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NEW SALEM Art and music event March 14 You're invited! Celebrate the unveiling of a portrait by Ami Fagin honoring acclaimed pipa artist Minqi Wang, followed by a live performance by Minqi. Mary George of Nuneo Entertainment writes, "Minqi's music bridges worlds -- ancient strings, modern beats, and a rare depth of feeling." A light brunch will be served at the event, March 14 at the New Salem Public Library, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Join us for an inspiring hour of art, music, and community.

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WARWICK LIBRARY Non-Fiction Discussion Group - Thursday, March 19th @ 7 pm: This discussion group is wide open: Could be something you’re reading now or from long ago; science, history, memoirs, biographies; articles, books,
newsletters, journals. It’s all up for discussion at the new non-fiction discussion group. Designed for independent, asynchronous reading, we’ll get together to share our favorite non-fiction reads and make recommendations. Come to share/discuss or just to listen and build your reading list.

 

WARWICK LIBRARY “Humanism” discussion group - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, March 24th @ 7 pm: Humanism is a value-system that prefers human beings - their political rights and cultural creations - to anything else in the universe. Itarose in the tolerant climate of ancient Rome in the writings of Cicero. Humanism has been a source of tolerance and liberalism in the modern Western world, including the secular framework of the United States. Discussion will be facilitated by Jesse Lopes of Warwick, who teaches Philosophy at Boston College. Readingsmay be suggested but are not required.

WARWICK LIBRARY Monthly Short Story Hour - Rip van Winkle, March 26th @ 7:30 pm: Washington Irving’s classic short
story, published in 1819, follows a Dutch villager in the British colony of New York who, after an encounter with some unusual folk, falls asleep in the wooded Catskills and awakens 20 years later to a very changed world, having missed the American Revolution. Irving had filed for bankruptcy in 1818 after a failed family business venture, and wrote the story in one night after being inspired by a nostalgic conversation with his brother. The next morning he presented the first draft to his family over breakfast. Come to read or just to listen.

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WENDELL Library Saturday March 28 1-4 p.m. Silk Magic Colors & Flowers: Silk painting Workshop with Lidia of SimpleArtForms: Explore your creative side and experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake. Come join this easy, magical, and relaxing adventure into the world of freedom and creativity, after which you will get a masterpiece created by your own hands. During this master class, you will tap into your creativity and grow your unique flower. Funded by a grant from the Wendell Cultural Council. 12 spots available, please register.

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NEW SALEM Old Home Day September 12 is looking to be better than ever this year. Music! Food cooked by firefighters! Crafts! A town-wide tag sale on the Common -- declutter your house or find a treasure! Win a cash prize for your excellent cake, or maybe even better, win a cake! March in a parade, play minigolf, volleyball, or kickball, take a tree tour. The focus this year is history -- learn about New Salem at the time of the Declaration of Independence, and learn about the people who lived here a thousand years ago. You can help organize any of these events -- sign up at Jeanneclayton27@gmail.com -- but whatever you do, open up your calendar now to September and mark Old Home Day September 12.