Green Week 2012
April 23-29
Join us for a week full of free events that promote a Green Oceanside community. Last year’s Green Week was a huge success, and all signs point to even better results this year. We’d love to see you at Green Week 2012!
Environmental Film Festival
Thursday, April 26, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054
Cost: FREE
FILM SCHEDULE
6:30pm: The Story of Stuff, this animated short-film shows how our consumer goods are produced, consumed and disposed of or recycled. It will teach you something, as well as make you laugh. And, it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
7:00pm: FLOW, this award-winning film highlights the world's dwindling fresh water supply with a focus on politics, pollution, and human rights issues. This is a must-see film!
Compost Workshops *Workshops Full*
*The compost workshops are full. Please email cfoster@ci.oceanside.ca.us to be placed on a list for any upcoming compost workshops.
Learn to compost your kitchen scraps and garden materials. Reduce your waste size by learning to make your own compost bin, or take home a compost bin from the free workshop at a reduced rate of $35. The workshop is free to all Oceanside participants. Support/sponsorship provided by the City and Agri Service, Inc.
Space is limited, RSVP by April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 6:30pm
Civic Center Community Rooms
300 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside
To RSVP for the April 24th Workshop, please click here. When you RSVP, please identify whether you will be interested in purchasing a vermicompost bin at the reduced rate of $35.
Saturday, April 28, 12:00pm
Pier Amphitheatre
During Green Fair
To RSVP for the April 28th Workshop, please click here. RSVP is not required for this date, but is highly recommended. Please identify whether you will be interested in purchasing a vermicompost bin at the reduced rate of $35.
Free Used Oil Filter Exchange Event
Sunday, April 29, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: O’Reilly Auto Parts, 502 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside 92054
During this event residents of Oceanside can bring their used oil filters and exchange them for a FREE new oil filter of their choice. Residents are eligible to receive up to three FREE oil filters, receiving one new oil filter for each used oil filter they recycle. Please click here for more information on how to recycle your used oil and oil filters in Oceanside.
Green Fair
Saturday, April 28, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Oceanside Pier Amphitheater
You can’t miss the 2012 Green Fair; it’s the North County’s largest Earth Day Celebration event! Last year’s event was a huge success, and all signs point to even better results this year. Come to the Green Fair and here are a few reasons why you can’t miss this event.
- Environmental Exhibitors – There are many exhibitors to check out, including green builders, food providers, nonprofits, transportation, energy solutions, and conservation. If you are a vendor that is interested in sponsoring the event, or having a booth at our Green Fair, please complete the attached vendor application form. There is no charge for vendor booths at the Fair. Vendors and sponsors need to submit a vendor/sponsor application by March 30. The form can be completed electronically and submitted via email to greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us or submitted by fax or mail.
- It’s FREE – This is a free event, no admission.
- Kid Activities – Inspiring our kids to be more sustainable is an important part of the solution, and there will be plenty of cool activities for kids including a plant potting activity sponsored by MiraCosta College and a kids environmental craft booth.
- Live Music – Enjoy the music from local bands.
- Compost Workshop – The learning never stops so check out how to compost at home and purchase a subsidized compost bin for $35 while supplies last.
- Nonprofit Education Tents – Come check out all nonprofits that are making a difference in our community.
- Environmental Youth Art Contest – Watch as local students from grades K-5 are challenged to create artwork and illustrate “Green Oceanside.” The winners will be on display and an award ceremony is scheduled for 3:00pm.
- Inspiration – Sometimes it feels like you’re the only one trying to make a difference. It’s not true, and the Oceanside Green Fair will inspire you to continue your efforts…Go Green Oceanside!
The Oceanside Green Fair kicks off at 11:00am on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Loma Alta Creek and Beach Cleanup
Saturday, April 28, 9:00am to 12:00pm
It’s easy to participate; register at http://www.creektobay.org/.
