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Cultural Conversations

"ESL Students Bring You the World: Cultural Traditions & Immigration Experiences" at the Olympia Library

Submitted by agathafrye on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 6:47pm.

Start: Jan 31 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Jan 31 2008 - 8:30pm

Explore the many cultures of students in the English as a Second Language program at South Puget Sound Community College. Read students’ writings on their cultural traditions and immigration experiences, and meet the authors. This event is part of the Ethnic Celebration Community Conversation series, a partnership of the Olympia Timberland Library, Timberland Regional Library and the City of Olympia. Presented by ESL Students of SPSCC.

"The Volunteer Experience with the Olympia Area Peace Corps Association" at the Olympia Library

Submitted by agathafrye on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 6:44pm.

Start: Jan 30 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Jan 30 2008 - 8:30pm

A panel of local returned Peace Corps volunteers will lead a conversation about the experience of diverse cultures and its impact on their lives and careers with the intention of encouraging all ages to volunteer. This event is part of the Ethnic Celebration Community Conversation series, a partnership of the Olympia Timberland Library, Timberland Regional Library and the City of Olympia. Presented by the Olympia Area Peace Corps Association.

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"Bagpipes and Scottish Regalia" at the Olympia Library

Submitted by agathafrye on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 6:42pm.

Start: Jan 29 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Jan 29 2008 - 8:30pm

Explore the symbols of Scotland. Find out more about Scottish heritage, bagpipes, military regalia, customs and traditions of Scotland with representatives of the Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe Band. This event is part of the Ethnic Celebration Community Conversation series, a partnership of the Olympia Timberland Library, Timberland Regional Library and the City of Olympia. Presented by The Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe Band.

"Civil Rights and the Japanese American Community" lecture at the Olympia Library

Submitted by agathafrye on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 6:40pm.

Start: Jan 28 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Jan 28 2008 - 8:30pm

The Olympia Japanese American Citizens League will discuss the history of Japanese Americans in the Puget Sound area. They will talk about the survival of their culture through internment, how they keep their traditions going, and their activism in current civil rights. This event is part of the Ethnic Celebration Community Conversation series, a partnership of the Olympia Timberland Library, Timberland Regional Library and the City of Olympia. Presented by The Olympia Japanese American Citizens League.

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