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Disappointing library delay | News, Sports, Jobs
It saddened us to read the recent report from News editor Crystal Nelson that the renovated Alpena County library will not reopen until October. Authorities had hoped to reopen the library in downtown Alpena by Memorial Day, but the discovery of additional asbestos required additional removal work, pushing back the schedule. We are confident that …

Netflix’s fear Street and why slasher movies will never die
Strode was the quintessential ‘last girl’ – a term coined by scholar Carol J Clover in her seminal book on the slasher films Men, Women and Chainsaws, which refers to the last woman standing in a slasher, which is usually a paragon of innocence, sex and drugs, and is coded as somewhat androgynous. She’s never …
The best things to do for the 4th of July weekend at PBC
Looking to celebrate The 4th of July this coming weekend? Here are the best fireworks and celebrations in Palm Beach County. North Palm Beach County July 4th celebrations in Jupiter Abacoa Amphitheater Enjoy two days of festivities with live music on Saturday and Sunday and fireworks on Sunday evening. Across the Universe, a Beatles tribute …
The #TurnThePage project aims to stimulate post-pandemic educational innovation
A first presentation at Aspen Ideas Festival on Monday unveiled the #TurnThePage project, an effort designed to influence positive change in public education this fall. The project is a collaboration between the Walton Family Foundation and COVID collaboration, a group of experts focused on reopening schools and businesses. What is happening: the #Turn the page …

Remembering Regina Minudri, Former Director of the Berkeley Public Library
May 9, 1937 – June 18, 2021 Nationally renowned librarian Regina Ursula Minudri passed away June 18 in her Berkeley home. Gina was born on May 9, 1937 in San Francisco to John and Molly Halter Minudri. Gina was an intelligent and precocious child who learned to read before going to school. Her love of …

Brandi Carlile Songs Within Her Gender Breaking Career
Whether she covers classics from all-time greats or sings original Brandi Carlile songs, we can’t help but fall in love with her voice. She never fails to move our hearts and give us chills. Born in the small town of Ravensdale, Washington, Brandi Carlile grew up having fun and having fun – this included self-study …

US Jewish leaders greet President Rivlin at farewell event in New York
NEW YORK – Leaders of America’s Jewish community gathered in Manhattan on Sunday to thank President Reuven Rivlin for his service on behalf of the State of Israel and global Jewish community in an early farewell ceremony of the president’s last trip to the United States as head of state. Leaders of the Jewish Federations …

Education and Workforce Development Working Group Holds Inaugural Meeting | Education
The state’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Developing Post-Secondary Education Opportunities to Improve the Workforce held its first meeting on Friday, discussing direction and assigning committee chairs in the process. Formed by an executive order signed by Governor Jim Justice earlier this month, the task force aims to provide increased and improved educational opportunities which, …

In Jamtara, community libraries offer hope, a way out of cybercrime
For three hours a day, Sub-Inspector Akash Singh (27) teaches mathematics to students in grades IX-X and Indian politics to those who take the exams, in a “community library” located in a restored panchayat in Nala village in Jamtara district. The Nala Library is part of an initiative launched by the district administration on November …

News in Brief: New Glencoe Farmer’s Market; Paper shredding event; Locals fundraise for homeless animals
The new Glencoe Farmers Market has been a success, according to Glencoe Village eNews. The weekly market opened on June 10 and will run every Thursday until September 30. It is open from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wyman Green in downtown Glencoe. According to the Farmer’s Market website, Glencoe’s New Market is one …

The five scariest horror novels
You might think you read everything the man knows in his 40s, but there is one genre that may not have caught your attention. Horror stories are more than stories that children tell around the campfire. Indeed, the genre has been established for hundreds of years. Of Dracula at The Exorcist and everything in between, …

HEROES OF THE HOMELESS TOWN – Children’s librarian and heritage advocate Carolyn Thibodeaux sheds a positive light – Port Arthur News
Carolyn Thibodeaux shines with positivity. As a children’s librarian at the Port Arthur Public Library, one can sit and watch her interact with each child, knowing almost everything by name. It’s a job she’s been doing for 22 years. But decades ago, when the former paralegal decided to make the transition to education, she had …

