OLCV e-bulletin: Special Earth Day Edition

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Democracy, face-to-face

 
Evan Manvel, our legislative affairs director, recently shared his experience going door-to-door to talk to voters face-to-face about Senate candidate Jackie Dingfelder over on Blue Oregon. Here is an excerpt from his post:
 

"Yesterday gave me faith. 
 
I was out canvassing for Rep. Jackie Dingfelder, OLCV's 2007 Environmental Champion of the Year, in her race for the State Senate (JackieForSenate.com). And while being around Jackie's unstoppable energy, basking in the relative warmth of the coming Oregon spring, and exploring beautiful neighborhoods didn't hurt, what really brought me joy were the conversations I had on people's doorsteps."

Are you intrigued? Read the entire post.   

Meet Michael Dembrow

RECORD ATTENDANCE at the OLCV Dinner this year...

OLCV's 11th Annual Dinner for the Environment 

Come join the party!

WHAT: OLCV's 11th Annual Dinner for the Environment (aka the "eco-prom")
 
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008, beginning 5:30pm
Keynote Speaker: Green building and sustainable energy enthusiast (and fellow Oregonian) Christine Ervin
Tickets: $125 (no tickets available at the door; registration required) 
 
WHO: Check out who's sponsoring a table or half-table

Find out more information.  

Growing Our Common Ground

Discover ways to grow an earth-friendly community in the Rogue Valley!

WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 11 am - 4 pm (Rain or Shine!)
WHERE: The grounds of ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St, Ashland

Join us this Earth Day and learn more about clean, renewable energy, green building, transportation, waste prevention, land and water conservation, farming and gardening and environmental stewardship. 

We'll have seventy sustainable living exhibits, local and organic edibles for sale, live performances and fun for all ages!

This is a ZERO WASTE event. 
Please do not bring disposable cups or other disposable items to the event; bring reusable alternatives. Food will be served with compostable plates and utensils, collected onsite, and composted after the event.

We strongly encourage you to carpool, bike, walk or ride the free RVTD shuttle from park-and-ride locations in Medford, Talent and Ashland!

Outdoor event admission is FREE. 
(Regular entry fees into ScienceWorks Museum, with $1.00 of each entry donated back to the event.)

Learn more about entertainment and shuttle schedules and get a list of the exhibits. 

The Lane County Chapter is kicking off their annual Eat out For the Earth Week fundraiser this weekend, April 19.  

You can help support their work to elect pro-environment candidates in Lane County simply by eating at your favorite restaurant.  Many great restaurants are participating this year! Don't forget to look for the ad in this week's Eugene Weekly. 

See a full list of this year's participating restaurants.

On April 22, 2008, Earth Day, eat out at a participating restaurant in Lincoln County & help protect the Coast.

Participating restaurants will make a contribution to the Lincoln County Chapter of OLCV in honor of Earth Day.

Your support will help elect candidates that will make responsible choices when it comes to keeping our coast healthy, clean and beautiful.

View the list of participating restaurants. Find out if your favorite restaurant is participating and pay them a visit on April 22. 

Visit our website now to download your Eat out for the Earth participation card. Bring it with you when you visit a participating restaurant and tell them OLCV sent you!