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I never really expected to be making documentaries, much less, be the main character in one. The past two years have been an amazing adventure while documenting our Making Waves project consisting of our work here in Cleveland and drilling our first borehole abroad. But before I get into all of that, let me … Continued
Documentary World Premiere Fundraiser March 22nd, 2013- SUCCESS!
EVENT RECAP: On 3/22/2013, we raised over $3500 to support our local and global work-THANK YOU to all who made that possible! We had 130 guests, volunteers and partners attend. A post event challenge was made by Bill and Debbie Doty TOO! Kicking off EARTH MONTH, Bill and Debbie Doty are starting $1000 challenge to help us raise $10,000 … Continued
Read moreProtect Water and Health From Antibacterial Contaminants
Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical present in some shampoos, toothpastes, soaps, cutting boards, and garbage bags. It is used in products where manufacturers believe that bacteria needs to be killed or to reduce odor. In such products as soaps, after use the contaminated wastewater travels to treatment plants but not all of the triclosan is … Continued
Huber Recognized for Providing Water Resources
“Water is life’s mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.” Albert Szent-Gyorgyi On December 14th 2012, non-profit organization, Circle of Blue, recognized Drink Local. Drink Tap.© ’s (DLDT) Executive Director, as an important “Action Figure.” DLDT’s Erin Huber, was given a one page tribute describing the good works she’s doing … Continued
Johnny Mango’s 20% Day in Ohio City
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE: fundraiser-flyer-feb4 Enjoy a meal with friends or order lunch for the office at Johnny Mango’s in Ohio City on Monday, February 4th 11am-11pm and 20% of your bill will be donated to DLDT! Turn in your flyer when you settle your bill and 20% will be donated to support our work at … Continued
Sustainable Living through Water Conservation
Water is the most basic need that we have on earth – and the most important. Without water, there can be no life. We rely on water for drinking, for growing plants and trees that give us fruits, vegetables, and cotton for clothes, and even for cleaning our bodies which happen to be 72.8% water! … Continued
Water Conservation: Rooftop Gardens Protect Local Water
Executive Director of Drink Local. Drink Tap.© (DLDT), Erin Huber, returned to her Alma Mater, Cleveland State University (CSU), for CSU’s 2012 homecoming celebration. Made possible by the entrepreneurial efforts of Erin Huber and LeeAnn Westfall, CSU’s LEED certified Recreation Center boasts a sustainable rooftop garden. For homecoming, Erin was given a “Distinguished Alumni” Award … Continued
Non-Profit is Making Waves While Educating about Water Conservation
Drink Local. Drink Tap.© (DLDT) is making waves at the newsstands once again! DLDT was featured in both Cleveland Scene Magazine and the Twinsburg Bulletin during the month of September! The Cleveland Scene Magazine article focused on the current state of, and plans for, Cleveland’s Lake Erie parks and beaches. Drink Local. Drink Tap.© is part of … Continued
POSTPONED——Pre-Movie Release [FUN]draiser
We will be postponing this event! We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon! There are still plenty of opportunities to help support local film and water. Please contact us at erin@drinklocaldrinktap.org with questions or sponsorship interest, thank you! Join us for an evening of African dance, food, drink, art and a meet and greet with … Continued
RECAP: Drilling our first borehole and next steps in East Africa
Dear Drink Local. Drink Tap. Supporters, We did it! Thanks to the support of BNE Water Foundation who gained naming rights to the borehole, Blue Planet Network’s Team Hope, Katie Spotz, Drink Local. Drink Tap. supporters, Wavemaker Program students in Northeast Ohio, and Laura Watilo Blake’s Gallery Show, we raised the funding needed to help … Continued
JOIN US Friday August 24th, 2012 5pm-10pm for our 2nd Annual BACK FROM AFRICA BASH
Join the CREW at: Winking Lizard Tavern in Lakewood, Ohio (14018 Detroit Rd., Lakewood, Ohio) Friday, August 24th 5pm-10pm $10 cover includes light foods and entry Donate $25 at the door and get light foods, entry, 5 raffle tickets and a beer wrist band for unlimited Great Lakes Brewing Company Wright Pils draft … Continued
Drink Local Drink Tap (DLDT) has reason to celebrate.
Drink Local Drink Tap (DLDT) has reason to celebrate. After 18 months of planning, the organization has completed its first water project overseas with documentary filmmakers in tow. DLDT’s director Erin Huber, was overseeing the building of a water source on the grounds of St. Bonaventure Primary School in Mulajje, Uganda, which was funded by … Continued
Water is flowing
The children of St. Bonaventure Primary School in Mulajje are closer to having a water source on school grounds. The weather in Mulajje cooperated this past weekend, making it possible to begin drilling the borehole on schedule. On Saturday morning, the 10-person crew began the process of drilling while the kids of the village stood … Continued
Turning appreciation into action: Uganda 2012
Based in the Great Lakes region in the United States, Drink Local. Drink Tap.© (DLDT) realizes that reconnecting to local water wealth is critical in creating the foundation for people to “wake up” to water. The entire planet is covered with water, but only 3% is fresh, and .3% of that is available to drink. … Continued
Uganda Update- the dates are set!
