The Charbonneau Villager Newspaper 2019 June issue Villager newspaper | Page 27

THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 27 June 2019 Library ■ From Page 22 Please tell them about our new English Conversation Group. Held on Monday evenings — June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 6 p.m. — participants can drop in to learn and practice English in this free, informal class. Speakers of any language and any English comprehensive level are welcome, and no registration is required. ■ On Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. come and see our graduating class of Mexican Folk Dancers. These hard- working kids have had nine classes to perfect their craft, and now they’re ready to strut their stuff in front of you (and their parents!) Free and open to all. ■ Also for English learners, we have an ESL class that meets on Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. An experienced ESL instructor conducts the class informally. No pre- registration is required and the class is free. Call Deborah Gitlitz (ella habla español) for further information at 503- 570-1582. ■ On Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m., our very popular (and free) BookNotes concert series will once more take to the limelight. This time, we’re featuring our local Portland chapter of Opera on Tap. These amateur opera singers ache to bring lofty arias directly to the masses. Audience participation is encouraged, so join and help us name that tune. Identify songs that you have heard in movies, TV shows or commercials. BYOH (Bring your own horns)! ■ On Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m., our Great Books Discussion Group gathers. Are you interested in philosophy and the big questions of life? Join us each month for a roundtable discussion of how modern day issues are reflected and illuminated by the great western classic books. This month, we’ll be discussing “The Education of Henry Adams” by Henry Adams (and who better?). Call or email us to join our Great Books emailing list and (with luck) receive monthly scans of our readings. ■ Hooray! It’s the Genealogy Club, meeting again on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Join Malia for helpful tips and tricks for all levels from beginners to seasoned genealogists. Discover new genealogical resources and tools, discuss personal research and goals, and learn from others! Note to participants: As hard as it is to believe, yes, we’re ALL descendants of royalty — even your dorky brother-in-law! ■ Thursday, June 20, at 11 a.m. (and then again at 12:30 p.m., and yet again at 2 p.m.) marks the beginning of our much-beloved Thursday Fun Shows! Especially for the Summer Reading Program, we present juggler Rhys Thomas, who blends science with comedy in a show at the Smithsonian Institution called “Wonderful!” The show is free, but we suggest arriving early, as we often run out of seating before everyone can be admitted. Don’t let it happen to you! ■ The Wilsonville Library Book Club will meet Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. to discuss a wonderful book that I unfortunately don’t know the title of yet! Give us a call at the library or come in to check out one of the copious copies we have stashed away. I’m sure it will be great! ■ Just in case Uncle Sam didn’t get the last drop of your blood in April, the Red Cross is visiting the library to take a bit more. Help your community by donating blood on Monday, June 24, from noon to 5 p.m. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donate blood and change a life! ■ On Tuesday, June 25th, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m. — hint, hint). You should check out the History Pub! The Wilsonville Public Library Foundation, the Wilsonville/Boones Ferry Historical Society, and McMenamins have teamed up to present free monthly programs focusing on Oregon’s rich history. Held at the McMenamins Old Church (near Fred Meyer). This month, we feature Tillamook Burn: Legacy of Fire. Hosted by Doug Decker, Oregon’s former state forester. The Tillamook Burn was a series of four devastating wildfires that swept the Oregon coast range at six-year intervals in the 1930s and 1940s, leaving a 500-square mile swath of burned trees and charred slopes. Come witness how these fires and other past events have shaped the landscape of today’s Tillamook State Forest and how the forest has in turn shaped generations of Oregonians, many who remember the Tillamook simply as “The Burn.” Using writings, oral history interviews, photographs, maps and stories from those who have known and shaped the forest over many years, forest historian Doug Decker will portray the dramatic changes of the 20th century and sketch how that legacy continues to influence the future. ■ On Thursday, June 27, at 11 a.m. (and then again at 12:30 p.m. and yet again at 2 p.m.) for the second installment of our Thursday Fun Shows, we feature Red Yarn! Enjoy exciting stories told with puppets and live folk and rock songs. (Hmmmmm... for the grammatically inclined among you, do you think the phrase “live folk” in the previous sentence refers to living people, as opposed to the puppets, or to the folk-style music that’s played on the spot? Perhaps both?) For the younger set, we also host many fun activities this month in addition to the Summer Reading Program, which begins June 10. ■ Baby Time meets (please note the new dates and time) June 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. Moms, dads, grandmas and caregivers can join in for songs, rhymes and special bonding time with your baby. Stay afterward to play and chat with other caregivers about all things baby! ■ Toddler Time will meet Tuesday, June 18, and Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Join us for an interactive program that includes songs, parachute fun, bubbles, puppets and stories for our youngest patrons. This program is designed with even the most active toddler in mind! ■ On Tuesdays, June 18, and 25, at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, June 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m. (and then again at 1 p.m.), come and see Stories and Science! Bring the whole family together for creative storytelling with stories, songs, puppets, and a science demonstration. And last but not least, here’s what’s going on for teens in grades 6-12: ■ Thursday, June 20, from 9-11 p.m., teens can join us for Library After Dark! There will be trivia, karaoke, games and beverages. Your glow-in- the-dark attire is welcome! Spook up the place on a dark, dark night! ■ Also for teens, on Thursday, June 27, beginning at 4 p.m. we have Escape in Space! Join us for a space- themed escape room challenge. Bring your own squad or join one of ours. Can you escape before the meteor strikes? 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