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THIRD THURSDAY NEWSLETTER

MAY 2023

DANCE START

Leaping into New Locations

In partnership with Episcopalian Community Service and Southwestern College Dance, Samuel Lawrence Foundation is expanding its Dance Start program to include Head Start preschools in South County. All of us are excited to bring the proven benefits of creative movement to new locations. For the fall, our plan is to work with Southwestern and SDSU to bring Dance Start to still more sites.

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FIRST FRIDAY WEBINAR

Digging into America's most toxic place

Journalist Joshua Frank told a sobering story about America's most toxic place during our First Friday webinar on May 5.

In his book "Atomic Days," Frank digs deeply into the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, home to 56 million gallons of radioactive waste.

Thanks so much to Joshua and to Dr. Peter Andersen for moderating the talk, which we have summarized with a 2 1/2-minute trailer.

Trailer of First Friday webinar with Joshua Frank

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OPEN DOOR FOR ART

Watch rehearsals at The Rady Shell

Have you made it to any of San Diego Symphony's free, open rehearsals at The Rady Shell? The symphony is scheduled to practice Brahms today and tomorrow and Cantata Criolla May 24-25.

We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to watch the artists at work. The Rady Shell is located at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego.

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YOUTH CLIMATE SCIENCE

Tomorrow: Attend (and volunteer) at EARTH-Hop showcase

We are proud to sponsor the final showcase of the EARTH-Hop Project, in which middle school students under the direction of San Diego State University produce music and artwork relating to climate literacy and action. The showcase runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 19 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, 5491 Aztec Walk, San Diego.

Interested in volunteering? E-mail: admin@samuellawrencefoundation.org.

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SAN ONOFRE WASTE DUMP

Free online panel discussion

The vulnerability of Southern California Edison's nuclear waste dump at San Onofre is the topic of an online panel discussion 5:30 p.m. May 23. The panel includes community leaders and nuclear experts. Registration is required for the free, online event.

COLLABORATOR'S CORNER

Gary Headrick, San Clemente Green

We tip our hats to Gary Headrick, co-founder of San Clemente Green. Gary's grassroots organization works to address safety problems at San Onofre and other environmental issues. As a blogger and organizer, Gary shines bright light into Southern California Edison's darkest corners. We salute his dogged determination and, through it all, his approachable personality.

In addition to his advocacy, Gary is a talented baker. If you're lucky, he'll bring his sourdough bread to your potluck. Keep up the great work, Gary!