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Poetry erupts in Laguna as
The
Earth Speaks

The 2nd Annual Orange County Poetry Blast 

Over the last few years more and more signs have emerged indicating the EARTH is not happy. Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and hurricanes are only a very small portion of the planets truly amazing vocabulary. Most of us have long ignored its ancient wisdom making the Earth feel isolated and alone. Most experts now agree its patience and skin (Ozone Layer) is wearing thin - theres no more time to waste!

On August 2^nd, from 7-11PM, immediately following the 1^st Thursdays Artwalk, HelpBlueWater.com will stage a poetic eruption as Orange Countys top artists and Mystery Musicians converge to translate the planets unspoken language at the 2^nd Annual Orange County Poetry Blast.

Orange Countys largest poetry forum has received rave reviews from both the audience and press and will feature many of its top professionals as they descend on Laguna for an evening of inspired expression.

Orange County poetry is an emerging art form. Here in our area, we have several gifted poets who have no substantial public avenue for demonstrating their art. Blue Water has been witness to a stunning display of individual genius and talent in our local poets we can hardly wait to share. 

This years event will take place from 7-11PM at Club M 680 S. Coast Hwy. and feature preliminary rounds earlier in the evening to allow emerging poets the opportunity to qualify for the chance to share the stage with some of Orange Countys most esteemed professionals.

If you are a poet and would like to be included in this years environmentally themed presentation please contact us: 949.281-6850 x51,
or  rick@helpbluewater.com

To Find Out More Go To: www.helpbluewater.com/calendar.php

** Show proof (Gallery Card, or broshure) you visited three, or more Artwalk gallerys before arriving and receive a free T-shirt.

Bring Your Friends!!!

Sample of
FEATURED POETS:

Kate Buckley was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, educated at Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, and works in Advertising.

Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in a variety of journals including: The Adirondack Review, The Heartland Review, New Southerner, Slipstream, and Spillway, and in the book, Tide Pools, an Anthology of Orange County Poetry.  Buckley was also a finalist for the 2007 Joy Bale Boone Poetry Prize.  A member of Laguna Poets, Kate Buckley lives in a 1960s beach bungalow in Laguna Beach with her husband and three unruly dogs.
www.KateBuckley.com

John Gardiner has been continuously hosting poetry readings in Laguna Beach for the past 11 years. He is currently co-host of the venerable Laguna Poets at the library in downtown Laguna Beach. Gardiner has published 10 collections of his poetry and has also been published in a wide variety of anthologies, periodicals and magazines around the country. Over the past 20 years, he has given over 300 featured readings on the west coast. He has also had featured readings in Prague, Frankfurt, Italy, St. Petersburg, Russia, Dublin, Ireland, and Rio de Janeiro. He has a featured reading scheduled with The Western Writers in Galway, Ireland, this Fall.     

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Artwork by Vladimir Kush - Courtesy Kush Fine Art Gallery in Laguna Beach

The 1st Festival Devoted to the Musicians
and Environment of Orange County

11am - 9-30pm @ the Newport Dunes Resort
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Bech CA 92660
(Near Jamboree and PCH @ Back Bay Drive)
Go to the Calendar section for directions.

Parking Lot Reserved For:
CARPOOLERS/HYBRIDS/BICYCLES
Bicycle Valet Parking


http://www.helpbluewater.com/buyTix.php

Click on Topic Below To learn More:

Band Lineup
Band Bios

How You Can Earn Free Admission

Earth Day Cleanups & Educational Efforts

The 20 Most Essential Things To Know

Sponsorship Opportunities

Non-Profit & Commercial Vendor Booths

Worlds Largest HUG On EARTH Day

Please
Carpool/Walk/Ride a Bike
Valet Bicycle Service Provided
(Click above to find out more)

The Blue Water Music Festival promotes musicians, artists, filmmakers and poets of Orange County, so that they can in turn attract more attention to our communitys and the worlds most vital resource – the ocean and its marine habitat.

Those who attended the 1st Annual Blue Water Music Festival 2005, remember it as one of the most exciting and inspiring, music, art, film and ecological events in Laguna Beach and Orange County history. Grandparents, parents, teens and children alike, came together to share a vision for what Laguna Beach can be when we all express our love for a healthy environment.

This years festival features extraordinary learning tools to ensure festival-goers leave with a heightened understanding of the important variables that affect all aspects of our ocean. Our goal is to teach the public how to adopt conscious habits that will keep our oceans blue.

Education 

Education is an essential component for the Blue Water Music Festival.  In addition to information booths set up to demonstrate the many different ways we can appreciate and preserve our coastal environment, on stage multi-media presentation containing information the musicians will help amplify with inspired performances.

Below I have included a more complete list of options on:
How to earn FREE ADMISSION into the 2nd Annual EARTH DAY Blue Water Music Festival.

1.  Participantes of a certified cleanup effort in the County of Orange listed on HelpBlueWater.com website will receive a ½ off coupon for
the 2^nd Annual EARTH DAY Blue Water Music Festival on April 21^st. 
Click here to view a list of certified events.

2. Answer correctly the 20 Most Essential Questions concerning our planet and ocean – proving you have learned more about the current state of our planet and receive and additional ½ off coupon. You can retake the test as many times as you like and you can get a head start by viewing the 20 Most Essential Questionsin advance on the HelpBlueWater.com website after April 1st.

the 20 Most Essential Questions about the planet and ocean will be published in local papers and online at helpbluewater.com after April 1st.  These questions address what individuals can do to ensure a clean environment. Click here to view The 20 Essential Questions

2.a  You can also receive the ½ off coupon by reviewing the Altered Oceans L.A. Times Series which is located on the homepage of the www.HelpBlueWater.com website and then write a 300 word essay on your feelings about this presentation. Many of the 20 Most Essential Questionswill be derived from this incredible multi-media presentation. – Challenge schools, businesses and your friends to do the same.

