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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2008
CONTACT: Cindy Tintle, Event Coordinator, 541-771-0003

PRESS RELEASE: CENTRAL OREGON EARTH DAY CELEBRATION and PROCESSION OF THE SPECIES PARADE

The 19th annual Central Oregon Earth Celebration and Procession of the Species Parade will take place in downtown Bend on Earth Day weekend, Saturday April 19th 2008.

The Earth Day Celebration begins on Saturday April 21st with the Procession of the Species parade through downtown Bend at 11am. The parade can be viewed from Bond and Wall Street downtown and is open for anyone to participate. Staging for the parade will begin at 10am on Louisiana next to McMenamins. Come dressed as your favorite earthly creature (plant or animal) and join in the celebration of our planet. Please leave pets at home as well as any written signs or banners. Workshops are available to help get your creative process, they are listed below.

The parade route finishes at the Earth Day Fair located in Troy Field across from the Library, also starting at 11am. The fair attracts more than 5,000 visitors and hosts more than 100 booths offering educational information, products and services that lend themselves to a healthy sustainable environment. A plethora of interactive activities is available for people of all ages as well as delicious food, live music and dance performances.

This event plays a vital role in strengthening the bond of our community while celebrating our natural environment.

Admission to the fair is FREE to the public.

This family festival appeals to people of all ages which is why we are supported by a diverse blend of organizations including cornerstone businesses, community organizations, non profits.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available; add your name and dollars to an event that symbolizes the very essence of what makes our community so special. Sponsorship benefits far exceed the value for advertising alone and make a great compliment to any businesses marketing campaign.

The Earth Day Fair is a benefit event for the Central Oregon Environmental Center; A portion of the proceeds from this event are donated to the Central Oregon Environmental Center a local 501c3 non-profit organization.

Costume and Mask WORKSHOPS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Costume Theme: “Large Puppets and Masks”
Date: Saturday, April 5th
Location: Arts Central
Cost: Nominal Fee
Ages: All ages are welcome
Contact: ameadow115@hotmail.com for full details

Costume Theme: “Songbird Delight"
Date: Wednesday, April 9th - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Central Oregon Environmental Center
Cost: $3.00 per person
Ages: Children and Adults of all ages!
Hosted by: Central Oregon Audubon Society

Costume Theme: “Animal Mask Craft”
Date: Saturday, April 12th - 10:45am - 12:00pm
Location: Deschutes Public Library
Cost: FREE
Ages: Children of all ages
Hosted by: Deschutes Public Library

Costume Theme: “Large Puppets and Masks”
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Location: Arts Central
Cost: Nominal Fee
Ages: All ages are welcome
Contact: ameadow115@hotmail.com for full details

Costume Theme: “Open Costuming for Families”
(Snake masks, tree hats, bee wear, wolf masks and more. What species do you love?)
Date: Tuesday, April 15th - 6:30 - 8:00pm
Location: Central Oregon Environmental Center
Cost: $3.00 per person
Ages: Families welcome - for all ages
Hosted by: Central Oregon Environmental Center

Costume Theme: “Animal Stories”
(Need a last minute mask or puppet for the parade? Swing by, make a mask and join in the fun!)
Date: Saturday, April 19th - 9:00am
Location: Deschutes Public Library