Habitat ReStore News

Madison Habitat ReStore Staff are very excited about having the opportunity to promote the network of Wisconsin ReStores, with a power point presentation, at the 19th annual Midwest Renewable Energy Association (mrea) Fair, June 20-22, at Custer WI. www.the-mrea.org 715-592-6595

Since it’s inception in 1990, the Energy Fair has shown over 190,000 fair goers how to change the world while having fun. What could be better?

Sound good to you? Well, it is more than good, it is a great fair with three full days of 200+ workshops, 270+ exhibits, and some topnotch keynote speakers. The keynote speaker for Sunday is Torbjorn Lahti, eco-municipality expert and Author of The Natural Step. Thursdays keynote is Jim Hightower, national commentator and author, with Fridays keynote speaker being Jason Walsh, with Green Jobs for All.

Also included in the festivities are kids activities, entertainment every day and don’t miss the three incredible breakfast opportunities….Breakfast will never, ever be the same.

Friday offers Pancakes for Peace…a fundraiser for Network for Peace and Justice.

Saturday treats you to a breakfast hosted by the fine folks of Organic Valley, a fundraiser for MREA

And what a way to go….On Sunday, enjoy a Polka Breakfast! Music will be by Norm Dombrowski & the Happy Notes. What could be more fun?

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association invites you to the largest and longest running energy education event in the world!

Unique in many ways, the Energy Fair offers an educational opportunity second to none.
Make time this year to visit The Energy Fair.

The Seventh Habitat ReStore Earth Day was a fantastic success, ranging from the unexpected beautiful day to the 500+ people who stopped in!

Over 25 exhibitors showed off their wares to an enthusiastic audience and 40 artists created and donated some wonderful art for our silent auction. The art included a complete "night out" outfit, a purse (made out of a carpet square), a fine jacket and neck piece (made out of rubber gloves), a succulent table and many incredible pieces in between!

We are very fortunate here at the Habitat ReStore to have received so much support in putting on a memorable Earth Day Celebration this year. Thank you!

Exhibitors included: Artisan Exteriors, Bike Federation of Wisconsin, Blue Heron Natural Builders, Community Car, EnAct, EcoFriendly Flooring, Full Spectrum, Focus on Energy, MG&E, MPower Campaign, Olbrich Garden, Sustain Dane Rain Barrels, Sustainable Times, Madison Stuff Exchange, Isthmus Green Day, Earth & Water Works, PrairieFire BioFuel Coop, Good Oak L.L.C., and Russell Gardner.

This event is open to the public, free, includes free refreshments, activities for children, and free parking. Don't miss it in 2009!

Find out more about Earth Day at wikipedia.

Wanted: Artists to construct & donate art made from Habitat ReStore materials. We will provide up to $10 worth of ReStore materials. Find out more and let us know of your interest by filling out this Response Form (PDF) and giving us a call or dropping by the ReStore.

The Habitat ReStore is now accepting and selling appliances! We are taking refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and upright freezers up to 10 years old. Bring your gently used appliances (10 years old or less) as donations! Come and see what is in stock!

Thousands of square footage of oak flooring available through our deconstruction team. Please call Frank for details at 712-0737.

We're excited to announce the total number of ReStores in Wisconsin has reached TEN! The two newest ReStores are in Fond du Lac and Waukesha. You'll find a complete listing here, along with a handy PDF brochure of ReStores in WI. Support your local ReStore with frequent trips. Inventory is always changing, so to find the right deals for your home and remodeling projects, frequency is the way to go.

Habitat ReStore celebrated our Sixth Birthday Party on September 22, from Noon to 4pm, featuring great food, Tim the Balloon Man, Mother Earth and a Focus on Energy Program, about tightening up your house and considering solar power, held at the Pinney Branch library next door at noon. Thanks to everyone who has helped make the Restore a success!

The Habitat ReStore celebrates 6 years of supporting Habitat for Humanity of Dane County with funds to build over 15 Habitat Homes. The Habitat ReStore has saved over 3700 tons of building material from the landfill through the sale of donated building materials.

Join us for a Focus on Energy presentation about Home Energy Performance Programs and solar assessments for your home, on September 22, from Noon to 1:30pm. Location is just next to the ReStore at the Pinney Branch Library, at 204 Cottage Grove Road. Call the ReStore for more information.

Join us for the Habitat for Humanity of Dane County's 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, 5:30 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. Tickets are $75 per person and all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Dane County.

For tickets or sponsorship information, contact Peggy Halloran. Check out the HFHDC website for more information.

Read the Isthmus's article on the exhibitors at the ReStore's Earth Day celebration and see links to area organizations and businesses who can help you live Earth Day year round!

The Habitat Restore's Deconstruction Manager Frank Byrne's was recently featured in the Wisconsin State Journal's "What I Do" weekly article, which recounted Frank's career as a feature film cameraman, how his experiences and passion led him to work in deconstruction, and why his job continues to amaze him.

A Fund For Women Oct. 17, 2006 - Part of the Madison Community Foundation honored Jennifer Voichick, Director of Habitat ReStore, Madison WI, as a trail blazer of Women Who Lead The Way.

Dane County Resolution Sept. 21, 2006 - Awarded by the Dane County Board of Supervisors congratulating the Habitat ReStore for it’s successful five years.