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.
And the world, too. 31 countries so far!
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This is a note from Susan Hague, who is a teacher and also the VP of the LA Communication Association. At Susan’s school they are running a story, including photos, of the oil spill’s effect on Lafitte, LA. She would like to include a photo from one of the HATS events. Susan is also in charge of hosting the LA Communication Association’s annual conference in New Orleans. The theme is who dat: heroes, hardships, and the power of narrative, and the plan is to have a panel on the BP oil spill and resulting miscommunication –if there are any folks interested in being a part of such a panel and presenting information, Susan is interested in hearing your ideas and proposals ASAP, before July 4 if possible. Conference is only one day, Sat, Sep 25, 2010, from 8 am to 4 pm, is $35, $15 for students, and that includes lunch. Susan thinks it would be cool to connect the dots between New Orleans and Mobile. Anybody interested?
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