New specials from Viv spots!

Seven new specials from more of our Viv spots! Make sure to mention the Viv discount when you show your sticker! Check these out:

- Buy 3 cupcakes get 1 free at That Takes the Cake
- 10% off at Royal Ground Coffee (Polk & Fillmore St.)
- 10% at Osaka Sushi on Fillmore
- Free $10 appetizer with any 2 entrees at Marino
- 10% off at Baladie Cafe
- 15% off one ink cartridge refill at Cartridge World
- 10% off all wine at Noe Hill Market

With these generous offers you won't want to miss out on any upcoming specials - get updates through our newsletter - STUCK!

1....2....3!.... 3 devices unplugged! ah! ah! ah!

Maruya Sushi Take - Out in Pacific Heights eliminates vampire power by turning off their power switch and unplugging any devices not in use every night - reducing consumption and conserving energy. Very cool.

Little Star Pizza in Western Addition follows in their green footsteps - not only do they have delicious deep dish, but some pretty cool and green decor. They've recycled their old wine bottles into handmade water glasses. New locally made recycled wood tabletops have been put in - all were handcrafted by owner, Brian Sadigursky's, neighbor.

With all the green changes these Viv spots are making on their own - they definitely deserve some sticker love ♥

Sweeter sweets and prettier pedis . . .

Some of our Viv spots are making cool green changes on their own! Sweetdish makes their bon bons & gumdrops even sweeter by using compostable candy bags.

Mani & Nanny owner, Stacey Isaacs, gets all her magazines from a Conde Nast associate in exchange for polished nails and feet - she recycles the magazines by passing them along to her sister's store ImagiKnit, in the Castro. They also make sure to eliminate vampire power by unplugging unused appliances. Next time you're pampering yourself at Mani & Nanny, don't forget to mention the Viv discount - 10% OFF a combo mani-pedi!

Discounts and specials and offers... oh my!

7 Viv spots have decided to offer some very cool specials & discounts to Vivers. All you have to do is show your sticker and mention the offer to get:

- 10% off at Sports Basement (Presidio & Bryant St.)
- $2 off when you spend >$30 at Real Food (Polk & Fillmore)
- 20% off at Nest Maternity
- $1 off your first pint at Gestalt Haus
- 10% off a mani + pedi combo at Mani & Nanny
- 5% off liquor & 10% off wine for October at A&M Market
- 10% off at Bruno's Pizzeria & Cucina

(in the future, we'll be announcing most of the discounts via our newsletter - STUCK, so definitely stay in-touch.)

And if you haven't been to any of these spots (tsk tsk, b/c they're fantastic)... a few quick thoughts on each:
Sports Basement - Adult playground; so so tough to leave. Real Food - Some of the best produce in Russian Hill / Marina. Nest Maternity - 5 stars on yelp. enough said. Gestalt Haus - Brats, bikes, and beer - what else do you need. Mani & Nanny - great concept, that totally delivers. A&M Market - Sweet Jimmy rocks - one of the best corner market owners in the city. Bruno's Pizzeria - tasty pizza. very cool jazz feel (to fit the neighborhood).

More green changes completed by SF Viv spots

They just keep rolling in. 5 new changes. Very exciting. Thanks Vivers for voting with your sticker. Here's the rundown (+ a few snaps):

Bruno's Pizzeria & Cucina (2) - Switched to paper towels that contain a minimum of 40% recycled content; Changed all traditional light bulbs to energy efficient bulbs
Sweet Jimmy's / A&M Market (2) - Ensures that all appliances that consume power when plugged into an outlet are unplugged or turned off while the business is not open; Committed to the use of no-VOC paints for any & all future painting
Noc Noc (1) - Switched to using only non-toxic, earth-friendly cleaning products

Pics from Left to Right = 1 & 2) Bruno's Pizzeria & Cucina, 3) Sweet Jimmy's / A&M Market

Quick ask to help Viv win $100K grant

We would love your help to vote for us in Amex's (and Ellen Degeneres') small business contest, so we can get enough "spotlights" to move into the judging round by Saturday the 12th. If we win (and I know we have a good chance), the Viv team will take all of you out who voted to an amazing night on the town!

All you've got to do is:
1) Go here: http://shinealight.ivillage.com/sbo-profile/?ProfileID=8611
2) Click "Endorse this story now" near the top left corner, then click "register" (which only takes 2 minutes, I promise), and finally "Endorse this story now" to finish voting for Viv.

Thank you for your help!! We need to get 50 spotlights (and a heck of a lot more to wow the judges) in the next 24 hours, so if you can vote asap that would be tremendously appreciated.

- The Viv Team

Green Cafe Network presents "Greening the Routine: Fundamentals of Green Cafe Operations"

Our friends at the Green Cafe Network are hosting a workshop for cafe and restaurant staff on operating a green cafe. Details below - please spread the word!

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Please JOIN US for our fun, informative, action-packed, skill- building workshop:

"Greening the Routine: Fundamentals of Green Cafe Operations"

Wednesday, September 16th, from 4:30-7:30pm

This workshop is especially designed for cafe & restaurant staff!

As you know, operating a green business is not just about switching to energy efficient lightbulbs and carrying green products. Most of operating a green business depends on your most important asset - your staff!

Cafe Managers and owners are welcome, too, of course! Here's the details:
Greening the Routine: Fundamentals of Green Cafe Operations

Participants Will:

• Learn up-to-date green business “best practices” in waste management, water & energy conservation, toxics reduction and community outreach.
• Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented on the job.
• Gain understanding of the environmental impacts of café & restaurant industries.
• Improve your “environmental literacy,” by gaining a big-picture understanding of the connections between our workplaces, personal lives & our environment.

When: Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 from 4:30-7:30pm

Where: Powersource Cafe Address: 81 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105. Near the corner of Fremont and Mission Street. Public Transit: Near Embarcadero BART station

Who: Staff members of any cafe or restaurant in the Bay Area are welcome

Registration: Advanced registration is required, as there is limited space. Please send an email to: info@greencafenetwork.org and we'll respond with details and confirm your participation.

Workshop Fees*:
Member cafes of Green Cafe Network: $30 for one staff member, $20 for each additional staff member
Non-members of Green Cafe Network: $50 for each staff member, $45 for each additional staff member
*We want everyone who wants to participate to be able to. Please contact us if you need special consideration for workshop fees.

GCN's 2009 Workshop Series:

"Greening the Routine: Fundamentals of Green Cafe Operations" is the first of GCN's series of action-oriented workshops grounded in the daily routine of café operations.

The skills gained through this workshop series serve the dual purpose of making sustainability accessible in the face of time and budget constraints and tapping into the potential of café workers to play a powerful role in protecting our environment and encouraging community members to enhance their environmental responsibility and stewardship.

Questions?

Email: info@greencafenetwork.org

or phone Kirstin at 415-407-6987

SIGN UP BY EMAILING: info@greencafenetwork.org or just call us!