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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University is expanding this year's Earth Day celebration into 11 days of festivities.

"Beyond Earth Day" will include 24 events from April 18-28. The events will include a wide range of sustainability-related topics, as well as activities related to the environment and social justice, film showings, educational events and service projects.

Many of the events occur annually, such as the 15th annual Community Fair on April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student Experience Center Plaza. With more than 40 booths from local student and community organizations, students can learn about sustainability topics through interactive games and activities.

The celebrations will begin on April 18 with the fourth annual Earth Day of Service, where students can help at one of five projects. Last year, more than 100 volunteers provided a total 400 hours of service.

The celebration concludes April 28 with a screening of the film "Food Chains" about the impact and buying power of major supermarkets. The film's producer and several local organizations will hold a dialogue after the film. It takes place from 6 to 8:15 p.m., in the Memorial Union Horizon Room.

Visit the official calendar at http://bit.ly/1JQCyuL for a full list of events, locations and times.