Lewis County Pilot Project

Community Events

Updated April 7, 2009

 

Ecology is teaming up with other local and state sponsors to provide FREE community classes in Lewis County. No need to register – just drop by and:

• Learn about toxic chemicals, human health and the environment. 
• Hear from and talk with local and national experts.
• Find out what you can do to protect you and your family, and Washington’s air, land and water.

Event Schedule

Date/Time	Title	Location
October 2, 2008 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.	Toxic Chemicals and Human Health	Centralia College Cafeteria
March 10, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm	Create a Toxic-Free Home	Centralia College, Washington Bld. Room 103
April 25, 2009 10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Going Green Expo	Centralia College Science Center

Event Descriptions

Toxic Chemicals and Human Health  (click on flyer)

Main Topics: Lead, Mercury, Breast Cancer

Agenda: 

• 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Visit information booths, refreshments
• 6:45 – 6:45 p.m. Welcome
• 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Speakers

Speakers:        

• Dr. Steve Gilbert, Toxicologist, Institute for Neurotoxicology & Neurological Disorders
• Pam Tazioli, Washington Coordinator, Breast Cancer Fund

Sponsors:

• Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Centralia College’s Child and Family Studies Program and EcoClub, Washington Departments of Ecology and Health.

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Create a Toxic-Free Home  (click on flyer)

Main Topics: Mold, Chemical Clutter, Safer Products

Agenda: 

• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Visit booths, “The Beauty of Soap” demo, talk with experts
• 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. “Up Close and Toxic” video with David Suzuki
• 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. Watch “Stormwater Bar”, short films

Speakers:  No formal presentations at this event.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Sponsors:

• Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. Lewis County Health Department, Centralia College’s Child and Family Studies Program and EcoClub, Washington Departments of Ecology and Health

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Going Green Expo

Main Topics: Safe use and disposal of household hazardous products and smart shopping for safer alternatives.

Speakers, Videos, Demos: 

• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. The Beauty of Soap
  Demo by Mariann Cook-Andrews, Washington Department of Ecology
• 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Up Close and Toxic
  Video hosted by David Suzuki, Canadian Broadcasting Co.
• 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Mold Cleanup for Your Health
  Talk by Laura White, Washington Department of Ecology
• Noon – 3:00 p.m. Product and Blood Testing for Lead
  Product testing by Essco Safety Check. Blood testing (finger-prick) by a certified nurse.

Sponsors:

Leadership Lewis County (Centralia College, The Chronicle Newspaper, and The Chamber of Commerce) is inviting the public to attend this FREE event at the new Science Building. A showcase of “going green” ideas that the average citizen can learn in order to save money while saving the environment. Several hands-on activities for all ages. More.

 

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