Exhibitors, vendors, needed for T.O. Arbor/Earth Day event

Ecofriendly vendors, exhibitors and sponsors are being sought for the city of Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day celebration. The 10th annual event, which draws approximately 5,000 visitors, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 21 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road.

The purpose of Arbor/ Earth Day, sponsored by the city and Conejo Recreation and Park District, is "to promote a healthy, prosperous and sustainable environment by highlighting planetfriendly activities, services and products," according to a city spokesperson.

Local community groups, agencies and businesses that promote environmental awareness and practices, or produce environmentally friendly, nontoxic products and services are encouraged to participate.

The festival will include entertainment, tree plantings, children's activities, tree and

plant giveaways, composting

techniques, arts and crafts,

park rangers, Pause4Kids

Art-a-thon, wild animals,

and fire and police dis

plays.

Vendors can reserve a

10-by-10-foot booth, a table

and two chairs for $75. Non

profit organizations can ex

hibit for free.

Those interested in participating as an exhibitor or vendor

can download an application

at www.toaks.org or call

Gay Mosser, city manager's

office, (805) 4492107 or e

mail gmosser@toaks.org.

Those interested in sponsoring the celebration, or helping with tree planting or recycling projects may call Jana Covell at (805) 4492660, ext. 258, or email jcovell@mx.tol.lib.ca.us.

Sponsorship packages are available.