By David Goldstein

The official theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet,” according to Earthday.org, the largest organizer and coordinator of Earth Day events. In keeping with the theme, many of the organizations staffing booths at this year’s events will promote incentives for electric cars, solar panels, water-efficient appliances, and other investments. Local events will also provide education, information, and fun.
Since this year’s Earth Day, April 22, is on a Saturday, most local events will be held on the official day of commemoration. However, as usual, events all this month will celebrate Earth Day.

April 22, 10 AM to 1 PM, at Fillmore City Hall Plaza, 250 Central Avenue, the City of Fillmore will sponsor an Earth Day event with vendors, food, and two other elements putting environmental values into practice. First, a “chalk fest” sponsored by the Fillmore Arts Commission, will create a type of public art that requires no paint, canvas, or stone, and generates no waste. Second, the event will serve as the venue for a community yard sale, supporting the environmental value of reuse.

A “What’s Up in Fillmore” gathering nearby will showcase local nonprofits and groups in Fillmore looking to gain members for their organizations while advertising ways the public can get involved and help their community. Check out the city’s Facebook page for the event, at https://www.facebook.com/events/739145777717026/

Ventura County Public Works Agency Environmental Resource Analyst David Goldstein may be reached at (805) 658-4312 or david.goldstein@ventura.org.