3. Any person who becomes a member of Surfrider Foundation or HelpBlueWater.com will receive a ½ off coupon. If you join both organizations you will receive a full general admission ticket worth $50.00.

4. Any person who participates in the How To Read An Environmental Impact Report listed in the Calendar section of the HelpBlueWater.com website will receive a free general admission ticket to the festival.

5. Read the HOT TOPICS page of this website and then If you agree the 241 Toll Extention is not a good idea for Orange County - use the provided email list of your government representatives to express you opinion. Once youve done this simply bring a printed out conformation of the letter you emailed and receive an additional 1/2 off coupon for the music festival.

If you dont agree - Write a short statement of why -print it out and bring it with you as proff the day of the of the festival and receive 1/2 off the cost of a general admission ticket

6. Volunteer - We need your help to insure this event is as effective as possible. Please click here to find how tobecome a volunteer.

More still to come - Please check back with us soon - more cool ways to get in will be added soon, and please offer your great ideas! ... by going to our contact page and submitting them.

1st Annual EARTH DAY Gaia Environmental Awards
The Gaia Awards represent the first environmental awards for Southern California and will bring attention to our areas greatest environmental leaders.

The 2nd Annual EARTH DAY Blue Water Music Festival will use its stage to recognize and honor outstanding members of the Orange County environmental community. info@helpbluewater.com

Fundraising

Any person who becomes a member of the Newport Beach or South Orange County Chapters of the Surfrider Foundation or a member of HelpBlueWater.com will receive a ½ off coupon. If you join both organizations you will receive a full general admission ticket.

Silent Auction

This years festival will feature a silent auction – with proceeds going to the Newport Beach and South Coast Chapters of the Surfrider Foundation. We invite all O.C. businesses and individuals to play a role in this important feature.

Raffle

This years festival will feature a raffle with incredible prizes including a Meteorite – donated by the Crystal Image Gallery in Laguna Beach with proceeds going to HelpBlueWater.com. We invite all O.C. businesses and individuals to play a role in this important feature.

Music

The Blue Water Music Festival is the first festival dedicated to the musicians of Orange County who inspire the community into effective awareness as they present the presents the premier music scene in Southern California. The musicians of Laguna Beach and other cities in O.C., several of whom are at an international level, have always sought to make a musical home here in their own back yard. 

We have become familiar with the music of 13 year old Evren Ozan (3X Native American Music Award Winner), Honk (Famous Cult Surf Band), Common Sense (Americas Top American Reggae Band), Eric Henderson (One of Segovias 3 hand choosen students) and the Missiles of October (So Cals favorite Folk Soul Band), but the scene goes much deeper.

British singer/songwriter Jason Feddy, who now calls Laguna Beach his home, was featured on the cover of the prestigious British Time Out magazine (ie. Billboard) and has opened for musical legend Neil Young and toured with international mega acts David Grey, Tears For Fears, the Cranberries and more.

Brett Dennen, who performs predominantly in Laguna Beach, was recognized by National Public Radio:  Rarely does music come along, so unadorned, so pure in spirit, and so eloquently written. –Chris Douridas, KCRW—NPR.  Rolling Stone Magazine, in an article by John Mayer (September 2006), said, Im really into this kid, Brett Dennen. . . . Hes timeless—he paints these gorgeous pictures musically—I want to hear his voice, I want to hear that guitar, I want to hear those melodies. National Public Radio has stated that Bretts song, The Holidays are Here, as The best holiday song written, in at least a decade.

Brett Dennen is currently touring with Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, and is serving as the official international ambassador for HelpBlueWater.com.  He is encouraging other international artists to join our cause. He believes in raising a collective awareness of the state of our worlds environment.

 
The tenatative music line up is listed below:

Albia The Blue Water Music Festival opening act vis reserved for the artist/band that has given the most back to the community. Albia has dedicated her life to environmental education through the presentation of art and music. Albia produced the long running Shout show amplifying the countys many important environmental voices.

Anthony Jasso - www.anthonyjasso.com
Anthony Jasso is a singer/guitarist from Laguna Beach who”s style is Latin soul music. He has performed for audiences throughout Southern California and the world exciting them with his versatility and vocal range. He wrote the song Divina which has become a favorite of his fans. It is available on his latest CD available at www.anthonyjasso.com

David Hollandbeck Orange County music origins can be heard through Hollenbecks voice and guitar. In many ways he is the history of Orange County Blue Grass/Rock music. Sit back and listen to this mans stories as he takes you on the road less travelled.

Eric Henderson - www.erichenderson.org
Only a handful of artists possess an intangible quality that allows them to reach past the boundaries of musical style to touch our inner soul. Eric Henderson has been touching souls for many years with his unique ability to communicate with his guitar. Since he first picked up the instrument at the age of six, it was clear that Eric had a calling. At thirteen, Eric was invited to Spain to become one of only three people to study privately with master guitarist Andres Segovia. Having logged nine European and eight U.S. tours over a period of ten years, Eric came back to his hometown of Laguna Beach where he began advancing his guitar technique, composing his own songs and teaching to his many students. Eric has completed several albums, including Castillian Nights, Faces, Cathedral Heights, All My Soul, and Encore, featuring a variety of classical styles as well as his own unique contemporary compositions.