Black Gun Owners Find Home at Frisco Gun Club Event – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Without a doubt, Jordan Lyle is well acquainted with firearms. Yet even as a director of the Frisco Gun Club, with years of training and experience in law enforcement, carrying a gun is not without its risks. “If I exercise my right and walk into a building and people see me with a gun. Already …

Governor Wolf Backs Budget With Biggest Education Funding Increase in State History
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – With Pennsylvania returning from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced support for the state budget that invests in our children’s future with the biggest increase in public school funding of the history of the state. This budget also includes major measures to stabilize child care services in order to help …
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University of Alabama education professors ask for support in critical debate over racial theory
To learn more about The Alabama Education Lab and receive notifications about stories and events, subscribe to his newsletter, Ed Chat. Education professors at the University of Alabama say bills and resolutions that target critical race theory would hurt their ability to develop good future teachers. The college’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee sent a …

AlienBlaze delivers a breath of fluid fresh air in “Broken Hearted Or What?”
british artist Alienblaze just unveiled the new bittersweet single “Broken Hearted Or What?” Offering a wild mix of haunting, dreamy indie melodies that elicit next-level thrills from head to toe and a throbbing demeanor dripping with pounds of fiery energy, “Broken Hearted Or What?” unlike anything you’ve heard before. The 19-year-old’s refined approach to genre …

to do today: concert in the courtyard of the Boston Public Library | BU today
What? A classical music concert by Boston violinist Anna Harris (CFA’20), former artist in residence at Boston Medical Center. When? Friday June 25, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and every Friday in August, from noon to 1 p.m. Find artists and schedule here. Or? Central branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, …
“Masterful”: the full rating for Hiatus Kaiyote’s new album
SOUL OF COUNTRYGolden Messenger whistles, Blow it gently (Merge) ★★★★ None of us came out of 2020 unscathed, and some of us were unable to find a stable path even as things returned to a mock normal. After just a few tracks, maybe not even that long, you’ll realize that MC Taylor’s Hiss Golden Messenger …

Long Valley Area Events: Find Out What’s Happening This Weekend
LONG VALLEY, NJ – Have a nice weekend, Long Valley! Your Long Valley Patch Community Calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what’s happening near you and find out about local events that match your interests. Here are some of the events taking place in town this weekend. Want to see your event …

Tuscarawas Valley Board of Education hires three new teachers
June 14 meeting KEY ACTION The Tuscarawas Valley Board of Education has awarded one-year teaching contracts to three certified employees for the 2021-22 school year. Discussion: The people hired were Gabrielle Gonzales (Schwartz), high school science student; Ciera Newell, college math; and Robert (Jim) Kirk, high school science awaiting verification of all diplomas. In another …
Delmont librarian interviewed on American Library Association podcast
The Delmont Public Library was among several topics discussed Tuesday in the American Library Association’s “Call Number with American Libraries” podcast. Librarian Denni Grassel was interviewed by host Phil Morehart about the library’s brand new outdoor learning center. After hosting an open house for the center on June 7, Grassel discussed finding a PNC Charitable …

QAnon in neo-black | JSTOR Daily
Behind every door hides a vision of dark cabals holding the levers of power, a “deep state” undermining elected leaders. Chaos seems to be at hand. In this appalling breach advances a person, charged to bring the darkness to light by a stroke of genius of the investigation then, perhaps, violence. But this person makes …

The 150th anniversary celebration includes five days of events
The triple-digit heat could be back this weekend – but organizers of the Oakdale Sesquicentennial and All American Bash have said that won’t stop the community from celebrating the unique event. Oakdale turns 150 this year and the Oakdale Enrichment Society hosted a five-day festival to mark the occasion, also adding a twist on July …

Impact on Education awards scholarships to three BVSD students
Shannon Blanco, graduating from Monarch High in May, is the first recipient of a new Impact on Education scholarship, endowed by Earl and Barbara Bolton. the Bolt ons named Impact on Education in their will, leaving an endowment of $ 500,000 to create the Boulder Valley Graduate Scholarship. The Boltons grew up in Boulder County, …

