Down to Earth April 2012 Events

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Down to Earth April 2012 Events
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Type: Education
Date: April Events
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Location:
Down to Earth
2525 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826

Contact:
Cynthia - 947-3249
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Honolulu Cooking Class : Picnic Pleasers
When:

Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 11:00am
Where:

Our Lifestyle Center (right next to our Honolulu store)
2515 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 947-3249

Details:

Join Saradha for her Monthly Cooking Class in Honolulu at our Lifestyle Center. Held every 1st Saturday of the month.

Spring is here and we plan on taking full advantage of the sunshine! What better way to spend the day and soak up some spring sun than with some:

Picnic Pleasers!

* Potato Salad
* Marinated Veggie Sub Sandwich
* Apple Pie Pockets
* Fresh Lemonade

Free Ka Mole O Na Pua Festival (Leeward Community College)
When:

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 10:00am
Where:

Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
Details:

This day-long celebration is open to the public to provide awareness about sustainability through word, music, and hands-on educational learning activities.

This festival embraces the vision of a sustainable future...planting the seeds of sustainability, rooted in respect for the land and culture in accord with Hawaiian values.

Down to Earth will be participating and helping our Leeward community with demonstrations of healthy dishes with plenty of free samples and coupons for everyone!

FREE GMO Panel Discussions: GMO Labeling - Our Right to Know vs Public Policy
When:

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
Where:

Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium
615 South Beretania, Basement
(Parking entrance from Punchbowl across from Queen's Medical Center)
Details:

Seeds of Truth and Down to Earth
Present:
Two GMO Panel Discussions Featuring
Local and National Thought Leaders on the Risks of GMOs

Introduction: Dr. Hector Valenzuela, CTAHR, University of Hawaii
Moderator: Dr. Melissa Yee, Seed of Truth

GMO Labeling—Our Right to Know vs Public Policy

Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium
615 South Beretania, basement
(Parking entrance from Punchbowl across from Queen's Medical Center)

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 6 pm- 8 pm

Speakers:
Dr. Philip Bereano, JD, is Professor of Technology and Public Policy at the University of Washington and an activist concerned about the risks of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). He was present at the 1992 Rio de Janeiros Earth Summit, is the co founder of the Council for Responsible Genetics and represents the Washington Biotechnology Action Council. He helped draft bills in Washington State calling for the labeling of GMO foods.

Danny Bishop, former employee for the Honolulu fire department and taro farmer. Mr. Bishop will share his involvement in the GMO taro legislation and his concern for the future of our 'aina and food sources.

GMO Labeling, Technology, and Public Policy

Monday, April 16, 2012, 6 pm- 8 pm

Hawaiian Studies Department
Kamakakuolani Center, University of Hawaii, 2645 Dole Street
(University parking lot or street parking)

Speakers:
Dr. Phil Bereano, University of Washington, lawyer and 30-year GMO activist. Mr. Bereano will talk about GMO corporate public relations, the involvement of the Bill Gates Foundation in promoting GMO, and his support for GMO trade and international issues.

Dr. Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua, Indigenous Politics, Political Science Dept., University of Hawaii. Dr. Goodyear-Kaopua was involved in the GMO taro issue and will give updates on genetic engineering from a Hawaiian perspective.

Contact for more information: Dr. Melissa Yee, Seeds of Truth on Facebook or phone: 292-1179; Mary Lacques, Hawaii Seed website, phone 783-8400

I LOVE KAILUA!! Block Party
When:

Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 10:00am
Where:

Kailua Road
Kailua HI 96734
Details:

Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle's annual "I Love Kailua" is Kailua's biggest party of the year. This fundraiser is held in the center of town, and supported by Kaneohe Ranch Company, Ltd. Thousands attend to sample food from Kailua's best restaurants, enjoy all-day live entertainment, find the best crafts and original art, buy the most interesting plants around, and see your friends and neighbors.

We'll be selling our customer-favorite enchilada, refreshing jicama salad, baked goods and natural soda.

There will be FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and lots of great ACTIVITIES like :
Handmade arts and crafts from windward artisans
Live plants for sale
Keiki activities by Kama'aina Kinds
Community information booths
FREE health screenings from Castle Medical Center

All of the proceeds from the "I Love Kailua" Town Party pay for major plantings in Kailua and their upkeep.

Pride 4 Ewa : Free Block Party
When:

Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 11:00am
Where:

April 28th 11am - 6pm
Hoaluana Park
91-1330 Keaunui Drive, just off Fort Weaver Road
Details:

16th Annual Pride 4 Ewa

A free event to promote community pride in West Oahu that attracts thousands! This fun event is all about “Celebrating Ohana Together” and features great entertainment, fun rides & games, fabulous food, and exciting prizes. It’s focused on bringing a diverse selection of resources that the Ewa community has to encourage a healthy lifestyle and foster productive activites for keiki and ohana.

Down to Earth will helping support our West Oahu community with their efforts towards a healthy lifestyle by giving away free samples of delicious Mock Chicken Tofu Salad and Quinoa Salad! Free coupons as well!

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