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Would you like to see your poems published in a book – with one copy for you and one for the MW Library’s collection? Then polish up your entry for the Voice of Civil Rights poetry challenge.
Considering the busy month many of you have had preparing yesterday’s phenomenal Black History celebration and the fun-filled Asian Assembly earlier in February, I’ve delayed the deadline from tomorrow until Monday to give you one more weekend to finish your creative work. Submit your entries in the library.
Sign up now to participate in one (or both) of the novel & film discussions about The Secret Life of Bees – during lunch this Friday and next Tuesday from 11:45-12:15. Peanut butter honey cookies and other treats will be provided (don’t worry, name brand peanut butter in jars is NOT part of the current peanut butter recall), and you’re welcome to bring your lunch too.
Haven’t seen the film yet? There will be a three-part showing in the library during lunch today through Thursday.
Haven’t read the novel? The library has many copies available for check out.
Can’t get enough of bees? There are two more events remaining on The Secret Life of Bees activity calendar:
- Mon, Feb. 23 – Amazing Dance and Math of Bees featuring Mr. Phil Tharp (dancing!) and Mr. John Barnes
- Fri, Feb. 27 – Bees under the Microscope featuring Mr. Dave Barnes
As recommended by Mr. Steve Ross during his discussion of beekeeping today, here’s a link to Book IV of Virgil’s Georgics (as translated by John Dryden) – all about bees!
Twenty minutes was not enough last Thursday for Ms. Arnold to share her boundless enthusiasm about the music of the Civil Rights era, so come to the library for the second session – fresh and inspired – tomorrow during lunch.
For those of you who missed the first session, watch Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready” to warm up!
A new addition to The Secret Life of Bees activities: Bees Under the Microscope – Dave Barnes sheds light on the anatomy of bees – Friday, Feb. 27th, in the library during lunch.
Queen Latifah plays the role of August Boatwright, the oldest of three sisters who own Black Madonna Honey in the movie The Secret Life of Bees (based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd).
Today at lunch, Mr. Steve Ross described his experiences keeping bees in his backyard here in Richmond. The bee boxes and honey frames (like the one shown in this photo), clothing, and methods (such as smoking the hive before opening it) that Mr. Ross described are very similar to those depicted in the film.
Thank you to Mr. Ross and everyone who attended today’s program.