Blatant Gap in Open Source Security: Veracode finds that 80% of libraries used in software are never updated
BURLINGTON, Mass .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Veracode, the world’s largest provider of application security testing (AST) solutions, today launched new research that reveals that almost 80% of the time, third-party libraries are never updated by developers after they have been included in a code base – despite the fact that more than two-thirds of the fixes …

Turkish Classics Go Vegan: A New Kind of Plant-Based Food
Whether you’re a vegan or not, it’s always good to eat less meat, whether it’s for the environment, your perspective, or your health. Fortunately, there is a wide range of vegan varieties of Turkish comfort classics available in coffee shops and for delivery. As the world sees a growing trend of people choosing to fully …
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REUTERS EVENTS Shortage of people, materials can slow down the energy transition – CEO of Enel
Enel Group Managing Director and CEO Francesco Starace poses during the Reuters Breakingviews Predictions 2018 event in Milan, Italy on January 31, 2018. REUTERS / Alessandro Garofalo / File Photo MILAN, June 21 (Reuters) – A shortage of personnel and basic materials are the main constraints to the pace of the energy transition for major …

Metro Council’s proposed budget changes increase money for LMPD and libraries – 89.3 WFPL News Louisville
Increased funding for public safety employee salaries, graffiti removal and a study on park access are among the proposed amendments to Louisville’s 2022 budget. The amended budget is effective July 1. It passed its first hurdle on Monday when the Metropolitan Council’s budget committee approved it. He is now awaiting approval from the entire board. …

Reviews | Public education must be frank
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law banning concepts of division in the curriculum, but public schools should be able to teach frankly. Ryan Adams for the Daily Iowan Governor Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State address in the rooms of the Iowa State Capitol building on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Des …

Concerts of various genres featured in Ripley Independence Celebration
Ten free music numbers will be presented during the six days of Ripley’s Independence Day celebration from June 29 to July 4. They are made up of genres ranging from country and bluegrass to classics and Christian rock. The Charleston Metro Band kicks off with a concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29 on …

People attend events in Robeson County to celebrate Juneteenth
June 18, 2021 Phillip Britt can barely keep up with anyone who wants to move to Robeson County. Before the coronavirus pandemic, buyers had many options, with around 400 homes for sale in the county at any given time, according to Britt, a real estate agent. In recent months, the number has been more like …

Pain management education for APRN is lacking
According to a study presented at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP 2021) National Conference 2021, many early-career Advanced Practice Register (APRN) nurses report low confidence and low proficiency in the management of chronic and acute pain. “These early findings call for a transformation in APRN pain management education and training,” noted study lead …

Charleston County Public Library to distribute meals to children starting Monday
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – The Charleston County Library said it has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank and the Charleston County School District to provide free meals and snacks at select mobile library branches and stops. The program offers free lunches or snacks to children 18 and under during the traditional summer vacation period. Officials …

Super Mario in roguelike
There is never really enough Super Mario happy to satisfy everyone. We were all disappointed with the lack of DLC for Super Mario Odyssey, and it’s been a long wait to hear a preview of what Nintendo will do next with its signature mascot. the Super Mario Creator games allowed players to create their own …

Luke Stoltman wins World’s Strongest Man Log Lifting Event in 2021
The first day of the 2021 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) final saw two men withdraw from the pitch. Tom Stoltman led the other nine finalists by 5.5 points after securing back-to-back wins at the Giant’s Medley and Titan’s Turntable. He followed with a second place finish at Keg Toss, where quadruple WSM champion Brian Shaw …

Cazenovia College appoints new Director of Center for Adult Education and Continuing Education
CAZENOVIA – Cazenovia College has selected Carla DeShaw, a continuing education administration, workforce development and grant writing professional with nearly 30 years of expertise, as its new director of its continuing education center and adults. DeShaw, from Canastota, joined the college in May, according to Sharon Dettmer, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs and dean …
Laura’s library is open again, Westbank to follow
That is true! After 15 long months of being closed to the public, Laura’s library is finally open again. Due to repairs related to the February storm, Westbank is expected to reopen later this month. Shortly after the publication of the library’s weekly newsletter on the morning of June 15, announcing its reopening, Laura’s Library …

