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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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8:00am	[8:00am] Oberlin Farmers Market Description: Oberlin Farmers Market [8:00am] Sternberg's Wildlife Explorer's Camp Description: Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to: • Make a plant/leaf collection • Make an insect collection • Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates. Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids. For kids entering grades 3-5. Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85 Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20. [9:00am] Watermelon and Cantelope Description: Home grown watermelon & cantaloupe from St. John will be available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Orscheln Farm & Home, 2900 Broadway. [9:30am] KMS Jumpstart Description: Kennedy Middle School is hosting OPERATION JUMPSTART—a program for all students who are new to KMS. Beginning at 9:45 a.m. to Noon. Students new to Kennedy will be able to participate in the following: scavenger hunt to learn the layout of the building suggestions on ways to get organized and ready for school games to help the students get to know the staff and each other lunch in the cafeteria fire & tornado drill information cheerleaders teaching some school spirit cheers video on being successful in middle school BRING YOUR SCHEDULE!* New students should meet in the Kennedy gymnasium between 9:30 A.M. and 9:45. [10:00am] FMS 6th grade orientation Description: Felten Middle School will host a 6th grade student orientation. Sixth grade students whose last names begin with A-L will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sixth grade students whose last names begin with M-Z will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m.. We will begin in the library and students should bring their class schedule with them. If you do not have a class schedule yet, one will be printed off when you get to Felten. Incoming 6th graders will have a chance to tour the building, try their locker, and receive answers to any questions that they may have. If you have any questions about the 6th grade orientation, please contact Felten Middle School at (785) 623-2450 [1:00pm] Young at Heart Drop In Bowling Description: This recreational bowling time is open to men & women over the age of 55. Participants may bowl on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 6:00 pm at Centennial Lanes. The fee for each game is $1.60, which includes shoes. This will be a great time to get out of the house on those hot summer days and have some fun bowling with your friends. [2:00pm] Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp Description: Do you enjoy watching nature programs on The Discovery Channel or Animal Planet? Ever wonder what it takes to do something like that? It requires an understanding of the natural world. Why not start with what surrounds you? Sternberg’s Wildlife Explorer’s Camp is a 4-day camp (Aug. 10-13) that will teach students about the plants and animals that make their home in Kansas. In addition to learning how to identify plants and animals, participants will get to: • Make a plant/leaf collection • Make an insect collection • Learn the collecting techniques for plants, insects, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and aquatic invertebrates. Participants also will take short field trips to surrounding habitats in Ellis County and practice their identification and collecting techniques. On hand to instruct the lessons and lead the trips are Fort Hays State University biology professors, Kansas Wildlife and Park biologists, and Sternberg Museum curators. This camp is designed to not only get kids interested in wildlife and the outdoors, but also introduce them to amazing organisms that live right in our own “backyard!” More details will be distributed to those interested in registering their kids. For kids entering grades 6-8. Fee: Museum Members – $60, Non-Members - $85 Maximum number of participants for each camp is 20. [4:00pm] "Roadmap for Kansas" kickoff campaign Description: Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors. As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles. [5:00pm] Hays Area Farmers Market Description: Parking is available. [5:00pm] Orcheln Fresh Produce Market Description: Fresh produce and homemade crafts welcome. For more information, call Shelly at Orcheln, (785) 625-7216. [6:30pm] "Roadmap for Kansas" kickoff campaign Description: Kansas Republican Gubernatorial Nominee U.S. Senator Sam Brownback and his Lieutenant Governor running mate Dr. Jeff Colyer will begin sharing their "Road Map for Kansas" at a news conference on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at campaign headquarters in Topeka. Joining them will be many of the plan's contributors. As part of their efforts to share their Road Map with their fellow Kansans, the two will embark on a four-day statewide bus tour that includes stops in 32 cities and will cover more than 1,000 miles. This stop is a campaign fundraiser picnic. $20 donation is suggested. [10:00pm] Safe ride Description: If you can’t walk a straight line, dial a straight line. If you’ve been drinking tonight, call Safe Ride at 621-2580 to get home safely. Service operates in Hays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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