Host: myEARTH360
Type: Causes – Rally
Network: Global
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: GLOBAL

Description On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments will come together to make a bold statement about their concern for climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour symbolizes that by working together, each of us can have a positive impact in the fight against climate change, protecting our future and that of future generations.

In the U.S. where the impacts of climate change are already being felt, Earth Hour sends a message that Americans care about this issue and stand with the world in seeking to find solutions to the escalating climate crisis because if we don’t, who will.

Participation is easy. By flipping off your light switch on March 27th at 8:30 p.m. (your local time wherever you are) you will be casting your vote for action on climate change. We also encourage you to unplug everything… and start earlier, go all night!

Since its inception three years ago, Earth Hour’s non-partisan approach has captured the world’s imagination and became a global phenomenon. Nearly one billion people turned out for Earth Hour 2009 – involving 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents.

Last year, 80 million Americans and 318 U.S. cities officially voted for action with their light switch, joining iconic landmarks from around the world that went dark for Earth Hour, including:

* Empire State Building
* Brooklyn Bridge
* Broadway Theater Marquees
* Las Vegas Strip
* United Nations Headquarters
* Golden Gate Bridge
* Seattle’s Space Needle
* Church of Latter-Day Saints Temple
* Gateway Arch in St. Louis
* Great Pyramids of Giza
* Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens
* Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro
* St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
* Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London
* Elysee Palace and Eiffel Tower in Paris
* Beijing’s Birds Nest and Water Cube
* Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong
* Sydney’s Opera House

Join the movement here and https://www.myearthhour.org/user/register. Please spread the word!

One of my Facebook friends sent this to me and I think this is a great way to Help Haiti!!

Type: Causes – Fundraiser
Network: Global
Start Time: Monday, January 18, 2010 at 9:00am
End Time: Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:00pm

DescriptionHello Friends,

How many of you have old cell phones laying around right now? I’d be willing to say that the majority of us have at least one. In my case, I actually have 3.

Recycling our old cell phones is something that we all know we should do, but just haven’t gotten around to it. Well, now there’s a urgent reason to do so!

Phones For Haiti is providing disaster relieve for the victims of the quake by recycling our old cell phones for free. They refurbish and sell them in developing countries. The proceeds generated from our donations will be given directly to the American Red Cross to help fund their efforts in Haiti.

So how do you contribute?

Just visit the following link, print pre-paid shipping label, place cell phone(s) in box and drop in the mail. It’s that simple!

www.phonesforhaiti.com

This is an awesome way for us to all give back, regardless of our current financial position. So, what do you guys and girls say? Let’s all join together by shipping our old phones this Monday, January 18th!

To show your commitment, please RSVP to this event and invite all of your friends too!

Sincerely,

Josh Davis

Nothing breaks my heart more than injured animals. I came across this article when I was on Twitter and I had to post it on The Green Beagle in hopes that people will help this shelter and donate.

Animals Killed in WV Shelter Fire
HARRISVILLE, W.Va.

More than 50 cats, small dogs and puppies have died in a fire that destroyed one of the Ritchie County Humane Society’s buildings.
Humane society President Kitty Ray says the fire broke out early Wednesday morning in one of two buildings used as shelters. Larger dogs housed in the other building weren’t injured.
Ray says the fire also destroyed pet food, office supplies, equipment and records stored in the building. A cause hasn’t been determined.
Ray says animal rescue groups around the country have donated money and supplies.
Donations can be made through the organization’s Website or mailed to the Ritchie County Humane Society, RR 1 Box 3, Harrisville, WV 26362.

 
A Better Place at Michigan Pet Expo
Type: Causes – Fundraiser
Network: Global
Start Time: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11:00am
End Time: Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location: Rock Financial Show Place
Street: 46100 Grand River
City/Town: Novi, MI
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 A Better Place all breed dog rescue will have a booth at the 2009 Michigan Family Pet Expo. You will be able to meet some of our adoptable dogs, pick up some great FREE educational materials, and speak with volunteers to learn more about A Better Place all breed dog rescue and pet education.

