BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//This Is Mystic, CT - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thisismystic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for This Is Mystic, CT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201113T172917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T172917Z UID:10005652-1607011200-1607014800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: How to Publish an Illustrated Kids' Book DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us as the author of The Big Scary Virus\, Brittney Marie\, discusses how she wrote an illustrated children’s book this year. Learn more about the writing process\, working with an illustrator\, how to get published\, and why the author wrote a book for children about the coronavirus. Participants will be able to ask the author questions at the end of the talk. Find more information about the book and the author from https://www.thebigscaryvirus.com/. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-how-to-publish-an-illustrated-kids-book/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T175713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175713Z UID:10002909-1606759200-1606762800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: The Life and Times of Louisa May Alcott DESCRIPTION:Louisa May Alcott (born November 29\, 1832 – 1888) is most famous for Little Women\, a novel that shaped the way many women since the Victorian era have defined girlhood and family. Alcott was also a Civil War nurse\, an avid supporter of women’s suffrage\, and\, through her writing\, the sole breadwinner for her family. Local author Ruth Crocker’s presentation reveals Alcott’s fascinating path to fame as an author and the role of famous transcendentalist writers like Thoreau and Emerson in her life. Join us to celebrate the life and achievements of one of America’s most well-known literary figures. \nRuth W. Crocker is the author of The Secret Life of Louisa May Alcott\, a one-act play based on the writings\, diaries and journal entries of Ms. Alcott. Ruth has a special interest in women writers of the nineteenth century. Her essays and nonfiction articles have appeared in The Gettysburg Review\, Grace Magazine\, O-Dark-Thirty\, T.A.P.S. Magazine\, Bennington Review\, Persimmon Tree\, The Saturday Evening Post\, Redux\, and several trade magazines. Her memoir\, Those Who Remain: Remembrance and Reunion After War\, received the Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal for nonfiction\, and her book People of Yellowstone received the Foreword Review Book of the Year Award in 2017. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut\, and an MFA in Creative writing from Bennington College. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-the-life-and-times-of-louisa-may-alcott/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T175620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175620Z UID:10002907-1606147200-1606150800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Tools for Workplace Collaboration: Intro to Google Slides DESCRIPTION:If you have a Gmail account with Google\, you also have access to helpful digital tools like Google Docs\, Sheets\, Forms\, and Drive. These applications can help you work with a team in a workplace or remotely from home\, and each of them are free to use. Join us for this three-part series to get an introduction to using these tools to collaborate with other workers for business\, nonprofit work\, organizing\, and more. \nIntro to Google Slides :\nA presentation can make a lecture or webinar more engaging and memorable to participants. It also allows you to share information in a visual medium that lasts longer than an hour-long talk. Similar to Microsoft PowerPoint\, learn how to create slides\, use templates\, arrange visual images without violating copyright laws\, and more. \nRegistration is required to attend each of these program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-tools-for-workplace-collaboration-intro-to-google-slides/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T175515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175515Z UID:10005643-1605952800-1605956400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Cool-ology®: Bird Bonanza for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Participants investigate what makes birds unique by their calls\, beak and body shapes\, and explore their habitats. We’ll then engineer our own bird and a nest for its home! \nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-cool-ology-bird-bonanza-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T160000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T175441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175441Z UID:10005642-1605884400-1605888000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Remote Learning: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session DESCRIPTION:Schooling at home and homeschooling are different\, but there’s also a lot of overlap. Get some tips and tricks for Remote Learning from 20 year homeschool veteran\, Linda Hincks. We’ll talk about how to relieve overscheduling stress and revive energy for learning. Bring your questions and concerns. Let’s talk about what’s most useful for you. \nYou can find out more with Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting in our upcoming talk. \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/remote-learning-an-afternoon-conversation-and-information-session/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T175042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T175042Z UID:10005641-1605542400-1605546000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Tools for Workplace Collaboration: Intro to Google Forms DESCRIPTION:If you have a Gmail account with Google\, you also have access to helpful digital tools like Google Docs\, Sheets\, Forms\, and Drive. These applications can help you work with a team in a workplace or remotely from home\, and each of them are free to use. Join us for this three-part series to get an introduction to using these tools to collaborate with other workers for business\, nonprofit work\, organizing\, and more. \nIntro to Google Forms: Sometimes you may want to survey staff\, customers\, or organization stakeholders. Use Google Forms to easily collect and analyze survey data that may be helpful for you to begin a new project\, adjust your operations\, or offer new services. Learn the versatile ways you can use this tool in any workplace. