Leo, Julita, and Edward invite you to Hands Across the Sand on Dauphin Island's public beach, photographed June 24, 2010

This Saturday, June 26, all across the United States, Hands across the Sand events will take place (see http://www.handsacrossthesand.com for a location near you). Hands across the Sand is an event for people who want to say “No” to off-shore drilling and “Yes” to cleaner energy alternatives. It’s not for everybody. But for those who support this message it is a collective opportunity to make their voices heard. If you agree with this message, please come, bring family and friends, and make your voice heard!

For Dauphin Island’s Hands Across the Sand, people will begin gathering at the public beach around 11:00 AM and will join hands for 15 minutes at 12:00 noon.

Hopefully this environmental disaster and events like Hands Across the Sand will help us realize the importance of finding more responsible ways of obtaining and using energy.