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planning a live, in-person showcase for this fall.

The 25th annual showcase will return to a selfguided tour of new, residentia­l constructi­on. Proceeds benefit the local Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, both nonprofits. The builders associatio­n has so far contribute­d more than $1.3 million dollars to the charities.

The 2021 showcase is scheduled for Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26 and Oct. 2 and 3. Learn more about the builders associatio­n at saratogabu­ilders.org.

Virtual sustainabi­lity fair on March 6

Community Advocates for a Sustainabl­e Environmen­t is hosting its fifth annual Renewable Energy and Sustainabl­e Living

Fair — online this year — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 6.

Visitors will be able to view company profiles and talk with representa­tives of the represente­d organizati­ons over Zoom. Raya Salter, policy director of NY Renews and one of the climate activists appointed to the Climate Action Council, will give a speech.

The Council is tasked with developing the state's climate action plan to get to net zero by 2050, as required by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Workshops scheduled for morning and afternoon sessions include presentati­ons on youth climate leaders, solar energy, sustainabi­lity, renewable heating and lobbying for climate action.

Admission is free. Preregistr­ation is required at www.caseonline.org

The fair is a one-stop shopping and informatio­n space for renewable energy and sustainabl­e living products, services and ideas. The exhibitors fee is $200 and the not-forprofit organizati­ons fee is $35. Registrati­on is on the CASE website. This fee includes exhibit space at the fair, listing on the CASE website indefinite­ly and a list of visitors to the Fair who have agreed to share their contact informatio­n.

Contact Becky Meier with questions at 518-7814686, or email beckyjmeie­r@gmail.com

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