Upcoming Library Events!

June 14 to August 7 at the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity

SUMMER SPLASH! JUNE 16th 5:00-7:00 PM

Join us to kick off our Summer Reading Program! Bring your family for face painting, games, food and balloon animal fun!

How much can you read this summer?

Find out by taking our READING CHALLENGE!!

and win PRIZES at each step of the way!

Little kids earn prizes after reading 20, 40, and 60 J Easy books!

Big kids earn prizes after reading 5, 10, and 15 J books!

Family Craft Night JUNE 22nd 6:30 PM

Bring the whole family for fishy tales and crafts for all ages!

Oceans in Space @ the Planetarium JUNE 30th 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Join us @ Nazareth School District Planetarium for some “spacey” fun!

Splish, Splash Songs with Lenna Harris JULY 7th 6:30 PM

Come listen to water songs for all ages!

Tales with Larry Sceurman JULY 21st 6:30 PM

Enjoy an evening of laughter, fun, and storytelling with a splash!

Family Craft Night JULY 28th 6:30 PM

Bring the whole family for stories and a mystery craft for all ages!

SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMS .

** Registration is required for all programs except the Kickoff Party.

For information, call 610-759-4932 or visit http://www.nazarethlibrary.org/srp2010

Programming Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

Triplets take Podium in Academics

A week or so ago it was reported here that Betsy, Jenny and Kristen Biernat, triplets, ranked 1, 2, and 3 in this year’s graduating class.

The Express-Times (read it here) and the Morning Call (read it here) both have articles on the girls’ incredible accomplishment.

On Memorial Day, I saw the girls’ parents and had a chance to chat with them for a few minutes. Their father volunteered with me a few years ago in one local organization and he remains active in a few others. He told me the girls were each going to a different college and at that time they were anxiously awaiting the parade, which was the last time their four daughters would all be performing in the band together (their youngest is in 9^th grade).

When we were working together, the girls were in 9^th grade and I remember the amazement their father had when he learned they were top three in their class at the academic banquet. They apparently never relinquished their spots, though I don’t know if the order ever changed.

Best wishes to all the girls and congratulations on what is an incredible accomplishment!

Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

Nazareth Center for the Arts Update

June Gallery

Mary Colette Campagna's art work is featured in the Gallery of the Nazareth Center for the Arts for June.  She does Giclee art, which is her photos transferred onto canvas that look like an oil painting.  She is bringing mostly floral canvases to coordinate with June's Garden Tour.  Her artist reception will be Friday June 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 

Garden Tour

The Enchanted Garden Tour is one of four annual fundraisers to support the operation of the Center. Six unique gardens in and around Nazareth, including the Center itself, will feature art, music, and light refreshments. The tour runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on June 19 (rain date June 20). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Donahoe Farms, Nazareth Floral Design, Copiers Inc, and through our online box office at www.nazaretharts.com

Upcoming Performances

·         Friday, June 4: Guitar Villa Presents The Locksmiths, featuring Andrei Maurer. Andrei is an accomplished instructor at Guitar Villa and he will dissect and explain the theory behind the music you will hear his band play. Free Admission.

·         Saturday June 5: Lester Hirsh. Grammy nominated guitarist, singer/songwriter, and poet will perform on a Spanish 6 string and acoustic 12 string guitar. His style ranges from classical, county, and folk to Brazilian Jazz and Flamenco. Free Admission.

·         Saturday, June 12: Sharon Norris, whose professional career was spawned on the cabaret scene of Manhattan, returns to the music scene with a more sophisticated sound borne of life experience. Tickets $10 available online and at Mitch’s Market in Nazareth (New and Belvidere).

Special Announcement

Wailing Waters, featuring Tyler Grady, will perform a summer concert at the Nazareth Borough Park to benefit the Center. Joining Wailing Waters will be nationally known Jimmy and Parrots. Both will perform at the amphitheatre on Sunday August 29. More details to follow.

For information on shows, parking, and everything else related to the Nazareth Center for the Arts visit www.nazaretharts.com

Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker

Garden Cafe Artist Reception

Local Artist Exhibits Florals in Watercolor

On Saturday, June 5, from 11 to 3 PM, the Garden Café, 52 South Main Street in Nazareth is pleased to hold a reception for local artist and member of the Paint Box Art Club, Karen Karner.  Karen paints a variety of subjects in watercolor and in this particular exhibit she wants to share her love of flowers.  The exhibit runs from June 1-June 30.  For further information, please call the Garden Café at 610-759-9620.

Posted via email from Ross Nunamaker