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February 7, 2013 - Extra Edition

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National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Open House - This Saturday 2/9
 
Sorry for the short notice, but this would make a great cubbie activity this
weekend ... for scouts and scouters too!
 
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Open House
 
Explore your world and learn how NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration - takes the pulse of the planet every day and protects and
manages ocean and coastal resources.
 
Join us on NOAA’s Silver Spring, Maryland, campus for a series of free
activities, including engaging guest presentations, interactive exhibits, and
hands-on activities for ages 5 and up.
 
Meet and talk with scientists, weather forecasters, hurricane hunter pilots, and
others who work to understand our environment, protect life and property, and
conserve and protect natural resources.
 
Early birds can also take a tour of the NOAA National Weather Service’s
Operations Center and NOAA Exploration Command Center.
 
 
Saturday, February 9, 2013
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Located near Silver Spring Metro Station
Public parking available
Free and open to the public
Adults please bring a photo ID to enter this federal facility
http://www.noaa.gov/openhouse
 
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Submitted by Greg Bass <G_R_Bass@yahoo.com>
Slavery in Maryland
 
Harriet Tubman is rightly celebrated as a champion of the enslaved.  Born into slavery on Marland's Eastern Shore about 1822, she escaped from her "owners" and eventually came back to free the rest of her family and many others. Harriet Tubman came to be known as "Moses" among those who worked on the "Underground Rail Road". 
The centennial of her death will be celebrated this year, 2013.  The events commence in March, see
http://harriettubmanbyway.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=337&Itemid=37  for many activities and places to visit.  Many good hiking opportunities, day trips, combinations with overnights on Maryland's Eastern Shore are possible. 
Plan yours soon!
 
 
 James E. Lehman, Jr.
  Commissioner,
    White Oak  Dist. (so far),  N.C.A.C.,  B.S.A.
      H:  301.774.7561      C:  301.275.1708