The Community Environmental Council (CEC), in partnership with Blue Tomorrow and other community partners, invites Guadalupe and North County residents to attend Guadalupe Family Night, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
The free, family-friendly event will be at Guadalupe Boys and Girls Club, Ron Estabillo Clubhouse, LeRoy Park, 4689 11th St., Guadalupe.
On the evening’s agenda will be discussions about local air and soil quality, along with activities and resources for children and adults. The presentation and resources will be offered in Spanish and English, and bilingual staff will be available to answer questions.
CEC and Blue Tomorrow will share findings from the 2024 Annual Air Quality Report and soil sampling conducted around community parks and schools in Guadalupe.
The tests were designed to detect the presence of pesticides in the soil where community members and children gather.
“We understand the importance of addressing these issues in a thoughtful and transparent way,” said Alhan Diaz-Correa, CEC’s senior climate projects associate. “This event is more than sharing data, it’s about fostering meaningful community dialogue.
“We will share the findings, facilitate discussion, and listen to our community’s concerns as we work together to build a healthier future for all.”
The Guadalupe Family Night will offer an open forum for the community to discuss the results of the pesticide tests and their potential impact, with a bilingual presentation and discussion.
The public can learn what is in the soil of the schools and parks in Guadalupe, along with the potential health consequences of pesticide and chemical drift.
Blue Tomorrow will provide the 2024 Air Quality Report. There will be a presentation on the health impacts of extreme heat, air pollution, and pesticide drift, as well as a video screening of “The Air We Breathe” by CEC Climate Justice Fellow Gabriela Morales.
CEC will facilitate a conversation with a panel of local representatives so community members can ask questions and suggest actions and improvements.
For more details, visit https://cecsb.org/events/guadalupe-family-night.
The Guadalupe Community Air Project was funded through the California Air Resources Board Community Air Monitoring Grant Program (AB 617).
The Guadalupe Community Air Monitoring Project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Learn more about the work of CEC at CECSB.org/impact.