YNot WINDSday Kick-off Event

Aina is stoked to be part of the returning Ynot Wednesdays concert series happening at Virginia Beach’s Town Center this Wednesday, July 21st. This YNot WINDSday kick-off event will be focusing on sustainability!
Learn about the Mayor's Commission for Offshore Wind and Clean Energy. The City of Virginia Beach is on track to become a wind energy hub. Dominion Energy installed a pair of research turbines 27 miles offshore and plans to begin construction of 176 commercial turbines in 2024. The wind farm is expected to generate enough electricity for 650,000 homes in the state.
This event will feature an “Eco Market” with environmentally friendly products for sale from Aina Clothing and other vendors. The band Good Shot Judy will perform for this free outdoor concert at Town Center taking place from 5:00 – 9:00 pm on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza Wednesday, July 21st.

“It’s not just about a project happening off the coast, it’s also people becoming more aware of the environment,”

Food from Ynot Italian, soft drinks, wine, beer and mixed drinks will be available for purchase.

Ynot WINDSday with Good Shot Judy

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Kick Back At The Farmhouse This Sunday

 

Kick back this Sunday, July 18th with Aina Clothing at Farmer John's Market from 11-3pm! Happening at Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing, an amazing atmosphere to eat, drink, shop, and relax. Come spend the day at this amazing destination market in Virginia Beach, VA. 

 

Farmhouse Market 

 

Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co 

 

Farmer John's Market VB

 

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Start Your Weekend with Aina At The Old Beach Art & Eco Market

 

Kick off the weekend this Saturday, July 17th at the Old Beach Art & Eco Market! Stop by ViBe Park Virginia Beach Creative District in Virginia Beach from 9-Noon to stock up on Aina's new eco-friendly hats and tees for your summer adventures. Shop over 25 local art and eco-friendly vendors, live music by Tidewater Winds Concert Band, along with Tidewater Arts Outreach and please visit the Old Beach Farmers Market across the street.

Old Beach Art & Eco Market July 17th

Old Beach Farmers Market 

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Surfrider Foundation - Virginia Chapter Looking For Volunteers

 

Surfrider Foundation - Virginia Chapter is looking for volunteers for its Blue Water Task Force monitoring program.

Blue Water Task Force programs are set up to augment and extend the sampling that is done by agency-run beach monitoring programs. Along with popular ocean and bay beaches, Blue Water Task Force labs monitor potential freshwater sources of pollution, such as stormwater outlets, rivers, and creeks, that discharge onto the beach. The Blue Water Task Force fills in data gaps and provides more water quality information to keep people safe.

 

We're looking for volunteers for multiple BWTF testing sites! Want to help out? Email Brian at BWTF@vb.surfrider.org to volunteer with our crew!

 

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Surfrider Foundation Virginia 

 

 

Kick Off July 4th Weekend with Aina At The Old Beach Art & Eco Market

Kick off the Holiday weekend this Saturday, July 3rd at the Old Beach Art & Eco Market! Stop by the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach , Virginia from 9-Noon and stock up on Aina's new eco-friendly hats and tees that have arrived in time for your summer adventures. Shop local art and eco-friendly vendors. Live music by Bryan Dunn and please visit the Old Beach Farmers Market across the street. 

Old Beach Art & Eco Market July 3rd  

Old Beach Farmers Market 

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Old Beach Art & Eco Market June 26th

 

Aina will be back at the Old Beach Art & Eco Market this Saturday, June 26 in the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach, Virginia from 9-Noon. Shop over twenty local art and eco-friendly vendors, enjoy live performances by Maggie DeLaura Music, Nate Sacks Music, and of course, please visit the Old Beach Farmers Market across the street.

Old Beach Art & Eco Market June 26th 

 

#supportlocalbusiness #ShopSmall #livemusic #loveva #thearts #outdoormarket #farmersmarket #localartist #ecofriendlyproducts #nofarmsnofood #shoplocal #virginiabeach #organicclothing

 

 

 

Helptoberfest 2020

Back in late September of 2013 I was having a crappy day when I received an email that lifted my spirits. Someone that I know took a minute of their time to do something that probably would seem small and trivial to most, but could result in a positive outcome. It got me thing about an article that an old high school friend had recently wrote; “Stand Up For Something, Staying Good At Life”. The major part of the article is “Assistance comes in many forms. Volunteer in your community. Help by giving someone a good referral. Put in a good word for someone. Hold open a door for someone. Make a donation. Be active in your community. Smile at someone.” So I came up with this idea for the month, Helptoberfest and for the month of October I posted about different charities, events and inspirational quotes.

I skipped the last two years for whatever reasons, but this year I’m back, and for the month of October I will donate 10% of sales to charities and organizations that are environmentally and/or outdoor focused. I’ll donate to four different groups, one will be highlighted for a seven day or so period. If you are involved with or know of one that you would like to see featured let me know. Aina is a very small business, it won’t be a lot of coin, but every bit helps.

Hopefully this reminds you to “Stay Good At Life”.

Stand Up For Something - Staying Good At Life

#Helptoberfest