Check out Green Calgary's Upcoming Red Wine, Blue Cheese, Green Art Fundraising Gala and Art Market! Looking for a fun, green night out? This fundraising gala for Green Calgary looks great! Thursday, November 3, 2011 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Hotel Arts. Tickets are $100 per person or buy 9 and get one free. The dress code is "funky cocktail." It will feature "locally sourced organic menu, live and silent art auctions, and renowned musical and theatrical talent, all presented in an environmentally inspiring way." For tickets, go to www.greencalgary.org

The Green Art Market takes place on Friday, November 4th (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Saturday November 5th (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Hillhurst United Church. The market will feature art for sale: "Expect to see a broad range of environmentally themed work for sale just in time for the holidays!" as well as food and entertainment. Admission to the market is free with the Gala ticket purchases or $5 at the door. For tickets and details go to www.greencalgary.org

The folks at the Arusha Centre and Calgary Dollars want to give you money. Come up with a plan to create social and/or environmental justice in Calgary, apply for a Take Action Grant and you could walk away with the funds to make your plan a reality.

Past TAG recipients have created projects to promote bike transportation, to increase awareness of climate change issues, to promote pesticide-free parks, and to create a cookbook designed for organizations and businesses to distribute to those who are reliant on food hampers.

You can learn more about how to apply for a TAG, meet past recipients and learn from their success stories at the next Calgary Dollars Potluck, Wednesday, May 12 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association.

Calgary Dollars Potlucks are a fun (and tasty!) way to meet others who are involved in the local green community, while plugging into the local currency scene at the same time.