UP FOR AUCTION & ON DISPLAY AT THIS EVENT
(this will be an online auction through eBay, do not need to attend event to bid!!!):
(1) Pryor’s Planet, the all breed dog rescue founded by Jennifer Lee Pryor and Richard Pryor, will be donating: The Spirit of Detroit award given to Richard Pryor, 2 Pryor’s Planet T-Shirts, Richard Pryor Live & Smokin’ DVD, Richard Pryor Anthology 2 disc CD set. These items will be broken into multiple auction listings.

http://www.pryorsplanet.com/0/3672/0/1097/

(2) Artist Bruce Lehto will donate an original Oprah acrylic painting on canvas to benefit ABP.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruce-Lehto/138832828179

http://brucelehto.webs.com

(3) Vivid Crystal Wood Signs will be donating a wood “Welcome” sign.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1831892&op=8&o=global&view=global&subj=106813270023&id=567556924

http://www.vividcrystal.biz

(4) “The Walk” A Boston Terrier print by Patti Meador

http://www.artistrising.com/products/409238/The-Walk.htm

http://www.bostonsandboxers.com/

(5) “Moti” Limited edition giclee print of a puppy mill rescue by Guy Johnston

http://www.abetterplace.rescuegroups.org/shop/item?ItemID=2362&CategoryID=651

(6) Photographer Barb Lehto will donate a laminated poster-sized print of her original photograph of Kid Rock on the set of “Roll On”

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30316891&id=1140327352

http://www.youtube.com/barblehto

(7) Signed Cuba Book & an original signed print by Photographer Jack Kenny

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1750&id=100000235670579

http://jkennyphoto.com/

(8) Producer, Director Tom McPhee will be donating a copy of An American Opera as well as a signed poster

http://www.anamericanopera.com/

(9) Dean Russo Art will be debuting a new Pit Bull piece at this auction!

http://www.facebook.com/deanrussoart?v=wall

http://www.deanrusso.com/

(10) Photographer Tina Valant is donating an autographed coffee table book (hard cover) of Palm Beach Pet Society. http://www.havedog.com/
(11) Musician John Shipe (“Pit Bull Blues”) is donating a collection of John Ship cds

http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Shipe/61965288122?ref=ts

(12)Larry Fratangelo will be donating a pair of signature drum sticks and an autographed copy of Drum Head Magazine (Larry has been percussionist with Parliament Funkadelic, Aretha Franklin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Prince, Kid Rock, and others) http://www.brotherangel.com/

Other items still pending, will add information as they arrive!!!

eBay Giving Works A Better Place Auction Page:

http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=35041

Other rescues that will be in the same booth area are:
Michigan English Springer Rescue America
English Setter Rescue of Michigan

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THIS EVENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR CAN DONATE ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW PLEASE CONTACT US:

http://www.abetterplace.rescuegroups.org/info/contact

WE ALSO NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Display fixtures for our educational materials
Easels
Collapsible Crates

The Michigan Family Pet Expo is a pet lovers paradise. You can shop for your favorite pet or pet lover at more than 100 exhibit booths of pet-related products & services. Enjoy entertaining shows and competitions, and you may even enter your dog or cat in several different contests (pre-registration required). Plus get “up close and personal” with hundreds of pets of all kinds.

November 20, 21 & 22, 2009

Friday: – 11am – 6pm
Saturday: – 9am – 8pm
Sunday: – 10am – 5pm

Rock Financial Showplace – Hall A
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374

Adults: $9
- OR – Help a hungry Animal!! Bring a can or bag of pet food to the show and receive $1 off the regular adult admission. Food donations benefit local shelters and rescue groups.
(One discount offer per adult, offers cannot be combined.)

Children (ages 3-12): $5
Parking: $5

Food & Beverages: Must be purchased separately. The concession area has a wide selection of lunch and dinner meals, snacks, desserts, and drinks.

http://www.petmichigan.com

http://www.abetterplace.rescuegroups.org/info/events