>> So you helped reclaim the title Treehugger and make it cool. Well, get ready to hug trees now, literally. Yes, we’ve got hippies in Santa Monica, and Santa Monica TreeHugging Day happens Tues., Sept. 22 — and all are invited to a Public Tree-Hug at noon at Santa Monica Palisades Park (Ocean Ave. at Colorado Ave).

>> “Celebration of Living Foods” — organized by Women of the Green Generation — happens Tues., Sept. 22, from 7 – 10 pm at Vernare’s Living Showroom, 607 N. Huntley Dr., West Hollywood. RSVP to Kris at 310.310.5692 or bhaktiyogagirl@msn.com. Cost: $20.

>> The California Air Resources Board will look into reducing volatile organic compounds from consumer and industrial multipurpose solvents and paint thinners. Add your voice to support this anti-VOCs regulatory measure by noon on Wed., Sept. 23.

>> Sustainable Business Council’s next event’s dubbed “Sustainable Sales: Profit with Purpose.” A panel of experts will “explore rationales for launching a green start-up or a green division within a traditional business, as well as debate the long-term viability of these initiatives” on Wed., Sept. 23 from 7 pm – 10 pm at Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum, 4130 Overland Ave., Culver City. Cost: $20, which covers snacks and drinks.

>> Watched No Impact Man — or read the book or the blog? No Impact Man Colin Beavan will be in town to talk zero impact living on Wed, Sept. 23, 7 pm at the Los Angeles Central Library. RSVP for FREE tickets.

>> Can palm oil ever become sustainable? Read up on the controversy here, then sign up to watch the webcast of a palm oil panel featuring Rainforest Action Network, Seventh Generation, and Whole Foods on Sept., 24, 4 pm – 5:30 pm. (via Green Life)

>> Didn’t catch FUEL the last time it was playing in L.A.? Now you can watch the eco-docu FUEL for free, thanks to a screening happening Fri., Sept. 25 from 7 pm – 10 pm on Santa Monica pier. You MUST pick up tickets in advance; follow the link for ticket locations. Earlier: My review of FUEL.

>> Know what Hi Fi is? That would be Historic Filipinotown for Angelenos, which is celebrating its existance this weekend with the Mobile Hi Fi Tour Launch and the Pilipino Workers’ Center Fundraiser. That happens all day Sat., Sept. 26 (visit site for schedule) at the Pilipino Workers’ Center, 153 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles. Make sure you RSVP for the FREE walking tours$20 jeepney tours — or to buy $50 tickets for the Barrio Fiesta Fundraiser in the evening, which includes food, a film screening, and more.

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