Calendar of Earth Week events announced

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There will be a number of events at RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath to celebrate this year's Earth Week. The following is a list of scheduled events:

Adopt-A-Highway 
9 a.m. to noon, April 23, 25, 27, and noon to 3 p.m., April 24 and 26.  Teams of volunteers will clean up a stretch of the A1065 Highway adjacent to RAF Lakenheath.
For more information, contact Master Sgt. Roxstrom at DSN 226-2544.

Outdoor Recreation
The RAF Lakenheat Bike Shop is offering a 10 percent discount on bicycles April 21-28. For more information, contact Mr. Harrison at 226-2146 

RAF Lakenheath CDC Story Time 
April 23 - 27 
Volunteers needed to read Earth-related stories to children at the RAFL Child Development Center. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Nelson at DSN 226-9213 or Tech Sgt. Chester at DSN 238-7469.

Mildenhall CDC Story time 
April 25
Volunteers are needed to read Earth related stories to children at the RAF Mildenhall Child Development Center. For more information, contact Senior Airman Harville at DSN 238-2814. 

Green Wheel Day
April 25 
Everyone is asked to car-pool, walk or cycle to reduce air pollution. Claim a reward at the Earth Week Fair April 28. For more information, contact Ms. Dennett at DSN 226-3990.

Waterway Cleanup 
April 27
Beginning at 11 a.m., Volunteers will clean up litter along the river bank at Ely. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Armstrong at DSN 238-7757. 

Earth Week Fair at RAF Mildenhall BXtra
April 28
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Booths from local environmental organizations and the Earth Week team will promote environmental awareness, products and services. Representatives from Butterfly, Bat and Lizard groups, National Trust, Organic Food, Recycling Companies, and more will be on hand. Volunteers are needed for escorts and booths and for set up and tear down. Volunteers will also paint children's faces at the Earth Week Fair and distribute environmental awareness promotions. 
For more information about face painting, contact Ms. Neal at 226-2620.
To volunteer as an escort, contact Ms. Hortenstine at 238-4526.
To sign up a booth, contact Ms. Neal at 226-2620
To volunteer for set up and tear down, contact  Ms. Dennett at 226-3990. 

West Stow Country Park Project 
April 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. 
Volunteers will help maintain the nature reserve. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ms. Neal at DSN 226-2620.

Conservation Garden 
Time and location to be determined.
Volunteers are needed to create a wildlife garden at Admirals Junior School in Thetford. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Wilson at DSN 226-5372. 

Lakenheath Elementary School 3rd grade Pond Dipping 
April 23-27, from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Classes visit the large pond at RAF Lakenheath to dip out small creatures with nets and study them. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Elerby at DSN 226-3552 or Ms. Dennett at DSN 226-3990.

Lakenheath Elementary School Story Time 
April 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will read Earth-friendly stories to Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade classes. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Adler at DSN 226-2118. 

Lakenheath Middle School Tree Planting 
April 26, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Seventh grade science class will plant oak seedlings they have grown. Volunteers are needed to assist. For more information, contact Ms. Dennett at DSN 226-3990.

LES Poster Competition 
Prior to Earth Week students will take part in a Poster Competition on the Earth Week Theme for display during Earth Week. 

Liberty Intermediate School Recycling Tours 
April 23-27 
Fourth and 5th grade students at LIS will tour the Recycling Center and learn about Recycling.

LIS Poster Competition 
Pre Earth Week Students design Posters for display before and during Earth Week

LIS Guest Speakers 
23-27 Apr 
Guest speaker from RSPB and presentation from base Weather Flight

LIS Grocery Bag Decoration 
Prior to Earth Week, children will decorate grocery bags with environmental themes, for use in the Commissary during Earth Week.

LMS Poster Competition 
Prior to Earth Week students will design Posters for display before and during Earth Week.

LMS Grocery Bag Decoration 
Prior to Earth Week children will decorate grocery bags with environmental themes, for use in the Commissary during Earth Week.

Lakenheath High School Display 
High School students will set up a display for the Earth Week Fair.
They will also be planting shrubs and seeds to attract butterflies on a yet to be determined date.