife and Endangered Species Committee of the Sierra Club, Angeles Chapter. The free, day-long event happens Sat., Oct. 18, from 8:15 am – 4 pm at the Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Dr., Los Angeles. Full event schedule here (PDF).

>> Sunday: Pottery Barn’s throwing a FREE “Creating an Eco-Friendly Home” class. However, beware the corporate chain’s idea of eco. As Re-Nest has observed:

On the website and in the catalog they describe their bedding as being made from 5% organic cotton, which is a great start, but hardly ‘Eco-Friendly’. Not many of the products in the line have any explanation for how they are eco anything other than colors than evoke the outdoors.

So if you go with your wallet, make sure you ask some questions before whipping out the credit card. The event happens on Sun., Oct. 19, 10 am – 11 am at the Pottery Barn on 1228 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. RSVP required to 310.394.2550.

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