Your Two Wheels have the Power to Change the World!!!

The best way to train and get fit and stay healthy is to
use your bike as much as possible - for errands, for work for school.

Who knew Saving the Planet could be as much fun as
riding your bike?

FULL PRESS RELEASE BELOW. There is also a rally on Tate Street as well on
Saturday at the Festival

*** MEDIA ALERT ***

CONCERNED GREENSBORO RESIDENTS TO HOLD RALLY AS PART OF NATIONWIDE CALL TO
ACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING


WHAT: Greensboro residents concerned about the catastrophic effects of
global warming will hold a rally Saturday April 14th to urge Congress to
put America on the path towards reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050. The
event is part of the Step it Up campaign, the largest day of citizen action
focusing on global warming in our nation’s history. Over 2,000 people are
expected to attend the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Deep Roots
Market, Sierra Club, and Forever Green. The event will feature environmental
games, entertainment, and activities of all kinds.

WHERE: In conjunction with the Kathleen Clay Edwards Environmental
Library’s Earth Day Celebration.

WHEN: The event will begin at 1pm with an opening address by Mayor
Keith Holiday. The creation of the STEP IT UP banner will take place at the Deep
Roots Table from 1-3pm and a photo shoot will follow at 3:30pm.

CONTACT: Megan Maurillo
Step it Up Greensboro event organizer
Cell: (336) 207-3973
Office: (336) 292-9216x19
Deeproots2@...



About Step it Up

Step it Up is a nationwide campaign comprised of over 1000 events in 50 states
rallying around the need for bold and immediate action on the issue of global
warming. Events are being held in every corner of the country, from Maine to
Hawaii, and Seattle to Key West. The events are being held in major cities,
iconic locations and small towns across America. The events have been organized
by organizations and individuals from all walks of life who agree on one thing:
the need for substantial and rapid action in order to stave off the disastrous
effects of global warming. For more information, please visit
www.stepitup2007.org.

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