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Annual Go Fly a Kite Day
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Come and enjoy this great day outside - flying kites, picnic lunches, and rolling down Hawk's Ridge.
First 200 receive free kites
This event is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at Polk County Community Foundation.
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April 18 - Family Concert
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Irish soprano Donna Gallagher, accompanied by pianist Mildred Roche, presents a program of classical and traditional repertoire. Free program.
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April 19 - FENCE Family Concert
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Irish vocalist Donna Gallagher, accompanied by harpist Anna Bennett, presents a program of selections from Irish musicals, opera and operetta. Free program.
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April 24: The Armchair Traveler
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FENCE Education Assistant Junie Michel on Romania, where she lived and taught for three years. Free program.
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Armchair Traveler
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International bird guide, Aaron Steed, will present an Armchair Traveler on his adventures in Peru.
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Armchair Traveler
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Mary Dailey is a teaching artist in the West Virginia public school system and a West Virginia Humanities "History Alive!" presenter. She will be portraying Sacagawea as she retells her remarkable story.
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Armchair Traveler with Jack Henderson
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"Seeing, Smelling and Hearing the United States on Two Wheels - Stories and photos from cross-country bike ride across the United States" Jack Henderson will speak about his 2000 plus mile bike ride from the coast of Virginia to Utah and Colorado’s border. Crossing through seven states, he will speak about his journey across the landscape.
This presentation is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation.
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Armchair Traveler - Food Around the World
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Join us in the Great room at 4pm for a wonderful armchair traveler presentation, Food around the World, focusing on France. Ansley Roberts will be talking about her recent travels abroad where she spent six months in France. If there is one theme prevalent throughout that entire country it would be the great food. She spent a semester abroad in Paris, France studying European history and culture at Institut Catholique de Paris. During her semester in Paris she was able to taste all France had to offer from Normandy to Nice. In her Armchair Traveler presentation, Ansley will discuss all the delectable delights France has to offer.
After the presentation stick around to enjoy some cheeses, breads, and desserts in French style.
Thank you to the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation for making this event possible.
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Armchair Traveler about Myanmar in SE Asia
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If there is one theme prevalent throughout that entire country it would have to be Pagodas, the golden Buddhist temples which are constructed in the hundreds of thousands across the land. Wherever he ended up, he could always be certain to be welcomed by one of these looming golden spires. Preston will talk about train travel on British colonial era railways, traditional Burmese marionette performance and crawling through the dusty chambers of ancient stone temples. He'll also bring along examples of Burmese textiles, currency, and a few audio recordings he made while visiting!
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Armchair Traveler in Trinidad!
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'From the mangrove swamps of Caroni to the mountain forests of the Northern Range, Trinidad & Tobago contains a wealth of natural wonders. With over 450 different bird species recorded within its borders (including 17 hummingbirds), a warm West Indian climate, excellent food, and rich island culture, T&T is an excellent destination for nature lovers. Join local bird guide Aaron Steed as he recounts his recent trip to this beautiful south Caribbean nation.'
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