Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 7:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
James C. Wallace Parking Deck
The Town of Chapel Hill parks and recreation department is working with
a citizen-led steering committee and former Earth Action Fest
organizers to plan the town's first Earth Action Day Celebration atop
the James C. Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street to be held 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.
The Town is now accepting applications to participate in the event as an exhibitor, performer or food vendor. Applications are available by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 919-968-2784. Applicants must show how their booth or performance ties into the Earth Day theme. Students, residents, and schools are also encouraged to participate through a number of community service and artistic avenues, such as stream cleaning, poster making, Earth Day performances or entering works of art into the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission's Community Art Project "Elements." The four elements: earth, wind, fire and water are believed to be the essence of life. (www.chapelhillarts.org)
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.
The Town is now accepting applications to participate in the event as an exhibitor, performer or food vendor. Applications are available by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 919-968-2784. Applicants must show how their booth or performance ties into the Earth Day theme. Students, residents, and schools are also encouraged to participate through a number of community service and artistic avenues, such as stream cleaning, poster making, Earth Day performances or entering works of art into the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission's Community Art Project "Elements." The four elements: earth, wind, fire and water are believed to be the essence of life. (www.chapelhillarts.org)
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DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL – SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008 – 11 AM—4 PM
Sponsored by Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department
Watch our video presentation
Over 50 Exhibits Registered
50 plus exhibitors and demonstrations have applied to exhibit at Earth Action Day, a Celebration on the Plaza. Rain barrels, composting demos, Segway rides, solar power demos, green cleaning products, wildlife, the UNC Planetarium, Whole Foods and Trader Joes will make some of the fun and interesting exhibits at Earth Action Day on Saturday April 26 in Downtown Chapel Hill. See a list of exhibitors and demonstrations
Chapel Hill’s Parks and Recreation Department presents the Town’s first Earth Action Day Celebration atop the James C. Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street, Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 11AM until 4PM.
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances, and activities by and for all ages.
The James C. Wallace parking deck is located downtown at 150 E. Rosemary Street. The Plaza atop of the parking deck is actually a park facility maintained by the Park &Recreation Department. The park has an amphitheater performance area, an open space, and a mall style courtyard, all complete with elevator access, benches, tree planters and even restrooms.
Earth Action Entertainment
Pamlico Joe, a Giant Puppet Intervention and an Earth Day Ballet representing earth, air, water and fire, are just a few of the talented acts that will be participating in the Earth Action Day, a Celebration on the Plaza. The celebration, April 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., will be a family-friendly day filled with interactive ways to learn about our environment and how you can do your part to protect it. Learn more about the array of entertainers which will be performing.
FREE CFL Light bulbs with your pledge
Earth Action Day is about taking action. Sign a pledge card at the event and receive a FREE CFL Light bulb from Duke Energy. You can learn many new Earth Actions and take an ecological footprint quiz online by going to our Earth Actions page.
Ride FREE and Ride GREEN to Earth Action Day
Reduce your Carbon Footprint, save money on gas and reduce the impact on the environment! Take action & reduce your carbon foot print and ride FREE the Chapel Hill Transit system to Earth Action Day. Find routes from your neighborhood to downtown, maps and real-time transit information.
Franklin 5000 Event
Create a NEW Downtown Experience and celebrate the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community! The Franklin 5000, Chapel Hill’s Premier Running Experience, and the inaugural Tar Heel 10 Miler, are designed to celebrate and showcase downtown Chapel Hill-Carrboro and the surrounding communities. These events benefit the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s Strong Kids Program. Endurance Magazine, together with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, Fleet Feet Sports, and the Chapel Hill/Carrboro YMCA are working together to bring you this landmark running festival. Registration Information is available on teh Franklin 5000 website.