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Information about an important environmental awareness event this weekend

CONCERNED DALLAS/FT. WORTH RESIDENTS TO HOLD RALLY AS PART OF NATIONWIDE CALL TO ACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING

WHAT: Dallas/Ft. Worth residents concerned about the catastrophic effects of global warming will hold a rally to urge Congress to put America on the path towards reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050. The event is part of the Step it Up campaign, the largest day of citizen action focusing on global warming in our nation’s history. The event is being co-sponsored by the Sierra Club Lone Star Dallas Chapter. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic with blanket and hear speakers, live music by local bands, join a letter writing campaign to Congress, see free films, talk with green energy vendors, shop with local artisans, enjoy kid activities, and get information on how to save energy and reduce our carbon footprints.

WHERE: The Bath House Cultural Center – White Rock Lake, 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75218.

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 2007. The event will begin at 12:00pm and end at 4:00pm with the event photo take at 12:30pm and is free to all who attend.

CONTACT:
Shannon Mason
Step it Up Dallas event co-organizer
Cell: (214) 686-9272
Office: (214) 660-3831
Shannon-mason@sbcglobal.net

About Step it Up
Step it Up is a nationwide campaign comprised of over 1000 events in all 50 states rallying around the need for bold and immediate action on the issue of global warming. Events are being held in every corner of the country, from Maine to Hawaii, and Seattle to Key West. The events are being held in major cities, iconic locations and small towns across America. The events have been organized by organizations and individuals from all walks of life who agree on one thing: the need for substantial and rapid action in order to stave off the disastrous effects of global warming. For more information, please visit www.stepitup2007.org.

Posted: Wednesday - April 11, 2007 at 02:42 PM           |


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