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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) CLC Schools NEA Community Learning CenterKelly Lux State Farm Insurance New York LifeEast Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Farm Fresh to You Forest ChiropracticBladium Kiwanis Club of Alameda Alameda Hornet Museum Alamedan’s For BernieGirl Scouts Vision Recycling Sierra Club Boy Scouts Wells Fargo Alameda High School Earth TeamUnleashed by Petco Alameda Point Collaborative Ploughshares

Citizen’s Climate Lobby Alameda County Mosquito Abatement Golden Gate Organics Renewal By Anderson Camp Edmo Live Oak Fellowship Alameda Community Sailing Alameda Free Library Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) Alameda County Industries (ACI) Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) City of Alameda Public Works Department Integrated Waste ManagementCity of Alameda Public Works Department Clean Water Program Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Red Cross Youth Alameda Backyard Growers Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Fund East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD)Sunflower Tye-DyeFarmer’s InsuranceFranken BikeHead StartWorld Financial Group

Crab Cove Beach Clean Up 8:30am–10:00am

Words on Wheels 10:00am–3:00pm

Cotton Candy Express Music with Lori and RJ 10:00am–3:00pm

Touch-a-Truck 10:00am–3:00pm

Kids Zone Jumpers and Activities 10:00am–3:00pm

Boy Scout and Girl Scout Reuse Arts and Crafts 10:00am–3:00pm

APD Prescription Medicine Disposal 10:00am–3:00pm

Fix-It Clinic Time Varies

CITY OF ALAMEDA Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor

Frank Matarrese, Vice Mayor

Tony Daysog, Councilmember

Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember

Jim Oddie, Councilmember

Jill Keimach, City Manager

RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION Bill Delaney, Chair

Mario Mariani, Member

Ruben Tilos, Member

Adam Trujillo, Member

Ron Limoges, Member

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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PARTICIPANTS

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EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES LISTCLOTHING REPAIR (FIX-IT) CLINIC Learn how to do simple clothing repairs at the Repair Clinic. An expert will be available to help you put

on a button, mend a popped seam or hem or other fabric repair.

LORI AND RJ MUSICLori and RJ’s show gives the audience an experience filled with the positive vibrations of good

music. Their performances are all about singing, movement, comedy, and kids having a meaningful

musical experience.

WORDS ON WHEELS - ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARY BIKEWords on Wheels is Alameda’s mobile library! Holding more than 350 ready-to-read books, Words

on Wheels can check books in or out, issue library cards, and best of all spread the word about the

incredible resource all Alamedans have access to: the Alameda Free Library.

COMMUNITY ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE ALAMEDADiscover the Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA), a community-wide coalition that

raises awareness, mobilize community action, and facilitate implementation of programs to achieve

the goal of Alameda’s Local Action Plan for Climate Protection (to reduce Alameda’s carbon emissions

to 25% below 2005 levels by the year 2020) and to increase community sustainability and well-being.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides training to Alameda residents to

increase self-sufficiency in a disaster. Come by and check out the CERT Mobile Disaster Unit and find

out when you can sign up for the next CERT Training class.

FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER Learn more about Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) on the shelter and care for abandoned

companion animals and find out what animals (new friends) are currently available. Games and

coloring books will be available for kids. Be sure to view their website at AlamedaAnimalShelter.org for

upcoming special events.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES CENTERFind out how your sewers work and learn how the Maintenance Service Center has managed the

volume and rate of waste.

Come See and Participate with Our Featured Guests at the City of Alameda’s Earth Day

COME SEE THE ALAMEDA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAMARO!

THE CITY OF ALAMEDA IS GREENER THAN EVERFor years the City of Alameda has promoted its standards of environmental conservation in all corners of the government. From Green Business and LEED Certification to small but effective green investments, we’re farther along than ever! Check out where we’re reaching our green goals.

ALAMEDA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTThe first Public Works Department in Alameda County to have all department facilities fully certified by the California Green Business Program. Its facilities all meet a heightened environmental standard that helps reduce the pollution and waste of valuable natural resources.

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FLEET SERVICES CENTERFleet Services Center is responsible for the alternative fuel program which includes natural gas, hybrid and electric and bio diesel powered vehicles.

