August 2010
49 posts
Green River Skate Park →
So, as may know, we were working with the City of Green River a few months back in applying for the Tony Hawk Grant for a skate park on Broadway in Green River. Since then, we’re excited to let you all know that some enthusiastic members of the community and local teens have taken over the project! Follow their blog, friend them on Facebook, and let us know if you have and...
H.E.R.O.
If you ever need to know how to make something efficiently but still beautifully, check on what the always thrifty Pam Dorr at Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization (HERO) does.
Instead of spending € 30 ($38.19) on a light to hang from the ceiling, HERO has proven you can make your own for about $2.50. So we asked if we could get one sent to us, so we can see for ourselves how ...
Post-Car Adventuring →
Please consider backing this project on Kickstarter! Only three days left to raise $1,161 or they don’t get any of the $5,339 they’ve already raised!!! Post-Car Press is currently comprised of two of our crew members (Kelly and Justin) who single-handedly started a cycling revolution in Green River, Utah. We think their values, ideas, and efforts are worth backing, and we’re...
Your opportunity to donate to Habitat
Donate $1 - 499 and be a Habitat Supporter Your donation of $25 pays for the kitchen faucet; give $350 and cover the expense of the instantaneous hot water heater. This technology reduces energy consumption by producing hot water on demand, instead of in a large tank. Donate $500 - $2499 and be a Habitat Partner Donate $2200 for the 26 gauge reflective metal roof, warrantied to last 40 ...
Television Premiere Tonight! →
Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio
Pop some popcorn or set your DVR’s ‘cause the film premieres on PBS tonight!!!
Trailer | Citizen Architect Film Website | Samuel Mockbee | Rural Studio
This weekend: Greenriver Ballers Ball
A high brow low class rock-infused lazer-guided solar-powered indulgence into the night ain’t goin’ down ‘til the sun comes up party not to be missed or you’ll regret it forever!
This weekend we’re co-hosting a weekend-long soiree in the desert with the Solar Saucer Cosmonauts.
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// Friday // Dance Party at the Jenk Star Ranch...
We're on site. Right. Now.
Starting today we (currently Kelly, Jack, and Maria) will be on site Monday-Friday at 6am. We’ve been told this is insanity, non-humane, and even unconstitutional… but we’re determined to make an immense amount of progress on the Baxter Building by Melon Days. Kelly says the building will be occupiable by Thursday, September 16th, and we plan to have a grand opening on Saturday,...
Planet Reuse →
Planet Reuse: It’s like Craigslist for building/architecture/furniture/etc. materials!!!
We work with all types of reclaimed materials, and invite the challenge to reuse any materials in suitable condition. Here’s a good start on a full list: lumber and woods of all types and species, plywood and other sheet goods, structural steel, brick, pavers, natural stone, cabinetry, solid surface...
friggatriskaidekaphobia
It’s Friday the 13th here in Green River.
We’re playing it safe today.
Epicenter Events: Greenriver Ballers Ball →
We’ve added a new page to our website, Events, to keep our followers (old and new) informed of our upcoming cultural endeavors. For example, you can find a map to the Greenriver Ballers Ball on our Events page!
Where's the money?
We know corporate taxes are historically low, and we’ve heard something about a “Great Recession,” but surely there are businesses out there who see the value in investing in a community!
At the Epicenter, we operate a field office of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate (Maria, Wes, Jack, and our Executive Director Joni are even all board members). All Mark’s hard...
Individual Development Accounts
The Epicenter is partnering with the Utah Individual Development Account Network (UIDAN) to offer a savings-match opportunity for Green River residents.
In this program, every $1 you save, we match it with $3.
Save up to $1500 of your investment, matched by $4500 by UIDAN, to have $6000 to go towards: // the purchase of your first home // small business development // college/vocational...
Board Meeting Day!
No images today, because it’s Board meeting day! We are all dressed our best, organizing reports, making graphs, and compiling data. (We wish we were making graphs.) The Epicenter operates as part of the nonprofit The Friends of the Green River Positive Action Community Team, Inc. (we just call it “PACT”). Each month we report on the State of the Epicenter.
We love doing this,...
Greenriver Ballers Ball →
Mark your calendars for two Friday’s from today! On August 20th-22nd we’re teaming up with the Solar Cosmonauts and throwing a benefit show in the desert. Friday will be an informal dance party, Saturday a live music rock ‘n roll explosion, and Sunday spent recovering on Swaysey Beach. All electricity will be provided by Big Blue and the Solar Saucer resulting in a solar-powered...
We provide Business Assistance!
Green River Towing// One of our clients (logo/card not by Epicenter though we love the giant watermelon!!!)
It may seem as if we’re always working on architecture, design, and construction, but we provide other services here at Epicenter. Specifically, we’re also a business resource center. We offer private business consultations for interested entrepreneurs and small businesses in...
"one way or another" →
Collect signature works from some of the contributing artists of One Way Or Another, the second curated collection from Contributor - an initiative that aims to give skateboards to disadvantaged youth.
This gives us an idea…
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity House Report // Week 8 (July 26-30)
This week I worked on creating a 3-d framing model of the home and adjusting the design to make it better for construction. I based the home on a 2ft. grid to optimize construction materials, save time and money. From there I took the design and modified it to meet the square footage requirements. (Make the plan habitatable.) I plan...
Volunteer Bunkhouse
Volunteer Bunkhouse Report // Week 8 (July 26-30)
With the design of the bunkhouse mostly finalized, I’ve started to put together materials and pricing lists. Getting cost estimates on lumber and trusses has allowed me to play around with different options for pricing. The idea going into the pricing list is that it can be a matrix of options that change the overall cost of the bunkhouse...
