September 2023 Calendar Of Events For The Friends Of Wood Memorial Library And Museum

From: Wood Memorial Library and Museum

September 6, 2023

Stephen King Book Release Party: Holly
Free
Book Club on the Go
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6pm

Facilitated by local author Jessica Bottomley, The book release party is open to all. Feel free to BYO snacks/beverages.
Pre-order Holly and pick it up at the party!

"South Windsor Unearthed: Rarely Seen Indigenous Artifacts”

Closes September 7th
9 am-4 pm
South Windsor’s archaeological record provides a window into the town’s rich Indigenous past. The town has been the site of not only intensive digs but of local of numerous surface finds. Rarely seen items are on display. Don't miss this exhibit.
More details at www.Nowashe.org.

Stephen King Book Club: Rose Madder
Free
Book Club on the Go
Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6pm
Join our monthly Stephen King Book Club! Facilitated by local author Jessica Bottomley, this book club meets the third Thursday of the month and is open to new members. Feel free to BYO snacks/beverages.

Nowashe Fall Open House
Saturday, September 23, 2023
from 11am - 4pm

Cheenulka Pocknett (Mashpee Wampanoag) will present an Indigenous food demonstration in Nowashe Village. Visitors can learn about Indigenous foods – their history and importance of eating locally sourced, in-season food. CheNulKa is an educator, activist, the shellfish manager for the First Light Shellfish Farm, and a member of Red Hawk Singers and Dancers.

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. David Eichelberg, Outreach and Tradition Specialist from the Mohegan Tribe, will be joining us to present on the Mohegan Tribe’s history, culture and traditions.

Suggested donation: $5/child, $10/adults, $25/family. Explore more details

Albertus Jones: South Windsor Artist and Teacher Exhibit

September 21, 2023Thru October 26, 2023
Mondays and Thursdays
9 am-4 pm

A exhibit of paintings by local artist Albertus Jones will be on display throughout the building from September 21st thru October 26th and will include paintings from the South Windsor Historical Society, The Wood, the South Windsor Public Library, First Congregational Church of South Windsor as well as several on loan from private collectors.

This exhibit is an accompaniment to the program, “Albertus Jones: South Windsor Artist and Teacher” w/speaker Gary Knobles to be held on September 28th from 7-8pm.

“Albertus Jones: South Windsor Artist and teacher” with speaker Gary Knobel.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7pm

According to his WPA biography, Jones was, “Always a teacher. He believed that ‘his most important contribution to art was training other artists’”. He taught in virtually every art institution in Hartford and South Windsor.
Gary Knoble, a Trustee of the New Britain Museum of American Art and chair of their Collections Committee, will be bringing some works by Jones for the program.

$5 members/$7general public
Co-Sponsored with SW Historical Society

September Events from our Friends!
Please check their websites or Facebook pages for the latest information!

South Windsor Historical Society's
Heritage Day
Saturday, September 30, 2023
from 9am - 4pm

1871 Main Street, South Windsor
(next to the East Windsor Hill Post Office)

Hartford Audubon Society's

Station 43 Beginners Bird Walk #1

953 Main St, South Windsor

Saturday, September 23, 2023

8 am – 11 am

The first of four morning walks designed for beginners at Hartford Audubon’s oldest sanctuary. Station 43 is an excellent birding area year ‘round and on each walk, we will look for seasonal birds.

Coming up in October!

Please check the website or Facebook for the latest information!

Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 9, 2023
from 11am - 4pm

Explore Indigenous Culture in Nowashe Village! We will be hosting Clan Mother Shoran Piper (Golden Hill Paugussett), James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Pocknett (Mashpee Wampanoag), Dan Shears (Nulhegan Abenaki), and Sin Fronteras, a group of Indigenous musicians from South America.

Canoe trips provided by Metacomet Canoe & Kayak and authentic Northeast Indigenous cuisine offered by Sly Fox Den II will be available for paying customers. Pre-registration is recommended.

Many of our educators will also have Indigenous wares including wampum jewelry, available for purchase.

Suggested donation: $5 per child, $10 for adults, $25 per family.

Visit www.Nowashe.org for the latest details.

Music Bingo!
Friday,
October 13th
from 6:30am - 9pm

Friday the 13th doesn’t have to be unlucky! Come join us and try your hand at Music Bingo, a fun twist on a classic game where songs replace numbers to create an engaging and interactive experience. Prizes for the winners! Finger foods will be provided; feel free to BYOB!

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