Schedule of EventsImagine--Three Lines UnTethered March 1-April 29, Langdon Divers Community Gallery, Fond du Lac Public Library Area artists will visually interpret Haiku poems written by members of the Fond du Lac Area Writers group in this exciting exhibit. The Japanese form of poetry known as Haiku is based on three lines, with a total of seventeen syllables--five, seven and five. When the reader is an artist you now have someone who can interpret that mental image in their art, which is the basis for Imagine-Three Lines UnTethered. Local writing talent is intertwined with area visual artists exploring the imagery of Haiku. Participating visual artists: Nancy Beresford, Colleen Chertos, Nancy Donohue, Susan Fiebig, Debra Lee Hellwig, Nicci Martin, Mary Millin, Pat Reiher, Alice Tzakais, Mary Wehner, Steve Wirtz, and Wanda Yuhas. Participating writers: Pamela Becker, Dolores K. Graham, Barbara Lukas, Evelyn McLean Cowan, G. Ross Purcell, Karen Rangel, Barbara Ronning, G. A. Scheinoha, Frank Scotello, Neil M. Sheldon, John Silah, and Deb Walgenbach. A public reception to meet the artists and writers will be held in the gallery on Wednesday, March 3rd from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Money Smart U: Money FUN-damentals: Helping Kids Understand the Value of Money Tuesday, March 2, 6:00-7:30 p.m., McLane Meeting Room, Fond du Lac Public Library - Canceled Jeans, shoes, pizza, movies, video games----money is a tool to help you reach your goals. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend this free workshop to explore different strategies to help children of all ages understand basic money management. Michelle Tidemann from the FDL County UW-Extension Services will present the program. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not necessary. Funding for this program was provided by a Smart Investing @Your Library grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association.
Boys, ages 9-12, and their fathers/caregivers will enjoy learning about the exciting world of science during this free hands on program. Putting a Spin on Science will be presented by Jaime Malwitz, Science Specialist, and Kathy Malwitz, retired Fond du Lac School District Teacher. Registration is required by calling 929-7080 ext 127. Space is limited.
Adults are invited to learn the basics of Calligraphy and with practice will be able to write in an elegant italic hand. All supplies will be provided for this free introductory class. Varsha Pathare, an experienced calligrapher will teach the workshop. Class size is limited. Deadline to register is February 26.
This program is part of the popular Books Between Bites series. and will be held at the Salem Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan Street. Bring your own sack lunch; coffee and soda will be available. The discussion leader for The Dangerous Book for Boys, by Hal and Conn Iggulden; and The Daring Book for Girls, by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz, will be Marianne Niles, a licensed psychologist for FDL County Department of Community Programs and for Green Lake County Department of Health and Human Services. No registration needed for this free event.
Girls ages 9-12, and their mothers/caregivers will enjoy this free Chic-a-Chic-a-Zum-Zum program. Aerobics instructor, Kirsten Quam will demonstrate Zumba and then all will join in. Everyone will also create a take home craft after the exercise. Registration required. Space is limited. Call 929-7080, ext. 127.
Learn everything you need to know about growing fresh vegetables organically. This program will be presented by the SUNSEED Eco-Education Center from Mt. Calvary. No registration is necessary.
Young adults in grades 6 through 12 are invited to attend a magic workshop. Magician Ryan Radke will perform magic tricks and then teach kids how to do their own magic card and coin tricks. No registration needed.
A Winter Camp-In Dinner will be held at UW-FDL Commons at 6:00 p.m. featuring live music with all your favorite Campfire songs. The menu will include Campfire Beef Stew over fresh biscuits, potatoes, salad, dessert, milk and coffee. There will also be a cash bar. Following dinner, Jeff Bahls, Horicon Marsh Bird Club president,, will present a program on Birds of Horicon Marsh in the UW-Prairie Theater. The program is free. Tickets are required for the dinner only and may be purchased in advance at the FDL Public Library for $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $12. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the FDL Public Library, Linstrom's Catering, and UW-FDL.
Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, kids and grandkids are invited to this fun program on reliving your childhood. A variety of games and hobbies will be set up for you to explore. No registration necessary. For more info call 929-7080.
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