The QLC is partnering with the Save the Youth Academy, Hoboken Housing Authority, and Hoboken P.A.L to raise funds for back-to-school supplies for the children living in the Housing Authority. We’re also throwing a party on Saturday September 11th to kick-off the school year, educate the kids about the environment, and hand out the supplies.

We’ve been lining up donated supplies that are environmentally friendly, but are raising funds to buy additional supplies and to throw the party. The “price” of admission requires the children to participate in a series of fun and educational quizzes and games before entering the rest of the party. We’re educating the kids on why to use products that tread lightly on the environment.

We’re also teaching the kids about why they should recycle and why they shouldn’t litter. This project is an extension of an ongoing collaboration between the QLC and Save the Youth Academy to teach at-risk youth about why and how to protect the environment.

Please help out and click on the “Donate” button on our homepage and give what you can! It’s tax deductible. If you, your company, or organization want to do more, please click on “contact” and send us an email.

Hoboken Green Drinks is once again trying something new! This month, we’re joining hMAG to put on a mixer. We expect this to be a great networking opportunity and a fun time! We’re raffling off some great items. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition. There will also be drink specials and complimentary snacks.

When: Thursday June 17th from 7 – 9 pm
Where: The Shannon on 1st Street between Washington and Bloomfield Streets

Raffle items:
- 2 Handbags from Elliot Lucca
-Gift Basket from Rebellations Hair & Makeup Studio
-Gift from SXE Fitness Apparel
-$25 Gift Card, T-shirt & Hat from The Taco Truck
-1 Free Exercise Class & Kleen Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle from Local Barre

Whether you’re interested in networking, mingling, or a fun way to start your Thursday night, join us for what’s sure to be a good time!

Even if you own a car, try this new Car Sharing program. The City of Hoboken partners with Hertz Connect to provide this unique citywide Car Rental program.

Try it out. Special membership fee for the first year.

Hoboken Corner Cars Program

Rent by the hour, 24/7 365 days a year. No gas charges. No insurance charges. .

Sign up for $25 and receive a $75 driving credit that will be applied to your account. The annual membership fee is waived for the first year (normally $50 ).
Be sure to use code HOBOKEN.

Examples:
Rent a Prius Monday-Thursday at $10 an hour. If you need it by the day, Monday –Thursday rate is $70 per day. The weekend rate for Friday-Sunday is $12 an hour. Weekend daily rate is $96. Lots of other makes and models are available as well.in this rental range.

There are many other car models from which to select at higher prices such as Toyota Camry, Ford Escape, Mini Cooper, Volvo C70, Mercedes,etc.

Here’s how to get started.

Go online to www.connectbyhertz.com or call 877-654-4400.
When accepted, you will receive an Access Card, a PIN and a member number.
To reserve a car:¨go online or call 877-654-4400.
You get to choose from a list of available cars and on-the-street locations throughout the city. Cars are parked in dedicated spots at street corners.
To get into the car, at the time of your
reservation, hold your Access Card over the card
reader which unlocks the door.
To return the car, take it back to where you
picked it up.

Simple and easy.

This innovative program was devised by
Ian Sacs, Director
Hoboken Parking and Transportation

We’re also seeking volunteers to adopt a sapling(s) to insure proper post planting care, thereby insuring high survival rates. Responsibilities include watering and related tree care.

Please contact James Tricarico (917) 597-7425 from the Shade Tree Commission at jamestricarico@yahoo.com to sign up! Volunteers will meet at the at the Boys & Girls Club Park located on Jefferson Street between 1st & 2nd.

Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That’s why WaterSense is promoting Fix a Leak Week from March 15 to 21, 2010, to remind Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks.

Fixing Leaks Across the Nation
Help make Fix a Leak Week a flowing success! Visit the WaterSense website and click on Flow to learn about events and programs taking place near you. Also find step-by-step instructions on how to fix a leak and much more!

To help address this problem, WaterSense was launched in 2006. WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored partnership program that seeks to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices.

WaterSense brings together local water utilities and governments, product manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and other stakeholders to:
* Decrease indoor and outdoor non-agricultural water use through the adoption of more efficient products and practices.
* Help consumers make water-efficient choices, including differentiating between products and services in the marketplace and adopting simple daily activities that reduce water use.
* Encourage innovation in manufacturing
* Establish and standardize rigorous certification criteria that ensure product efficiency, performance, and quality.

WaterSense helps consumers identify water-efficient products and programs that meet WaterSense water efficiency and performance criteria. Products carrying the WaterSense label perform well, help save money, and encourage innovation in manufacturing.

WaterSense partners with manufacturers, retailers and distributors, and utilities to bring WaterSense labeled products to the marketplace and make it easy to purchase high-performing, water-efficient products.

WaterSense also partners with irrigation professionals and irrigation certification programs to promote water-efficient landscape irrigation practices.

Check out the WaterSense website to see what you can do!