In this hands-on, STEM-themed workshop, teaching artist Jay Mankita brings his traveling makerspace and all materials required for kids (ages 5 & up) and families to build their own artful mechanisms - specifically, linkages and mechanical automata. Participants construct one or more mechanisms of their own. Jay shows simple methods for making paper levers, wire […]
Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the music of Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten, Ned Rorem, Dominick Argento, and others, performed by Libby Maxey, soprano and Graham Christian on the piano. Refreshments will be served.
The next title for the Pelham Book Group is "In the Shadow of the Dam: The aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874" by Elizabeth M. Sharpe. We are thrilled to welcome the author for a Q & A session during this month's meeting. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.
Oral histories and local news clippings provide vivid accounts of past rural life, including misfortunes. Hear an account of a Pelham school fire in the firsthand words of its accidental perpetrator; learn of a tragic family dispute; and find out about several weather-related aftermaths in town. These events help us to understand how our forebears […]
Attend this info session with Kirsten Krieger, RN to learn simple things you can do to make a difference in your community: Learn what dementia is, what it's like to live with it, and some tips for communicating with people living with dementia. This event is co-sponsored by the Pelham Council on Aging.
“At ninety two my dad came to live with us. I had no idea how it would transform my life.” Life with Bill is a one-hour performance of stories and music with local author and speaker Nick Kachulis that speaks to the value and vibrancy of our older years. A heartfelt tale of taking care […]
Make a felted cardinal with fiber artist Anna Sunschauer. All materials are provided and no prior needle felting experience is needed. This workshop is open to adults and teens ages 12 & up (strict age limit at the request of the presenter). Space is limited. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72EA3FEC61-46070552-felted
Valley favorites Sarah Clay (vocals/flute) and Draa Hobbs (guitar) will play selections from their Whisper Not 2023 tour, featuring songs that tell an intriguing story. True history or tall tale? Protest or praise? Love song or kiss-off? Come decide for yourself. Retro-Pop, Swing, Blues and Latin Jazz. For more info visit www.clayjazz.com. Refreshments will be […]