“Henderson’s interpretation of the Spanish classics was flawless” - Los Angeles Times “Eric Henderson had the audience mesmerized with his beautiful performances of the Spanish composers.” - De Telegraaf (Amsterdam
“Eric Henderson plays with exceptional control, drawing on a wide range of dynamics shaped by a keen musical instinct.” - London Times
“The most incredible guitarist I’ve heard in years.” - Willie Nelson

Evren Ozan - www.ozanmusic.com Evren Ozan was six when he discovered the native flute on a cross-country road trip. At the first stop, the Grand Canyon, Evren went straight to the native instruments counter and picked out a cedar flute. He paid for it with all of his trip allowance and has been playing native flutes ever since. Evren has been described as a “Native American flute prodigy” and “an old soul returned to the People.” An eleven year old homeschooler of Anglo, Osage and Turkish descent, Evren currently studies native flute, silver flute and composition with both traditional and non-traditional teachers. For several years Evren was carefully mentored by native instrument maker and musician, Guillermo Martinez.

 

Evren has an active performance schedule and has performed at powwows, schools, festivals, galleries, churches, nature and community centers, radio programs, local and national television, scholarship drives, weddings, charitable and environmental events, museums and more. He has been featured, among others, in National Geographic’s WORLD Magazine, News from Indian Country, Time for Kids, Student News Network, “Inside Edition,” Scholastic Magazine, New Age Journal, Body and Soul Magazine and many newspapers.

 

Evren’s first album, Images of Winter, recorded at age 7 and As Things Could Be at age 9, both at Possum Hall Studios in New Hampshire have received widespread national and international radio play, as well as favorable reviews and recognition by Backroads Music for one of 2003’s best instrumental albums. Originally from Massachusetts, Evren lives in southern California and is active in the regional flute circle. His other interests include rock drums, radio controlled model plane flying, skateboarding, and spending time with his pets, especially Belle, his black Lab.

Honk  Honk has its origins back in 1970 with Steve Wood, Don Whaley and Tris Imboden, all from different bands who shared a common desire to make original, adventurous music.  They added members and lost members over the next two years, changing into the band that still plays together thirty years later.  In 1971, Honk expanded by one guitar player, Richard Stekol, and a recording contract with Granite Records, and the next year added a girl singer (Beth Fitchet) and a saxophone player (Craig Buhler). 

Then in 1972 Greg MacGillivray, a high school buddy, hired Honk to produce some music for his surf film, Five Summer Stories, unwittingly creating an identity for the band.  Already gaining popularity by that time, Honk soon achieved legendary stature in Southern California through their connection with the film. Their sound track album was a favorite with surfers and music lovers alike, and even made it to #1 in Hawaii.

 

Record deals with 20th Century records and Epic Records followed, two records were released over the next two years, one bass player was lost (Don Whaley), one was gained (Will Brady), and Honk went on tour.  They toured all over the United States, opening for Loggins and Messina, The Beach Boys, Chicago and Santana, and their popularity grew.  Audiences everywhere were stunned and delighted with their musical energy, variety and plain nerve.  Their repertoire wandered all over the map, going from Mahalia Jacksons gospel music to Freddy Hubbards jazz to Martha and the Vandellas ripping Motown sound,  with a large portion of original rock and roll or folk setting the tone.  Always included in the set were songs from Five Summer Stories for their surf fans.

 

Honks breakup in summer 1975 sent their fans into mourning.  The members went their own musical directions, but in 1983 reconverged for the reunions that continue to this day.  Each meeting is like a time warp, sending all six members back twenty or thirty years, and they are completely musically reconnected as though no time had passed.  Their fans feel the same way, and show up for their yearly reunions in record numbers, with energy and delight intact.

Jason Feddy - www.jasonfeddy.com Jason Feddy is a British singer/songwriter, recently relocated to Southern California. His highly emotive songs embrace a variety of musical styles : think Dave Matthews meets Neil Finn… At shows and in the studio, Jason sings and plays his songs with an intense passion and plaintive clarity of voice rarely heard in today’s throwaway pop culture. Back in the UK, Jason made 3 independently released albums: Fish On The Moon (1996), Jason Feddy (‘98) and I Thought The Moon Was Meant For Me (‘99) and has toured with The Cranberries, Neil Young, David Gray, Christie Moore, Paul Young, John Martyn, Lisa Loeb, Ben Folds Five, Dr Robert and Tears For Fears to name but a few. A new collection of songs is in currently in production.
Very few solo performers can produce such a full and energetic sound as Jason does, playing his guitar to within an inch of its life. His acoustic playing is exceptional, and his voice so expressive, so controlled, so in tune, he can even sing with a guitar pick in his mouth!” - London’s Time Out magazine

Kella Maxo - www.Maxomusic.com  Aprovocative blend of hip hop and jazz, Kella breathes life and emotion in song on her new solo album Say it Again.  Her music is an extension of the moment, a tribute to getting it together and choosing to evolve.

From the beginning, Kella knew she was destined to sing. As a child, she set her poetry to music. Her in fluences range from the great Billy Holiday to Sade and Prince. As a teen, she with Chico House legends Marshal Jefferson and Byron Stingly, creating the dance classic Love Emergency. On her debut, singer/songerwiter Kella teamed with producer Bobby Jones (Snopp Dogg, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Rev. Run).

I love telling stories in songs, as a writer I am constantly listening and observing, says Kella. My music gives me a chance to fully express all that I have been feeling for so long. Working with Bobby Jones was an incredible experience, he gave me the freedom to create and did not try to fit me in a box.

The results of thier collaboration are simple yet compelling. Kellas use of melody and harmony are on the ear and go down like rich hot chocolate - warm, silky smooth, temptingly sensuous.

Nick I (of Common Sense) 1st Solo Album  - Laguna Beach based Nick I (Nick Hernandez) created common Sense and writes the Common Sense music and is the lead singer of Americas favorite Reggae band. With a SoCal background and a small beach town attitude, Common Sense took ther reggae-rock influences and created their own style. Nick Hernandez started Common Sense in Santa Barbara while studying music at UCSB. His soulful vocal style and natural stage presence gained the group an immediate loyal following. He then moved back to South Laguna where he joined up with Billy Sherman whose upbeat guitar and melodic sensibility gained Common Sense more attention.

