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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is just round the corner.  It’s THE biggest holiday for many in Asia - bigger than Christmas, or New Year’s Eve. Yep, even bigger than the Superbowl. A 15 day celebration, with generous helpings of food, money in red packets, lion dances, and fireworks. Fireworks go back to ancient legend of a monster that would come annually to feed on hapless villagers.  And, although the monster was huge, he was terrified of noise from fireworks.

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon (February 7th, 2008) on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later.  The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade.

Pinewood Derby 2008
We had a great Derby. The results for those going to District on February 2nd are:
Speed:
1. Jarrett Montgomery: 3.1477
2. Ben Hahne : 3.1664
3. Jake Topping : 3.1697
Originality
1. Cecil Byles
2. Jordan Montgomery
3. William Chapman 
Appearance
1. Jon Cruz
2. George Trice
3. Sam Huggin

The fastest Den was Bear Den 1.
 
Congratulations to everyone for another awesome year of racing

District Pinewood Derby
Saturday, February 2nd

Sunrise Service at Yorktown
Sunday, February 3rd
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Scout Sunday at TUMC
Sunday, February 10th

Blue and Gold Banquet
February 23rd
More information soon