WorldFest Weekend

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.

Map & Parking

WorldFest is located at the Northern end of Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, CA. Parking $5.

6350 Woodley Ave.
Thomas Guide page 531
View Map • Directions

Go Metro to WorldFest
Just take the Metro Orange Line to the Woodley Station to access Woodley Park. Plan your trip at www.metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE. Download a PDF of the Metro Orange Line.

WorldFest Weekend

Make it a WorldFest Weekend!

The awesomeness of WorldFest doesn’t have to just be one day. Make it a WorldFest Weekend by joining us at one or all of the below events being held in honor of WorldFest! Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, May 16

Green Drinks

https://www.facebook.com/events/464066430333997/

Golden Road Brewery
5410 San Fernando Rd West

Los Angeles, CA.

Friday, May 17

7pm- 9:30pm

Dinner at Rawsheed's Raw Fusion Cafe

Vegetable Delight

17823 Chatsworth Street

Granada Hills, CA

Saturday, May 18

5pm - 7pm

Vegan Spirituality Potluck

Animal Advocacy Museum

280 S. Los Robles Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91101

www.AnimalAdvocacyMuseum.com

Join us for a Vegan Spirituality Potluck with author Timber Hawkeye who will discuss his new book, "Buddhist Boot Camp."

Saturday, May 18

7pm - 10pm

Worldfest Pre-Party and Museum Exhibit Launch

Animal Advocacy Museum

280 S. Los Robles Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91101

www.AnimalAdvocacyMuseum.com

Need Accommodations?

We've set up a deal with the Best Western Carriage Inn very close to WorldFest. Call them at 818-787-2300 and tell them you would like the "WorldFest negotiated discount" and you will receive a special rate - $95 for king bed, $99 for two queen beds.

We also have a special rate at the Airtel Plaza Hotel. $94 for a deluxe king and double queen rooms. $139 for upgraded, newly renovated "Preferred Rooms." Group/coordinator’s code: WF0518. Attendee’s Code: W0518. Please call 800-2-AIRTEL.