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Creation Care Week 2009

Creation Care Week Schedule

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10.17 Saturday



10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fall Festival

E-Waste Recycling

www.pointloma.edu/fallfestival
Draper Lot


11:00 am -12:30 pm

PLNU Solar Panel Tour

Nicholson Commons Dining Entrance


10.19 Monday



4:30 - 5:30 pm

Green Career Paths: Learn How To Get a “Green” Job

A green job encompases more than just photovaltaic (PV solar panels) repairs, learn
 from interdisciplinary professionals about their careers and the green job movement.
Boney Hall 1


6:00 - 8:00 pm
Plant With Purpose Dinner: Giving Trees Changes Lives

We at PLNU value the mission of Plant with Purpose, aiding developing nations through agricultural
education and reforestation. Celebrate Plant with Purpose and enjoy Creole food and live entertainment.
Ellipse Chapel
To reserve a table please contact abennett@pointloma.edu
Visit www.plantwithpurpose.org to learn more.


10.20 Tuesday

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Man vs. Wild: Native Plants Tour

PLNU has quite an array of historic native plants. Jim Payton, our horticulture specialist, will take you on
a tour through PLNU's exciting plant collection. He may even show you some secret edible ones.
Front of Ryan Library

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Award Winning Sustainable Home Tour

Our lovely neighbors will be showcasing their green home which has all the new "green gadgets". It is
walking distance from PLNU.
Meet at the Cross


6:30 - 8:00 pm

Brewed Awakening

Human Ecology: Community Supported Agriculture in San Diego

Enjoy fair trade beverages and discuss food justice with Joni Gabriel from Tierra Miguel and Jenn Tracy
from the Hunger Coalition.
Colt Hall
For more information please email jgates@pointloma.edu


10.21 Wednesday


9:45 am

Chapel: Sustainable Development
How to Sustainably Care For the Poor, Acirfa

Acirfa (Africa spelled backwards) a non-profit in the states, has the goal to turn Africa around one bike
at a time by developing for-profit bicycle enterprises. Zambikes, their first enterprise assembles
bicycles, trailers and ambulance carriers and trains Zambians mechanics, sales and
production. Vaughn Spethmann, co-founder and chief finance officer of Acirfa/Zambikes will be sharing
about his struggles, challenges and accomplishments while working in Zambia. Mwewa Chilemba,
Zambikes Director will open with prayer.
Brown Chapel
To learn more visit www.abikes.org

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Resource Fair

NGOs, advocacy groups, and green businesses sharing about their environmental commitment. Prizes,
 freebies, internship opportunities and more.
Caf Lane


1:30 pm

Sustainability Photo Scavenger Hunt

Get list. Find it. Take photo. Send it. Win $50

A list of will be available to pick up. The first one to find all of the items, snap a pic (via phone or
digital camera), put in a doc., and send to abennett@pointloma.edu wins a $50.
Front of Ryan Library



3:30 - 5:30 pm

Ocean Beach Farmer's Market

Follow the Top Chef's as they purchase their Cook-Off Food

The OB Farmer's Market offers a wide variety of local and organic produce as well as sustainable
merchandise. It is a great atmosphere to listen to musicians, people watch and enjoy good food.
You can walk, ride your bike or bus carpool with us to the market.
Meet at Bus Stop to Carpool

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Simple Steps to Greening Your Home

Learn how to reduce your energy and water bills to save money and what you can do in your home to
 reduce your impact on the environment. Robert Gilleskie, a professional engineer, certified energy
manager and LEED Accredited Professional, will be presenting.

RSVP abennett@pointloma.edu Community members please get pass from the front kiosk.
This event is brought to you by San Diego Gas and Electric.
Fermanian Business Center


9: 00 pm

Time Out: Creation Care

Learn what sustainability means to Jordan Young, Sustainability Student Assistant, and Alexandria
Bennett, Sustainability Coordinator. Celebrate Renewal, a national day of prayer for Creation after Time
Out.
REC Room



10.22 Thursday



12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Local & Organic Produce Top Chef Cook-Off: Sodexo vs. Students

Both chef's will be given $50 at the OB farmer's market to purchase seasonal, local and organic produce.
They will then have to create a meal. Come and see who is the most creative.
Nicholson Commons Dining Entrance


3:00 - 4:00 pm

Campus Sustainability Tour

Check out everything green on campus. You will be surprised at everything PLNU is doing.
Front of Ryan Library


4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

REcycled ART Show Reception- Cancelled

We apologize for any inconvience.


7:00 - 8:00 pm

Cradle to Cradle Design: Eliminating Waste Through Radical Redesign

In a consumer based economy we must rethink the way products and packaging are designed.
Will we have to change cultural norms before we can really accomplish anything? Is it possible
to evoke these norms through redesign? Join us for this hot topic discussion.
Colt Forum



10.23 Friday



7:00 - 9:30 am

Bike the Jam

Celebrate our monthly car free day by biking to PLNU. Win $25 to Moment Cycle Sport. Enjoy locally
roasted, bird friendly coffee and snacks. Community members welcome.
Please email abennett@pointloma.edu to confirm attendance.

This event was brought to you by Moment Cycle Sport.
Meet at the Cross


9:45 am

Chapel: Creation Care
Mark Mann

Brown Chapel


12:00 - 1:30 pm

Solar Powered Concert

Maren Parusel & Ladies and Gentlemen

Free Pizza Fusion slices for the first 100 people.

Maren Parusel just got back from playing keys on tour with the Killers, but she jams on her own. 
Ladies and Gentlemen, local band from Encinitas, brings a folk spin. The perfect infusion of pop
and indy folk is more than ideal for a day show.
www.myspace.com/marenparusel
www.myspace.com/ladiesandgentlemenmusic
This event was brought to you by SPG Solar.
Ryan Library Green Roof


8:00 pm

Movie in the Greek:Disney's Earth
Greek Theater



10.24 Saturday



10:00 – 11:00 am

Clean up the Cliffs
Beach clean up in our own backyard.
Meet at Young Lot
Email akino100@pointloma.edu


11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Kick Gas Festival
Bands, games, fun and more.
Qualcomm Stadium
For discounted tickets email jheffel100@pointloma.edu
www.kickgasfestival.com