We are proud to announce the tickets are bought for Uganda! June 4-mid-July DLDT will be filming and working to finish the borehole in rural Uganda for over 700 children (about half are orphaned) and the surrounding village of Mulajji. The only way this is made possible is through our sponsors– especially Affinity Consultants, Inc. … Continued
World is Africa Party @La Strada East 4th, Downtown Cleveland
Thanks to the generosity and support of this World is Africa Party, Drink Local. Drink Tap. will be collecting voluntary donations instead of a cover! Friday, May 11th on East 4th, Downtown Cleveland @La Strada View it and share it on Facebook Come dance after Pecha Kucha!
15% Day at Jammy Buggars’ ALL DAY (and DLDT volunteer meeting 5:30-7pm)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 11:00am until 11:00pm Step 1: Eat and drink at Jammy Buggars’ 5/15 during business hours (ALL DAY) 11:30-12:30 Step 2: Mention Drink Local. Drink Tap. to your friendly server Step 3: Jammy Buggars’ will donate 15% of the sales to DLDT’s last push for Uganda Here is their website: http://www.jammybuggars.com/ Please share a meal … Continued
Brooklyn, Ohio Tree Planting 4/28 with the R.A.P.
Website: http://www.crcpo.org/CuyahogaReLeaf/cuyahogareleaf.html
Uganda and Great Lakes Row Benefit at Brother’s Lounge
Come join us for a late afternoon full of music raffles and more! Just $10 at the door! FLYER Sunday, May 20th at Brother’s Lounge (11609 Detroit Rd, Cleveland, OH @117th) -MARK YOUR CALENDAR 4pm-8pm MEET Beth O’Kain the rower and SAY FAREWELL to Erin Huber before she leaves for Uganda to dig for new … Continued
Barefoot Wine Beach Cleanup and After Party at The Harp
Come join us for one of our favorite beach cleanups of 2012! Saturday May 5th 10-12:00 Beach Cleanup 12:30-3pm Volunteer After Party at The Harp Presented by: Drink Local. Drink Tap. & Friends of Edgewater State Park In partnership with Alliance for the Great Lakes Join in the fun for our second annual … Continued
First Beach Cleanup of 2012- Saturday April 7th 10am-12pm
We are excited to have you back this year and hope you will be bringing your friends and family to join in the fun! Our first beach cleanup of 2012 will be at our adopted beach: Edgewater Beach State Park, Cleveland Ohio Saturday, April 7th, 10am-12pm Remember! Wear close toes shoes, come with an adult, … Continued
Film Update-Waking Up to Water (Part 2)
Hello DLDT supporters! We were trying to push for the 36th Cleveland International Film Festival final deadline with our film, but have decided to use the piece we are (almost) finished producing to raise the rest of the funds and the people power we need to make the story whole. The current piece will be … Continued
DINE, DRUM, DANCE & DONATE
Saturday, February 25, 2012 6:00pm until 10:00pm Loren Naji Studio Gallery, 2138 West 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio An evening of art and entertainment to benefit families without safe drinking water. The event will include an exhibition of photography by Laura Watilo Blake, plus interactive live entertainment, food, drink and an African handicrafts market.Gallery Show and Entertainment night for … Continued
The Diseased Staple of Africa
Meet the Jerrycan. Imagine saving up your shillings (maybe $2USD) to purchase a dirty, used plastic container to carry the water for your family. For the orphans at St. Bonaventure school in Mullajji Village, this is the water for themselves to bath in, brush their teeth, wash their hands, cook, clean, and complete other water … Continued
$30,000 in 30 days
It’s the season of giving! It’s the time of year where we hope to open our hearts and share what we can to make this world a better place. We are working on two major projects right now at Drink Local. Drink Tap. (501c3) and YOU can be a part of the wavemaking with us! Currently, we funding our: … Continued
Father Gerald and HIS golden soul.
Father Gerald doesn’t sleep- because he’s got a BIG job to do and a big heart. He cares for the vulnerable; a trait that reminds me of my own father. His love is so special. If I had to give him a job title, it would be “Regional Social-worker Aids Rescue-research-education-stigma distinguishing, Assistant parish priest (Mulajji Village, … Continued
THANK YOU Letter from NCGC October 2011
Subject: Thank you for speaking at the neighborhood centers From: “Lee DeAngelis” Date: Wed, Oct 12, 2011 12:49 pm Erin, On behalf of the Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association and the five neighborhood centers where you spoke, thank you for your excellent presentation at the centers about DrinkLocalDrinkTap’s work to bring freshwater to the St. … Continued
Freddie is one of many.
See this photo and more at: flikr.com/photos/dldt Photo by|Erin Huber Photo Reflection Blog by| Erin Huber, Director of Drink Local. Drink Tap. Freddie IS the reason we need to share LOVE. I met this handsome young man on my last day in Mulajji and he made me smile and cry all at once. Mama … Continued
Last Beach Cleanup for 2011! November 5th 10a-12p
Location: Edgewater Beach State Park Cleveland, Ohio Body of Water: Lake Erie Time: 10am-12pm Date: Saturday-November 5th,2011 RSVP email if possible to DLDT Beach Cleanup Manager, Babs: Babsearth@gmail.com LIKE us on Facebook and Twitter (@DrinkLocalTap) to stay up to date on DLDT and changes to events! We clean rain or shine!
Staying Awake: Awakening the Dreamer Event | October 25th, 2011
STAYING AWAKE: Awakening the Dreamer Event: October 25th (see details below) Staying Awake… is a monthly networking gathering originating within the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream program of the Pachamama Alliance. The Staying Awake… programs are open to all with no fee or prerequisites. The purpose of Staying Awake… is to build a network … Continued