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Thursday, August 12, 2010
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7:00am	[7:00am] Norton County Farmers Market Description: Norton County Farmers Market [8:00am] "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. Coffee & donuts will be served. [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. [9:30am] "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. [10:30am] "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. [11:30am] "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.
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12:00pm	[12:40pm] Hays High orientation Description: HHS invites all incoming 9th graders, other new students, and parents to participate in a special orientation, 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. Students will tour the building to locate classes. Topics such as school success, student concerns, healthy choices and student activities will be covered. They are urged to attend a session, 4 to 4:30 p.m., or 7 to 7:30 p.m. session in the Lecture Hall at Hays High School. [1:30pm] "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. [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. [6:00pm] Norton County Farmers Market Description: Norton County Farmers Market [7:00pm] Healing Hearts Description: HH Healing Hearts an opportunity to connect with other parents, grandparents and family members who have lost a child. The purpose of this gathering is to offer hope, comfort and empowerment to bereaved parents & families in a confidential, caring, & respectful environment. Listening and being welcomed by other parents is offered. Sharing and active participation is optional. No “membership” required. Meet at 7pm at the Center for Life Experiences [7:00pm] THURSDAY NIGHT PITCH Description: Join the HRC on Thursday nights for a fun evening of playing pitch. This program will meet from 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Recreation Center in the Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room. This program is open to anyone age 18 and older.
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