New Hollywood: South Korean cinema is refreshing and original
South Korea Produces Highest Quality, Most Rewarding Viewing Experiences For All Movie Lovers The most rewarding experience when watching a movie is to be blown away by the story and to feel attached to the characters. South Korea is an expert in this area. They arguably produce the highest quality films in the world. What …
The stroller, June 19, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski valley
Advertise your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send the information at least a week in advance to [email protected] Please include a daytime phone number. Leechburg Museum sells commemorative bricks The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society plans to build a sidewalk in honor of the museum’s long-time president, the …

“Collective Resilience”: Despite COVID-19, Cato-Meridian Launch Honors Students | Education
Kyle Allen, right, poses with Superintendent Dr. Terry Ward at the start of the Cato-Meridian High School 2021 class on Friday night. The Cato-Meridian high school class of 2021 takes its places on Friday night. Students play basketball before the start of Cato-Meridian High School on Friday night. CATO – For the first time this …
Southeast Kansas Library Bulletin June 2021
This newsletter about new books is distributed to people who are registered adult users at a library in Southeast Kansas participating in the SEKnFind catalog. We hope you find it useful, but if you no longer wish to receive it, you can click the “Manage subscriptions or unsubscribe” link at the bottom. All books included …

Scheduled COVID-19 Vaccination Events – Loudoun Now
Several community events offering the COVID-19 vaccine are planned over the coming weekends. Vaccinations are free for everyone, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. The events aim to increase access to the vaccine by making it easier to inject. They will offer the two-dose Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 years of age and older. …

Economic recovery requires investing in transforming higher education (opinion)
President Biden’s $ 4.1 trillion two-part economic package has a lot of good news for higher education: $ 40 billion in the US bailout; $ 20 billion in new Title I funding, $ 109 billion for two years of free community college, $ 88 billion to increase Pell grants, and $ 46 billion to increase …

Dickinson County Library reopens more of its services
The Dickinson County Library is excited to offer more and more services as it moves forward with its phased reopening plan. The Kids Room and Local History Room are now open to navigation at the Main Branch. Appointments are no longer required to visit a library branch, so stop by anytime. We have lots of …

Taekwondo World Championships in Wuxi postponed due to Chinese ban on events
The 2021 World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi have been postponed, it has been announced. World Taekwondo said the move was due to China’s decision not to host large-scale international sporting events this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The competition was scheduled to take place between 12 and 18 October but new dates will now …

Cal Thomas – Time to rethink public education
MYRNA BROWN, HTE: Today is Thursday, June 17th. Hello! This is The world and all in it of WORLD Radio supported by listeners. I am Myrna Brown. MARY REICHARD, HOST: And I’m Mary Reichard. Here is commentator Cal Thomas on dismantling Western ideals through public education. CAL THOMAS, COMMENTATOR: A New Jersey school district voted …
The Alhambra launches a mobile library to increase access to books
ALHAMBRA, California – There is a new library at the Alhambra, and this one is on wheels. Library staff launched the traveling program – a mobile library in a van – to bring literacy to the entire community, where many young residents are learning English as a second language. What would you like to know …

From the pioneers of acid jazz to the pioneers of electronic music, Jamiroquai opens up new avenues
Robbie drexhage Legendary UK Acid jazz band Jamiroquai, a standout group in the funk and acid jazz movement of the 1990s, was one of the few groups of its genre to achieve mainstream pop success, becoming the third bestseller UK act behind the pop sensations Spice Girls and Oasis. Frontman Jason Luís Cheetham, also known …
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Hopin targets in-person hybrid events with Boomset buy
STOCKHOLM, June 16 (Reuters) – Hopin, a UK event provider, said on Wednesday it had purchased in-person events company Boomset to help clients plan, produce and share events whether hybrid, physical or virtual. The global video conferencing and events market has received a boost after the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a massive shift towards working, learning …

The Nord Anglia Education and UNICEF partnership aims to empower students who are agents of change around the world
LONDON, June 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Nord Anglia Education and UNICEF have entered into a new three-year global partnership that will help UNICEF further develop the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) learning materials and help students in Nord Anglia to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect positive change in their communities. UNICEF …

