Extra!, December 27
The Rocky
Published December 27, 2007 at 12:30 a.m.
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.
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