Don't forget tonight at 8 p.m is Earth Hour, when all non-essential lights should be turned off.  Phoenix has agreed to participate in this exercise and encourages its residents to turn off all non-essential lights and electrical devices.  City Hall and the Calvin C. Goode building downtown are among the city buildings that will go dark during that hour.  However, Phoenix will not extinguish any essential lights; those that are necessary for public safety.  To find out more about Earth Hour and get some tips of what to do in the dark, please go to earthhour@wwfus.org.

Please share your Earth Hour expereiences with me.

Earth Hour 2008 is coming to a city near you!!  In Monday's Arizona Republic, there was an article about Earth Hour, which is being celebrated at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29th, in cities all around the world.  At 8 p.m., participants will unplug and turn off any and all electronic and electrical devices; televisions, computers, lights, radios, IPods, everything.  The idea is to show people that we can make a difference, even if it's only for one hour.  I, for one, have signed up to participate in this activity, and I encourage everyone to join me.  Mayor Phil Gordon of Phoenix has indicated that the City will cooperate with businesses in the downtown area to make Earth Hour a reality.  In Chicago, landmark buildings, such as the Sears Tower, have agreed to turn off their lights for one hour.

it's only one hour, but it can make a difference.  Come and join me.  For more information, please go to www.earthhour.com.