Release Date: Dec. 29, 2016
Contact: Kelly Carroll, Lead Park Ranger
Phone: 671-333-4050
January Public Programs at War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Jan. 14, Saturday: 9 am at Asan Beach - “Keep Guam Beautiful"
This community cleanup will take place at Asan Beach - a former WWII invasion beach. Cold water in coolers, protective gloves, and trash bags will be provided. Please bring refillable water bottles and wear closed-toe shoes, hats, and sunscreen. For more information, contact Lisa Aguon at service.learning.doivista@gmail.com.
Jan. 21, Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm at Asan Beach - “Sidewalk Chalk Festival - Art in the Park"
Join us at Asan Beach on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, to enjoy the great outdoors, learn about Guam’s WWII history and our island’s natural and cultural resources, and create works of art with family and friends. This event is open to the general public of all ages and all art supplies will be provided free of charge. For more information, email klewis@pacifichistoricparks.org or call 671-477-7278 Ext 1017 or 671-777-4301.
Jan. 15, Sunday: 2 pm at Visitor Center - “Science Sunday"
Science Sunday features current research projects happening right here in Guam and the Micronesian region. For more information on this event, call 333-4050 or email gureefmonitoring@gmail.com. (1 hour)
Jan. 28, Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm at Fonte Plateau - “Fonte Plateau Bunker Open House"
The public is invited to explore the Japanese communications bunker and WW2 artifacts to be displayed at Fonte Plateau unit on Nimitz Hill on Route 6. The gates of the bunker will remain open for the duration of the open house. Park rangers will be on hand to answer any questions about the bunker and the artifacts on display. Flashlights will be provided to visitors. All ages are welcome.
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To contact Park Rangers, please call (671)333-4050 or email at wapa_interpretation@nps.gov
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
