How Saving Energy
Helps the Earth
An "Oil on Ice" Party

Saturday March 19, 2005
1:30 - 2:15 PM For Younger Audience
2:15 - 4:30 PM for Older Audience

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The Compassionate Kids chapter for the state of Georgia is hosting an “Oil On Ice” Party to help teach how saving energy helps the Earth. Broken into age-appropriate sections, the party will consist of the following:

- FIRST SECTION IS FOR THE YOUNGER AUDIENCE MEMBERS -

1:30 PM – Lesson on How Saving Energy Helps the Earth will introduce the following:

• What energy is
• What some different types of energy are and how the different types of energy affect the earth
• How we can make a difference by using less energy and making good choices

1:45 PM – View short (four-minute) documentary “Oil On Ice”

This is a beautiful documentary produced by the Sierra Club that touches on the story of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the effort to drill for oil there. The wildlife and nature scenes are exquisite, and the Native American music is moving. A preview of the entire short film is available online at www.oilonice.org.

2:00 PM – Popcorn and optional letter signing

We will have available a poster board letter asking our legislators to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Children who choose to may sign or draw on the poster.

- THE SECOND SECTION IS FOR THE OLDER AUDIENCE MEMBERS -

2:15 PM – View the long (one-hour) documentary “Oil On Ice”

The full-length version of this beautiful documentary produced by the Sierra Club tells the story of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the effort to drill for oil there. It explains the animals’ need for a wildlife area free of man’s development, the devastating impact of oil spills, the hardship that the loss of animal habitat brings on the native people, and how the tremendous progress in creating high fuel-efficiency vehicles has the potential to solve the energy crisis. While this documentary would most likely be approved by the majority of parents, the full-length program would be slightly better for an older audience due primarily to the length. Young children would have trouble sitting through the whole thing. Also, parents of young children should note that there are a couple of mild scenes that portray some of the hardships of oil spills, and those who are very sensitive to hunting issues should note that the documentary supports the practice of the native people hunting (for survival rather than sport).

3:30 pm – More popcorn and optional letter writing

Sample letters, paper, pens, stamps, and legislators’ addresses will be available after the program so that those who are interested in doing so may write letters to legislators asking them to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska from future oil drilling.

4:00 PM – Hybrid Car Demonstration

For those who are interested, information (possibly even an on-site example) will be available about Hybrid cars. For example, did you know the Honda Insight gets 70 miles per gallon and never needs to be plugged in?

COST & RSVP

There is no cost for this event, but the space can accommodate a maximum of 40 people at one time. Please RSVP as soon as possible by filling out the online RSVP Form.

DIRECTIONS

265 ARIZONA AVE NE
ATLANTA GA 30307-2212
(Lake CLaire Co-Housing Community Common House, Lake Claire neighborhood next to Candler Park)
Mapquest

From the intersection of Clifton and Ponce de Leon, going towards Decatur on Ponce: Druid Hills Country Club on the Left close corner, Fernbank Science museum just down Clifton to the Left/North). Go RIGHT/South on Clifton to first light. Turn LEFT/East onto MCLENDON AVE NE. 0.1 miles. This is at the next light. The Flying Biscuit Restaurant is on the opposite corner at this intersection. Turn RIGHT/South onto ARIZONA AVE NE. 0.1 miles. This is 2 blocks after you turned onto McClendon. End at 265 ARIZONA AVE NE ATLANTA GA, 30307-2212. Park around cul-de-sac or on street, but don't block fire hydrant. House is yellow and white with a garden in front, porch, side deck. The last house on the left. If lost, call Sheri's cell 678-612-8654.

COMPASSIONATE KIDS
Contact Person: Kelly Palmatier
Web: www.compassionatekids.com
Email: info@compassionatekids.com
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770.467.0050

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