KIDS/SNEAK PEEK : FIGURE SKATERS GO COUNTRY.Byline: - Nancy Hewitt Olympic and World Champion skaters strut their stuff in the special ``Skating Kicks Back: Country Music and More'' at 9 tonight on cable's USA Network. Brian Boitano Brian Anthony Boitano (born October 22, 1963 in Mountain View, California) is an Italian-American figure skater from Sunnyvale, California. He is a four-time US National Champion (1985-1988), two-time World Champion (1986, 1988) and the 1988 Olympic gold medalist. , Elvis Stojko Elvis Stojko M.S.C., M.S.M. (born March 22, 1972 in Newmarket, Ontario) is a Canadian figure skating world champion. Biography His parents named him after Elvis Presley because they were fans of the singer. and Rosalynn Sumners Rosalynn Diane Sumners (born April 20, 1964) is an American ladies' singles figure skater. She was the World Junior champion in 1980, the U.S. National champion in 1982, 1983 and 1984, World champion in 1983, and won a silver medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics (second to Katarina are some of the skaters performing new programs and participating in a full production number based on several popular country songs during the two-hour program. Modern-day jungle adventure A sixth-grader from Chicago visits the world of the Yanomami, a Stone Age indigenous tribe living in the Amazon rain forest in two presentations this weekend at the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Children's Museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are , 310 N. Main St., Los Angeles. Author Hudson Talbott shares the boy's adventures from his new book ``Amazon Diary: The Jungle Adventures of Alex Winter'' at noon and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Each presentation includes a video of the author's visit with the tribe and a book signing. Admission is $5 for adults and children over age 2. Call (213) 687-8800. Preserving Earth's resources Sea World of California is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. students with ideas to save the planet. Kids from kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to participate in the sixth annual Sea World/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards, a program that recognizes the efforts of students working at the grass-roots level to protect and preserve the Earth's resources. Students will be chosen from throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. based on their efforts in one of eight categories: ``My Own Back Yard'' features projects in which kids improve the environment in their own community; ``Environmental Education Award'' showcases programs that educate the public about environmental concerns; ``Citizen Scientist Category'' honors students An honors student is a student in elementary, middle, or high school recognized for achieving high grades. Honors students are recognized on lists published periodically throughout the school year, known as "honor rolls". who use science to improve the environment; ``Planet Ocean Award'' focuses on student efforts to protect the ocean; ``Rain Forests Forever Award'' highlights projects that best protect the future of rain forests; ``Wildlife Partners Award'' features groups that work with schools and community groups to benefit the environment; ``Biodiversity biodiversity: see biological diversity. biodiversity Quantity of plant and animal species found in a given environment. Sometimes habitat diversity (the variety of places where organisms live) and genetic diversity (the variety of traits expressed Conservation Award'' honors students trying to protect the diversity of life on Earth; and the ``Energy-Wise Award'' recognizes students who find alternative energy solutions in their community or school. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 27. Grand prize is $20,000, with eight first-place winners receiving $7,500 and eight second-place winners receiving $2,500. Winners will also appear on ``Shamu TV,'' Sea World's award-winning children's program. For general information, call (800) 237-4268. To receive a program brochure and application form, call (407) 363-2389. Bringing a culture to life In honor of African-American History Month and to encourage young children to learn more about their heritage, Parent's Choice, the nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. consumer guide for children's books, videos, toys, audio, computer games, television and magazines, has prepared a list of recommended books, videos and games. Books include ``Harlem'' by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers (Scholastic; $16.95), preschoolers to 8 years. Videos include ``Brown Angels'' (Village Children's Productions; $14.95), 6 months to 2 years, while games include African Artifacts Artdeck (U.S. Games Systems; $10), ages 9 and up. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: 1984 Olympic silver medalist Rosalynn Sumners appears tonight on ``Skating Kicks Back: Country Music and More.'' |
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