$ 3.67 million in ARPA funds available to help Washington libraries and museums
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Library, a division of the Secretary of State’s office, announced that more than $ 3.67 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be made available to help libraries and public, university and tribal museums throughout the state. The funding is part of the $ 200 million allocated …

Three new directors salute the freedoms of horror
The horror genre has long been a space for cultivating creativity and pushing boundaries, often early in a filmmaker’s career. George A. Romero’s feature debut “Night of the Living Dead” kicked off the modern zombie film genre, Robin Hardy’s name became synonymous with his cult classic, “The Wicker Man,” Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez rocked …
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Over 400 Dr Anthony Fauci media events cost taxpayers during pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 12: Anthony, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases … [+] Fauci is interviewed by CBS News on the Trump administration’s response to the global coronavirus outbreak outside the White House on March 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. According to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at …

Oceanside Library Opens Learning Center to Boost Preschool Learning
The Oceanside Public Library opens an Early Learning and Community Information Center on Tuesday, June 15, inside the Civic Center, 330 N. Coast Highway. Parents and guardians can come to the Hub for resources to support their children’s early literacy and development. The idea behind the Hub is to offer information about community resources for …

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Barkan Directs Horror and Mental Health Documentary
MENTAL HEALTH AND HORROR poster by Jason Kauzlarich. We are honored to exclusively announce that Fango’s friend Jonathan Barkan (VP of Acquisitions and Distribution at The horror collective) creates and directs a documentary on the positive effects horror can have on mental health – a subject obviously dear to FANGORIA. With all the talent involved …

The teachers share the importance of Juneteenth; events organized throughout the week | Vanderbilt News
Prior to Vanderbilt’s annual Juneteenth celebration, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion André L. Churchwell moderated a discussion with two faculty members on this important date in history. Although slavery officially ended with the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, Texas was the last state to put the proclamation into practice. On June 19, …
Higher education associations urge Biden administration to take action to allow international students to return to campus in time for fall semester – Immigration
United States: Higher education associations urge Biden administration to take action to allow international students to return to campus in time for fall semester To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The American Council on Education (ACE) and a group of higher education associations sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony …

Shutesbury Town Meeting Voters Approve $ 6.63 Million Budget and Library Building Grant
SHUTESBURY – After back-and-forth discussions at Saturday’s annual town hall meeting about using more free money to lower property tax bills – a strategy the town used last year – voters finally approved a Budget of $ 6.63 million. Voters in the session, held in the field behind City Hall, also authorized the city to …
Southington Pride events meet opposition from some residents
SOUTHINGTON – The city’s involvement in gay pride events this month, including a rainbow flag hoisted at the town center, sparked a vigil last weekend by opponents of gay marriage. Some residents also concerned about what they see as the city’s support for the gay and transgender movement spoke at a city council meeting. Southington …

Lock Haven University Awards First John F. Crucio Fellowship to ROTC Cadets | Education
Lock Haven, PA-ROTC cadet Kairin G. Smith recently received the John F. Crucio Fellowship at Lock Haven University. She is the first recipient of the Curcio Fellowship, founded in November 2020, to provide financial support to former servicemen or current military students of the LHU. Smith of Sunbury was selected from over 50 applicants. She …

White Rock Library Creates Special StoryWalk® to Celebrate Pinon Park Splash Pad Opening – Los Alamos Reporter
Los Alamos County Libraries Youth Services Director Melissa Mackey holds a copy of the book “Jabari Jumps”. Photo by Mayor O’Neill / losalamosreporter.com The first group of children follows the StoryWalk® Thursday evening between the White Rock Library and the Pinon Park Splash Pad. Courtesy photo BY MAYOR O’[email protected] The White Rock Library created a …

Tribes of Midgard wants to create a whole new genre, says creative director
Tribes of Midgard had its first open beta in July 2019, but after a E3 2021 appearance, it finally has a full July 27 release date for PS5, PS4, and PC. The game mixes the resources and cooperation of the survival genre with Viking mythology, for a Valheim meets Diablo style experience. We spoke to …

Good News Center in Utica announces upcoming events
The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road in Utica, offers the following summer programs and opportunities. • Theology Outlet will return to Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 17. Reverend Christopher R. Seibt, of Divine Mercy Parish and Mission of St. Bernadette, Central Square, will lead …

