Earth Day South LA
Saturday, April 14, 2012
11am to 4pm

On Saturday April 14th Community Services Unlimited and numerous partners and sponsors will hold the 4th annual Earth Day South LA Festival, an educational, fun and safe event for the whole family. Join us as we celebrate our collective vision for a more vibrant and earth-friendly South Los Angeles with this years¹ theme, air, visible throughout the event. Participate in service projects, all day activities for kids, cooking demos and workshops including gardening with natives, recycled art and yoga. This growing grassroots movement demonstrates what people can do with limited resources and endless commitment once we organize with each other resourcefully to spark the power shift.

$5 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

In Partnership With: Normandie Avenue Elementary School, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, City Year, Guerilla Food Not Bombs, Earlez Grille, and more to be announced!

Sponsored By: Steel Deck, VegFund, WORKS USA, Offices of Mark Ridley-Thomas, USC Office of Civic Engagement/University Neighbor Outreach and more to be announced!

WORKSHOPS: West African Dance, Yoga, Capoiera, Fruit Tree Pruning, How to Make A Seed Bomb, Composting, Backyard Chicken Keeping, Being a Vegan: What Is It, Why Is It Good For You And The Planet?, Learn How To DJ

iNFORMATION TABLES: Hunger Action LA, Community Build, Community Coalition, LA Community Action Network, Garden Gateway, TreePeople

CHEF DEMOS WITH: Bryce Fluellen, Sirena Pellarolo; Juicing Fermenting and Sprouting, Mirabel Diaz; Black Bean Veggie Pitta Pockets, Sararmiel, Garden Gateway; Easy Breakfast Burritos

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES: Kite Making and Decorating, Painting At An Easel, Making Herb/Fruit Iced Tea, Using Aloe To Heal and Nourish, Petting Zoo, Vegan Food Sampling

STAGE LINE-UP INCLUDES: Soul In The Orchard with DJ Rani, Homegrowne, Normandie School Orchestra, Guerilla Queenz, LA Samba Kids, Sessions LA, Cochran Dance Team, Real Ridaz, 501, Twin, Capoeira Batuque, EXPO Orchestra

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE: Museum Passes, Yoga Class Gift Certificates, Jewelry Gift Certificates, Book Gift Certificates, Bike Helmets, Skateboard Gear, Patagonia Items

AND MORE……..Free Bike Valet Service and Bike Organizations' Table with Bike Info, Craft and Jewelry Vendors, Food Vending From Earlz Grille and CSU, Mural Painting

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