February 28, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Surviving the Atomic Bomb in Nagasaki
Minoru Maeda, a visiting English professor from Nagasaki, Japan, will share his experiences as a survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945 on Friday, March 23, from 8 – 8:55 a.m. and again from 9 – 9:55 a.m. at Bear Creek High School auditorium. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Maeda was ten years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on his city. He will talk about the history of Nagasaki, what he actually saw and felt after the explosion, and what can be learned from this historic event. Photographs from the Museum of the Atomic Bomb in Nagasaki will be shown during the presentation.
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For more information contact Scott Harguth at 303-982-8819 or email sharguth@jeffco.k12.co.us.
Outdoor Education Laboratory Schools Celebrates 50 years
Join with the Jeffco Outdoor Education Lab Schools in celebration activities of their 50-year anniversary on April 13-15. The following events are open to the public.
- Gala Dinner - Friday, April 13, Arvada Center
Sponsored by the Outdoor Lab Foundation, a private non-profit organization.
The dinner costs $100 per plate and will include a silent auction fundraiser.
Call Kathy Weiss for more information at 303-467-5897 or go to the Outdoor Lab Foundation Web site for details, reservations, and payment information at www.outdoorlabfoundation.org.
- Open House - Saturday, April 14, Windy Peak and Mount Evans
Sponsored by the OELS program and Jeffco Public Schools.
Contact Sandy Stevens at 303-982-5208 or Karen Cravens at 303-982-8072 for more information. In case of inclement weather call the Jeffco Hotline at 303-982-6600 for information on closures. Come prepared for mountain weather and mountain walking with appropriate footwear and clothing.
9 a.m. - noon – Windy Peak, 20973 Wellington Lake Road, Bailey
Noon -3 p.m. – Mount Evans, 201 Evans Ranch Road, Evergreen
- Annual Walk/Run Fundraising Event - Sunday, April 15, Bear Creek Park
Sponsored by the Outdoor Lab Foundation
Contact Kathy Weiss at 303-467-5897 or go to the Outdoor Lab Foundation Web site for details and registration information. www.outdoorlabfoundation.org
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For information, contact Communication Services, 303-982-6808.
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