The community is invited to Rock the Green this Saturday on Green River College’s main campus, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The college and the Green River Coalition co-host the event, which is geared toward promoting conservation awareness, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Green River Coalition has hosted the event on a smaller scale in past years, primarily as a fundraiser. As the organization has received additional grant funding, the event has become more focused on education.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The coalition approached the college about partnering to host the event this year, said Heather McCurdy, the college’s director of conference services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“That fit well with our mission to the educate the public,” McCurdy said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The event takes the place of Gator Fest, which the college hosted in 2013.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“We really wanted to put it a little more in direct alignment with the college mission, not just a fun event but also the educational opportunities,” McCurdy said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The event is also a part of Green River College’s 50th anniversary celebration. There will be booths promoting the anniversary, as well as various programs offered at the college.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fifty metal trees made in the college’s welding program will be displayed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Highlights of the event include musical performances, children’s activities, including inflatable toys, and a beer garden.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Green River Coalition is running the beer garden,” McCurdy said. “That goes to their nonprofit work to restore the river.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
About 60 vendors, ranging from nonprofit organizations to local artists, will promote their causes and sell their wares.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Musical acts include: Community players, 10 a.m.; Jim Page, 11 a.m.; Dana Lyons, noon; Tim Noah,1 p.m.; Chuck Buser, 2 p.m.; Howling Rain & Friends, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The event wraps up at about 5 p.m. with the giveaway of 100 approximately four-foot trees that will be used to decorate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
McCurdy said the college hopes make Rock the Green an annual event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“I think that is everybody’s intention at this point assuming all goes well,” she said.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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