What: Sixty to seventy thousand people are expected to show up for Balboa Park’s 20th annual Earth Fair where 200 exhibitors will represent everything from organic gardening to alternative energy options. In addition there will be a children’s activity area, three stages for entertainment, a children’s parade at 10:30 a.m. and a vegetarian food pavilion. An exhibition on clean cars and environmentally sustainable home technologies will also be on display. Those who wander around Balboa Park might stumble upon a free concert at the organ pavilion or massive dread-head drumming circles at the World Beat Center. Event organizers recommend public transportation or the free shuttle service as parking fills up quickly. Check their Web site at www.earthdayweb.org for more information.
Where: Balboa Park
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2009
Cost: Free.
Oh, yeah: We’ve staked out a visitor booth in Area 10. Stop by and say hi!
What: Walk the talk in the second annual Earth Day Walk where participants ditch their cars for a fuel-free commute to Balboa Park’s Earth Day Festival. The walk started in 2007 when two Encinitas residents decided to commute the 27 miles on foot. The walk starts Saturday at midnight and should take roughly nine hours. Those interested should register on their Web site.
Where: Yoga Swami
912 S. Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
When: Midnight to 9 a.m., Saturday-Sunday, April 19, 2009. The walk starts Saturday night at midnight and takes approximately nine hours to arrive at Balboa Park. At 4 p.m. Saturday, a potluck at Yoga Swami’s to go over all the specifics.
Cost: Free.
What: Got job-hunting blues? Experts will be on hand at this workshop to speak about current opportunities in the renewable and green sectors. Network with employers, find educational resources and learn how stimulus money might improve your career prospects.
Where: City of San Diego Environmental Services Ridgehaven Building
9601 Ridgehaven Court
San Diego, CA 92123
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 211, 2009
Cost: $35 advance, $40 at the door.
America’s Finest Green-City Leadership Forum
What: Eco-friendly Hotel Solomar hosts a public policy forum to discuss climate change, sustainability, renewable energy, public plans, job creation and resources available from the stimulus. Speakers representing city, state, regional and national vantage points will be on hand including Mayor Jerry Sanders, Donna Frye, CEO of CleanTech San Diego Lisa Bicker and Dr. Emily Young of the San Diego Foundation.
Where: Hotel Solamar
Solstice Ballroom
435 6th Ave (At J Street)
San Diego, CA
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Cost: $55.
What: More than 50 community organizations will be represented at this festival that aims to get people involved in hands-on service projects protecting the environment, caring for youth, serving the homeless and hungry, and improving public health. A parade kicks off the event at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Corner of President’s Way and Park Boulevard in Balboa Park
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009
Cost: Free, but register first.
What: Eco-friendly wines will be served with appetizers.
Where: Vino 100
133 S. Las Posas, Suite 142
San Marcos, CA 92078.
When: 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, 2009
Cost: $15
Call (760) 591-9113 for more information.
What: UCSD hosts a week of environmental events including a free e-waste collection, local food tastings, eco-fashion and film shows and green technology demonstrations. Check their site for more information.
Where: UCSD
When: Sunday April 19-25, 2009
Cost: Free.
What: Divers come together in an international effort to collect trash and conduct reef surveys during the week of Earth Day.
Where: La Jolla Shores
When: Sign up is 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2009
Cost: Free.
Mama Bear Alliance Earth Day Beach Clean Up
What: Mama Bear Alliance, a local group that supports marriage equality, will celebrate Earth Day with a beach clean up. Progressive straight and gay families are invited to attend. Bring sunscreen, water and this signed waiver.
Where: Crown Point Shores
3700 Crown Point Drive, Mission Bay
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009
Cost: Free.
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Comment by: bajadeano Posted: April 15, 2009, 2:38 pm
Do not forget the Ocean Beach Global Rock Festival with beach clean-up.
http://obglobalrock.org/
This carbon neutral festival will take place Saturday, April 18 at the foot of Newport Ave and Abbott St.
This event is a fundraiser for the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association and will support local initiatives that will improve people’s quality of life in the community.
It is an all age’s event that will include a 21+ beer garden.
Enjoy the performances by:
* Cashd Out
*C. Money and the Players Inc, featuring members of Slightly Stoopid
*The Electric Waste Band
*Ishmael and the Peacemakers
* Knights of Monty Carlo.
A free shuttle will run every half hour between 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach and Winston’s in Ocean Beach.
For more information on this awesome event visit http://obglobalrock.org/ !!!