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Thursday, September 9, 2010
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Indianapolis-Marion Co. Public Library - Irvington
2:00PM-3:30PM Presenter: Jo Ann Carr, Owner, Interlude Tours. Retirees are invited to learn tips on how to travel abroad, select travel insurance, efficiently navigate airport security, avoid lost luggage, and pack smart.
Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (Central)
2:00PM-3:00PM Adults are invited for help in putting the finishing touches on a resume to help it get noticed. Participants will receive a free flash drive and copies of their resume. Presenter will be Lisa McDonald of Career Polish. Please bring a copy of your current resume and/or cover letter. This program is made possible by support from the Hoover Family Foundation through a gift to the IMCPL Foundation.
Jewish Community Center
3:30PM-4:30PM If you are a caregiver for a family member or friend, we invite you to participate in this group. Facilitated by Judy Sosin, MSW, JCC Associate Executive Director, we will provide a safe place to share emotions and experiences, seek and give advice, and exchange practical information with others.
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
2:00PM-4:00PM Purdue Extension of Marion County is offering Dining with Diabetes Classes at the following CICOA meal site. Nutrition site clients can sign up with the Neighborhood meal site manager. Classes are 4 days, 2 hours each. September 8, 10 2-4 pm; September 16, 17 9-11 am.
President Benjamin Harrison Home
10:00AM-3:00PM The exhibit chronicles Presidential travel by rail, including the journeys of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, Hayes, McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. In addition, the exhibit will include many items from the hundreds of gifts presented to Benjamin Harrison's party when making its 1891, 10,000-mile train trip to the West Coast. The exhibit is part of admission to Harrison Home tours. The exhibit is sponsored in part by the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission.
President Benjamin Harrison Home
10:00AM-3:30PM Come and tour the presidential home.
Indianapolis-Marion Co. Public Library - Irvington
1:30PM-2:30PM Adults are invited to discuss this month’s book selection. The book to be discussed is "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much" by Allison Hoover Bartlett.
President Benjamin Harrison Home
10:00AM-3:30PM Women's Suffrage Exhibit is featured in the reconstructed carriage house located behind the home on the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. The mansion's gift shop offers a range of patriotic gifts for many occasions, including Presidential china, ties, mouse pads, cards, bookmarks, books, games, toys, train whistles and train books, souvenirs of the "All Aboard! Making Tracks with the Presidential Train" exhibit.
Indiana State Museum
9:00AM-5:00PM It's YOUR art - Hoosier art! Heartland Art traces 140 years of Indiana art created at home and elsewhere by Indiana natives. From early portraits of our Statesmen to abstract impressions of the 21st century, Indiana's history and culture are discovered through the eyes of our own. Admire an old favorite or discover a new one from YOUR Indiana collection!
Indianapolis Art Center
12:30PM-3:30PM If you are comfortable in the techniques of your media but are still searching for creative vision, this class encourages you to step out of your comfort zone by experiencing the techniques, subjects, and thought processes of other artists. Students will grow and develop goals through individualized projects in a variety of media.
Indianapolis Art Center
9:00AM-12:00PM Learn the ins and outs of this amazing sculptural form that uses everyday objects in new and unusual ways. Learn about construction techniques, balance, and form while learning to express your inner-language. Aesthetic styles such as steam punk, primitive and collective unconsciousness will be discussed.
Indianapolis Art Center
6:30PM-9:30PM Learn the art of four-shaft loom weaving by making something for yourself ¿¿¿ a warm winter scarf, casual rag rug, elegant hand towels, or stylish shawl. Learn how to create a warp, dress a loom, and how to weave. Choose one of eight special projects. Materials may be purchased through instructor.
Indianapolis Art Center
7:00PM-10:00PM Learn about controlling your center of interest using balance, rhythm and movement. We'll practice a variety of styles and imaginative challenges to understanding the principles of composition and elevate your work to another level. Students must have basic knowledge of how to operate their camera. For more information, go to http://CooperFineArt.com/blog.htm them click the "Composition for Photography" link to see what other classes have done. For questions email Dan@CooperFineArt.com or call (317) 845-7365. This class partially satisfies the Photo Elective requirement for the Photo Certification Program.
Indianapolis Art Center
6:30PM-9:30PM Learn the basics of still photography for beginners. Camera functions, black and white, printing and darkroom work are covered. Students receive assignments and critiques. The first class is vital for understanding the remaining six weeks. Ages 16-Adult. This class partially satisfies the beginning black and white photo requirement for the Photo Certification Program.
Indianapolis Art Center
12:30PM-3:30PM Student¿¿¿s choice of medium includes watercolor, acrylics, oils and pastel. Students work at their own pace on subjects of their choice. Source materials may include student¿¿¿s own sketches or photographs, or work may be developed from imagination. Subjects may include landscapes, still lifes, florals, figures or abstract ideas. Class paints for 2 1/2 hours; 1/2 hour is devoted to group critique, demonstrations or lectures on aspects of composition.

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