world19News #180: Mar. 17/08

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Welcome to new subscribers!
 
This isn't a "green" issue because of St. Patrick's Day, but because it concerns two environmentally focused events in the area:
 
In this issue:
1. Earth Hour in the Village: Mar. 29
2. Conservation Fair: Mar. 19
 
 
 
1. EARTH HOUR IN THE VILLAGE: Community Participation
 
What will you be doing during Earth Hour?
Why not join in a community candlelight walk?  Saturday, March 29, 2008
 
A growing number of communities around the world will be "shutting off the lights" and reducing their power usage on Saturday, March 29th from 8-9 pm to demonstrate the need for greater global awareness and action on climate change. This international "Earth Hour Challenge" is being organized by the World Wildlife Federation, and Toronto is counting itself in!
 
Why not show your "green colours" by participating in a local candlelight walk along Bloor Street West? As a neighbourhood, we can make a difference. Let's show our commitment to reducing the creation of greenhouse gases and creating the possibility of a sustainable future.
 
On March 29th, get ready to walk:
  • Wear something green (and warm)
  • Turn off your lights, TVs, radios and computers (that includes power bars!)
  • Bring a candle and lighter/ match... or other light source
  • Bring your family, friends and pets
Join us at the parking lot by No Frills on Bloor St. West (east of Runnymede) at 7:45 pm.
At 8 pm we will walk west to the corner of Bloor and Jane, rain or moonshine.
 
It will be a great opportunity to meet up with others in the neighbourhood who want to work together to protect the future - and have some fun too.
 
world19 is proud to help organize this event. We will be posting updates on our website at www.world19.com. For more information, phone Christopher Holcroft at 416-760-8557.
 
Please pass on this information to any people or organizations you think would be interested.
 
See you at Earth Hour!
 
 
For more background on Earth Hour, see the following links:
 

2. CONSERVATION FAIR: Wed. Mar. 19
Swansea Town Hall, 7-9pm
95 Lavinia Ave.
For location and directions, see: http://www.swanseatownhall.ca/contact.htm
 
The Toronto Conservation Action Network is holding a series of five Conservation Fairs around Toronto this month. Locally, the event will happen at the Swansea Town Hall.
 
The purpose of the event according to the organizers is "to help connect people with the organizations and companies that can help them live better through conservation. The fairs are hosted by the Conservation Council of Ontario in partnership with Green Enterprise Toronto and five local partners, with the support of the Ontario Ministry of Energy."
 
Organizations and companies participating:
 
AutoShare
Carbon Zero
Enwise Power Solutions
Toronto Hydro
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Zero Footprint
Zip Car
Greentree (Little Green Book of Savings)
Green T Biz (see also TABIA)
Rocket Riders Transit Users Group
Bullfrog Power
Citizens Bank of Canada
Enerlights
Green Garage
Green Students Fundraising
Green$aver
Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)
Windfall Ecology Centre
 
The first hour of the fair will allow attendees to hear several short pitches from presenters of their choice; the second hour will allow visiting and discussion with exhibitors.
 
For more information see  http://www.weconserve.ca/toronto/fairs.html


For world19,
John Leeson
 
Supporting citizen involvement in our community and its future