August 4th: A Day of Action in Bridgeport
Activists rally to protest coal-fired power plant
Join Climate Summer (Team RI/CT) and Healthy Connecticut Alliance in the Fight to Retire the Bridgeport Harbor Station and Revitalize the City
11:45 AM @ Seaside Park, the Beach on the Corner of Barnum Dyke and Soundview Drive
Join us in participating in Hands Across the Sand, a worldwide gathering against offshore oil drilling. Hold hands by the coast of Connecticut in support of clean energy, water, and air. There is an entrance fee for cars: we suggest that you park your vehicle outside of the entrance of Seaside Park and walk in. Please try to arrive by 11:45 AM so that we are fully assembled by noon.
1 PM @ City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court
Hear stories from neighbors and community leaders on the personal, local, and global impacts of coal. Share your own thoughts and questions. Light refreshments will be served. We begin our march to the Coal Plant here.
Approx. 1:30-3 PM @ Downtown to Bridgeport Harbor Station
Take a stand against dirty, deadly, energy and march with us through downtown Bridgeport! We will stop at City Hall and finish the march with a rally at the Bridgeport Harbor Coal Plant.
More info available here: http://dayofaction.wix.com/bridgeport#!home/mainPage
Questions? Comments?
Contact: Sally Holmes
Phone: 913-709-3986 [email protected]