CORONA, Calif., Jan 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In an effort to combat the current crisis surrounding the planet's
resources, children and teens from the Christian Arts and Theatre (CAT: 68.78, +1.26, +1.86%) will be performing a
series of environmentally-themed skits specifically created for the award-winning sustainable community of Dos Lagos
, in Corona, Calif.
"We are thrilled and honored that CAT has developed this one-of-a-kind educational program for Dos Lagos,"
said Ali Sahabi, CEO of SE Corporation and developer of Dos Lagos. "The informative performances will help increase
the understanding about important environmental issues that affect the world as a whole."
Free and open to the public, the 40-minute skits are part of a bi-monthly program to educate the community on critical
environmental dilemmas. The first theatrical performance, Stompin' Out the Trash, begins on January 26, 2008 and will
shed light on the important principle of "reduce, reuse and recycle." The focus of the following performances,
"Splish Splash" and "Wonderful World" are about water and energy conservation.
Theatre Performance Schedules:
40 minute performances will be held at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
January 26 and March 8, 2008 Stompin' Out the Trash
February 9 and April 12, 2008 Wonderful World
February 23 and March 22, 2008 Splish Splash
The theatrical performances, sponsored by SE Corporation, the Green Institute for Village Empowerment (GIVE ), The
Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos and the City of Corona, use musical comedy to educate the community on important
environmental principals and sustainability.
All performances will be held at the Dos Lagos Outdoor Amphitheatre located at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos off
of Temescal Canyon Road in Corona. Exit Weirick Road/Dos Lagos Drive off the I-15 and go east. For more information,
please call (951) 277-7601 or visit www.GiveForTheFuture.org.
About Green Institute for Village Empowerment (GIVE )
GIVE is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing philanthropic and educational efforts that expand sustainable
communities and promote a better quality of life. Formed by SE Corporation, GIVE hosts monthly symposiums and special
events in its mission to educate the public about issues related to sustainability. For more information,
visit www.GiveForTheFuture.org or www.GreenValleyNow.org.
About The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos
The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos is Corona, California's first lifestyle center. Offering more than 60 of the finest
specialty shops, five full-service restaurants and a 15-screen movie theatre, the pedestrian-friendly shopping center is
a part of Dos Lagos, a 543-acre master-planned sustainable community. The center was developed and is managed by
Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers, LLC. For more information, visit www.PromenadeShopsatDosLagos.com or
www.PM-Lifestyle.com.
About the City of Corona
The City of Corona is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles in western Riverside County.
The City
limits encompass 38 square miles with a population of approximately 145,195. Incorporated in 1896 as a small farming
community best known for its produce Corona has emerged into a quality community that is ethnically diverse, where
a significant percentage of the population is made up of young, well educated families. For more information,
visit www.ci.corona.ca.us/.
SOURCE: Green Institute for Village Empowerment
For Green Institute for Village Empowerment
Hillary Angel, 909-390-1239
hangel@wilkinguge.com
or
Deniene Husted, 714-423-9753
dhusted@sdrpr.com
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