Santa Barbara Women’s Fund awards $ 100,000 grant to nonprofit education | Good for Santa Barbara
Posted on June 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. Children and Family Resource Services (CFRS), a nonprofit organization under the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO), received a $ 100,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara. The funds will provide training and support to 24 Promoters to achieve Family Health Navigator certification. The promoters …

Look in the personal library of Philip Roth
NEWARK – Philip Roth was not valuable for the books in his personal library. When he died in 2018, he left over 7,000 annotated paperbacks and hard covers, most of them stowed away in the built-in shelves of his Upper West Side apartment and home in Warren, Connecticut. He gave them to Newark Public Library, …

Children learn about plants and more at the PSRC Migrant Education Community Teaching Garden
Children observe and cultivate a variety of plants at the Community Teaching Garden for Migrant Education, located in the public schools of the Robeson County Central Office. The garden, which is part of the Migrant Education Program, aims to teach students about the origin of their food and to adopt a more nutritious lifestyle. Tomeka …
Mid-Michigan in-person events this weekend provide a glimpse into the return of a rebounding summer
FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) – (11/06/2021) – Mid-Michigan is warming up for some fun tonight. We’re set for a stark contrast to last year, when COVID-19 put an end to some of the region’s most beloved traditions. “It was a ghost town downtown. The city center had no cars; nobody works downtown; hardly anyone is walking. …

Jesse Royal releases reggae album “Inspired by many genres”
The wait is over. Jesse Royal’s highly anticipated second album, “Royal”, is now available. The 11-track production released on June 11 by Easy Star Records takes listeners on a journey of true ideas, merged with rhythms of colorful reggae splendor. The album opens with the moving ‘High Tide’ starring Samory I. Jesse begins by quoting …

Council Takes No Action on Library Budget Request | News, Sports, Jobs
Tama Library Board Member Deb Hanus (standing) presents materials to the Tama Council documenting the benefits of Tama Library curatorial accreditation. Members of the library board were in front of the board to request an increase in funding for fiscal 2022. The board held a regular meeting on Monday, June 7 in the board room …

Billy Strings decry the boundaries of war and genre on single “Wargasm” RMR [Video]
Billy Cordes released their latest studio single, “Wargasm,” an indictment against the military-industrial complex and our society’s fascination with violence and hatred. Featured on the track in an unlikely pairing is the viral rapper / singer / songwriter CMA, who comes in – with some wavy hip-hop sounds – to add his take on the …

ACLU threatens to sue after Seattle denies permission for CHOP celebration event
A sign on a barricade reads “Welcome to CHOP” on June 20, 2020, at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Pine Street in the occupied Capitol Hill protest zone in Seattle. (AP Photo / Ted S. Warren) The city is trying to shut down an event that wants to commemorate CHOP and celebrate black culture …

Belmont Library News – Library Lines
Find the Belmont Public Library Call: 617-489-2000 Location: 336 Concord Avenue, PO Box 125 Website: https://belmontpubliclibrary.net/ Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and closed on Sunday. No appointment or call is necessary. Open to navigation For museum passes …

Andrew Garfield makes his musical debut with the first trailer for Tick Tick Boom – Explica .co
He had a great time since we didn’t see good old Andrew Garfield. The actor hadn’t appeared on our screens, but not anymore. Now he returns with a 2021 full of new projects. One of the most exciting is probably Tic Tic Boom, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s upcoming musical that was the first feature film under his …

Farmers Market, events return to downtown Minneapolis – WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s a welcome sight for downtown Minneapolis as people are returning to enjoy the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market and the events at Peavey Park. Dozens of local businesses and street musicians line up every Thursday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the farmer’s market, which was canceled last year because the …

“Leading for Racial Justice” is at the center of three essays in Education Week
John Diamond of UW-Madison and former Madison Schools Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham share their thoughts on “Leader for Racial Justice” in a series of three essays for Education Week. Diamond (left) and Cheatham Diamond is the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at …

