KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – On Friday, Feb. 23, community members will have the opportunity to take part in a fun, educational and informative evening where they will learn about the reality of what's going on with our climate and practical steps they can take to do something about it.

This event will be held at the Methodist/Unitarian Universalist Church at 3810 Main St. in Kelseyville.

There is no charge, though participants are asked to bring a vegetarian or vegan potluck item to share. If you're a homeowner, bring a copy of your most current electricity bill to see if your home is a good candidate for solar energy.

The evening's program is as follows:

From 5 to 6 p.m. “Climate Reality - A Looming Threat or an Opportunity for Change” will be shown. The slide presentation is from Vice President Al Gore's Climate Reality Project, presented by Shelly Ryan, Climate Reality Project trainee.

You'll learn:

– The simple science behind “How did we get here?”
– How climate change is affecting weather and people around the globe.
– Current solutions worldwide.
– Positive actions we can take as individuals.

From 6 to 6:30 p.m. there will be a potluck. Please bring a vegetarian/vegan dish to share.

From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., independent solar consultants Carol Cole-Lewis and Denise Rushing will present, “How to Go Solar with Confidence.”

During this presentation, you'll:

– Discover how you can save money off your electricity bill and add thousands of dollars in value to your home through solar.
– Learn the most important things you need to know about solar systems before you buy.
– Gain confidence to expertly interview any prospective solar provider.
– See if your home qualifies for a solar energy system.

This event is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County, http://uuclc.org.

To find out more, contact Shelly Ryan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn about "Climate Reality."
For "How to Go Solar," contact Carol Cole-Lewis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit Cole-Lewis and Rushing’s Web site, http://productfrog.com.