1. The week will start out on Monday April 19th with a free showing of a film by Ken Burns titled “National Parks: America’s Best Idea”. The film is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background – rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. Showing starts at 6pm in SSC 212 Lot 5 will be reserved for free parking. Community members are welcome!
2. On Tuesday the 20th at 5:30 pm, come join us for a workshop hosted by California Master Gardeners Association on composting and water conservation in SSC 212. Special guest speakers: Irmagaard Rahwyler Waltz and Jon Schara. Lot 5 will be reserved for free parking. Community members are welcome!
3. a)Earth Week Fair/Farmers Market and a Movie On Wednesday the 21st from 10-2, get ready for a great time with our Earth Week Fair/Farmers Market, featuring: green vendors, local farmers, a green fashion show, free food from Native Foods restaurant, free green giveaways, an opportunity drawing with great prizes, and many other exciting things to be announced. Keepers of the Sun, a local band, will also be performing live at noon. The event will be held in the Bowl, and Lot 9 will be reserved for free parking, so bring all of your friends and family.
b) At 4pm you are invited for a free showing of: Disney’s EARTH, An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in earth. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet—polar bears, elephants and humpback whales.Filmed with spectacular clarity and beauty, earth is both majestic and intimate as it captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals. The film will be shown in SSC 212. Complementary refreshments will be served. Lot 5 will be reserved for free parking. Community members are welcome!
4. On Thursday the 22nd, give back to Mother Earth and celebrate her day by participating in a Cigarette Butt Clean Up. Meet us in the SSC quad from 12 till 4pm. Supplies will be provided.
5. Green DayFriday April 23rd is the official do something green day, so do something green—ride a bike, don’t use Styrofoam or just simply drive less.
6. Beach Cleanup with Surfrider FoundationOn Saturday April 24th, we are participating in a beach clean-up at Doheny State Beach, sponsored by Surfrider Foundation. The clean-up is from 9 am-1pm, followed by a free BBQ hosted by Epicuren Discovery—skin care! Offset the devastation of “Trash Island” and catch some rays! This event is open to everyone, but carpooling will only be provided for actual Saddleback students that fill out the corresponding travel waiver in advance and have an ASB stamp; The Carpool Meet will be at 8 am sharp in Lot 5. www.surfrider.org/southorangecounty
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. These events are brought to you by ASG Green Committee and Environmental Awareness Club. For more info on Earth Week events go to Saddleback.edu and look under Campus Events, or email GoGreen.Saddleback@gmail.com
