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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring."<br>
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Every year, for the past nine years, environmentalists on Cape Cod have honored "Ray" Carson's work with a Rachel Carson Dinner in Falmouth. This year, the dinner takes place at the Unitarian Universalist church in Falmouth, on Saturday night, April 21st. The doors open at 6:30 pm. The building is located at 840 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth. It's easily accessible for people with disabilities. All people are invited.<br>
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NOTE: This is a very simple, potluck vegetarian meal. If you bring food for six people or more, you will be asked to donate $10 to the fund for constructing the Rachel Carson statue in Woods Hole. If you decide not to bring food to share with others, you will be asked to donate $20 to the construction fund.... All of the money collected will be given to the statue fund...... No family will be asked to donate more than $35 total.<br>
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Sunflower Awards will be presented to Eric Turkington and to GreenCAPE, to thank them for their work in protecting Cape Cod residents from environmental hazards. Rachel Carson's good work continues.<br>
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"Ray" Carson was one of the first American women to develop a career in the marine sciences. She is still a role model for girls and women who are interested in math and science. However, Carson is best known as a major source of inspiration for today's environmental protection movement and for community health workers. "TIME" magazine identified her as being one of the 100 great people of the 20th century.<br>
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Carson began her involvement with the marine sciences in 1929, in Woods Hole. It's appropriate to honor her work, at an appropriate site in Woods Hole.<br>
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The Rachel Carson Dinner is sponsored by Falmouth's Unitarian Universalist church.<br>
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For additional information, please contact the church office. Telephone: (508) 457-0449.<br>
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