Larry Young grew up in Houston, playing bass in rock and reggae bands. He moved to California where his funky bass style fit the band perfectly. Drummer Drew Hester added his rock steady beats completing the band sound. This new lineup went on to record Common Sense’s first album, Live at the Belly Up. Common Sense went on to make four more records and has been playing live shows around the country non-stop. Their sound has been constantly evolving and their message becoming more powerful. Nick is raned top 10 nationally as a skimboarder and is an accomplished surfer. He also donates much of his time and resources to raising the publics awareness  on autism with his Surfers for Autism foundation.

O’Malley Jones Blessed with a provocative and rich R&B and soul vocal expression, OMalley Jones combines innovative stage choreography and a flashy performance style with audience participation and involvement. He can shout it with authority or sway and swing it with patented gestures while he offers standard renditions made famous by the best in the business as well as exhilarating original tunes. With its thrilling big orchestra sound and compelling vocal performance by OMalley Jones, funk, soul and blues revue “Keep It Real” has got what it takes to bring an audience to their feet, make women swoon and generally bring back the joy of a time when music was filled with soul. Whether you are GenXer or a Baby Boomer, O’Malley‘s brew of high-energy, vintage fun, soul and blues means everyone will find something they like to listen and dance to.

Elvis Schoenbergs Orchestre Surreal - www.eschoenberg.comHe began as a small boy…with a dream and a baton. A dream that one day all the world would hear his cool, clear vision of classical music rising from its humble origins in the backwaters of Mississippi to merge with the driving rock ‘n roll known to all of us lo these many generations. He was soon joined by others who shared his vision..

The acclaimed Elvis Schoenberg (Ross Wright) has written music for film, television, and the stage. He now exposes his diverse background and bizarre eclectic tastes with the Orchestre Surréal the most surreal Orchestra youll ever experience.

Rob Eller - http://www.robeller.com Born and raised in St.Catharines, Ontario, just south of Toronto, Rob has played music his whole life. He started playing guitar when he was nine years old. He started his first band at eighteen with some high school buddies, and toured the bar circuit of most of eastern Canada under the name of Common Language. Rob came to Laguna Beach for a vacation in ‘96, quickly fell in love with the beach town, and ended up staying. Since then Rob has been making a living playing his music in bars all over Orange County, with growing popularity. Eller recently finished his first CD, titled Extacy on which he played every instrument, recorded and produced himself, and has just sold out his first 1000 copies, although they are still available from his web site.

Ray Jordan - The Orange County based acoustic vocalist (R7B, Funk, Pop Jazz) known by his friend as the Funky Dude is one of those rare artists that sounds instantly warm, instantly familiar, but yet incredibly original.- Geronimo Broth.

The Girls have been entertaining Orange County with their sweet blend of vocals, wide range of musical styles and nuttiness for a long time.  They released an album produced by Steve Wood called That’s What Dreams Are For in 1988, and have played at innumerable venues, including  the Sawdust Festival and the Coach House in San Juan. Come hear them perform everything from Shawn Colvin to James Taylor to Andrews Sisters to Steely Dan.  “All three voices are clear, rangy and smooth” - Mike Boehm - L.A. Times.

Victoria Hazlett  Blue Waters mission is to promote musicians, artists, filmmakers and poets deserving attention. Many of these artists are in danger of becoming undiscovered jewels. Our goal is to reveal these gems allowing them to channel the Universal Voice. Uni-verse literally means One Song. Once discovered, these hidden jewels will shine and bring their light to the planet inspiring us all to sing One Song. Victoria Hazlett is such a jewel. She has been a gifted, singer/songwriter for years, but only recently have her talents been unveiled. Victoria will be representing the ancient Celtic culture as she performs her original  pieces honoring her Celtic roots. Checkout her music video on Youtube, (search: Beyond the Celtic moon) or on our http://www.helpbluewater.com/videos.php#   site.

Just Jinger - www.justjinjer.com  Based in Laguna Beach, but hailing from South Africa, contemporary rock outfit Just Jinjer is fiercely blazing a trail on the international radio and online download charts. The California based band is launching their first US tour in 2007, supporting their latest self-titled album, available on iTunes.com, BurnLounge.com and from their Web site justjinjer.com

Just Jinjer is the biggest selling rock band in South African history (probably the entire continent), with over 240,000 units sold. Over the last decade, the band has performed and toured with U2, Counting Crows and Def Leppard among many others, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans in venues all around the world from the UK to Dubai, and released six critically acclaimed albums. In 2006 Just Jinjer again proved to be much more than just a pop band by again topping the African Charts with the #1 song in Africa in 2006 What He Means

Those who attend this years festival can attest they were witness to a band destined to make history - Just Jinjer

Rebel Rockers  Rebel Princess with the Rebel Rockers blend reggae, rock, hip hop, soca and funk to create their own sound, what they call “The Music of the Southern California Lifestyle.” The group has wowed crowds in the United States, Germany, Mexico and the Caribbean including two years at Sunsplash Jamaica. Rebel Princess delivers a high-energy, fun, industrial strength groove to anyone lucky enough to see the group perform.

World Anthem - www.geocities.com/worldanthemband Music lovers have a new sound to appreciate that combines skillful musicianship with strong, conscious songwriting. The Orange County-based World Anthem Band has arrived! The music World Anthem generates, a blend of soul, reggae and R&B, has been honed through consistent and tireless live shows throughout Southern California. It is a pleasure for devout fans and newcomers alike to watch World Anthem perform live. Their distinctive musical sound is a culmination of their culturally diverse background giving World Anthem global appeal.

