Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, March 17, 1994 TAG: 9403170155
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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PULASKI - A national town meeting about preventing tobacco use by young people will be held on March 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Extension Education Room of the Pulaski County Administration Building, 143 Third St.
The presentation includes Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders' report on smoking and health and information about the link between smoking and other drug use, the impact of tobacco advertising on young people, new school guidelines and programs and other issues concerning youth access to tobacco.
Registration is not required. For more information, call Tara Jankoski at (703) 857-7411.
Dinosaurs' death topic of talk
RADFORD - A free lecture on "Death of the Dinosaurs: Asteroid or Volcano?" will be presented by Virginia Tech geology professor Dewey McLean on Tuesday in the Heth Commonwealth Room at Radford University at 7 p.m.
McLean will present why his theory that extensive volcanic activity 65 million years ago propelled the decline of the dinosaurs is better than the popular theory of an asteroid striking the earth.
Project furnishes Easter baskets
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Mental Health Association of the New River Valley is organizing "Operation Easter Bunny" for patients of Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Each of the 300 patients receive a special Easter basket.
The deadline for finishing baskets is March 25. Individuals or groups interested in contributing to or participating in this project should call 382-5629 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays for more information.
by CNB