JULY 2010
REGULAR MONTHLY
EVENTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, July 20th at 7:00 PM
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS FOR ADULTS
First Thursday at 1:00 pm
July 1st
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
by Kate Summerscale
August 5th
The Hiding Place
by Corrie ten Boom
Fourth Monday at 6:30 pm
(This group does not meet in July and August)
BRIDGE
Mondays (12,19,26) at 1:00 PM
BASIC COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
No classes in July and August
DROP-IN KNITTING CLUB Thursdays (1,8,15,22,29) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Join our fun, relaxing Knitting Club. All ages and knitting abilities are welcome. Learn to knit, work on a project, get help with something new, or knit for a charity cause.
CRAFT NIGHT FOR ADULTS
Thursday, July 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Bring any craft project you are working on or would like to start and mingle with other crafters. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Jessica at jessdemartino@aol.com
SPINAL STRETCHING CLASSTuesday, July 13th and July 27th at 9:00 am
For Ages 4 to 104. Great for healthy and unhealthy spines alike. These light techniques are designed to strengthen and stretch the core muscles of your spinal column. Taught by Spinal Specialist & Chiropractor, Dr. Chris from Westerly Family Chiropractic.
RICAN WRITERS GROUP
Thursday, July 15th at 6:30 pm
A writing group where participants have an opportunity to write their stories, poems and life experiences. Teachers will help get you started. Bring writing materials. For more information call RICAN at 364-9412.
BEADING ENTHUSIASTS' MEETING
Thursday, July 22nd from 10 to 11:30 am
Join a circle of experienced beading enthusiasts at this informational meeting. Bring a project and tools along with your ideas. For more information contact Linda Theadore at LTadore@hotmail.com. |
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
RARE MARINE LIFE IN NEW ENGLAND WATERS
Thursday, July 8th at 7:00 pm
Todd McLeish will speak about his recently published book: ‘Basking with Humpbacks: Tracking Threatened Marine Life in New England Waters’. The book offers an exciting, close-up look at some of the rarest marine creatures living in New England waters
HATHA YOGA CLASSES
Thursday, July 15, 22 and 29th, 4:00 to 5:00 pm
All ages. Join Lori Keough in Hatha Yoga using meditation, breathing and exercise. Participants need to bring a yoga mat, towel and a water bottle.
RESTORING OUR CONNECTIONS TO THE SEA FOR MIGRATORY FISH
Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 pm
This presentation takes the audience on a tour of the Pawcatuck River from sea to source from the perspective of a fish. Led by Christopher Fox, Executive Director of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association.
CHICKS AND EGGS
Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 am
Casey Farm volunteer, Beth Weibust, will present Project Chick that includes a presentation about chickens, a talk on eggs and a period where participants get to touch a live chicken and hold live chicks.
BOOK SALE
Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Library’s annual books sale will also be offering DVDs, VHS, CDs and much more! Donations are being accepted during the Library’s open hours until July 14th.
CROSS’ MILLS CINEMA
Thursday, July 22nd at 6:30 PM
Journey to the Center of Earth
Family Movie; Rated PG
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
JULY ARTISTS
Joy Semjen – Beach Scenes
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SUMMER STORY & CRAFT HOURS WITH MS. KERRY
Ages 3, 4 and 5
Tuesday at 9:30 AM
Ages 6 to 23 months (with caregiver)
Wednesday at 9:30 am
Ages 2 and up (with caregiver)
Thursday at 9:30 pm )
SUMMER MUSIC & STORIES WITH MR. MIKE
Ages 2-6
Wednesday at 10:30 am
Ages 2-6
Thursday at 10:30 am
For more information about the above classes call 364-6211 or write kerry@crossmills.org
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
http://readingexplorerscm.
blogspot.com
ROOSTER GAMES BOOK GROUP FOR GRADES 1 TO 5
Tuesdays beginning July 6th to August 10th at 12:00 pm
Bring your lunch and listen to Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Nominees (Rooster Book) and discuss the story with friends.
READERS THEATRE WITH PUPPETS
All Ages on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm
Ms. Kerry will read a fairytale and participants will perform the story using our puppet theatre.
Important: Children ages 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
FUN SUMMER CRAFTS
Thursdays at 1:30 pm; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and August 12 & 19
For all ages. Each week a different craft! Summer glitter globes, sand castles, stacking turtles, colorful fish mobiles and more.
Registration is required for this class.
Important: Children ages 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Classes require pre-registration by calling 364-6211 or Melanie@crossmills.org
Wii FOR AGES 9 TO 15Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Come with your friends and enjoy a Wii bit of fun! Led by Nick Mead. No registration required
QUILLING CLASS
Monday, July 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Learn the art of quilling which is creating designs with narrow strips of paper that have been rolled, shaped and arranged to form designs. Led by Georgia Zarafonitis.
YOGA FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Mondays in July and August from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Ages 9 to 13. A six-week introductory course led by Shannon Baer. Participants should bring a yoga mat.
KITES!
Wednesday, July 21st at 2:00 pm
Ages 10 and up. Construct and decorate your own paper kite to enjoy at the beach this summer.
ALTERNATIVE ART WITH BLAKE VINCENT
Mon., Wed. & Thurs. from 1:30 to 3 pm July 26th to August 5th
Ages 10 and up. Try your hand at creating surrealist art with local high school student Blake Vincent.
GREEN JEWELRY
Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 pm
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FAMILY FUN SPECIALS
Mondays at 7:00 pm; all ages welcome!
All events are free and open to the public.
JULY 12th
Take 2 Tandem Tellers
JULY 19th
Ocean State Strum
JULY 26th
Thawn Sherenté Harris, Storyteller
AUGUST 2nd
Marc Bernier
AUGUST 16th
Biomes Center
AUGUST 23rd
Bjorn the Magician & Sally Doodles
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by the Washington Trust Company
All shows start at 7:00 pm.
JUNE 25th
Paul Geremia
Living history of the blues.
JULY 2nd
Ardei Iute
Klezmer music.
JULY 9th
Baker Brothers Trio
Tribute to Wes Montgomery.
JULY 23rd
The Diamond Eyed Jacks
Acoustic Grateful Dead.
JULY 30th
Sandol Astrausky, Rory MacLeod & Friends
Old time Appalachian music.
AUGUST 6th
Ron Murray
Flamenco guitarist
AUGUST 13th
Lisa Schmitz and FriendsBluegrass, Irish, folk and blues.
AUGUST 20th
Abigail "Ifatola" Jefferson
African storytelling & drumming.
AUGUST 27th
La Bella Musica
Classical string ensemble.
SEPTEMBER 3rd
Jon Campbell
Native Rhode Island song writer.
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