Drive Electric Earth Day
Earth Day in the Foothills 2023
Grass Valley, CA
Apr 22, 2023
| Day: | Saturday, April 22, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT |
| Location: | Sierra Pines UMC 22559 W Hacienda Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949 |
Event Report
We had a record number of youth participating in this year's event, helping, playing in a jazz band and interacting in an improve theater group. The team got a late start, but we still had four live music events, eight vendors, a great garden area, 3 EVs and a fun play area.
photo by: Chris Allan Peter Mackin (owner of the electric Volvo in the forefront) talks with a visitor at the "Earth Day in the Foothills 2023" event, with a Tesla Model 3 in the background. |
Event Description
- Event is weather-permitting
- We have room for 6 EVs in a gravel parking lot central to the booths and other activities
- Sorry, no test drives permitted
- We are seeking a variety of EVs willing to arrive and be in place no later than 9:50am.
- Event continues until 3:00pm. Half shifts (10-12:30, 12:30 - 3) are okay if you let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
- Event continues until 3:00pm. Half shifts (10-12:30, 12:30 - 3) are okay if you let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.
- Please respond to the more detailed RSVP letter we will follow up with in terms of your time availability and type of vehicle
- Last year was our first year. Attendance was approximately 100 people. Hoping to increase it this year with less competition, the addition of food and more word-of-mouth from last year
- The church hosting the event is located near Lake of the Pines, Grass Valley, and they have a beautiful, rural 4.5-acre campus with foothills views. The event will feature live music, community and educational booths, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and more.
Registered Attendees
There is currently 1 attendee registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge twin | 1 |
| 1 Model | 1 |
Registered attendees report 15,000 electric miles driven.
