Neighborhood HappeningsInteresting cultural and civic events in the Sacramento Area.Green the Block Comes to Oak ParkAlvin Vaughn2009-09-03T23:52:31Z2009-09-03T23:52:31Z<p>For Immediate Release</p>
<p>Contacts:<br />
Charles L. Mason, Jr.</p>
<p>(916) 475-4290 cell</p>
<p><a href="mailto:cmasonjr@yahoo.com">cmasonjr@yahoo.com</a></p>
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Alvin Vaughn</p>
<p>(510) 909-2347 cell<a href="mailto:advaughn@hotmail.com">advaughn@hotmail.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>“Ubuntu Green Sponsors “Green the Block” Activities For Oak Park Neighborhood”</strong></p>
<p>September 1, 2009—Sacramento, CA—Ubuntu Green, a Sacramento community-based organization, is the lead sponsor of this year’s Green the Block event. Green the Block is part of a nationwide effort to give communities of color a voice in the emerging clean-energy economy. The event will coincide with the National Day of Service on September 11, 2009, where volunteers nationwide will take part in improving their communities.</p>
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The Oak Park United Methodist Church at 3600 Broadway will be the site of Green the Block from 5 to 8 pm. Friday, September 11, 2009. Attendees will receive materials on green living, healthy lifestyles, green job opportunities and community service projects. There will also be a green community art project, and showing of the documentary Fresh. The event will also include music, healthy refreshments and fun family activities.</p>
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“We have been looking forward to Green the Block for some time,” said Ubuntu Green’s President, Charles L. Mason, Jr. “It will be an opportunity for members of the community to get involved in greening their communities in a family friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere.”<br />
Ubuntu Green is partnering with the following fine organizations to bring Green the Block: The Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Oak Park Weed and Seed, The Oak Park Business Association and Oak Park United Methodist Church.</p>
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<strong>About Ubuntu Green<br />
</strong>Ubuntu Green is a community-based organization that supports and develops green activities through community gardens, neighborhood clean-up programs, community arts programs and public health and education outreach.</p>
<p> </p>Alvin Vaughn2009-09-03T23:52:31Z