What:

Cal State Northridge's art faculty hope to provide a colorful boost to the spirits of a group of fifth graders from Coldwater Canyon Elementary School, whose classrooms were torched by vandals last month.

Two classrooms at the school were set on fire; five other classrooms, the cafeteria and auditorium were vandalized in the Feb. 24 incident. School officials estimated the damage to the school at about $50,000.

The CSUN professors have planned a fun-filled day of activities ‹ from tours of the university's art galleries to crafts and animation and drawing classes. The university is paying for the students' lunch and transportation

When:

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14
9 a.m. ‹ arrival
9:15 a.m. ‹ tour of Art Department and Galleries
10:20 a.m. ‹ crafts
Noon ‹ lunch
12:45 p.m. ‹ drawing and animation classes
1:30 p.m. ‹ departure

Art and Design Center
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Thomas Guide grid 501 A-6

Who:

Fifth graders from Coldwater Canyon Elementary School and Cal State Northridge art professors and students

Carmen Ramos Chandler, CSUN Public Relations, (818) 677-2130
Dave Moon, Art Dept., (818) 677-2242