Kilowatt Ours at Werthan Lofts

This Thursday, October 23, Werthan Homeowners’ Association is co-hosting an event with Kilowatt Ours, a local non-profit organization to discuss their plan to make Nashville the most energy efficient city in the Southeast.

For Werthan, this all began when the Association asked for ideas to reduce our monthly expenses. I remembered how Jeff Barrie’s film, Kilowatt Ours, sparked my own personal conservation effort and suggested we approach him for some ideas and inspiration for a community conservation plan. Jeff thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to bring leaders from neighborhood associations and related groups together in a town-hall-style meeting to share our vision and gather input on how we can bring energy conservation resources into our community and others, and help us all cut energy costs.

WHEN: Thursday, 10/23, 4:15pm to 7:30pm

WHERE: The Lofts at Werthan Mills, 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd., 37208 (Germantown), in the beautiful east courtyard. Dress weather-appropriate. Alternate RAIN location will be the Village Real Estate Offices at 2206 21st Avenue S.

The event will feature several highlights:

1) Mayor Karl Dean will share his vision for making Nashville the “greenest city in the southeast,” and how we can all work together towards this timely goal,

2) Jeff Barrie will share a sneak-preview screening of his award-winning documentary film Kilowatt Ours, which will debut on NPT Channel 8 the following evening, 10/24 at 7pm,

3) the Werthan Homeowners’ Association will share our plan to make our homes and community more energy efficient, and

4) we will have an open discussion about how others can bring energy conservation back to their neighborhoods.

Please join us for this special occasion that will benefit our entire community.

PROGRAM:

4:15 pm reception (appetizers will be served)

5:00 pm Mayor Karl Dean, opening remarks

6:00 pm Kilowatt Ours screening (25 minutes)

6:30 pm open discussion

Tune in to NPT at 7:00 PM, Friday October 25th to see Kilowatt Ours and re-energize your own conservation efforts.

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The Heart & Soul of Werthan

You may remember back to the Third Annual Heart and Soul Party. That was in 2006 and it was the first year the event moved to Werthan Lofts. Here we are, two years later and this fundraiser for the American Heart Association is planning its 5th and biggest year ever!

HISTORY
Kate Bishop created the annual event because cardiovascular disease has become a very personal issue for her. It has touched her family and friends in dramatic ways from stents to stroke to open heart surgery.

EVENT DETAILS
This year’s benefit will be another fabulous evening of art, food, spirits and music, taking place at the Lofts at Werthan Mills on Saturday, January 24th from 7 - 11pm. Attendees experience six extraordinary lofts in the community. Sponsors host wine tastings, hors d’oerves and live entertainment. Past sponsors have included Lipman, Corrieri’s Formaggeria, Vinea, The Mad Platter, Blackstone Brewery, Dulce Desserts and many others.

A $40 donotaion per person gains entry to all lofts and to the Late Night VIP Party, where desserts and live band await in one of Nashville’s hippest lofts!


SPONSORS AND LOFTS


Team Green and Lightning 100 are teaming up as this year’s Event Sponsors. And it’s not too late for other Werthan residents or businesses to participate as sponsors or loft hosts!


Loft owners will be paired with sponsors and volunteers, who contribute food/drinks and staff the event. Additionally, this year’s Loft Tour Program features details about the homes on the tour and ads from local businesses. If you are interested in becominga sponsor or opening your loft for the tour, please contact Kimble Bosworth at (615)715-0545 or kimble@AreYouReadyNashville.com.

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