Earth Day Celebration of Localization

Several notes on Earth Day Celebration, which will occur on April 22nd at Sellwood Park. This is a HUGE celebration of sustainability, with a lot of interactive exhibits and fun activities. I may be behind on current events, but... is anyone planning to host a PPO table at this event? Also, I'm seeking individuals to help me organize the Better Transportation Fair, which is a segment of EDC that celebrates sustainable transportation and energy. This is a lot of work, but a very fun task which involves a lot of contacting individuals and groups about tabling at EDC and being involved in EDC activities, also setting up the BTF at the event. Finally, the organizing group is seeking a tagline for the event. Last year, the event was called "Earth Day Celebration of Localization: Weaving the Community Web"... any ideas for a tagline that is evocative of Peak Oil, or localizing resources, without being too overt? The message about the naming of EDC from the CNRG mail list is below. Also, for insight into EDC check out earthday.cityrepair.org Below is the latest message about EDC from the CNRG mail list. <:Brian:> Date: Fri Feb 10 18:33:08 PST 2006 From: namearthday@cityrepair.org Subject: Name Earth Day! This year's Earth Day celebration needs a new theme! The Earth Day Coalition is looking for a new theme name for this year's event taking place at Sellwood Park on April 22, 2006. Previous themes have expanded on the "Celebration of Localization" message of thinking globally and acting locally as each year's event highlights local and sustainable businesses, organizations and performers from around the Portland area. -------------------------------------- 2002: The Village Roots 2003: Celebrating the Source 2004: Plant Yourself, Grow Together 2005: Weaving the Community Web 2006: ??? -------------------------------------- Please email your submission to namearthday [at] cityrepair.org. Include your name, organization and contact information by Monday, Feb 20. -------------------------------------- The Earth Day Coalition will be choosing this year's theme at: The next Earth Day organizing meeting (all are welcome!) Monday, Feb 20 SMILE Station 8310 SE 13 Ave 6:30 pm start Please email me if you would like to receive weekly postings of Earth Day news and volunteering information. Thanks! Bob New, Earth Day Coordinator 2006 earthday [at] cityrepair.org -------------------------------------- Contact Information: Bob New - earthday [at] cityrepair.org (General information, volunteering, sponsorship and donations) Aaron Ridings - aaron [at] tsgpdx.com (To reserve booth space for your organization or business) Joy joy [at] cityrepair.org (Entertainment scheduling bands, workshops, speakers) -------------------------------------- The Earth Day Coalition sponsors (so far) include: The City Repair Project Portland Parks and Recreation Sellwood Moreland Improvement League (SMILE) SCRAP The Support Group The ReDirect Guide National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) City of Portland Transportation Options Oaks Park