National Child's Day
Pre Event May 6, 2006
On the beach Santa Monica
For more information
E-mail:
Judy Strawn
For more information
E-mail:
Judy Strawn
To be held next to the Pier on Santa Monica Beach
Theme
of the event
60's At The Beach BE-IN or BE Square
Hippie Dance competitions:
60's cover bands, and 60's signature band;
Children will paint psychedelic VW bugs under the expert art direction of an Old Hippie!
Contests for:
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best Nehru Jachet;
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best Granny Dress:
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best Tie Dye Ensemble
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best Long Hair - His/Hers;
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best Moustache/Sideburns Combo;
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best Afro, ect.
Our goal for the Be-In is to educate children about sweeping positive social changes ushered in by this unique period in history. We will invite groups that were activated, or memorably active, during the 1960's Hippie Era, such as:
NOW
NAACP
Peace Corps
AIM
Amnesty International
Special Olympics
Earth Day
Keep America Beautiful
Sierra Club
and others to have exhibits at this event and educate
children about their work.
Additionally, we plan to make available related in-school presentations and educational materials.