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-tools-for-workplace-collaboration-intro-to-google-forms/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T160000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174836Z UID:10005640-1605366000-1605369600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: LAAM presents an Art Workshop for Kids! DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 14 at 3:00\, Sophia Gipstein\, Education Associate from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead kids in an art project! Our project will be based on the museum’s “Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations” exhibition. You can learn more about the museum’s exhibition here. \nGrab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who register. The kits will be available for pick-up at the Library two days before the art workshop. The art kits will include; \nLyman Allyn tote bag.\nMaterials for the project.\nInformation sheet on the project.\nMaterial list and instructions.\nThis is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-laam-presents-an-art-workshop-for-kids-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174631Z UID:10005639-1605196800-1605200400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: My Life Growing Up in A Cult DESCRIPTION:Join us with author Patricia Walsh Chadwick for a book talk about her memoir Little Sister. The author sheds light on her childhood experience\, growing up in a religious cult in the 1950s and 1960s\, with no access to the outside world or its influences–radio\, newspapers\, television–or contact with anyone\, including family. Her only exposure was a community of 100 people\, 39 of which were children. She also discusses how it was to be evicted from the community at the age of 17 and face a world she had been taught to believe was full of sin and danger. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-my-life-growing-up-in-a-cult/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174559Z UID:10005638-1605110400-1605114000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Fall Wellness Series with Dr. Kathleen Cannon: Immune Function\, Heading into the Colder Months DESCRIPTION:The winter months–and even the impending colder weather–can be hard on physical health for many people. Combine that with holiday eating and stress\, plus cold-and-flu season\, and it can be more challenging to feel your best. Learn more about ways to potentially support your immune function. Please note that this talk is for educational purposes only. Time will be available for questions. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-fall-wellness-series-with-dr-kathleen-cannon-immune-function-heading-into-the-colder-months/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174526Z UID:10005637-1604944800-1604948400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918 DESCRIPTION:Join us with Walt Woodward\, State Historian and Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut\, to learn about the deadliest disease to ever hit Connecticut. The influenza pandemic of 1918\, like COVID-19\, stopped life as people knew it in its tracks. This topic was the subject of his recent podcast episode of “Grating the Nutmeg”\, and asks questions we’re asking about today’s pandemic to the pandemic of a century ago. Where did it come from? How did it spread? Who did it affect the most? How did the medical community\, state\, and local governments respond to the threat? What social distancing measures were taken? After his presentation\, there will be time for a question and answer session with participants. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-connecticut-and-the-pandemic-of-1918/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174408Z UID:10005636-1604937600-1604941200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Tools for Workplace Collaboration: Intro to Google Docs DESCRIPTION:If you have a Gmail account with Google\, you also have access to helpful digital tools like Google Docs\, Sheets\, Forms\, and Drive. These applications can help you work with a team in a workplace or remotely from home\, and each of them are free to use. Join us for this three-part series to get an introduction to using these tools to collaborate with other workers for business\, nonprofit work\, organizing\, and more. \nIntro to Google Docs:\nLearn how to create and format text on this word processing program. Similar to Microsoft Word\, you can use Google Docs to make letters\, formal documents with a table of contents\, resumes\, and more. Work with a team on the same document by sharing editing rights and inserting comments for your team’s review. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-tools-for-workplace-collaboration-intro-to-google-docs/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T160000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174331Z UID:10005635-1604761200-1604764800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Food Explorers Baking Class for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Shepherd\, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to bake some Apple Crumb Bars! This fall dessert has a layer of caramelized apples on top of a delicious cookie crust with a streusel on top. \nExploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences\, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. \nFood Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves. By combining nutrition education with cooking and hands-on food exploration\, you’ll have a Food Explorer in no time! \nYou’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe: \n3 large apples (Granny Smith if possible)\, butter\, white & light brown sugar\, lemon\, flour\, baking powder\, cinnamon and 1 egg. You will also need a stand or electric mixer. \nThis is an online program. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Families with children ages 7 and up. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-food-explorers-baking-class-for-kids/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T120000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174301Z UID:10005634-1604739600-1604750400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer Clean-Up Day! DESCRIPTION:Grab your rake and a pair of gloves to help us tidy up the exterior grounds of our lovely library. \nWe are so lucky to have many faithful and hard-working volunteers take care of our beautiful and historic property. Hope to see you then! \nWe are planning a volunteer day for Saturday\, November 7 at the MNL for garden and grounds cleanup. Because of the importance of following Covid-19 guidelines\, we need to be mindful of keeping social distance and either wearing a face covering or having one available if we are in close proximity. We also need to provide our own tools. \nProjects will include\nRaking and blowing leaves off lawn\, walkways and patios and picking up black walnuts and any fallen branches and sticks\nWeeding all areas\, including inside and outside “chiller”\nCleaning up beds near birdbath on Baptist Church side of property\nCleaning up leaves\, vines and garbage from parking lot\nWeedwacking\nVines out of trees in back lot\nCleaning up daylillies\, hostas\, etc before winter\nHelpful tools:\nRake\, weeding tools\, containers to carry weeds and leaves\, clippers\, weedwacker URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/fall-volunteer-clean-up-day/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174216Z