Poetry

HelpBlueWater.com recently produced the Orange County Poetry Slam, recently featured on the front page of the Coastline Pilot.  Modern poetry is an under-recognized art form. We have been witness to a stunning display of individual genius and talent in our local poets we can hardly wait to share.  Here in Orange County, we have several gifted poets who have no substantial public avenue for demonstrating their art form.  The Blue Water Music Festival includes poetry in its formula.

Visual Arts

Ocean related artists, sculptors, photographers and illustrators will be on hand to convey their perspectives as they display works which were inspired by the ocean and nature.

Surf and Ocean-Related Films

The beauty of the ocean by itself is powerfully persuasive. Film has the ability to capture its beauty and transport the viewer to places largely inaccessible. In this years festival we will be showcasing videos created by everyone from professionals to school children. Sit back and watch as they teach us - what they love most about the ocean.

What Weve Accomplished So Far

Since the 2005 Blue Water Music Festival, HelpBlueWater.com has organized well over 43 events, featuring 56 artists, collaborating efforts with dozens of non-profit organizations. It seems our efforts have not gone unnoticed. In the past 18 months we have received countless press features and accolades… Including 5 front page articles and over 250 individually published references. HelpBlueWater.com also organized Lagunas largest beach cleanup on record.

… 1,000 people to the ocean to pick up trash left by others
Laguna News Post - Earth Day 2006.

HelpBlueWater.com was featured on a recent television talk show by Cox-Adelphia/Time-Warner called Reach Out. This show can be viewed by going to the home page of our website www.helpbluewater.com and then clicking on the Reach Out video icon in the upper right hand corner. This is a valuable tool for learning more about us. On March 19^th CNN Headline News will be airing a Local Edition segment on this years 2^nd Annual Earth Day - Blue Water Music Festival.

 In addition to these important components and features – Cirque du Soleil performers, Native American Speakers and many other special guests will be on hand.

Thank you for helping us fulfill our commitment… to raise awareness by actively engaging the local community and have a lot of FUN in the process.

 We are only caretakers of our communitys most valuable resource
- which is... our oceans BLUE WATER.

Please Help Us Spread the Word!

We need your help to get the word out about this wonderful event and other important HelpBlueWater.com events. If you feel your friends, or customers would like to know and benefit from receiving HelpBlueWater.com event information? Well email you information so you can help us reach more people by forward it on.

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2007
EARTH DAY
Event Sponsorship Packages

  ... and all other
HelpBlueWater.com
Events and Programs
 through December 31^st 2007.

$100,000 Sponsorship and In-Kind Equivalent

• National Sponsorship Limited to one corporation/organization
• Sponsor naming rights to year (e.g. 2007 Pepsi Clean Beach Terminals)
• Sponsor name recognition in all advertising (print, radio, TV)
• Sponsor promotional item (supplied by sponsor) distributed to Clean Beach Terminals throughout the state.
• Sponsorship speaking role at the 2^nd Annual EARTH DAY Blue Water Music Festival (Newport Beach)
• Sponsorship quotation in HelpBlueWater.com press releases
• A sponsor product display at sanctioned events (coordinated and staffed by sponsor)
• 500 complimentary T-shirts
• Unlimited corporate/organization employee participation in events/festivals
• Opportunity to sponsor an In-Kind raffle prize for drawing (e.g., car, boat)
• Sponsorship logo displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website homepage, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-Shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• Reserved seating for (2) in The Best Seat on EARTH at the Blue Water Music Festival and the Peace ONE DAY Festival September 21^st.
  

$25,000 Sponsorship or In-Kind Equivalent

• National Sponsorship Limited to (5) corporations/organizations
• Presenting Sponsorship naming rights (e.g. 2007 Pepsi Clean Beach Terminals, presented by Home Depot)
• Sponsor promotional item (supplied by sponsor) distributed to Clean Beach Terminals in one city.
• Sponsor mention in HelpBlueWater.com press release
• 100 Complimentary T-shirts
• Unlimited corporate/organization employee participation in events/festivals
• A sponsor product display at a sanctioned event (coordinated and staffed by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website homepage, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• The Best Seat on EARTH reserved seating
  

$10,000 Sponsor or In Kind Equivalent

• Local Sponsorship Limited to ten (10) corporations/organizations
• Host Sponsor naming rights in one county, or local city (e.g., Orange County Clean Beach Terminals, hosted by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce)
• Sponsor promotional item (supplied by sponsor) distributed at a sanctioned event.
• Sponsor mention in HelpBlueWater.com press releases.
• A sponsor product display at a sanctioned event (coordinated and staffed by sponsor)
• 100 complimentary T-shirts
• Unlimited corporate/organization employee participation in events/festivals
• Sponsor logo displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• The Best Seat on EARTH reserved seating
   

$5,000.00 Sponsorship or In-Kind Equivalent 

• Local Sponsorship
• Sponsor promotional item (supplied by sponsor) distributed at a sanctioned event.
• A sponsor product display at a sanctioned event (coordinated and staffed by sponsor)
• 50 Complimentary T-shirts
• Unlimited corporate/organization employee participation in events/festivals.
• Sponsor name displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• The Best Seat on EARTH reserved seating
  

1,000 Sponsors or In-Kind Equivalent 

• Local Sponsorship 10 Complimentary T-shirts
• Limited corporate/organization employee participation in events/festivals
• Sponsor name displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• The Best Seat on EARTH reserved seating
   

$500-$2,500 Become Part of the Act! Individual Sponsor (1 event only) 

• Local Sponsorship of individual artist/band  performance
• Company Owner/Spokesperson announces artist/band on stage before performance.
• Company Banner Displayed on stage behind the artist/band during performance.
• 10 complimentary T-shirts
• 1-5 VIP tickets corporate/organization employee participation in event/festivals
• Sponsor name displayed on: HelpBlueWater.com website, official forms, posters, flyers, official T-shirts and other HelpBlueWater.com promotions (e.g. e-mailing campaign)
• The Best Seat on EARTH reserved seating during artist/band performance

For additional Info and/or to become a HelpBlueWater.com Sponsor, contact us sponsorship@helpbluewater.com  or 949.281-6850.

