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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The third most important event in Rio de Janeiro's official calendar, after Carnival and New Year's Eve, is the Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia Christmas Tree, which has floated in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro for the past 12 consecutive seasons, reaching a height of 85 meters. Its record for greatest height has won it a new title in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest floating Christmas tree in the world. It weighs 530 tons on an 810 square meter base made up of 11 floats, in the middle of the lagoon beneath the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which has been chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Photo: Guto Costa. (PRNewsFoto/Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia) RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL
The theme "A symbol of hope for the Brazilian family" presents a scene inspired by the stained glass windows of Brazilian cathedrals. 2.9 million miniature light bulbs and 37,000 meters of strings of lights cover the eight surfaces, illuminated by four moving spotlights. The water ballet, consisting of water in motion, lights and colors, completes the spectacle. Jets of water shoot up from 48 pumps installed at the base and reach 20 meters in height, illuminated by the colored lights.
A variety of leisure options along the shore enhance the charm of this Christmas symbol even further, which can be visited until January 6. Decorated kiosks serving local cuisine, together with live entertainment, bring together those who seek amusement outdoors in a climate of peace and harmony.
More than 100,000 people attended the tree's inauguration (see photo) along the shores of the lagoon. For over five minutes, the public thrilled to the shifts in scenery, heralded by fireworks and the dancing waters.
The energy consumed by the tree is supplied by seven generators powered by biodiesel, with a total capacity of 2,515 kVA. A computerized telemetry system ensures their optimal use.
The newest development in the 2007 edition is the neutralization of carbon (CO2) emissions with the planting of native trees, through a partnership between Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia and the Fundacao SOS Mata Atlantica. The calculation of emissions includes not only the set-up, display and dismantling of the tree, but also the amount of fuel consumed by vehicles used for these operations, as well as the transportation of staff -- by bus or plane -- to the event. The number of trees to be planted by Mata Atlantica is to be determined based on standards established by the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Source: Bradesco Seguros e Previdencia
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower today expressed her appreciation to members of senior centers from across Pennsylvania for donating hundreds of handcrafted ornaments for the Capitol Christmas tree.
"Each year we receive a delightful array of ornaments that showcase the talent and creativity of Pennsylvania's older adults," said Secretary Eisenhower. "Many centers send letters along with the ornaments, mentioning how proud they are to contribute to the tree. We are honored to receive their donations and we appreciate the generous contribution of their time and talent."
This year, 43 centers donated nearly 500 ornaments to decorate the tree that will stand in the state Capitol Rotunda through early January.
A tree lighting ceremony hosted by Governor Edward G. Rendell is scheduled to take place at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Capitol Rotunda.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Who: St. Paul Fire Chief Tim Butler, St. Paul Firefighters, The Salvation Army
What: Tim Butler, who on Monday became St. Paul's new Fire Chief, will decorate and light a Salvation Army Christmas tree in downtown St. Paul. He will be joined by St. Paul firefighters, who will later bell ring at Xcel Energy Center before a Minnesota Wild game.
Where: Corner of West 7th Street and Smith Ave. N., St. Paul. (A tiny, triangle-shaped block located next to The Salvation Army.)
When: Friday, Nov. 30, 4 p.m.
After new St. Paul Fire Chief Tim Butler was sworn into office on Monday, he told reporters he hopes to improve the relationship between the Fire Department and the community.
He'll begin strengthening that bond tomorrow when he decorates and lights a Salvation Army Christmas tree in downtown St. Paul. The tree is located on a small, triangle-shaped city block in front of the downtown St. Paul Salvation Army.
Butler will be joined by St. Paul firefighters, who will later bell ring outside the Xcel Energy Center before the Minnesota Wild's 7 p.m. game against the St. Louis Blues.
The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in the Twin Cities and is a safety net for those with no place to turn. We serve 1,100 hot meals every day and house more than 700 people every night. Donations can be made by mailing a check to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113, or online at http://www.thesalarmy.org/.
Source: The Salvation Army
Web Site: http://www.thesalarmy.org/
CVS Caremark to be honored as top corporate partner
CHICAGO, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Join Zoraida Sambolin, co-anchor of the weekday edition of NBC5
News Today and Easter Seals at the 2007 Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Festival of Trees Holiday Gala. The Gala is an annual event that benefits local Chicago programs and services for children and adults with autism, including the new Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research currently being built on Chicago's west side and expected to be completed in Fall 2008.
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Festival of Trees Holiday Gala
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Cocktails begin at 6 pm
Dinner at 7:30 pm
The Grand Ballroom at
The Renaissance Chicago Hotel
One West Wacker Drive
Why: Each year, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago gathers hundreds of its volunteers, families, donors and staff to celebrate the season and recognize an outstanding company and individual who have made a significant contribution over the last year.
-- CVS Caremark has supported Easter Seals as a national corporate partner for more than a decade and in 2006 committed $500,000 to Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago's Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research. Additionally, through its
award-winning signature philanthropic program, "All Kids Can,"
CVS Caremark has contributed nearly $4 million to support
Easter Seals services nationwide to help children with
disabilities play, learn and succeed in life.
-- Mr. Nuccio D'Argento is a community leader through his family
business, Vince's Italian Restaurant as well as a disability
advocate because of his son who has autism.
About Easter Seals
For 85 years, Easter Seals has been providing services that help children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence. Our primary services -- medical rehabilitation, job training and employment, child care, adult day services, and camping and recreation -- benefit 1.3 million individuals with disabilities and their families each year through more than 550 centers nationwide, in Puerto Rico and Australia. See great things at http://www.easterseals.com/.
Source: Easter Seals
Web site: http://www.easterseals.com/
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