MILITARY DOGS & HANDLERS COLLECTION DRIVE
MONTH OF JULY 2013
During the month of July, we are collecting items for Military Dogs & their Handlers. Michigan Search & Rescue (MISAR) will pick up all your donations at the library during the first week of August. They also accept cash donations to pay for postage to ship the $15.00 boxes overseas.
We chose this organization after sponsoring "The History of War Dogs" program in February. And, we have the very inspiring DVD "War Dogs of the Pacific" available for checkout.
Please drop off items only when the library is open: Monday-Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday 10am - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 4pm. And be sure to sign a thank you card when you donate--we'll include these in the shipments!
Please ask for a list of items at the Checkout Desk. Visit our website www.parchmentlibrary.org. Call 269-343-7747 for more information.
ITEMS FOR BIG DOGS (Labs, Dobermans, Malinois Shepherds): Leashes, Collars, KONG dog toys, Tennis balls, Rope tugs, Frisbees, Grooming aids such as eye ointments, wet wipes (for dogs), brushes, Small bags of dog treats--nothing from China--all items should be made in USA, Toenail cutters, Pig ears--this is the only pork-based item allowed.
ITEMS FOR HANDLERS: Snacks--nothing pork-based, Candy, Microwave popcorn, Fruit snacks, Paperback books--no skin showing on cover & no romance, DVDs--no skin showing on packaging, Crossword-type puzzle magazines, Disposable razors, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Decks of playing cards.
KINDLEBERGER FESTIVAL 2013
Saturday, July 13, 10 am
http://www.kindleberger.org/
The Festival begins Wednesday, July 10. Be sure to visit the website for all the activities during the Festival and the Sunday Concert series.
Watch the parade on Saturday, July 13 @ 10am for the Parchment Community Library Top Shelf Book Cart Drill Team this year! We're back!
MICHIGAN SEARCH & RESCUE DEMONSTRATION
Tuesday, July 23, 6 - 8 pm
Michigan Search & Rescue is primarily a missing persons response team. Canine teams are available 24/7 to aid in the search for missing persons in all types of situations. Cris Bean and her team from Michigan Search & Rescue will bring airscent and cadaver dogs, and give an overview of how the dogs work and how they decide on which dog to use. They will also discuss safety in the woods if you are lost so that help can get to you quickly. The dogs all have their Canine Good Citizen certification, and are good for working demos and around people. They love to show off!
Please join us for an enjoyable evening and meet some great dogs. Fun for the whole family! Click here to register or call 343-7747.
There is no supply fee for this event, as has been reported elsewhere.
THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL CARDS & BASEBALL CARD COLLECTING
Tuesday, August 6, 6 - 8 pm
Jeff Kless has over 40 years' experience collecting baseball cards and more than 700,000 cards in his personal collection, some from as early as 1910. He will discuss the history of baseball cards, how licensing and logos have changed over the years, what criteria appraisers use when evaluating the value of cards, and how card collectors can buy and sell using e-Bay.
Attendees may bring their card collections and Kless will provide his estimation of the value of individual collections.
He will also share tips on how to manage cards to ensure they maintain their quality and condition. Attendees will also have the chance to win baseball cards during the presentation. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register. Refreshments served.
HENRY FORD & THE MODEL T
Tuesday, August 13, 6 - 8 pm
With only $900 in Henry Ford's pocket, the Ford Motor Company was incorporated on June 16, 1903 with 12 investors including Henry Ford and the Dodge brothers.
During its early years, the company produced a range of vehicles designated, chronologically, from the Ford Model A (1903) to models K and S (Ford's last right-hand steering model) of 1907. The next year, Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Earlier models were from components made to order by other companies including Oldsmobile & Dodge--what would come to be called "an assembled car."
Join us for a lively evening with lots of photos and history. The presenter, Tom Buettner, has been giving his programs to West Michigan communities for 22 years.
Click here to register or call 269-343-7747. Refreshments served.
THE DISCOVERY AND INVESTIGATION OF A FRENCH TRADING POST IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 pm
Western Michigan University archaeologists have been investigating an 18th century French trading post in Niles, MI since 1998. Join Michael S. Nassaney, Professor of Anthropology, to see what they have found and what they have discovered about life in colonial Michigan.
Professor Nassaney has been teaching at WMU since 1992 and is principal investigator at the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project in Niles, Michigan.
Click here to register or call 343-7747. Refreshments served.
CHEESE-MAKING AT HOME
Tuesday, October 22, 6 - 8 pm
Gary Colles, known as The Cheese Guy, began making artisan cheese at home after eating "half his weight" in Stilton cheese in pubs across England, Ireland, and Scotland while he and his wife toured castles and gardens on vacation years ago. Following training by noted experts in Michigan and Canada, he has been teaching cheese-making classes for more than a decade now. Gary enjoys showing students how to use common kitchen equipment to turn milk into "cheese magic."We had a lot of fun and tasted some great cheese the last time, so don't miss this free event! Click here to register or call 343-7747.
PAPER EMBROIDERY CARDS
Wednesday, November 13, 6 - 8 pm
With Becky Ryder
Embroider this holiday wreath on a paper card. No experience necessary. Room for 12, ages 18 & up.
Click here to register or call 343-7747.