INTRODUCING: The Pursuit of Green Happiness -- A game
"Pursuing Sustainable Communication-Community"
created by AustinGreenArt.org
co-hosted by The Austin Eco Network
as part of The Sustainable Shopper's Ball
Saturday June 30th 2007

The Big Idea:
The Green Pursuit of Happiness Game is a community-led, open forum discussion regarding the issues affecting our environment, community, and dialogue.

Does our tendency to communicate in soundbites affect the way we ask tough questions? Does our need to always have the answer affect our ability to solve complex social problems? In order to have a sustainable community do we need to develop a more "sustainable communication?" What does a "green" nation look like?

You have opinions! You have brilliant ideas! To probe these and many other questions, and pay heed to the spirit of America's Green Independece, Austin Green Art suggests we sit down together for a few moments of open discussion this Saturday at the "Green is the New: Red, White & Blue" festival.

Invitation:
This forum is full of fun and conversation. We invite you to begin "the game" by submitting tough questions to the community. You may do so via email (send to: admin@sustain-a-ball.org) or by simply bringing questions with you to The Ball. There are n o winners or losers here, only spirited, open excfhange. Our goal is to bring community members together to in the name of fostering a sustainable, caring and creative communication.

How the Game is Played:
Discussion participants will pull a question from the hat and put it out to the group. If the group votes to discuss, they do, if not, they pull another. Attendees at the Shopper's Ball! will be informed via "Paul Revere" runners once a question is taken up. All are welcome to join in the discussion.

Where & When?
Come to Central Market, 38th Street, Saturday June 30th to participate. The "Game" (as in "fun") will be played between the hours of 12pm and 2pm. The Shopper's Ball! takes place from 10am - 3pm.

Who?
Experts, novices, youth and grownups are invited to listen, learn and converse their neighbors. Here's a list of some people already signed up:

Brandi Clark, Bob Murray, Sutton Giese, Bernadette Donahue, Michele Hallahan, Maggie Duval, Jenny Nazak, Randy Jewart ...

Details:
To participate simply - come as you are!
Join us at Central Market (38th St.)
This Saturday, between 12p & 2p
Prior reservations are not necessary,
but send a confirmation and we'll post your name on the website, too!

*Send reservations, proposed questions, or general email to: admin@sustain-a-ball.org.

Why?
We of The Shopper's Ball, The AustinEcoNetwork & AustinGreenArt.org are passionate about raising awareness, improving local communication, and increasing the popularity of environmentally sustainable enterprises. "Green is the New: Red, White & Blue" - an all local green living festival intended to celebrate the NewPatriotism and the next chapter in American history, is intended to bring Austinites together to engage in honoring our national legacy, exploring our differences, and building a brighter future ... Can't do it without cha!