Extra!, December 27

The Rocky

Thursday, December 27, 2007

IS A CAMPFIRE A 'BIOMASS ENERGY TECHNOLOGY'?

The second annual Wood to Energy and Biomass Utilization short course will be held at Colorado State University in January. The two-week course focuses on energy and non-energy uses of forest biomass and related technologies.

The first week emphasizes forestry and forest management, and the second week focuses on energy technology applications.

* When: Jan. 7-11 and Jan. 14-18

* Fees: $150 for one week or $250 for both weeks.

* To register, visit: http://www.colostate.edu/ programs/cowood/fbsc.

* For more information : 970-247-5250 or contact treader@lamar.colostate.edu.

SHE SAID IT

"Don't worry; I don't have the governor's underwear out there for all of Logan Street to see."

First lady Jeannie Ritter, on using the clothesline she added to the Boettcher Mansion, above the first-floor portico, to save on energy costs for the state. 6

BRAINSTORMING

WITH PLASTIC BRICKS

The Douglas County Libraries are offering a free introduction to robotics for students in grades three to seven, using LEGO Mindstorm NXT robotics kits and laptop computers. Participants will build a robot and program it to follow commands. The educational workshop uses history, math and science concepts to "unlock the fun in learning."

* Highlands Ranch Library, Saturday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m.

* Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree, Thursday, Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m.

* Neighborhood Library at Roxborough, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m.

* Parker Library, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m.

* Philip S. Miller Library, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 4:30 p.m.

* To reserve a spot: stop by your library, call 303-791-READ, or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.