ResourcesAPS HOSTS EARTH AID EVENT
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NEWS RELEASE # 36
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2008
WHAT: APS helps the planet through “Earth Aid” event
WHEN: November 20, 4 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Aurora Central High School, 11700 East 11th Avenue 80010
APS HOSTS EARTH AID EVENT
APS high school students, community members and conservation-minded organizations will come together to share strategies to help the planet on Thursday, Nov. 20. “Earth Aid” will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Aurora Central High School Commons.
Featured guest speakers are Bob Noun, Executive Director of Communications & External Affairs for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Karen Hancock, Environmental Program Supervisor, City of Aurora. APS Superintendent John Barry and Energy Consultant Bo Bacon will discuss how APS is taking a lead with energy conservation efforts across the district. Former NBA player Ervin Johnson will also be on hand to sign autographs.
The event will also feature conservation exhibits by APS Environmental Club students, representing Aurora Central, Gateway, Hinkley and Rangeview high schools. Information booths will showcase products and services from local businesses and organizations.
Community sponsors include City of Aurora, Bennett’s Barbecue, Brunswick Zone, Chipotle, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Environmental Protection Agency, King Soopers, Noodles & Company, Safeway, Smart Energy Living Alliance, Wal-mart/Sam’s Club, Xcel Energy, and the Zambia Soap Company.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information
APS Communication Department
Georgia Durán, Chief Communication Officer
303-365-7805
FAX: 303-326-1939
e-mail: grduran@aps.k12.co.us
http://www.aps.k12.co.us/communications
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