Support provided by Waste Management of North County
Site Locations:
- Behind Smart & Final on Oceanside Boulevard and I-5 (1701 Oceanside Boulevard)
- Mesa Drive between El Camino Real and Rancho Del Oro Drive
- Behind commercial buildings at 1629 Ord Way (Off Oceanside Boulevard between College Boulevard and Temple Heights Drive)
- Buccaneer Park at 1500 Pacific Street (cross street is Morse Street)
- South side of the Oceanside Pier
For more information http://www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/
Free E-Waste Drop-Off
Saturday, April 28, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Bring your electronics for recycling free of charge at parking lot 24, corner of Mission Ave. and Myers St.
| Cell Phones | Laptops |
| Computers | Hard Drives |
| Miscellaneous Wires | Keyboard/Mice |
| Computer Monitors (CRT, Plasma, LCD) | MP3 Players |
| Consumer Electronics PBXs | PBXs |
| Copiers/Printers PDAs | PDAs |
| CPUs/Computer Towers Scanners | Scanners |
| Digital & Video Cameras Speakers | Speakers |
| DVD Players Stereo Equipment | Stereo Equipment |
| Fax Machines Televisions | Televisions |
| Household Appliances Telephones | Telephones |
| Electronic Medical Equipment | VCRs |
Green Oceanside Youth Art Contest
This contest is for Oceanside students (grades K-5). Students are being asked to use their imagination to create a poster that uses the contest theme “Green Oceanside.” Contest deadline is April 2, 2012.
Volunteers Needed
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us at greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us.
The Green Oceanside campaign is about teaching families in our local community how to be better stewards of the planet by recycling, reducing waste, composting, conserving water, conserving energy, and preventing water pollution and litter. Through collaboration and partnership between several City Departments, local businesses, community groups, and schools, the Green Oceanside campaign has provided a sense of community pride in Oceanside for its commitment to protecting our local environment and waterways. Please see below for detailed information about a few of our major Green Oceanside events and programs, and please be sure to visit the calendar section of this page for specific event locations, times, and details. Remember everyone can be a part of the Green Oceanside team!
Day Without a Bag Campaign
Beginning in 2008, the City of Oceanside decided to follow the footsteps of some of the neighboring cities to the north, in Los Angeles, by celebrating its first “Day Without a Bag” campaign. Since then the City has celebrated three “Day Without A Bag” events on the third Thursday of December of each year, by promoting the idea that Oceanside citizens should give back to the environment during the holidays by foregoing disposable plastic and paper bags in favor of reusable totes. To find out where you can get a free reusable bag in Oceanside, and take a stand against single use paper and plastic, please click here to learn about Oceanside 4th Annual Day Without a Bag even on December 15th.
Green Week
The Oceanside Green Week program is one week of environmentally related activities and events designed to educate Oceanside residents about how they and their families and friends can be better stewards of the planet. In our third year of celebration, Green Week events included the following: Environmental Youth Art Contest for OUSD students; 2nd Annual Environmental Film Festival; Compost Workshop; Library Programs; Beach Clean-Up; Free Electronic Waste Collection Event; Free Used Oil Filter Exchange Event, and our 3rd Annual Green Fair. All events our free and open to the Public. Green businesses and community groups are encouraged to participate. Please let us know if you, your community group or business would be interested in sponsoring or volunteering for Green Week 2012. Please contact the Green Oceanside team at greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at (760) 435-5015 for further information and event details.
Green Oceanside Classroom Presentations
The Green Oceanside team is pleased to offer key environmental educational programs to Oceanside primary and secondary aged school children. Programs include but are not limited to classroom presentations, assemblies, and hands-on activities that educate our children about waste reduction, reuse, recycling, water conservation and storm water pollution prevention. By focusing on educating our youth, children are able to establish positive habits early on in their lives that have a greater impact on the family as a whole. Please feel free to email the Green Oceanside team at greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at (760) 435-5015 for more information.
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