Love Our Local Earth

The Earth clearly can't be celebrated in just on one day, so on behalf of today, Earth Day, here are a few ways to make merry locally over the next few :

Climate Change Film Festival
Bell Museum, University of Minneapolis, University Ave. & 17th Ave., SE Minneapolis, MN
April 24 – 27, 2008
612-624-7083
$3-$5

The first Science on Screen Film and Video Festival will focus a lens on climate change and global warming. Highlights include an opening night reception at the Bell Museum, a local “Green Shorts” short film showcase and a panel discussion on food and global warming at the Red Stag, the first LEED-certified restaurant in Minneapolis.

Earth Day Rock Musical – “The Day the Planet Got Better”
Burroughs Community School in Minneapolis, MN
April 25 and 26, 2008

Contact: Douglas Stewart at stewartweb@comcast.net or call 612-961-0805

Over 90 children, aged 5-11, perform an original musical. Sponsored by the Burroughs PTA Arts & Culture Committee. All costumes are being made from recycled clothing/materials. Students have also worked on the educational lesson plans available through the Earth Day Project website.

The Retrofit Companies will be holding a Free Household Electronics
Recycling Collection on Earth Day 2008
2960 Yorkton Blvd. in Little Canada, MN
April 26, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Metro area households only. No business waste.

2008 Minnesota Environmental Fund: 10,000 Reasons Why Photography Contest

Pictures can be taken anytime, but should be sent between April 22 and June 22, 2008. Prizes will be awarded August 6th.
Contact: pweier@mnenvirofund.org or info@mnenvirofund.org

Show us “10,000 Reasons Why” you care about your environment. The Minnesota Environmental Fund wants you to step outside – have some fun – and capture what you discover on film. Send photos of what you discover when you get involved in Minnesota’s environment. Images must be taken in Minnesota and may show natural landscapes, farmland and working lands, wildlife, plant life, weather, people interacting with nature, or an image that reflects your environmental values. Prizes will be awarded in adult and youth categories.

Corner Table Restaurant & Aveda Partner for Clean Water:
Diners are invited to Corner Table now - May 4th for a special prix fix
three course menu. 50% of the price of the meal will be donated by Corner Table to
Aveda's local Earth Month partner, the Clean Water Fund. Reservations recommended - 612.823.0011.

Foat Design:
The eco-conscience care-free clothing retailer celebrates Earth Day by offering discounts on selected items in their Foat Couture line. Save 25% now through April 29th.

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