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES CENTERCity Maintenance Facility and Corporation Yard manages the needs of the city’s facilities and public infrastructure all while complying with the Green Business guidelines of recycling, conserving water and energy.

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RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENTThis government office strives to be environmentally conscious as possible in all parts of their business operations. They are also doing their part in reducing water use by 20% in Alameda parks due to the California drought.

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CITY HALLThe Island’s city government center espouses policy and practice that holds concern for the environment at its core. As a Green Business, they strive to continue to conserve water, energy and materials, while taking care to use less-toxic solutions to care for their offices and city.

G R E E N B U S I N E S S C E R T I F I E D 0 6 • 3 0 • 1 5 ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARYThe Alameda Free Library is the only library in the country to receive LEED v. 4 Existing Building Gold Certification from the U. S. Green Building Council making it one of the most environmentally-friendly libraries in the United States.

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Got Meds?

DATE: Saturday, April 23, 2016

TIME: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PLACE: Earth Day Festival Washington Park at Central & 8th

For more information:

Call (510) 337-8305 or visit www.alamedapolice.org

RESPONSIBLE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TIPS:Do NOT dispose of unused medicines by flushing them down the toilet or

throwing them in the trash—both pose safety, health, and environmental hazards.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

The EPA considers the presence of pharmaceuticals in the environment

one of the most significant emerging threats of the 21st century.

Turn in your expired, unused, and unwanted medications for safe

disposal to the Alameda Police Department. Please leave the

medications in the original containers, with your name crossed off.

This one-day collection is FREE and anonymous, no questions asked.

Drop-offs accepted anytime at the Alameda Police Department on Oak Street.

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THE ALAMEDA FREE LIBRARYOne of the most environmentally-friendly libraries in the United

States, the Alameda Free Library is the only library in the country

to receive LEED v. 4 Existing Building Gold Certification* from the

U. S. Green Building Council.

WORDS ON WHEELSAlameda’s mobile library holds more than 350 ready-to-read books, Words on Wheels can check books in or out, issue library cards, and best of all spread the word about the incredible resource all Alamedans have access to: the Alameda Free Library.

SOLAR POWERThe rooftop solar panels have saved the library 18-20% of its electricity costs.

FLOORSCarpets are made of recycled plastic bottles, walk-off mats are composed of recycled tires.

INSULATIONShredded blue jeans insulate the building rather than foam or fiberglass.

WATERPlumbing fixtures carry the WaterSense label from the EPA, meaning they are 20% more efficient than other fixtures.

*Learn about LEED Certification at www.usgbc.org/leed.

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2016EARTH DAY FESTIVAL 2016ALAMEDA RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT

2226 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 n (510) 747-7529 n arpd@alamedaca.gov n www.alamedaca.gov/recreation

Saturday, April 23rd n 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Washington Park, 740 Central Avenue, Alameda

• Selecting healthy choices

• Making healthy decisions

• Taking the Pledge!

• Eat more fruits and vegetables

• Become active today

• Drink more water

• Take a walk with a friend

• Live, love and laugh every day

• Go outside and play

PLEDGE FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BY:

Bring in your completed Pledge to the ARPD Booth at theEarth Day Festival for a special gift (while supplies last).

60 minutes of activity5 days a weekGOAL

I TAKE THE PLEDGE FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Signature:

Printed Name:

Address:

Email (optional):

Date:

Age: (check one)

18 and under

19 - 54

55 and older

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Backyard composting makes the Earth healthier! It turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for gardening and keeps some harmful

methane gas from contributing to global climate change.

If you have questions Ask Ozzie! AskOzzie@AlamedaCountyIndustries.com

YESPlants

Tea BagsEggshells

Coffee GroundsFruits & Vegetables

NOPet Waste

Human WasteMeat ProductsDairy Products

Bones of any kind

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appy Earth Day!

Concerts at the Cove returns Friday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. in partnership with Alameda Rotary.

• Children’s programs• Hiking and “Trails Challenge” park explorations• Healthy Parks, Healthy People activities• and other outdoor fun!

Find out more at www.ebparks.org or 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).

Crab Cove visitor Center and aquarium1252 McKay Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 | Phone: (510) 544-3187 | Email: ccove@ebparks.org

VISITCrab Cove Visitor Center and Aquarium

and your east bay regional Parks for: free ConCerts at Crab Cove:

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