[FLPERMACULTURE] Appalachian Treasures

[Michael Burns]

Public Service Announcement

Date: April 11, 2007

Contact: Graham Wightman, 607-524-6758

For immediate release

Appalachian Treasures - Free slide show presentation

When:   On Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:00pm

Where:  The Pentecost Room at the First Presbyterian Church of  
Corning, 1 East First Street, Corning

Who:  The Church-In-The-World Committee of the First Presbyterian  
Church,Corning will host

What:  Appalachian Treasures, a free multi-media presentation about a  
critical social & environmental justice issue -- mountaintop removal  
coal mining (MTR) in the mountains of Central Appalachia.  Meet the  
people who are fighting to protect their homes, their families, and  
the mountains themselves from the irreversible destruction caused by  
MTR.

At the heart of this special event is the stunning Appalachian  
Treasures slideshow, featuring photos of Appalachia and mining sites,  
voice recordings from coalfield residents, and traditional  
Appalachian music.

Come and learn about mountaintop removal coal mining and how you can  
help stop the destruction of our nation’s oldest mountains and the  
people and culture of Appalachia.

Admission is free.  Please contact the First Presbyterian Church for  
more information.




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