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Faxon Programs
 
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Race Matters '10   "Let's Talk about It"—A Film & Discussion Series
Wed. March 31      6:30–8:30 p.m.

The series continues with a book discussion:
I'm Down: A Memoir by Mishna Wolff

 

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Practice English
Saturday Mornings      10:00–11:00 a.m.     on-going
You're invited to join us for an hour of casual conversation. Improve your English skills while making new freinds in this relaxed and welcoming environment!

 

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Book Discussions
Thursday Afternoons      1:30 p.m.
Join us on any or all of the following dates for casual discussion with friends and neighbors. Meetings will resume in Septermber and continue monthly through 2009.     

April 1
Identical Strangers
by Elyse Schein and Paula Bernstein
Transfixing memoir about a woman who at 35 discovered she has an identical twin sister and then proceeds to solve the puzzle of their lives.

May 6
Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
Historical novel about the building of a cathedral in 12th century England.

 

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Poetry Open Mic and Publication Party
Featuring The Faxon Poets
Sunday, April 18     Reading at 2:00 p.m.    participants sign-in from 1:45 p.m.

Like poetry? Come to an informal reading and open mic session featuring The Faxon Poets. We'll celebrate the publication of their 4th volume of work, PERSPECTIVES IV. Copies will be available for purchase. The event will be hosted by Tom Nicotera.

And Just for Kids…

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Raising Readers     Thursdays 10:30 a.m.     on-going
Featuring: Mother Goose on the Loose

For children ages 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Drop in for social time followed by the award winning Mother Goose on the Loose program.

Mother Goose on the Loose early-literacy program combines music, movement, visual literacy, and language development to help children get ready to read. Even more important,it helps young children prepare for school by learning how to focus and concentrate, learning social skills, taking turns, learning how to express emotions and developing a love for learning that will ensure success throughout their school years.

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