Grass roots groups from around the world are planning the International Day of Climate Action this October. In response to this movement, the Environment Team of the Parasol Community Collaboration is planning to sponsor a local public event in Kings Beach on Oct. 18.

The goal of the Day of Climate Action is to mobilize citizens around the world to make their voices heard regarding the need for tough action on climate change.

Organizers of the event plan to photograph participants holding a banner with a statement of local support for tougher atmospheric standards. The photograph will be taken following the close of the Sierra Nevada Alliance Annual Conference (http://www.sierranevadaalliance.org/conference) at the North Tahoe Event Center. Participants are asked to gather at 2pm, at the event center.

To join the organizers, contact Jill Falman at 775-881-7566 or jcfalman@ucdavis.edu. To organize an event in your community and to learn more, visit the website www.350.org.