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Girl Scouts: Earn Your Badge!
Saturday, April 18 | 2-4 p.m.
Shepard Branch | 850 N. Nelson Rd.Calling all Brownies: Earn your “My Family Story” badge! We’ll read stories, then discuss how families can be big or small, can include biological family, chosen family, friends, teachers, neighbors, and even pets! Share your family story through art and illustration. Bring a photo of a person or people that you consider family. Click below to register.
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Free Class for Nonprofits: Getting Grant Ready
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)Consultant Carolyn Caldwell will share what it takes for nonprofits to become ready to submit successful grant proposals. We’ll also review the documents and information you can gather in order to respond to grant opportunities quickly and effectively.
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The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio presents “Primary Trust”
April 23 – May 10
Studio Two, Riffe Center | 77 S. High St.Kenneth is a man with a routine. He spends his days working at the local bookstore and his evenings sipping two-for-one Mai Tais at the tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. When the bookstore closes, Kenneth’s world is turned upside down and he must find the courage to face his biggest fear: change. Don’t miss this touching story of new beginnings and the transformational power of friendship.
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See Author Beth Macy
Sunday, May 3 | 2 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Reading Room)Join us for award-winning author Beth Macy, in conversation with Brian Alexander, to hear about her books that examine rural communities left behind by corporate greed and political indifference.
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