Green Market/waterfront

Just read on the WPB GreenMarket website---Cancelled for Sat Oct 27 due to inclement weather.  

Free HOP, Tips Only

I took a short ride an odd little black vehicle - a cross between a caterpillar and a golf cart. I hope to take a longer ride later - to sightsee Flamingo Park and Northwood and Palm Beach.
"This taxi turns heads wherever we go," said owner Chris Pruitt, who explained the FREE downtown electric taxi service HOP. This service is a good partner to downtown trolleys, which do not go door to door.

Clients must either go online to http://www.hopcities.com/ or call HOPCities'dispatch service at (561) 512-0650 for a ride at an arranged time.
The vehicles, which plug into wall outlets, travel 20 to 25 miles on one charge.

In a stalled economy, it's hard to believe a business offering a free service. But Michelle Drysdale and her partners, Jerry Wilson and Chris Pruitt, operate from an unconventional business model. Their five drivers, paid in tips only, pride themselves on knowledge of local attractions.The three partners kept their day jobs. After four months, the electric cabs are almost breaking even, supported by ads inside and out.
HOP Cities uses GEM electric cars, a Chrysler product. The cars, which plug into wall outlets to recharge, go 20 to 25 miles on one charge and deliver passengers door to door by appointment, anywhere in an area roughly bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Belvedere Road, Tamarind Avenue and 27th Street.
HOP consists of two vehicles, one for three passengers and one for five. It's governed by the same regulations as taxis. The five drivers have received background checks.

WPB Earth Day Activities

Be GREEN. Save GREEN.
A stalwart group of at least 9 CVers already attended the Sustainability Summit at the Kravis last weekend. Stalwart because that was a lot of hours of lectures and presentations on environment, energy, green collar jobs, saving $$. There was good food and energy saving free stuff too.
We recommend: Other Earth Day Activities and Events:

***Attend the grand opening of the new E Source Center of West Palm Beach!
The E Source Center of West Palm Beach is a community outreach and researched center focused on promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions and environmental stewardship.
When: Beginning at 10 am on April 22, 2010, followed by a green product expo and evening festivities.
Where: 1 North Clematis, West Palm Beach, FL
For more information on the mission of the E Source Center, www.wpb.org/sustainability.

***Remember the Florida Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program: From April 16th through April 25th, Florida will offer all Florida residents a 20 percent rebate off the retail price of a new qualified ENERGY STAR appliance. These appliances included refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, and room air conditioners. Consumers will receive an additional $75 if they provide evidence of having recycled the old appliance. For rebate details www.wpb.org/sustainability

Vote for WPB

here's the link CityConnect@wpb.org click on vote for WPB / then select our city! ---google sponsored and we are one of 5 finalist cities ---only one in North America -----the models submitted are great!