Brooklyn Library Offers Library Card Honoring Black Americans
News 12 Staff June 09, 2021, 8:14 p.m. EDT Updated:June 09, 2021, 8:14 p.m. EDT Juneteenth is almost two weeks away, but a Bed-Stuy library is getting a head start by releasing its special edition library card focused on black culture. Jneyde Williams’ artwork was unveiled at the Macon Library branch and will soon be …
The 2021 B2B Sales and Marketing Exchange live event returns to Boston, MA.
Demand Gen Report in partnership with Titanium level sponsor, Terminus, to host an in-person event at Encore Resort & Casino Boston Harbor, August 9-11, 2021. For the first time in almost 18 months, Demand Generation Report (DGR) will welcome the B2B sales and marketing community to meet in person at 3rd annual B2B Sales and …

15 TV shows that are current best of all genres
What’s the best horror series right now? The best dark comedy? Polar? Science fiction? Television is currently in a golden age of quality and it can be difficult to determine the best of the best for a given genre. “Current” being the most important word here. It’s all well and good to fight over whether …
Budget bill contains changes to access to abortion and sex education in Ohio
In recent years, when big budget bills have been passed, controversial changes to abortion laws have been added. And that is also happening in this budget. The executive director of NARAL Pro Choice Ohio has a harsh description for state lawmakers behind a recent addition to the state budget. “Let me start by saying there …
Grant enables NP Library to loan home office kits
8/6/2021 Stefanie Blankenship, Director of the North Providence Union Free Library, stands beside an example of the library’s new “Any Place Office Space” kits for patrons to check out. Kits include laptop and charger, wireless printer and charger, mobile hotspot and charger, USB stick, wireless mouse, and printer paper. (Photo Brise by Mélanie Thibeault) The …

June 17, 2021: 11 events in the Charlotte area in honor of “Freedom Day”
June 19, or Juneteenth, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On that day in 1865, enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free – two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation legally freeing slaves across the country. Currently, 47 states and the District of Columbia ceremoniously …

East End Wildlife Rescue Expert Focuses On Education
EAST HAMPTON – For years, those hoping to save an injured or stranded animal on the side of an East End road knew that a phone call to Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton would send founder Dell Cullum to the scene, day like at night, regardless of the weather. But Cullum had big news to …
Remember Ric Fazekas, an unlikely champion of Latin alternative music in LA
The late Ric Fazekas was a legendary figure in Los Angeles’ alternative Latin rock scene. From booker to label manager, promoter to superfan, he was a true champion of LA rock in Spanish. He died last month after a battle with liver cancer. “I would call him a music genre activist. He was campaigning so …

Watertown Library Announces Virtual Programs
Watertown Free Public Library programs are free and open to everyone. The library is open to navigation and checkouts, with curbside pickup available. Virtual programs are offered through Facebook Live and Zoom. For information, visit https://watertownlib.org. For adults CRAZY FILMS: “The artist of disaster”: 7 p.m. June 14 via Zoom. Watch “The Disaster Artist” on …

Texan alternative rock artist SAINT recreates the Alt-Rock genre with his single “Where Were You”
Future Texas alternative rock artist $ @! NT brings his unprecedented emotions and vocal skills to life with his latest alternative rock single, “Where Were You”. Aare you looking for rock music that is seductive but not too loud to break your mood? Upcoming singer and talented musical artist $ @! NT got you covered …
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Avon School Board Hires New Principal for Heritage Elementary School
AVON, Ohio – The Avon Local Schools School Board has awarded a three-year contract to Maura Neville, the new principal of Avon Heritage Elementary School, effective August 1. She replaces Jen Fitch, who was named deputy superintendent of Avon Schools last month. Neville was previously an elementary school principal in the Keystone School District in …

Bellingham Library Announces Details of Central Branch Reopening
Submitted by the Bellingham Public Library The ribbon is cut! Bellingham Public Library Renovation of the ground floor of the central branch is officially over, and the following reopening details will allow for a gradual transition to in-person services. Starting Monday, June 7, the central branch will open at 50% capacity for limited in-person services, …

“Kevin Can F ** k Himself” review: Annie Murphy stars as sitcom’s wife
This show opens, like countless others you may have seen before, in a well-lit living room as a group of noisy friends playfully argue with each other for a loud laugh. Kevin (Eric Petersen) is the sloppy husband who enjoys sports and introductory issues; his wife Allison (Annie Murphy) is a burning stick in the …

