All-Day Festival Celebrates Theme of Renewable Energy Sources on Sunday April 29th at the Chronicle Pavilion in Concord.Business Editors/Entertainment & Energy Writers CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2001 20,000 Participants Expected to Attend the Free 11th Annual Contra Costa Earth Day Festival to Hear Jazz, View Electric Cars, Learn about Alternative Energy and Conservation, and More Contra Costa Contra Costa can refer to:
The Contra Costa Earth Day Festival also celebrates the 31st anniversary of Earth Day, which is officially held each year on April 22. Green Power Zone and the Electric Auto Show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. Contra Costa's festival is the largest in Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern and is pulling out all the stops to make this year its most spectacular and interactive festival ever. The theme "Renewable Energy for a New Era" has attracted a number of new exhibitors to the Green Power Zone section of the festival. Other areas of the festival will feature animal rescue, multicultural music, and youth activities. The California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission is California’s primary energy policy and planning agency. Created in 1974 and headquartered in Sacramento, the Commission has responsibility for activities that include forecasting future energy needs, promoting energy efficiency through is sponsoring the Green Power Zone to spread the word on renewable energy sources. The zone will feature wind energy and solar displays and the public will have the opportunity to learn how to conserve our energy resources. The Green Power Zone will also house solar cooking demonstrations and over a dozen electric and hybrid vehicles This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of production: Early designs
"We didn't plan on the energy crisis when we started organizing the festival last summer," said Karyn Wagman, executive director. "We selected the theme 'Renewable Energy and Conservation' because of all the advances in these technologies. It's timely information and it helps us do what we do best, which is bring environmental groups, government agencies, corporate entities, and the community together to learn from each other how to preserve our earth." World Class Entertainment and Music and the Best of Local Entertainment Due to its overwhelming success, KKSF KKSF Kuzey Kibris Satranç Federasyonu Smooth Jazz This article has multiple issues: * Its quality may be compromised by peacock terms. * Its neutrality is disputed. * It needs additional references or sources for verification. Radio will once again produce the Chronicle Pavilion Main Stage. This year, the KKSF line-up will present Boney James James "Boney James" Oppenheim, (born September 1, 1961 in Lowell, Massachusetts) is a saxophonist who popularized urban jazz (an updated version of contemporary jazz that contains elements of hip-hop). Boney James is a two-time Grammy nominee and a Soul Train Award winner. with Jeff Lorber for a rousing concert at 1:00 PM. The Multi-Cultural stage and the Festival stage will showcase continuous entertainment in the main festival area. Both stages will present local favorites including "The Jazz" band from Concord High School There are many high schools in the United States with the name Concord High School:
The festival will host over 100 environmental groups, crafts, eco-friendly food, and youth activities for all ages. This year's festival highlights will include the Star Gazing Tent, the San Francisco State University • • [ Bug Exhibit, and the Nature Photography Tent. Recycle Those Unwanted Small Appliances and Computers Valley Waste Management and Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority are joining forces to recycle small appliances and computers at the festival. Participants can bring their unwanted items to the festival, and they can learn about disposal options and enter to win prizes. No televisions or computer monitors will be accepted. Directions to the Festival The Chronicle Pavilion in Concord is located at 2000 Kirker Pass Road., in Concord, Calif. The festival and concert are free. Parking at the Chronicle Pavilion is $8. Carpooling is encouraged. Free valet bike parking is available. Free parking is available at the Contra Costa Campus of the California State University Enrollment  at 4700 Ygnacio Valley Boulevard. Shuttles will run from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. County Connection will provide shuttles from Concord BART station for $1.50 each way. Please, no parking in residential neighborhoods. About Contra Costa Earth Day Festival Organization The Contra Costa County Earth Day Festival Organization is a non-profit group whose mission is to create an environmentally educational, irresistibly entertaining event that will attract the general population and inspire them to do more for the environment. The Contra Costa Earth Day Festival Organization was formed in 1990 and was granted Section 501(c)(3) Federal and Section 23701d State non-profit status in 1994. Additional information can be found on the organization's Web site at www.ccearthday.org. |
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