Earth Day Parties and Perks
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Loading ...By Jackie • Apr 19th, 2009 • Category: Events & Festivals •
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Before you start worrying about what to get your mom this Mother’s Day, don’t forget to give thanks and celebrate our universal mom — Mother Earth — as today is Earth Day! Happening for almost 40 years now, Earth Day is to remind all of us to do our part in saving our environment, and now, with the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in America increasing by 75 percent and with more than twice as many cars on the road since the first Earth Day, threats to our planet are more real than ever.
On a happier note, Arizonans have numerous ways to contribute and celebrate today’s important holiday…
Free Organic Wine for Eco-Friendly Transportation
Bomberos Café and Wine Bar
Today from 7 a.m. to midnight, guests who make their way to Bomberos via foot, walking or a hybrid car will receive a complimentary glass of Cono Sur organic wine. Bomberos thought up this clever idea from a Chilean organic wine bottle with a bicycle on its label.
8801 N. Central Ave., Suite 104, Phoenix
www.bomberoswinebar.com
Earth Dinner & Farm Tour
Quiessence Restaurant and Wine Bar
The Farm at South Mountain
Make a night of Earth Day and head to Quiessence for a tour through the organic gardens and a five-course “Earth Dinner.” The night will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception and hors d’oeuvres, then at 7 p.m. guests are invited to tour the farm and learn all about sustainable living, farming and this season’s produce. At 7:30 p.m., savor a five-course vegetarian dinner paired with an organic mini cocktail. $75 per person. Reservations required and can be made by calling 602.276.0601.
www.quiessencerestaurant.com
Earth Day at Disney
Disney Stores
Bring the kids and head to your nearest Disney Store where each guest who brings in three plastic bottles to be recycled is given a free Disney reusable water bottle. Disney stores are also doing their part by offering a new line of eco-friendly clothing and products made from recycled water bottles. Also be sure to check out the Earth Day artwork created by local children of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America on the store windows.
Local Disney Stores can be found at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arizona Mills and Fiesta Mall.
www.disneystore.com
Green Day Cooking Demos
Sunflower Farmers Market
Join Sunflower Farmers Market and celebrate Earth Day with fun-filled activities for the whole family. At 6:30 p.m., learn to save money and be waste-free with Maya Nahra, RD as she puts on an interactive class and cooking demonstration. Learn quick, simple, and nutritious ways to cook green and save green. Sunflower Farmers Market will also be handing out Pledge Leaves, where guests sign a personal pledge to be more “green” on a leaf to be placed on the market’s tree.
245 E. Bell Road, Phoenix
www.sfmarkets.com
Ikea Earth Day Promotions
If you need to do any Ikea shopping, today’s the day. Those who bring in their used plastic bags for recycling will receive a free big, blue IKEA shopping bag.
2110 W. Ikea Way, Tempe
www.ikea-usa.com
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I think Disney’s involvement is the perfect way to raise kid’s awareness and get them more involved.
I didn’t realize Earth Day has only been around 40 years.
I love Sunflower Market! Maybe I’ll head there after work!
is today the day we are supposed ot use no energy for an hour? that earth hour or something?
So muh is going on. You should check out the home page of google! It is all decked out too.
happy earth dayyyyyyyy
I agree about Disney, good to mold their minds now.
where was i for this organic wine?!