PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Zina McGowan-Thomas , Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

Forrest Center Hosting Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale

            LEONARDTOWN, MD -- The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center will host its annual Spring Fling Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD.

Plants from the Forrest Center ’s horticulture program will be sold.  This year, the Spring Fling will also feature a Repurposed Art Auction which showcases creations by Forrest Center students who transformed waste and recycled materials into “objects of art.”  The silent auction takes place 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Additionally, a Schwan’s fundraiser will be held.  Schwan’s sells a variety of food and meal items.  The truck will be located in front of the Forrest Center .  Visit Schwan’s online at www.schwans.com. A portion of the Schwan’s purchases and all other proceeds from this event will benefit the Forrest Center ’s horticulture program and SkillsUSA chapter.  For more information, contact the school at 301-475-0242.

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