The Washington Times: Al Gore to host ‘green’ inaugural ball

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…”The Green Ball: Inauguration of a New Green Economy” will be held Jan. 19 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington.

A draft version of the invitation, obtained by The Washington Times, urges people to join Mr. Gore to “bring together a diverse coalition of environmentally-forward organizations, entrepreneurs, scientists and advocates, celebrating a commitment to growing the New Green Economy.”

More than two dozen environmental organizations are listed on the invitation…

…Meanwhile, a second group is planning a “green inaugural ball,” calling it the first “eco-friendly” inaugural celebration. It is planned for Jan. 17 at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium in Washington.

A press release issued Wednesday notes the catering will be “100 percent organic” and that the bars will feature both local and organic beverages. The food waste and floral arrangements will be composted and the lighting scheme will be energy efficient. The group will also pay for wind power offsets and carbon credits to make the event carbon neutral…

…The schedule of events includes:

Sunday, Jan 18: A welcome afternoon event open to the public.

Monday, Jan. 19: Mr. Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and their families “will participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, D.C., area.” Those activities will be in connection with congressional recognition of the King holiday as “a national day of community service.”

Tuesday, Jan. 20: Traditional inaugural ceremonies, including the swearing-in on the West Front of the Capitol, a lunch in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall, the 56th Inaugural Parade and official inaugural balls in the evening.

Wednesday, Jan. 21: Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden will participate in a prayer service.

(source: washingtontimes.com)

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