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Saturday, May 16th 2009 - 10:30am - 7:00pm, Woodley Park, Encino, CA

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
- Gandhi
"Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." - Albert Schweitzer
"You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no results." - Gandhi
"If people were superior to animals, they'd take better care of the world."
- A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
"Be not simply good. Be good for something."
- Henry David Thoreau
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
"Nature provides a free lunch, but only If we control our appetites." - William Ruckelshaus in BusinessWeek
"Kindness to animals and respect for all life are the only meaningful foundation for a civilized world." - Michael Mountain
"In the long run, it is the cumulative effect that matters. One can do much. And one and one and one can move mountains." - Joan Ward-Harris
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." - Gandhi
If just 25% of U.S. families used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we would save over 2.5 BILLION bags a year.
Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil.
About 1% of U.S. landfill space is full of disposable diapers, which take 500 years to decompose.
Energy saved from one recycled aluminum can will operate a TV set for 3 hours, and is the equivalent to half a can of gasoline.
Glass produced from recycled glass instead of raw materials reduces related air pollution by 20%, and water pollution by 50%.
By turning down your central heating thermostat one degree, fuel consumption is cut by as much as 10%.
One ton of carbon dioxide that is released in the air can be prevented by replacing every 75 watt light bulb with energy efficient bulbs.
The human population of the world is expected to be nearly tripled by the year 2100.
Every day 50 to 100 species of plants and animals become extinct as their habitat and human influences destroy them.

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Andrea Gullo, Festival Director Tel. 562.201.1694
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May 4, 2013

L.A.'s LARGEST VEG FESTIVAL WITH ECO MARKET PLACE & GLOBAL FOOD COURT

CELEBRITY SPEAKERS, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFTS, ANIMAL ADOPTIONS

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 10:30 -7:00 pm

WHAT:        WorldFest is LA’s premiere solar- powered family-friendly "green" event. With more than 120           exhibitors, global vegan food court, 20 bands on three stages, engaging speakers on five stages, entertainment areas for children, and an eclectic blend of live music; WorldFest promises a day of entertainment and inspiration and to inspire festival-goers to embrace compassionate living.

WHO:
Ed Begley Jr., Activist/Actor/Environmental leader in the Hollywood community
Rachel Carson-Begley, Environmentalist/Actress
Gene Baur, Author and President of Farm Sanctuary - Hailed as "the conscience of the food movement" by TIME magazine.
Saginaw Grant, veteran film and TV actor. Respected figure in the Native American community
Alexandra Paul, Actress/Activist/Athlete/Multi-award winning activist for the environment, voting rights and non-violence
John Salley, NBA Champion/TV Host/Actor/Wellness Guru/Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
William McNamara, Actor/Activist/Noted Animal Advocate and executive producer of Extreme Animal Rescue
Neville Page, Judge on Face Off on the SyFy Channel, and Lead Creature Designer on the highest grossing movie of all-time, Avatar
Mariana Tosca, actress,producer and social advocate who has been at the forefront of social advocacy for decades
Debra Wilson, Comedienne/Actress/Host for events for such non-profits as New Leash On Life Animal Rescue and the Four Legged Friends Foundation.

WHEN:   Sunday, May 19, 2013
              10:30 am - 7:00 pm
WHERE: Woodley Park
              6350 WoodleyBlvd
              Lake Balboa, CA 91406 (1 mile west of the 405 between Burbank and Victory exits)