Two Important Walpole Programs Next Week!
Ed. Note: Mark your calendars for two stimulating and important programs to be presented in Walpole by area women next week. CCB
On Wednesday evening, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Walpole Town Library Acworth writer and poet Alice Fogel will discuss “Entering the Realm of Poetry in Seven Easy Steps” based on themes of her new book “Strange Terrain: A Poetry Handbook for the Reluctant Reader”. Alice is the author of three published volumes of poetry, the most recent of which, “Be That Empty,” appeared on the National Poetry Foundation's Best Seller list for several weeks in 2008. You’ll find her to be a stimulating, approachable presenter who may well motivate you to “enter the realm of poetry”—a perfect winter “hole-up” project! The program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, The Friends of the Walpole Town Library and the library itself. It’s part of the Friends’ varied and well-received “Second Wednesday” series. Be there early to get a seat! For further information, call Judy Shumway at 756-3664.
On Thursday noon, January 14, Walpole Unitarian Church opens its new series, Soup & Savor, by presenting Fall Mountain School Superintendent Dr. Debra Livingston discussing “Poverty and Response”. In her presentation, Dr. Livingston describes the psychology of poverty in the U.S.: how poverty shapes the thinking and behavior of people and families with limited means and how that impacts all aspects of our society. Having seen Dr. Livingston’s program last year, a program in which she draws from both her personal and professional experience, I can tell you first-hand that you will find it an eye-opening, mind-expanding, worthwhile investment of your time. And, it’s a perfect opportunity to meet and get to know a key education leader in our area. Come for soup at 12:00 noon at Hastings House on Union Street in Walpole and stay for the program from 12:45 to around 1:30 p.m. While the lunch and program are free and open to the public, donations will be accepted. For further information, call Barbara Vaile at 756-3711.
Chuck Bingaman