NEWS RELEASE 		Contacts: 	Barbara Millman   303-519-2949   bmillman@ecentral.com
September 29, 2006 				Jane Parker-Ambrose       jpa@earthnet.net   303-571-1744

What:		The 21st Annual One Sky One World Kite Fly for Peace
When: 	Sunday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 	Sloan’s Lake Park and Lake Middle School, between 18th and 19th avenues at Meade St. 
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McConnell, Founder of Earth Day, Special Guest at 
One Sky One World Kite Festival on Oct. 8 

September 29, 2006 - The 21st Annual One Sky One World International Kite Fly for Peace will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, October 8 at the southeastern corner of Sloan’s Lake Park at 18th Avenue and Meade Street. The event celebrates "community" through villages that feature kites pets and sustainable living. There will be food and live entertainment throughout the day. At Kite Village, there will be kite-making workshops for children, a middle school kite competition, and kites for sale.  Kite flying will take place in on the Eastern Shore of Sloan’s Lake.  

Sustainable Living Village's special guest will be John McConnell, Earth Day founder, who at 93 will share his vision of Earth’s future.  From 1 - 2 p.m. he will speak, do a Q & A and sign Star of Hope, a biography about him written by Robert M. Weir. There will be vendors and exhibits, including the world’s first hybrid bio-diesel vehicle," and information on wind energy credits. The Colorado Department of Health's Ready Colorado program will have a presentation on the bird flu and West Nile Virus. Flu shots will also be available. 

All companion animals are invited to parade for peace at 11 a.m.   Registration begins at 10 a.m. for the costume-optional parade.  Proceeds from the $10 entry fee benefit The Misha May Foundation, a local mutt rescue group.  At Pet Village prizes will be awarded best pet costume as well as pet tricks.  All parade participants will receive a Doggie Goodie Bag. From 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. there will be demonstrations by Colorado Frisbee Dogs and Fly Ball Dogs. Also featured will be Kibbles and Bits Most Smoochable Pooch Contest, pet photos, and massages.  Pets will be available for adoption through Misha May and other rescue groups. 

One Sky One World (OSOW) is replicated in hundreds of locations around the world on the second Sunday each October. With headquarters in Denver, it was inspired by Denver kite-maker Jane Parker-Ambrose when she presented a kite to the Soviet Women’s Peace Committee in 1985.This year’s title sponsor of the Denver OSOW is the North Denver Tribune. 

Editor: Mr. McConnell is available for advance interviews. 
For additional information on OSOW, go to its organization web site at www.oneskyoneworld.org  or  the international web site at <http://subvision.net/sky/osow>. ? 

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