Earth Hour 2010 is Saturday, March 27, and once again it is time to turn out your lights for the Earth.
Part of this year's Earth Hour celebration will be a lantern procession for children and families at the municipal square (outside the library) in Sechelt. The District of Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club invite the community to celebrate with your family from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at their free community event. Get your lanterns ready for an evening of family fun. There'll be prizes for the kids, music and astronomy.
Lanterns can be made using recycled or repurposed material, such as milk cartons, paper bags, plastic milk jugs, papier mâché, tissue paper, bamboo, chopsticks, aluminum cans, sealer jars - you get the idea. Light them with a small flashlight, turtle light or battery-operated candle instead of candles. The District will provide a small supply of glow sticks to illuminate the lanterns if needed. Be creative and plan to get in on the fun.Try an astronomical theme like the moon or stars or an earth theme, such as animals, insects or clouds.
We'll assemble at the Spirit Square by the Seaside Centre at 7:30 p.m. The procession to the library will start at 8 p.m.
Check www.coastastronomy.ca for details as they are confirmed and plan to plan to turn off your lights for Earth Hour. Don't forget to register your participation for Earth Hour at www.EarthHourCanada.org.
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