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Illuminate A Cause will be an exhibitor at EARTH DAY

Sunday, May 4, 2008 ·11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Free Admission & Free Parking

Free and open to the public with ample onsite parking, this family-friendly event strives to say goodbye to those granola stereotypes of the environmentally conscious and invites you to refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with exhibits and demonstrations about organic foods, eco-friendly products, fair-trade methods, sustainability and plenty more.
50 interactive exhibits and activities, this event will give you the chance to discover and explore effective, convenient and cutting-edge ways to green your lifestyle.

Recycle your old computers, electronics and other related peripherals (like ink cartridges) with our eCycling event (Virginia Beach residents only)

Register for our low-cost Rain Barrel Workshop

Get behind the wheel of a Smart Car – the smart fortwo – the popular European-designed “micro compact car” which has recently available for purchase in the United States.

Visit with theme-specific exhibits and demonstrations on how to reduce your carbon footprint, categorized by “You & the Environment,” “Home & Yard,” and “Auto.”

Learn about eco-friendly car maintenance tips, the benefits of using compact-fluorescent light bulbs, environmentally-sound techniques applied to your garden, and so much more!

We’ll also be hosting a tree seedling giveaway alongside interesting and educational exhibits including wild animals as part of the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation “Park it … Outdoors!” program, alternative fuel vehicles, interactive environmental exhibits - like the Virginia Aquarium’s touch tank and “Ocean in Motion” trailer, a Natural Gas Monster Fire Truck and more!

Live musical entertainment and special “Mind, Body & Spirit” demonstrations are featured along with children’s activities and festival foods available for purchase.

Purchase EarthDay items from www.cafepress.com/vbclean

This event is brought to you by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation & Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission in conjunction with Coca-Cola, Bank@LANTEC and Valpak, along with event sponsors Virginia Natural Gas and radio station Eagle 97.
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DO YOU WANT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Illuminate that golden thread that unites us all... be part of Share Your Light Night each year.

WHAT: Luminaries are illuminated bags set in a line creating a ribbon of light symbolizing neighborhood unity.

WHEN: EVERY YEAR - Generally held on the second Saturday in December each year starting between 6-7PM. It could also be organized for National Night Out in August, or every year for 9-11.

The official time and date is set by each neighborhood organization (civic league, neighborhood watch, unite community neighbor leaders). Each participating group from this time forward are invited to be part of this blog so that they can share their stories, photos, and success.

WHERE: Along the edge of property lines or common areas when permission is granted.

HOW: Coordinate through your Civic League, HOA/Condo Association, Neighborhood Watch group, House of Worship or other community based group. However, as an individual, you can seed this event on your own by getting 3 or so of your neighbors to participate with you.

WHY: SEE LIST BELOW - BENEFITS

THE COST: It depends upon you and your neighborhood organization. For more information, contact Illuminate A Cause, LLC at 757-714-2772.

BENEFITS - What difference can this event make?

One word:
EMPOWERMENT...

FOR THE CITY:
By empowering citizens to show solidarity, citizens will work as partners with each other, local Police Departments, Parks and Rec and youth to create solutions to crime and other social issues.

FOR UNITED NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Empowerment and improved safety and security for the neighborhood. Validation of the value of civic leagues and homeowner associations.

FOR NEIGHBORHOODS:
Neighborhood unity and camaraderie, a safer community less prone to vandalism.

FOR THE CITIZENS:
Better communications and closer relationships between the citizens, civic leagues, city representatives and law enforcement agencies is a good thing. It reduces cost and improves efficiency.

Video of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania sharing their light.

Will you participate?

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Grassroots SYLNight Video