Earth Week 2008 -- "Conserve Our Reef Environment

Fish and the coral reefs of Guam

Earth Week 2008 logo Earth Week 2008!
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) is celebrating Earth Week 2008!.
Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on April 22. This year Guam will celebrate Earth Week from April 19-26, 2008.
This year's theme is Conserve Our Reef Environment.
The activities for Earth Week 2008! started with three student contests, a proclamation sign and numerous island cleanup events.
In the upcoming two weeks there will be more cleanup events, informational workshops and displays as well as sporting events. There will also be the annual Island Pride Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Check out the Schedule of Events to make sure you do not miss anything.

Winners in Three of the Contests Have Been Chosen;
Fashion Show Entries to be Judged at Island Pride Festival
[ 3-D Artwork Contest | Banner Contest | Photography Contest | Fashion Show ]

Winner of the banner contest
The banner created by students at F.B. Leon Guerrero recieved top honors in the Earth Week 2008! banner contest.

First place photo in the Earth Week 2008 photography contest
"Reefs at Risk" taken by 9th grade Southern Christian Academy student, Gavin McManus, won First Place in the Earth Week 2008! Photography contest.

First place for first grade in the Earth Week 2008 3d artwork contest
"God s Beautiful Coral Reef" 3D Art entry from Ms. McCormic's 5th grade class, Mt. Carmel Catholic School, won First Place in the Earth Week 2008! 3D art contest.

First place for second grade in the Earth Week 2008 3d artwork contest
"A Happy Ocean Life" by St. Anthony School third graders won First Place in the Earth Week 2008! 3D artwork contest.

First place for thrid grade in the Earth Week 2008 3d artwork contest
"Caring for Our Living Reef Ecosystem" by St. Anthony School second graders received First Place in the Earth Week 2008! 3D artwork contest.

First place for fourth grade in the Earth Week 2008 3d artwork contest
"The Coral Reef Ecosystem" by St. Anthony School fourth graders received First Place in the Earth Week 2008! 3D artwork contest.

First place for fifth grade in the Earth Week 2008 3d artwork contest
"A Peaceful Ocean Life" by St. Anthony School first graders received First Place in the Earth Week 2008! 3D artwork contest.

3-D Artwork Contest - Grades 1 through 5

The winners of the elementary school 3-D artwork contest are as follows:
   ✔ Grade 1
      1st place - St. Anthony School
   ✔ Grade 2
      1st place - St. Anthony School
      2nd place - St. Paul Christian School
   ✔ Grade 3
      1st place - St. Anthony School
      2nd place - Bishop Baumgartner Memorial
   ✔ Grade 4
      1st place - St. Anthony School
      2nd place - Southern Christian Academy
      3rd place - Bishop Baumgartner Memorial
      4th place - Guam Adventist Academy
   ✔ Grade 5
      1st place - Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
      2nd place - St. Anthony School
      3rd place - Santa Barbara School
      4th place - Bishop Baumgartner Memorial

First place winners will receive a $50 gift certificate for school supplies and a pizza party for the class. Second and third place winners will receive a $25 gift certificate for school supplies, as well as Haagen-Dazs ice cream for their class. Fourth place winners will receive a $15 gift certificate for school supplies and Haagen-Dazs ice cream for their class.

Banner Contest - Grades 6 through 8

The winners of the middle school banner contest and awards are as follows:
   ✔ 1st place - F. B. Leon Guerrero Middle School - $1,500 Cash
   ✔ 2nd place - Southern Christian Academy - $1,000 Cash
   ✔ 3rd place - Trinity Christian School - $500 Cash
   ✔ 4th place - St. Francis Catholic School - $250 Gift Certificates
   ✔ 5th place - San Vicente Catholic School - $250 Gift Certificates

Photography Contest - Grades 9 through 12

The winners of the high school photography contest and awards are as follows:
   ✔ 1st place Gavin McManus, 9th grade, Southern Christian Academy - $900 Value Digital Camera
   ✔ 2nd place Caleb Sablan, 10th grade, Southern Christian Academy - $600 Value Digital Camera
   ✔ 3rd place Kelcy-Love Manglona, 9th grade, Notre Dame High School - $350 Value Digital Camera
   ✔ 4th place Danielle Cabaccang, 9th grade, Southern Christian Academy - $50 Gift Certificate
   ✔ 5th place Anjelica Bamba, 10th grade, Notre Dame High School - $50 Gift Certificate

Fashion Show
The deadline to enter the Fashion Show was April 4, 2008.
✔ The Fashion Show open to the public and will take place during the Island Pride Festival on April 26, 2008.
✔ There will be a dress rehearsal on April 24, 2008.
✔ All ages are encouraged to participate. Contestants create outfits using entirely reused materials.
✔ Garments should be made entirely out of reused materials. If you are using plastic, make sure that it has already been used for its intended purposes before making into clothing. For example, a plastic grocery bag that has already been used would be an excellent item to incorporate. But garbage bags purchased from a store which have never been used would not be appropriate.
✔ Possible materials for garments could include newspaper, magazines, foam packing peanuts, paper towel rolls, aluminum cans, cardboard, old lampshades, curtains, burlap, tires, grocery bags, or wrapping paper.

