Earth Day 2016 is Ready to Energize You!

Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge  has shaped up to be a spectacular event! This year’s theme is ENERGY! and we are looking at renewable energy and what inspires & recharges us in our daily lives. Here are just a few of the energizing things to look forward to…

-get recharged at one (or more!) Human Recharging Stations – from Books and Blankies to Art & Zumba, there’s something for everyone!

-drop off your gently used books, toys, & clothing and come find something NEW to you at the Family Freecycle, located in the Greg Moore Youth Centre

-learn what a theramin is, play music using your body’s energy, and listen to a world premiere by the Vancouver Experimental Theramin Orchestra

-treat yourself to delicious eats at the 2nd annual Food Truck Festival starring Hunger Management, Super Thai, and Pub Grubs!

-join the Maple Ridge Library for storytime – if you come at 11am, you’ll even see the fabulous Queen Elsa from Frozen!

-enter HUB: Your Cycling Connection’s Cycle Recycle Free Bike Draw

-listen to amazing local talent on 3 different stages. Performers include Shades of Green, Andrew Brice, Shannon Matters, Band for Good, Basement Sweets, and more!!

-paint & take home a ceramic sun courtesy of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour artists

-interested in electric vehicles? Check out Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association’s EV display and have an expert anwer all your questions. PLUS!! Llearn how your electric car can power your home during a power failure!

-buy some fresh veggies and meet old friends at the first Haney Farmers Market of the year