October 17, 2011 - 8:30am - October 18, 2011 - 4:00pm
Green california schools summit & expo
The Green California Schools Summit is organized by the non-profit Green Technology, a partner with Cal/EPA for EEI outreach and teacher training.
The Summit offers a once-a-year chance to get up to date on the technologies, policies, teaching strategies and best practices that are contributing to progress in the Golden State’s green schools movement.
THE WHALE is narrated by Ryan Reynolds and tells the true life story of a young, wild killer whale - an orca - nicknamed Luna, who loses contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turns up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound where he attempts to befriend the local people. THE WHALE has just been named a Critics' Pick by the New York Times.
NATIONAL TOUR BEGINS OCTOBER 15 AT UCLA ROYCE HALL
Performance and purpose collide in a world stage premiere that illuminates the plight of the Pacific Islands. Scientists report the vulnerable coral atolls of Kiribati Tokelau and Tuvalu are already experiencing rising sea levels as the result of global warming and climate change. Thirty-six dancers and musicians express their deep connection to nature and their ancestral past through multi-part harmonies, poetry, and gracious movement, cascading over dynamic rhythms and inspiring us all to be better stewards of our shared planet.
Science and Art in a Climate of Change: A Dialogue of Nations
"Science and Art in a Climate of Change: A Dialogue of Nations" will explore the very real threats to South Pacific islands, the "canaries in the coal mine" of climate change.
Deep in the South Pacific, the island nations of Kiribati, Tokelau, and Tuvalu are among the first to feel the direct effects of climate change as they submerge under rising sea levels.
The dialogue is in conjunction with the Water Is Rising tour, which presents music and dance from the Pacific Island atools of Tuvalu, Tokelau and Kiribati.
On Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., the Santa Monica Public Library will present the fifth annual Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Awards at the Sense & Sustainability program.
Celebrate the Newly Launched Whale Tail License Plate & Santa Monica Beaches’ “A” Ratings
Join the California Coastal Commission for a "Breakfast at the Beach Press Conference" with media, sponsors, and dignitaries in Santa Monica on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Celebrate the launch of the newly designed Whale Tail® License Plate with Santa Monica Mayor and California Coastal Commissioner Richard Bloom, along with actress and Heal the Bay board member Amy Smart, as well as representatives from the California Coastal Commission, DMV, local government, environmental organizations and the tourism industry.
Schedule
9:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. : Continental Breakfast
10:00 a.m.– 10:30 a.m. : Press Conference
Parking
Complimentary parking for press conference attendees on the pier deck.
Directions
Enter from the pier ramp at Ocean Ave.
and Colorado Ave.
Proceed to parking turnstile and identify that you are with the press conference
Be among the first to learn about...
A special "whale of a deal" offer for the public
Winners of the license plate design contest
Local projects that benefit from plate sales
How the public can help protect the coast
Partners that include travel industry leaders, dignitaries, and non-profits
The Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau also invites you to celebrate Santa Monica beaches' recent "A" ratings on Heal the Bay's Beach Report Card. Pacific Parks mascot Inky and Heal the Bay characters Octopus, Lobster and Crab will be on hand for photo opportunities. In addition, following the press conference, attendees are invited to catch a bird's eye view atop Pacific Park's famous solar-powered Ferris wheel. (Note: must show conference badge for free Ferris wheel ride).
How to order the new license plate
During the month of July, the DMV has suspended on-line orders as they transition to the sale of the new plate, but will accept mail-in orders for the redesigned Whale Tail® plate. On-line orders will resume August 2nd. For more information, including a printable application, please visit ecoplates.com.
Join the California Coastal Commission for a "Breakfast at the Beach Press Conference" with media, sponsors, and dignitaries in Santa Monica on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Celebrate the launch of the newly designed Whale Tail® License Plate with Santa Monica Mayor and California Coastal Commissioner Richard Bloom, along with actress and Heal the Bay board member Amy Smart, as well as representatives from the California Coastal Commission, DMV, local government, environmental organizations and the tourism industry.
