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Sunday
January 20, 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of All Souls Art Exhibit
Multidimensional artwork celebrating the Day of All Souls by Kalamazoo Country Day School Spanish language students. Exhibit available in Youth Area from January 17 through February 21 during library’s open hours.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Sunday
January 20, 2008
2:00 PM -
The Mystery of Love
Sponsored by the Fetzer Institute as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, this documentary film explores love in marriage, family, community, science, forgiveness, the search for the divine, friendship, and even war.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Monday
January 21, 2008
7:00 PM -
The Mystery of Love
Sponsored by the Fetzer Institute as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, this documentary film explores love in marriage, family, community, science, forgiveness, the search for the divine, friendship, and even war.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Thursday
January 24, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Regarding the Earth: Being Good Guests
Visit with representatives from a wide variety of environmental organizations within our community and learn how you can do your part to be a good guest to the Earth at an “Environmental Mixer”. Local environmental organizations will share their vision for a healthier planet and provide resources an
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Friday
January 25, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brown-Bag Discussion: U.S. in Central America
Discuss foreign policy and humanitarian involvement. Steve Cameron, Geography professor, and Michael Millar, Spanish professor, both from Western Michigan University, will lead this brown-bag lunch group.
KPL Central
315 S Rose St 342-9837
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Tuesday
January 29, 2008
4:00 PM -
American Indian Storytelling
Master storyteller Larry Plamondon, a First Nation advocate and respected tribal elder of the Grand River Bands of Odawa, will share ancient stories of the Anishnabek, the First People of Michigan, with young folks and their families.
KPL Washington Square
1244 Portage St 553-7970
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Tuesday
January 29, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Book as a Literary Classic
A look at the characterization, potent, poetic imagery, and layered plot filled with resonating social, political and environmental issues—all the qualities that make this an engaging, enduring classic.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Tuesday
January 29, 2008
7:00 PM -
American Indian Storytelling
Master storyteller Larry Plamondon, a First Nation advocate and respected tribal elder of the Grand River Bands of Odawa, will share ancient stories of the Anishnabek, the First People of Michigan, with young folks and their families.
KPL Oshtemo
7265 W Main St 553-7980
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Monday
February 04, 2008
6:30 PM -
Away From Her
A man coping with the institutionalization of his wife because of Alzheimer's disease faces an epiphany when she transfers her affections to another man, Aubrey, a wheel chair-bound mute who also is a patient at the nursing home.
KPL Central
315 S Rose St 342-9837
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Tuesday
February 05, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Animal Dreams Cultural Background
When Codi referred to her boyfriend Loyd as “Loyd with one ‘l’,” what was she really saying? Cultural anthropologist Ike Vasquez will give a deeper insight into this and other conversations and traditions featured in Animal Dreams.
KPL Oshtemo
7265 W Main St 553-7980
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Wednesday
February 06, 2008
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Animal Dreams Public Book Discussion
Come share your thoughts and insights at this drop-in book discussion led by Marsha Meyer and Lindy Rose, with guest Lucia Franco, owner of Mi Ranchito, which will furnish aperitivos and bocaditos (appetizers).
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Wednesday
February 06, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Animal Dreams Public Book Discussion
Come share your thoughts and insights at this drop-in book discussion led by Marsha Meyer and Lindy Rose, with guest Lucia Franco, owner of Mi Ranchito, which will furnish aperitivos and bocaditos (appetizers).
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Thursday
February 07, 2008
8:00 PM -
Los Bandits: More Than a Tex-Mex Band
Film producer Dhera Strauss will host this screening of her award-winning documentary, which has shown over Michigan Public Broadcasting Stations and has been accepted into four film festivals.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
230 N Rose St 373-7990
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Friday
February 08, 2008
1:00 PM -
The Dream Weaver
Find out about dreams through stories, making a Native American dream catcher, and listening to Ojibwe tribe member David Fleming talk about what the dream catcher means to a Native American.
KPL Powell
1000 W Paterson St 553-7960
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Sunday
February 10, 2008
2:00 PM -
Power of Forgiveness
The second film in a series of three films sponsored by the Fetzer Institute as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, this documentary combines character-driven stories about the most dramatic transgressions imaginable with those that seem more commonplace.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Monday
February 11, 2008
7:00 PM -
Power of Forgiveness
The second film in a series of three films sponsored by the Fetzer Institute as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, this documentary combines character-driven stories about the most dramatic transgressions imaginable with those that seem more commonplace.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Wednesday
February 13, 2008
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet the Chefs: Desserts of Central America
Chef Giti Henrie’s passion for baking began at a young age as she helped her grandmother bake bread and pastries in her family’s outdoor stone oven in Tehran, Iran. She was responsible for keeping the bakery pantry full of breads, baklava and other Middle Eastern pastries. She also assisted her fath
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Wednesday
February 13, 2008
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Meet the Chefs: Desserts of Central America
Chef Giti Henrie’s passion for baking began at a young age as she helped her grandmother bake bread and pastries in her family’s outdoor stone oven in Tehran, Iran. She was responsible for keeping the bakery pantry full of breads, baklava and other Middle Eastern pastries. She also assisted her fath
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Friday
February 15, 2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brown-Bag Discussion: The U.S. Southwest
Discuss geography and cultures then and now in the U.S. Southwest. Gloria Larrieu, English professor, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will lead this brown-bag lunch group.
