bookmark_borderLa Jolla: Named Top Health City by Forbes

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA, USA — The Village in La Jolla, CA, occupies a choice spot along the Pacific Ocean. The coast here presents many recreational opportunities. Surfers travel here from around the world to ride waves that are world renown for their even shape and structure. Surf fishing is also good, and the sandy beach is often filled with people enjoying a relaxing day at the shore.

The Village is a hot spot for young professionals who appreciate the eclectic atmosphere and convenient closeness to all the attractions of a nearby big city. At the same time, they can enjoy the small town ambiance that The Village exemplifies.

By managing to blend big city buzz with small town charm, The Village has built up a population base that enjoys an enviable standard of living. Few places in Southern California can match it.

La Jolla’s attractive lifestyle benefits have indeed raised the average cost of home ownership above statewide averages. However, opportunities still abound for health-conscious individuals looking for homes for sale in California cities, including La Jolla.

La Jolla boasts one of the highest average home prices in the nation. Much of this can be attributed to the desirability of living in neighborhoods such as The Village. There is considerable variation in the type of residential property that is available here. Everything from a waterfront mansion to an urban loft can be found within this compact zone. Opportunities abound for buyers.

bookmark_borderElectronics Recycling in Philadelphia

Electronics Recycling
Saturday, June 25
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Rain or Shine)
100 E. Mermaid Lane
(Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting parking lot)

– Materials accepted include computers, printers, monitors,
VCRs, microwaves, and TVs *

– No collected materials will be landfilled or processed in developing countries

– Processing exceeds industry standards and certifications

– Donations received will benefit the grant fund of the Weavers Way
Environment Committee and Quaker community garden projects in the
Fair Hill neighborhood.

*e-mail: weaverswayrecycling@yahoo.com for a complete list of accepted items

Suggested Donations:
$1 for small items
(cell phones, keyboards)

$5 for medium items
(laptops, fax machines)

$10 for large/heavy items
(TVs, monitors)

bookmark_borderClean Air Council’s Philadelphia Earth Day 2011 Celebration

Philadelphia’s LARGEST Earth Day Celebration:

The 30th Annual 5K Run for Clean Air and Earth Day Celebration will take place April 16th, 2011. The course starts at the Philadelphia Art Museum and runs along Martin Luther King Drive. Arriving back at the finish line, the Clean Air Council has invited its partners and sponsors to participate in the Earth Day Celebration, providing an opportunity for community participants to hear about the latest Green event news, resources, and trends.

The 5K Run for Clean Air is a community effort to decrease the air pollution that triggers asthma and other respiratory problems in our families, as well as support programs that reduce waste in favor of increased recycling and composting and slow down global warming.

To get more information about the run, check out the website at http://www.5KRunforCleanAir.org