Community Notes 03-02-2011

1. “State of the Gulf.” The “State of the Gulf documentary is now available at http://www.texasthestateofwater.org/video.php. The documentary explores the diversity of the Gulf and important habitats that house many different species of plants and animals. The documentary is available to watch in nine minute segments.
2. Local Health and Environmental Issues. The Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for $100,000 funding to support community education of local health and environmental issues. Applications must be postmarked by March 31st. For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/resources/publications/grants/ej-smgrants-rfp-2011.pdf.
3. Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring production OVO is hitting Houston next week, and friends of the CEC Houston can receive 15% off select performances! Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that it will open in Houston with its latest big top touring production, OVO, starting Thursday, March 10th, 2011. OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Visit https://tickets.cirquedusoleil.com/zope/webshop/walkin?channel=8 to enjoy this offer, no promo code necessary.