‘Proceed’ unto Earth Day ■ Eugene will host a unique ‘Procession of All Species’ as part of downtown’s 31 st annual Earth Day Celebration By Jayoung Park for the Emerald Everyone is invited to join the 31st annual Earth Day Celebra tion in the streets of downtown Eugene on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Frank Merrill’s Native American opening bless ing, the folk and jazz music of Paul Safar and Friends, costume workshops, environmental proj ect fairs and a parade to honor natural species, the community will unite to celebrate the planet and its myriad of resources. Britt Tvenge, the events spe cialist at Downtown Events Man agement Inc., said the Earth Day Celebration will focus on envi ronmental education, but its sig nificance comes from an appreci ation of the connection between families and communities and to the Earth as a whole. “Earth Day Celebration is a great opportunity for families to come downtown and have fun with the many activities that will * relate to the environmental is sues, and this is what Earth Day . is all about,” Tvenge said. * Festivities will take place in a two-block area between 8th and Broadway streets. Outdoor stages will offer a wide variety of enter tainment, environmental project fairs, Earth Action Arenas made of educational booths and dis plays hosted by community or ganizations, recycled art cos tume-making workshops and the “Procession of All Species,” an artistic celebration of the natural world. The Lane Regional Air Pollu tion Authority (LRAPA) will be participating in the Earth Action Arenas to promote improvement and maintenance of clean air in Lane County. "We will be display ing the ‘clean air car,’ which is an electric-gas vehicle from Toyota. "People can see and actually learn more about this hybrid ve hicle," Kim Metzler, the manager of public affairs said. The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), one of the spon sors of the Earth Day event, also plans to participate in the Earth Action Arenas. John Mitchell, the communications coordinator, said EWEB plans to promote en ergy conservation at the celebra tion because of a recent energy crunch. "EWEB has a long tradition of participating in various environ mental events," Mitchell said. " We have an informational booth and will be displaying renewable energy resources both at the Uni versity and in downtown.” From setup to tear-down, many volunteers are needed until the end of the celebration. Susan Montana, the director of internal operations and volunteer servic es at DEMI, said she welcomes everyone interested in volunteer ing during the event and after the event. “Our very own celebration of Earth Day in downtown Eu gene offers a great opportunity for volunteers to participate and support the earth,” Montana said. “Earth Day, when it first came out, was very political in nature and it still is,” said Steve Rem ington, president and managing director of DEMI. “[While] cam pus activities tend to be a little more political, our event is a little more playful and a little more in the mainstream.” For more information on the celebration, call DEMI at 681 4108 or visit www.eugenecelebra tion.com/earthday. Earth Day Celebration Schedule Main stage (Broadway Plaza) 10:30 a.m.—Frank Merrill, Native American opening blessing 11a.m. — Nancy Verdouw Quartet, jazz and blues Noon—jenaguru, marimbas 1 p.m.—Pete Sorenson, Lane Coun ty Commissioner; David Kelly, Eu gene City Councilor 1:30 p.m.—“Make a Ripple, Make a Wave,” theater and music 2:15 p.m. —- Paul Safar and Friends, folk and jazz 3:15p.m.—Kheleandthedrde of Light, reggae Little Earth stage (Broadway between Olive & Willamette Streets} 10:36a.m.—Edgewood Evergreen Children s Choir, theater and music i 11a.m.—“Make a Ripple. Make a Wave” drde of All Species Drum and Dance Orde (Broadway & Willamette) 11:45a.m. —Claudia Finn,downing 12:05 p.m.—Culture Jam Teens, vaudeville 12:50 p.m.—Invincible Vincent, magician 1:30 p.m.—Young Women’s Theatre Collective, improv theater 2 p.m.—Procession of All Spedes (meet at 65 W. Broadway) ■ 2:20 ptJn.—Dallas McCord, western musician 2:50 p.m.—Vocal Tangent, a capella 3:30 p.m.—Young Women's Theatre Collective 4 p.m.—Student Environmental Science Fair Awards Costume Corral Gallery (65 w. Broadway) From 1Q:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Costume workshop, 11 a.m.-2p.m. ozieoo HOME SWEET HOME. LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY. Make Every Day Earth Day. Sponsored by: UO Environmental Issues, Campus Recycling, OSPIRC, Survival Center. Peter Hockodoy's Weekly Sports Poll VOU MAKE THE Cfilt imuui.doilyemerold.com . * "" ...... ; V 'Vju KV-.. “ • t >3 1 ■ *• ?.*. *1 U » ► e* >• » A 'fe «* I 515 Hich St Eucene 485 4224 Isn't All You're Sai CELEBRATE EARTHDAY 2001: MAKE AN ENERGY SAVING COMMITMENT TODAY ! Every day is Earth Day at the EMU! 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