SPECIAL GRANT—SUPPORTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Cultural Crossroads has received a grant, approved in November 2010, from the “Francis Family Foundation’s Small Arts Grant Program“ to support two of the organization’s most popular educational programs through 2011.
Those programs are now being scheduled to occur through the end of the year in locations and organizations throughout the city and volunteers are being accepted to join in the programs in libraries across the metropolitan area. The supported programs feature interactive crafts, designed to teach children about other cultures in a fun environment. The only required skills for volunteers are an open mind and willingness to encourage youth.
NOTE: Libraries sometimes need to re-schedule programs; always check with Cultural Crossroads or the venue the day of the program to determine if there has been a re-scheduling.
Hello, World!
Popular with all ages, this program teaches words of greeting in different languages coupled with the expression of individual artistic ideas by decorating T-shirts as wearable art. Thanks to the supporting grant for this program, all supplied, including T-shirts are provided.
Is This Your New Year?
All cultures celebrate the turn of their year with different customs. Children explore other cultures and learn when and how the new year is celebrated in other societies and learn about aspects of those cultures by creating crafts to take home as a souvenir.
Although designed to appeal to children, all Cultural Crossroads educational programs appeal to a wide range of age groups and are conducted as intergenerational programs, and all are welcome. Come and volunteer or come and join as a participant!
Monday, June 13
“Hello, World!”
Smithvile LB — 7:00 pm
Monday, June 20
“Hello, World!”
Plaza LB — 10:30 am
Wednesday, June 29
“Hello, World!”
Waldo LB — 2:00 pm
Monday, July 11
“Is This Your New Year?”
Plaza LB — 10:30 am
Wednesday, July 13
“Is This Your New Year?”
Waldo LB — 2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 19
“Hello, World!”
Olathe Indian Creek LB — 1:30 pm
Tuesday, July 19
“Hello, World!”
Parkville LB — 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 21
“Hello, World!”
Olathe Main LB — 1:30 pm
Thursday, July 28
“Hello, World!”
Liberty LB — 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 30
“Is This Your New Year?”
Blue Springs North LB— 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 24
“Hello, World!”
North Oak LB — 2:00 pm
Friday, October 14
“Is This Your New Year?”
Plaza LB
EVENT POSTPONED; NEW DATE TBA
Thursday, November 10
“Hello, World!”
Oak Grove LB — 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 1
“Hello, World!”
Lone Jack LB — 10:00 am
Tuesday, December 6
“Is This Your New Year?”
Excelsior Springs LB — 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 8
“Is This Your New Year?”
Raytown LB— 2:00 pm
Firday, January 6
“Is This Your New Year?”
Plaza LB— 6:30 pm
Volunteers are always welcome — please sign-up to let us know if you can volunteer or schedule a program for your organization.