CRRA 2006 Conference

Special events

SUNDAY OPENING RECEPTION 6:00 – 9:00
	Is there a better place to kick off this year’s conference than The Tech Museum of Innovation? We don’t think so. Find inspiration among friends, new and old. Laugh. Play. Get your creative juices flowing. Think outside the triangle. Innovate. Join us the evening of Sunday, August 6th, in the heart of the Capital of Silicon Valley as we celebrate CRRA’s 30th Anniversary. And who knows what innovators you might run into. This event is included with the cost of registration. For a sneak peek of the reception location, visit www.thetech.org

MONDAY EXHIBIT HALL RECEPTION 5:00 – 7:00 Attend the Grand opening of the Exhibit Hall at an evening reception and get a sneak peek at this year’s vendors. A special ribbon cutting ceremony outside the exhibit hall will feature the CIWMB Board Members. Once inside, get a chance to talk one on one with CIWMB Board Members, meet colleagues to talk about the days events, enjoy refreshments and make plans for dinner and to join the evening fun as we stroll through the pubs in San Jose.

MONDAY CRRA PUB STROLL 6:45pm-7:00pm: gather at the Fairmont in the Lobby area for the first round of drinks and to wait for the start of the Pub Stroll. 7:00pm: head out from the Fairmont to Britannia Arms (173 W. Santa Clara St., San José, California; Tel. 408.278.1400). Britannia Arms epitomizes the classic neighborhood bar, well if your neighborhood is in jolly old England. Seriously, this favorite local bar has all of your delectable food choices from the Isles, as well as, some healthier fare and Britannia Arms sports an impressive tap beer and liquor selection. 7:45pm: head towards O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub (25 N. San Pedro St., San José, California; Tel. 408.947.8007). O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, located on downtown San José’s San Pedro Square, is a haven for the after-work crowd who come streaming in for their potent happy hour. Sporting sliding doors up front to include those on the patio in the congenial drinking times being had inside. At this stop we’ll grab a bite to eat before moving on. 9:00pm: head out to Mission Ale House (97 E. Santa Clara St., San José, California; Tel. 408.292.4058). Mission Ale House is the people’s choice for the San José local bar to start, spend, or close an evening at sporting 32 beers on tap, 3 rooms and a smoker friendly back patio, and some of the best looking, friendly bartenders in town. 10:00pm: Head back to the Fairmont. Prefer to stay close by? Sunset Waste Systems is hosting a suite at the Fairmont. See registration for more details.

TUESDAY AWARDS CEREMONY 5:30 – 9:00
Join your colleagues as CRRA presents its annual awards to innovative waste reduction and recycling people and programs. The event will be held at the Children’s Museum in downtown San Jose. The museum will open early for guest to arrive and tour the attractions prior to dinner a the fabulous performances planned by the NCCRA Players. The price for this event includes the museum attractions, dinner, and drink ticket and the awards show presentation. $50 Members & $60 Non-members.