California Fires - How You Can Help the Animal Victims

I just got this and want to pass it along as quickly as possible.  If you're interested in helping care for animals in the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires there's a web site just for you: IDAUSA.org.  To quote from the web site: "To discuss how you can help please contact Jessica at 415-448-0048 or email her at DisasterRelief@idausa.org"

Human Scrubbee Bubbles!

I just signed up to be a human srub bubble for the beach on Saturday, September 19, 2009. I live one mile from the beach and every year since the inception of this event I've wanted to participate in this activity -- since I do love the ocean -- but always managed to be scheduled for something else that I couldn't flake out on. This is my year to be a Beach Bunny Scrubbie Bubble. It'll be fun to meet new people and join in the effort to pick up trash. Here's more information:

Coastal Clean Up Day

9/19/2009 9:00 AM

Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD) began in 1985 and has grown into a huge annual event. Every state with a coastline participates, including the Great Lakes states, and even some inland states clean river and lake shores. The one-day cleanup is international?at last count, over 60 nations participated?and may be the largest volunteer day on the planet.

Join REI in supporting Coastal Clean Up Day at 1600 Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica, just north of the Pier or visit www.healthebay.org to learn about other locations.

• Location:1600 Ocean Front Walk, just north of the pier
• Contact:Jennifer at jday@rei.com or 310.458.4370
• Cost:Free
• Registration Required? No.
• http://www.healthebay.org