Community & Media Event

L.A. City Councilmember Greig Smith addresses the media and crowd at last year's "A Day Without a Bag" press event. Image: Heal the Bay

L.A. City Councilmember Greig Smith addresses the media and crowd at last year's "A Day Without a Bag" press event. Image: Heal the Bay

Green Santa and Chico Bag's Bag Monster will be on hand to greet holiday shoppers at this year's Community/Press Event. Image: Heal the Bay

Green Santa and Chico Bag's Bag Monster will be on hand to greet holiday shoppers at this year's Community & Media Event. Image: Heal the Bay

Green Santa and Chico Bag's Bag Monster will be on hand to greet holiday shoppers at this year's Community/Press Event. Image: Heal the Bay

Jacob Hassett and Raphael Mawrence representing Santa Monica High School’s Team Marine with the results of their tank top drive. Over 330 shirts will be turned into shopping bags at the Dec 17 Community & Media Event. Image: Team Marine

 

A Day Without a Bag for 2009 culminates with a Community & Media Event on December 17th in downtown Los Angeles. Local celebrities and artists will be featured along with plenty of fun and educational activities. Join the festivities and show your support for A Day Without a Bag!

When & Where

Thursday, December 17, 2009

11:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Los Angeles

  • Ernst and Young Plaza (next to the Farmers Market)
  • 7th Street & Figueroa Shopping Center
    Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Map & directions

Schedule

11:00am – 1:00pm : Activities and Photo Opps

11:25am : Thrill the World Dancers

  • Thrill the World was founded by Akiko Kanna Jones to express a message, “save marine life from plastic trash in the oceans. Thrill The World, a tribute to Michael Jackson, is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of “Thriller” for world records and charity. On October 24 2009, 22,923 people danced in 32 countries and broke the Record Holders Republic, and the volunteers in 278 events around the world raised over $85,000 USD for 80 charities!

11:30am : Press Conference

  • Carl Kravetz President of Heal the Bay Board of Directors (welcoming remarks in English and Spanish and introductions)
  • CA Assemblymember Julia Brownley
  • L.A. City Councilmember Jan Perry
  • L.A. City Councilmember Greig Smith
  • Actress Amy Smart
  • L.A. County Representative Pat Proano
  • Earthwise Bags representative Stan Joffe

  • Albertsons representative Rick Crandall, Director of Environmental Stewardship