Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday in Batavia
Celebrate Earth Hour from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St. in Batavia. Earth Hour is a global movement uniting people to protect the planet by switching off lights for one designated hour. Batavia's event has been so successful, it was expanded to three hours and five sessions for 2015, all in the dark.
"We look forward to families from Batavia and surrounding areas to join us in an enlightened celebration in the dark," said Samuel Franzmann, event co-organizer.
Event co-organizer Gina Orbe adds, "We are excited to present games in the dark, storytelling, candle light yoga, and foot, chair and table massage. Take some time to relax on a Crystal Light Bed, or take part in gong meditation and join the drum circle. Participants can also hand craft their own personal care items and learn about animal totems."
The Fox Valley Astronomical Society will set up its telescopes for everyone to take a look at the night sky.
New to the event this year is Teri Kersting, certified iridologist. According to Kersting, you could identify ways to improve your health just by letting an expert look you in the eye.
Franzmann also noted, "Many Batavia residents have requested more information on solar energy. We have invited a bright expert on solar energy to explain options, pros, and cons for solar energy."
After the event, the Batavia Creamery, 4 N. Island Ave., is staying open until 10 p.m. and offering discounts to all who attend Earth Hour.
No equipment is necessary, but yoga mats, drums, blankets and your telescope will add to the fun. For more information on this event and local "green" happenings anytime, check out the Batavia Environmental Commission's Facebook page or www.cityofbatavia.net/environmental.
Earth Hour is brought to you by the Batavia Environmental Commission in cooperation with the Batavia Park District.
Earth Hour is a global movement uniting people to protect the planet. It brings together communities from across the world celebrating a commitment to the planet by switching off lights for one designated hour. Earth Hour 2014 took place in more than 7001 cities and towns in 162 countries and territories across all seven continents. For more information on the event globally, visit www.earthhour.org.