On the horizon: 37 upcoming events and program deadlines across North Carolina in July
Numerous tech and life science events and deadlines are scheduled for July. If you’re interested in upcoming events in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of… These chronicles accompany our full resource package for Triangle startups. To keep up with WRAL TechWire’s ongoing initiative to keep up with events unfolding in North Carolina, …
Sex Education Season 3: Otis and Maeve’s affection continues, says Asa Butterfield
Sex Education Season 3 is one of Netflix’s highly anticipated series. Production has wrapped up filming and the series returns for Season 3 with eight episodes slated for release in October on Netflix. What We Can Expect From Sex Education Season 3 Sex Education is a dramatic comedy created by Laurie Nunn. Season 1 follows …

Children’s event promotes emotional health during pandemic
To promote social and emotional health during the pandemic, Jersey City resident Alika Muhammad hosted a “Live, Learn and Grow” children’s event on May 27 at Gateway Park. All local children from the Gateway Park area and many local law enforcement officials were invited to come together for athletics, crafts and conversations aimed at fostering …

STD education, prevention needed in Florida
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of programs that test for communicable diseases and help prevent their spread. These same lessons should be applied to sexually transmitted diseases, especially here in Florida. Five of the 30 cities with the highest rates of STDs per 100,000 nationwide are located in Florida, according to a recent …

Morrisson-Reeves Library prepares summer events and programs
RICHMOND, Ind. – The school being finished, the Morrisson-Reeves library begins its summer events. Programs include in-person, virtual on YouTube or Facebook, and hybrid with both options. In-person programs require registration. Additionally, the summer reading program, Tails & Tales, begins Monday, June 7. Activities for ages 2 to 6 begin June 9 with the Craft …

WAREHAM HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREE LIBRARY
Join the Wareham Garden Club and the Wareham Historical Society as well as the Wareham Free Library for an anniversary presentation of “Remember Back When” at the library at 59 Marion Road from 10 am to 4 pm on June 11 and 12. To celebrate the library, the floral designers at the Garden Club will …

Pride Month 2021: Your Guide to 22 Events in Alabama
June is Pride month, and organizations in Alabama are celebrating. Here are 22 ways to show your pride, recognize the LGBTQ + community, and spread a message of equality and acceptance in our state. When: June 5, noon-6 p.m. Hosted by Pride on the plains. Or: Kiesel Park, 520 Chadwick Lane, Auburn. Pride on the …

New partnership to bridge the COVID-19 education gap
One of the myriad ways the COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous challenges has been for students to be abruptly forced to switch from in-person to online learning. The grades suffered, as well as the mental and emotional well-being of the students and their families. To help meet these needs, two organizations have teamed up to …
Wallingford School Board Creates Assistant Superintendent Position for Director of Special Education
WALLINGFORD – The Board of Education this week approved a title change for the district-wide chief of special education, creating a third post of deputy superintendent. Aimee Turner, who was director of school personnel services for two years, has been appointed deputy superintendent of special education. Thursday’s decision removes Turner from the Wallingford School Administrators …
Outdoor events in Sonoma County, June 6-15, 2021
June 6 Petaluma: Bring your dog with you on this dog trek to Tolay Lake Regional Park. During the 3 mile walk, participants will learn tips for hiking with their dogs and will also look for evidence (scat and tracks) of dogs’ wild and distant cousins - coyotes. 10 a.m. to noon. Free parking fee, …

Potsdam Public Library plans to reopen this summer | County of Saint-Laurent
POTSDAM – The Potsdam Public Library, after going through a year-long shutdown caused by the double whammy of major interior renovations and COVID-19, is starting to emerge at the end of the tunnel. This week, the Potsdam Public Library officially opened for curbside pickup. Customers can now pick up or drop off books during business …

UTA study on streaming habits in the event of a pandemic
Consumers plan to watch more entertainment in the future compared to before the pandemic, but they also expect more from creators and their favorite shows. It’s no surprise that the pandemic has changed entertainment viewing habits by accelerating the wider adoption of streaming. But a new study from United Talent Agency quantifies that and also …