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The Worlds Largest
HUG
on Earth Day
April 22nd

Over the last few years more and more signs have immerged indicating the EARTH isnt happy.

Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and hurricanes are only a very small portion of the planets truly amazing (sometimes subtle) vocabulary.

Most of us have long ignored its ancient wisdom making the Earth feel isolated and alone. Most experts now agree its patience and skin (Ozone Layer) is wearing thin - and there is no more time to waste!

WE MUST ACT NOW!

On EARTH DAY April 22nd the day after the Blue Water Music Festival - HelpBlueWater.com is organizing the Worlds Largst HUG - Hugging the planet is no simple feat. It will take everyone to insure its effectiveness.

Please tell your friends to go to this HelpBlueWater.com where details of the Worlds Largest HUG will be posted after April 1st.

For more information please contact us at info@HelpBlueWater.com
^{or go to our Calendar for more details.}

 Dont Miss it for the EARTH!

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Complete List of Certified 
EARTH DAY
Beach/Inland Cleanups
efforts in Orange County.

Laguna Beach:

Event 1:
The 2nd Annual
EARTH DAY
Beach/Canyon/Hill Cleanup & Environmental Fair

HelpBlueWater.com invites Laguna residents to the 2nd Annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up / Music & Art Celebration, on April 22st. During this free event we will honor Mother Earth as we demonstrate our love by picking up trash left at the beach by others and instilling the surfers mantra - Leave with more trash than you came with!

 The Earth Day Beach Clean Up main efforts will take place at Main Beach and Aliso Beaches, several other beaches will have smaller check-in stations where volunteers can receive bags, gloves and signin from 8AM -11AM. before the actual event Click Here for your parking pass!

Volunteers We are actively looking for individuals willing to act as dispensing station coordinators at the various designated sites. If you have a beach that you especially care about we encourage you to give us a call 949.281-6850 or volunteer@helpbluewater.com  

Gift bags We are asking local business, organizations and individuals to stuff the gift bags of those participating in this years event. Educational material is especially important. Please contact Rick if you would like to help.

 Kids are invited too! This event will feature fun and creative ideas and contests for both kids and adults. From 11am - 3pm talented artists and musicians (unamplified), along with educators, historians, dedicated earth-related non-profit organizations and all people who love this planet are invited to celebrate the Earth as a community.

 After Party –on  EARTH DAY _Blue Water Music Festival April 21st 12 noon – 10pm - The celebration will take place in Newport Beach at the Newport Dunes Resort. 1131 Back Bay Dr. Please see www.HelpBlueWater.com for more complete information.

Out of this World! Silent Auction  proceeds of this vital event will be divided between both the Newport Beach and South County Chapters of  the Surfrider Foundation.  We are inviting the public to play a role and donate an item(s) for this years auction.

 For those who don not get enough or can not make the EARTH DAY Blue water Music Festival In Newport  Beach on Saturday - Tickets for the Laguna Beach Club M Concert on Sunday, April 22nd  After party will be free to those who participate in the cleanup effort and environmental fair on Saturday April 21st. Tickets will probably sell out! The first 250 people who pickup and answer the 20 Most Essential Questions affecting out planet and ocean will receive the free tickets. 

 For more information,  to volunteer, donate an idea, or item for the silent auction please contact HelpBlueWater.com at 949.281-6850, or info@helpbluewater.com or go to our website www.helpbluewater.com

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

NEWPORT BEACH CLEANUP EFFORT

Newport Pier @ LifeGuard Station 2

North Side Of Pier

Saturday April 21st

9-11am

Other County Wide Earth Day Events

Let us know about an event in your area.

rick@helpbluewater.com

Bring literature from the event to prove you where there.

Saturday, April 21^st  Earth Day 2007—UC Irvine  www.volunteer.uci.edu/earthday Aldrich Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ERF)

Saturday, April 21^st  National Youth Service Day Hold on to your Butt Beach Cleanup Newport Pier 9 am to 11:30 am www.earthresource.org (ERF)

 Saturday, April 21^st  San Clemente Earth Day Celebration, El Parque del Mar, 10 a to 2 p,      www.scwatersheds.com (ERF)

 Saturday, April 21^st  Childrens Day & Earth Day Celebration & Parade  El Dorado Park, Long Beach 562 989-9346 www.childrensday.net

Still More events

• April 21, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Huntington State Beach. Volunteers will repair and replace chick fence and nesting area in the Least Tern Preserve. There will also be a beach cleanup.
  Location: Meet at Huntington State Beach lifeguard headquarters located at Magnolia and Pacific Coast Highway. Entrance at Magnolia Street. Parking fees waived for volunteers. Follow signs to park.
  Bring: Comfortable shoes, long sleeves, hats, sunscreen and heavy duty gloves if you have them.
  Contact: Bill Burhans 714.536.1454 or bburhans@parks.ca.gov
  
• April 21, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: San Onofre State Beach. Volunteers will install markers and signs along biking and hiking trails.
  Location: San Mateo Campground entrance.
  Bring: Gloves, pants, boots, sunscreen and water.
  Contact: Doug Harding 949.366.8514 or dharding@parks.ca.gov
  
• April 21, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Chino Hills State Park Earth Day - Project: Develop the group and equestrian campsites; install fence posts/railings and pipes for water and irrigation; plant plants; and remove non-natives. Meet at the Rolling M Ranch. For more information call 714-572-0182. Download the CHSP Earth Day 07 flyer.
  