KPL Central
315 S Rose St 342-9837
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Friday
February 15, 2008
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family History Workshop
Ronne Hartfield, author of Another Way Home: The Tangled Roots of Race in One Chicago Family, will describe how family history can illustrate the broader arena of all human experience.
KPL Central
315 S Rose St 342-9837
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Saturday
February 16, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family History Workshop
Ronne Hartfield, author of Another Way Home: The Tangled Roots of Race in One Chicago Family, will describe how family history can illustrate the broader arena of all human experience.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Thursday
February 21, 2008
7:00 PM -
Tell Me Where It Hurts
What’s it like for a Western-educated doctor to practice medicine amidst other cultures? Dr. Gottfried Oosterwal will talk about his experiences practicing medicine in New Guinea jungles and remote African villages.
KPL Central
315 S Rose St 342-9837
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Saturday
February 23, 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Day of the Dead Comes Alive
Magical Rain Theaterworks will share how the Mexican holiday of El Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated both in Mexico and north of the border.
KPL Eastwood
1112 Gayle Ave 553-7810
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Thursday
February 28, 2008
8:00 PM -
Critical Issues; Alternative Views
Recently returned from a service trip to Nicaragua, youth from First Baptist Church share their reflections on their experience. Produced by Lynwood Bartley, Don Cooney, Leigh Ford, Ron Kramer, and Elke Schoffers through the facilities of the Kalamazoo Community Access Center
Community Access Broadcast
Television broadcast
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Friday
February 29, 2008
9:00 PM -
Critical Issues; Alternative Views
Recently returned from a service trip to Nicaragua, youth from First Baptist Church share their reflections on their experience. Produced by Lynwood Bartley, Don Cooney, Leigh Ford, Ron Kramer, and Elke Schoffers through the facilities of the Kalamazoo Community Access Center
Community Access Broadcast
Television broadcast
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Thursday
March 06, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Finding Grace in Kalamazoo
Reading Together concludes with “Finding Grace in Kalamazoo,” a concert featuring talented musician Ken Medema. With his amazing gift of impromptu composition, Ken will help us to discover and celebrate dreams born and nurtured in our community and the people who have kept these dreams alive.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Friday
March 07, 2008
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ArtHop Featuring Musician Roy Douglas
Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter Roy Douglas will perform original works, about human relationships, social justice, and searching for meaning in life, and vintage Bruce Cockburn selections relating to timely issues of Animal Dreams.
First Baptist Church
315 W Michigan Avenue
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Tuesday
March 18, 2008
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dealing with Family Loss
Lindy Rose, Hospice volunteer, and Andrea Heerdt, executive director of Covenant Senior Day Program, will lead this discussion about family loss based on Joan Didion’s Year of Magical Thinking with guest speaker Marie Bahlke, poet and author of One Oar. Come share your thoughts and insights.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Wednesday
March 19, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dealing with Family Loss
Lindy Rose, Hospice volunteer, and Andrea Heerdt, executive director of Covenant Senior Day Program, will lead this discussion about family loss based on Joan Didion’s Year of Magical Thinking with guest speaker Marie Bahlke, poet and author of One Oar. Come share your thoughts and insights.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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Thursday
March 20, 2008
6:30 PM -
Smoke Signals: Film and Discussion
View the Miramax Pictures 1998 film Smoke Signals then discuss ethical issues raised by the film with Jil Larson, associate professor of English, Western Michigan University.
WMU - Bernhard Center
WMU Campus
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Saturday
March 22, 2008
8:00 PM -
Critical Issues; Alternative Views
Recently returned from a service trip to Nicaragua, youth from First Baptist Church share their reflections on their experience. Produced by Lynwood Bartley, Don Cooney, Leigh Ford, Ron Kramer, and Elke Schoffers through the facilities of the Kalamazoo Community Access Center
Community Access Broadcast
Television broadcast
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Sunday
March 23, 2008
9:00 PM -
Critical Issues; Alternative Views
Recently returned from a service trip to Nicaragua, youth from First Baptist Church share their reflections on their experience. Produced by Lynwood Bartley, Don Cooney, Leigh Ford, Ron Kramer, and Elke Schoffers through the facilities of the Kalamazoo Community Access Center
Community Access Broadcast
Television broadcast
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Sunday
April 06, 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Eyes on the World Exhibit Reception
This reception to celebrate the Eyes on the World photography exhibit will feature Peter and Aphrodite Tsairis, founders of the Alexia Tsairis Foundation for World Peace, sponsor of the exhibit, and Justin Yurkanin, a recipient of a Foundation grant.
Portage District Library
300 Library Lane
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