Prospect Hall charity soiree planned for May 19
Prospect Hall Frederick hosts the third annual charity soiree at Saint Johns Literary Institution with a $100 per person black-tie dinner and open bar. Auctioneer Timothy Duggan leads more than 100 items from cars to vacations, with silent booths and a duck pond. Preview party May 18, reservations and donations encouraged, donations tax deductible.
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St. John's Literary Institution
Prospect Hall
Frederick Court Club
Phil Iverson
Ken Johnson
Donald Rice
Deborah Jarboe
C. Kurt Holter
St. John’s Literary Institution
Prospect Hall Frederick
Ridgewell’s
Bethesda
Timothy Duggan
Ritz
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Butterfly Lane
Frederick
Birthday Heard Round the World slide show from Maryland
The 12 minute CFAWC produced sound slide show highlights Maryland firsts in religion medicine transportation and city planning. Nationally prominent Marylanders including women and blacks are recognized. 80 color slides memorialize Maryland heritage and state features. Groups may borrow the program from CFAVC by advance scheduling.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Carroll/Frederick
March Treasures for Wee Readers at the Library
The library unveils new books for young readers in March, led by Nancy Willard’s The Nightgown of the Sullen Moon with David McPhail art. Anno sisters book Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar explores factorials with art, while Sonya's Mommy Works by Arlene Alda features working motherhood through photographs. New easy titles from Reading Rainbow include Louis the Fish by Arthur Yorinks, Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport by Marjorie Sharmat, When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Ryland, and Grandma's Joy by Eloise Greenfield.
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Nancy Willard
Newbery Medal
William Blake’s Inc
Willard
Vassar College
Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference
Ellen
David McPhail
Masaichiro
Mitsumasa Anno
Anno
Sonya
Arlene Aida
Reading Rainbow
Louis the Fish
Arthur Yorinks
School Library Journal
Marjorie Sharmat
Cynthia Ryland
Appalachia
Eloise Greenfield
Library March Treasure Promotes New Children's Books
A Frederick news brief highlights releases in March including Tight Times by Barbara Shook Hazen about a boy and unemployment, Mitchell is Moving by Margaret Sharman about a moving dinosaur, Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora on jazz mentorship, All the Colors of the Race by Arnold Adoff about biracial marriage, and invites readers to visit the library for more.
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Barbara Shook Hazen
Arnold Adoff
1983’s Rich Crop of Children’s Books Spotlighted
A broad look at 1983 childrens books highlights picture books with playful math lessons from John Burningham and Molly Bang, retellings like Red Riding Hood with Trina Short Hyman’s art, Rumpelstilskin by Donna Diamond, and Kipling’s The Elephant's Child in a new Lorinda Bryan Cauley edition. Youth fiction includes Veronica the Showoff by Nancy K. Robinson, Ronia the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren, and Daphne’s Book by Mary Downing Hahn, showcasing contemporary settings and family life.
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John Burningham
Viking
Molly Bang
Greenwillow
Red Riding Hood
Trina Short Hyman
Donna Diamond
Rudyard Kipling
Lorinda Bryan Cauley
Harcourt
Edward Lear
The
Janet Stevens
Susan Jeffers
Longfellow
Hills
Georgia
Helping toddler accept a new baby type story
A newsletter article explains how a 3 year old may feel threatened and lash out when a new sibling arrives. It offers tips to ease the transition by framing the baby as part of the family, preparing the older child, and involving them in preparations to reduce competition.
Choral Ensemble to Perform at First Baptist Frederick
Gardner-Webb College Choral Ensemble directed by Dr. George Cribb visits Frederick for a 7 p.m. concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday March 4. The group draws students from many majors half non music and tours during Music in Our Schools Week.
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Gardner-Webb College Choral Ensemble
George R. Cribb
First Baptist Church
Dill Avenue
Frederick
The
Music Educators National Conference
Dr. Cribb
Preparing for a New Baby in the Home
Guidance for parents on involving an older child when a new baby arrives. Consult the older child about crib placement, have the newborn carried inside by another adult, and teach gentle, careful handling through firm, example-based instruction. Include birthdate when requesting the Growing Child newsletter.
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Lafayette
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Miss Lindgrin
Pippi Longstockings
Bork
Mary Downing Hahn
Daphne
Jessica
Family Circle
Wake Forest University
Columbia University
North Texas State
Gardner-Webb Choral Ensemble
Potomac Tile & Carpet
East Patrick St. Frederick
Solas Monaii
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