Batavia environmental group’s movie night goes after household toxins
The Batavia Environmental Commission is serious about improving the health of Earth, but believes you can have fun while doing so.
Thus, it’s annual “Green Night at the Movies” Saturday night at the Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave.
This year’s film is the 2009 documentary, “Chemerical,” at 7:15 p.m. It is about the effect of chemicals found in everyday household cleaners and personal-care products, and how one family learns to find alternatives. After the movie, there will be a discussion of how those products affect the Fox River, and presentations by people who have tried home recipes for cleaning and body care.
Patrons will be served free, organic, locally produced popcorn, and beverages — if you bring your own bowl and cup. The refreshments are provided by Heritage Prairie Farm and the Three Fires Boy Scout Council.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and there will be exhibits on various topics. The event is suggested for people 12 and older.
Besides the movie and the snacks, you can drop off used gym shoes, for Rotolo Middle School’s Ecomaniacs Club’s recycling project.
The sponsors are Batavians for Clean Energy and Conservation; Batavia Woman’s Club Conservation Department; Batavians for a Healthy River; Our Children Our Earth: Toys, Silks and Eco-Goods; the Ecomaniacs; Batavia High School Eco-Club; the Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva; Montessori Academy; Batavia MainStreet; The Lodge on the Fox; Spiritual Green Connection; Confident Aire Inc.; Geneva Green Market; and Eco-Marsh Products.
It’s not the only fun thing the commission has planned. It started the “Green Drinks” program last month, where people can meet at a local tavern to learn about and discuss the environment. The January meeting was at Gammon Coach House, and featured the topic “How Efficient is Efficient Enough?”
And it will celebrate Earth Hour, where people worldwide are encouraged to turn off lights, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 31.
For details, visit the Facebook page facebook.com/#!/BataviaEnvironmentalCommission.