• April 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Bolsa Chica Land Trust-Earth Day at Bolsa Chica - Grab some tools and get dirty
  Location: Bolsa Chica north parking lot Warner and Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.  This Earth Day event is available to volunteers of all ages and abilities. Come and invest in the future of this bountiful, natural wonder of the Bolsa Chica. Together under the supervision of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust Stewards we will plant over 1500 native plants in the Bolsa Pocket. Please wear closed toe shoes, long pants, and sunscreen. We provide the rest. Refreshments and ice cream to put an end to a perfect Earthday celebration.
  Free!
  Information contact: Flossie Horgan 846-1001 or Kim Kolpin 717-6304
  Website: http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org
  
• April 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Crystal Cove State Park beach restoration and planting native coastal sage scrub plants.
  Location: Beach side of El Moro. Parking will be on the coastal side of Pacific Coast Highway 1/4 mile south of the Reef Point stoplight. A park staff will be stationed at the entrance gate.
  Bring: Gloves, sunscreen, hat, water and lunch (optional).
  Contact: Winter Bonnin 949.497.7647 or wbonnin@parks.ca.gov
  Click here to see the CC Earth Day 07 flyer.
  
• April 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Doheny State Beach. Volunteers will remove non-native shrubs from the banks of the San Juan Creek and replant with a variety of native riparian trees and shrubs.
  Location: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, City of Dana Point. Meet at the Doheny State Beach campfire center at the northern end of the campground.
  Bring: Dress for weather and bring working gloves. Pack for the day so you can enjoy a free day at Doheny State Beach!
  Contact: Vicki Wiker 949.496.2704 or vwiker@parks.ca.gov
  
• April 21, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Earth Day in Bommer Canyon. Bring the family out for a fun filled Earth Day in Bommer Canyon, where cowboys and cattle roamed for over a century. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the cattle camp, take a self-guided hike on the trails, do a craft, check out the various exhibits, or just hang out and enjoy the scenery. Self-guided access will be allowed on designated trails for those who want to hike. Distance and difficulty is up to you. Hikers 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the trails. All ages are welcome.
  Information: https://www.irvineranchlandreserve.org/activities/
  
• April 21, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The Ocean Institute has partnered with world renowned marine artist Wyland and the ocean conservation organization Surfrider Foundation to celebrate Earth Day. On Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd join us for beach clean ups, music, crafts, and speakers celebrating our blue planet! Wyland will be here Sunday April 22nd from 10 AM to 1 PM to paint a mural with our young visitors. We will also have a steel drum band grooving on Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Admission is $6 for adults (13yrs+) and $4 for children (3-12 yrs); children 2 and under are free. Check out our website to see activity updates! http://www.ocean-institute.org
  
• April 21, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fullerton Arboretum Green Scene Plant Sale and Garden Show. This is the largest plant sale and garden show in the region. Over 100 vendors will be selling plants and garden accessories.
  Admission: $6/Adults; members free. Parking free.
  Location: The Arboretum is located near Yorba Linda Blvd. and Associated Road on the Cal State Fullerton Campus.
  Information: http://arboretum.fullerton.edu/clndr/clndr.asp
  
• April 21, 10:00 AM: Saturday Morning Program: Animal Homes at Oak Canyon Nature Center. Free. 714-998-8380. http://www.ocnc.net

Please let us know about cleanup events in your area, or add your event by emailing us at volunteers@helpbluewater.com,
or calling us at 949.281-6850

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The 20
Most Essential
Things to Know About
What YOU Can Do!

will come from the EPAs
What You Can Do 
click on green letters to get a head start.

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Click on the green link below 

... and see for yourself
the journey trash takes once it reaches the ocean
- eventually becoming what we refer to as 
The
TRASH VORTEX
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What You Can Do
To make a difference in the overall global environment.

Below find out much more about
what YOU can do to make a difference! 

It may seem drastic at first, but don not worry - Simply read the list first then pick the habits you CAN adopt into your life. Finding a few new habits to adopt

can make an enormus difference.

So here is a list of things we can all do:

At Home
On Vacation
In Your Car
At Work
When Shopping
Personally

AT HOME

1.   Recycle everything you can: newspapers, cans, glass, aluminum foil and pans, motor oil, scrap metal etc. In many areas, your recyclables get picked up at your curb. 2.   Investigate local recycling centers that take items your garbage hauler does not (scrap paper, plastics, appliances, etc.). 3.   Save your kitchen scraps for the compost pile. 4.   Try to use phosphate-free laundry and dish soaps. 5.   Avoid the use of household pesticides. Fly swatters work very well. 6.   Clean your windows with vinegar and water instead of chemical products. 7.   Use cold water in the washer unless it is necessary to use warm or hot. 8.   Use washable rags, not paper towels, for cleaning up spills and other household chores. 9.   Crumpled-up newspapers are great for washing windows. 10.  Use cloth diapers. The plastic in disposable diapers does not break down in landfills. 11.  Use cloth, not paper, napkins. 12.  Do not put hazardous substances down your drain or in your trash (paint thinner, furniture polish, etc.). Dispose of them on designated hazardous waste collection days. 13.  Do not use electrical appliances for things you can easily do by hand. 14.  Re-use brown paper bags and grocery plastic bags (recyclable) to line your trash can or waste basket. Re-use bread bags, butter tubs, etc. 15.  Use re-usable containers to store foods:not plastic wraps and foil. 16.  Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail:ask them to take you off their list. 17.  Save your coat hangers and return them to the cleaners. 18.  Take unwanted, re-usable items to a charitable organization or thrift shop. 19.  Do not leave water running needlessly. 20.  Install a water saving shower head. 21.  Set your water heater at 130 degrees. 22.  Have your water heater insulated free of charge by your utility company. 23.  Turn the heat down and wear a sweater. 24.  Lower your house temperature by one degree per hour for every hour you will be away or asleep. 25.  Turn the lights off when you are out of the room. Ditto with the TV. 26.  Get a free energy audit from your utility company. 27.  Burn only seasoned wood in your wood stove or fireplace. 28.  Start a compost pile. 29.  Plant shrubs and trees in your backyard that provide food and shelter for birds and other creatures. 30.  Feed the birds. 31.  Put up bird houses and baths. 32.  Pull weeds instead of using herbicides. 33.  Learn about natural insect controls as alternatives to pesticides. 34.  Landscape with plants that are not prone to insect and fungus problems. 35.  Ignore caterpillars and most native leaf chewing insects. Let birds and insect predators take care of them. 36.  Use beer traps for slugs instead of baiting with poisons. 37.  Use organic fertilizers:good ol manure helps condition your soil and fertilizes at the same time. 38.  If you use pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, do not throw leftovers in trash, down your drain or into a storm sewer. Dispose of them on a hazardous waste collection day. 39.  Compost your leaves and yard debris or take them to a yard debris recycler. Burning them creates air pollution and putting them out with the trash is a waste of landfill space. 40.  Use mulch to conserve water in your garden. 41.  Plant things that do not require so much water. 42.  Take extra plastic and rubber pots back to the nursery. 43.  Large expanses of lawn are not good habitat for other creatures, plus they usually must be maintained with chemicals and extensive watering. Dig up some of your grass and plant native shrubs or trees instead. 44.  Plant short, dense shrubs close to your homes foundation to help insulate against cold. 45.  Sign up for a renewable power option from your local utility company. (Back)

ON VACATION

46.  Turn down the heat and turn off the water heater before you go. 47.  Carry re-usable cups, dishes and flatware 48.  Make sure your plastic trash does not end up in the ocean. 49.  Do not pick flowers or collect wild creatures for pets: leave animals and plants where you find them. 50.  Do not buy souvenirs made from wild animals. 51.  Watch out for wildlife: give consideration to all living things you see crossing the road. 52.  Build smaller camp fires. (Back)

IN YOUR CAR

53.  Drive sensibly: do not waste gas. 54.  Keep your car tuned up. 55.  Carpool. (Click here for more info) 56.  Use public transit. 57.  Ride your bike or walk instead. 58.  Buy a more gas efficient car, or a hybrid and ask what ever happen to the electric car? Then rent the movie anbd find out! 59.  Recycle your engine oil. 60.  Keep your tires properly inflated to save gas. 61.  Recycle your old tires. 62.  Keep your wheels in alignment to save your tires. 63.  Do not litter. (Back)

AT WORK

64.  Start an office recycling program for office and computer paper, cardboard, etc. 65.  Use scrap paper for informal notes to yourself and others. 66.  Print things on recycled paper. 67.  Print or copy on both sides of the paper. 68.  Use smaller paper for smaller memos. 69.  Re-use manila envelopes and file folders. 70.  Hide the throw-away cups and train people to bring their mugs to meetings. 71.  Route things around the office or post non-urgent communications rather than making multiple copies. 72.  Use the stairs instead of the elevator. 73.  Office building landscape does not have to be sterile lawns and bedding plants. Plant trees and shrubs the birds will like. 74.  Put a bird feeder outside your office window. It is a great conversation piece. (Back)

WHILE SHOPPING

75.  Do not buy food or household products in plastic or Styrofoam containers if there is an alternative (milk and egg cartons, vegetable oils, butter tubs, etc.) They can not be recycled and they don not break down in the environment. 76.  Do not buy disposable anything. Paper plates and towels, Styrofoam cups, etc. are extravagant wastes of the worlds resources. 77.  If you must buy disposables:buy paper products rather than plastics, rather than Styrofoam. The manufacture of Styrofoam depletes the ozone layer. 78.  Buy durable products and keep them a little longer. Cheap furniture, clothes and appliances often have short life spans. 79.  Check the energy rating on major appliances you buy. 80.  Read labels and buy the least toxic product available for cleaning, pest control and other jobs. 81.  Put your parcels into one big sack instead of collecting several small ones. 82.  Do not buy things with excess packaging (individually wrapped cheese slices, apples on a paper tray wrapped with cellophane, etc.) 83.  Buy in bulk: reduce pollution that comes from the manufacture and disposal of many small packages. 84.  Ask questions:do not buy products that are hazardous to the environment or that were manufactured at the expense of important animal habitat. 85.  Buy locally grown food and locally made products when possible. 86.  Do not buy products that come from endangered animals. 87.  Do not keep exotic pets. (Back)

PERSONAL EFFORTS

88.  Join a conservation organization. 89.  Volunteer your time to conservation projects. 90.  Give money to worthy conservation/environmental causes. 91.  Check your lifestyle:think about the effects of your daily actions on the environment. 92.  Take advantage of the Non-Game Wildlife check-off on your tax form. 93.  Vote for candidates that share your sentiments. 94.  Read books and articles on wildlife and environmental issues. 95.  Watch nature programs on TV. 96.  Subscribe to conservation or environmental publications. Purchase them as gifts for others. 97.  Convert by example:encourage other people to save resources, too. 98.  Tease, cajole, or persuade your family, friends and neighbors for not recycling, not being energy conscious, etc. 99.  Complain to merchants about excess packaging, use of plastics, etc. Write letters to companies. Patronize merchants who are environmentally conscious. 100.  Write your legislators when you have an opinion about pending legislation on environmental, land use and other issues. 101.  Teach children to respect nature and the environment. Take them on a hike, help them plant a tree or build a bird house, buy them a nature book or subscription to a wildlife magazine.

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