A contestant in the 2006 Fashion Show.

✔ Garments should be sturdy enough to survive a walk on the runway.
✔ Judging will be based on the use of recycled materials, creativity and overall appearance.
✔ There will be prizes for the winning outfits.
✔ To get a copy of the entry form click here (PDF 171 KB)

Schedule of Events

Governor Felix P. Camacho proclaims April 19-26 Earth Week 2008
11 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Governor's Complex

Sen. James Espaldon and the 29th Guam Legislature sign a resolution announcing April 19-26 Earth Week 2008
10 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Guam EPA main office in Tiyan

Earth Day 2008! Mini Workshops Businesses Only
9 a.m. to noon April 17 and 18 at the Hyatt Regency Guam

Earth Week Cache In Trash Out - Tanguisson Beach Park
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, 2008

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the former Tiyan football field along Route 16.

Earth Day 2008! Roadside Wave
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, staff of Guam EPA, representatives from the Barrigada Mayor's office and others will join a roadside wave in recognition of Earth Day throughout the world.

Guam United Soccer Club 5K Run For the Environment
5:15 a.m. show time, 6 a.m. go time on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Run begins and ends at Ypao Beach park. Registration forms can be downloaded here.(75KB, PDF)

Island Pride Festival
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2008
More information about this event including a schedule of entertainment, presenters and food vendors will be posted soon.

Boonie Stompers Cleanup
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Meet at the main pavilion at Chamorro Village. Bags and gloves will be provided.
The hike will go from Hilaan to Lost Pond.

This Schedule of Events is being updated continuously and more events will be added.

Cache In Trash Out Geocaching Event
Saturday, April 19, 2008

✔ This year's Earth Week celebration will include a geocaching event. Geocaching is a fun adventure game that mixes GPS units and hidden items.
GeoCachers of Guam after the Cache In Trash Out
Geocachers of Guam pose for a picture after the Cache In Trash Out event.

✔ During the geocaching event, items will be placed at Tanguisson beach. Participants will search for the items and before returning them they will also be collecting trash from the beach.
✔Guam EPA staff will provide information about the effects trash and marine debris have on coral reef ecosystems.
✔To see a schedule of events for the Geocaching event visit their Web site.
✔ For more information, contact Tammy Anderson at 475-1663 or Tammy.Anderson@guamepa.net.

Island Pride Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2008

An interactive booth at Earth Day 2006
Students and parents listen at an interactive booth at the Island Pride Festival in 2006.

✔ This year's Island Pride Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gov. Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao Beach).
✔ The Island Pride Festival is a large celebration for Earth Day which is observed around the world on April 22.
✔ The Festival will include interactive booths for students and adults. To download the form for having a booth at the Festival click here. (PDF 48 KB)
✔ The Festival will focus on the ongoing efforts to conserve and protect Guam's coral reef ecosystems.

The event schedule is as follows:
     ✔9 a.m. Opening remarks by Guam EPA Administrator Lorilee T. Crisostomo and Sen. Jim Espaldon of the 29th Guam Legislature
     ✔9:20 a.m. Performance by island reggae band Spin Age
     ✔10:10 a.m. Christian youth group presentation
     ✔10:35 a.m. Brazilian Martial Arts dance group Capoeira
     ✔11 a.m. Ukelele performance by Ryan Imamura
     ✔11:25 a.m. Band performance by Acoustic Soul
     ✔12:15 p.m. p.m. Fashion Show
     ✔1:30 p.m.Awards ceremony
     ✔2:05 p.m. Cultural dance performance by Inetnon Gef Pago
     ✔2:30 p.m. Roots reggae show by IRA

✔ There will be an Earth Day Fashion Show with prizes for the winners. For more information about the Fashion Show contact Margaret Aguilar at 475-1603 or at Margaret.Aguilar@guamepa.net.
✔ For more information, contact Sabrina Cruz-Sablan at 475-1622 or Sabrina.CruzSablan@guamepa.net.

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Last update: 24 April 2008

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