UID:10005633-1604340000-1604343600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Preventing Identity Theft Online DESCRIPTION:We are living in a digital age. From social media to banking and shopping\, to applying for a job or signing up for classes\, we are all using mobile devices and computers to share our personal information. More than ever we need to protect this information and ensure that we are being safe online. Join us with the Connecticut Department of Banking to learn important tips to protect your personal information from scammers who want nothing more than to steal your identity. We will discuss how identity theft occurs and what to look out for so that you can rest assured you are being safe online. \nFind more information about the Department of Banking from their website. You can also find more helpful information about protecting yourself from identity theft\, scams\, and financial exploitation from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-preventing-identity-theft-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20201029T174137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T174137Z UID:10005632-1604332800-1604336400@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Write Job Winning Cover Letters DESCRIPTION:Participants will share their sample cover letters and receive group feedback from others\, in addition to a writing tutor. We will only read as many letters as we can get to in an hour and a half. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-write-job-winning-cover-letters-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200819T234643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T234643Z UID:10005559-1600106400-1600110000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Mystic Conversations on Race DESCRIPTION:St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Team will be “re-starting” holding a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club\, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR)\, is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted…in our hears\, in our minds\, and in our communities. \nWe are “restarting” in September because MyCOR “live” was shutdown after an initial meeting at the Mystic & Noank Library in February 2020 due to the pandemic. Events since have shown that the need to educate ourselves on racism in both historical and contemporary contexts is as important as ever. We are “intentional\,” as a book club\, because we “intend” that our reading\, discussion\, and reflection will lead to personal change and broader action. We will reboot virtually\, using the Google Classroom platform and meeting on a monthly basis for small group discussions via Zoom. \nIn this book club\, we will reflect on texts (fiction and nonfiction)\, films\, and podcasts on the origins of race\, the processes and effects of racism\, and on white complicity and supremacy. We will be reading (among others) Toni Morrison\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Isabel Wilkerson\, Dorothy Roberts\, Imani Perry\, and more. We will also be viewing/listening to films/podcasts by Katrina Browne\, Ava Duvernay\, and The New York Times’ “1619 Project.” \nPlease register: Please email start@stmarksmystic.org with “Mystic Conversations on Race” as the subject and include your name and phone number. \nQUESTIONS? Call 860-572-9549 or email start@stmarksmystic.org. A member of the St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Task Force (StART) will get back to you. \nRegister here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MYSTICNOANK&curID=450579 URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-mystic-conversations-on-race-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T190000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200819T234643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T234643Z UID:10005558-1600106400-1600110000@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Mystic Conversations on Race DESCRIPTION:St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Team will be “re-starting” holding a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club\, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR)\, is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted…in our hears\, in our minds\, and in our communities. \nWe are “restarting” in September because MyCOR “live” was shutdown after an initial meeting at the Mystic & Noank Library in February 2020 due to the pandemic. Events since have shown that the need to educate ourselves on racism in both historical and contemporary contexts is as important as ever. We are “intentional\,” as a book club\, because we “intend” that our reading\, discussion\, and reflection will lead to personal change and broader action. We will reboot virtually\, using the Google Classroom platform and meeting on a monthly basis for small group discussions via Zoom. \nIn this book club\, we will reflect on texts (fiction and nonfiction)\, films\, and podcasts on the origins of race\, the processes and effects of racism\, and on white complicity and supremacy. We will be reading (among others) Toni Morrison\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Isabel Wilkerson\, Dorothy Roberts\, Imani Perry\, and more. We will also be viewing/listening to films/podcasts by Katrina Browne\, Ava Duvernay\, and The New York Times’ “1619 Project.” \nPlease register: Please email start@stmarksmystic.org with “Mystic Conversations on Race” as the subject and include your name and phone number. \nQUESTIONS? Call 860-572-9549 or email start@stmarksmystic.org. A member of the St. Mark’s Anti-Racism Task Force (StART) will get back to you. \nRegister here: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MYSTICNOANK&curID=450579 URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-mystic-conversations-on-race/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T160000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200819T233805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T233805Z UID:10005557-1599145200-1599148800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:So You're Thinking of Homeschooling: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session DESCRIPTION:In these strange times\, homeschooling is being considered by more and more people. Maybe you’ve thought of it before. Or maybe this is the first time you’re considering it. What is it like? How does it work? Can I do it?\nHomeschooling brings up different images for different people. Maybe it’s idyllic picnics while reading classic literature aloud. Maybe it’s lively family discussions\, punctuated by laughter and rhetoric. Maybe it’s still being in your pajamas at two in the afternoon\, learning about fractions by baking cookies. Maybe it’s cajoling your kid (again) to diagram a sentence or them struggling to understand that algebra concept you haven’t used and forgot 15 years ago. \nMaybe it’s a lot of pressure. \nWhatever your preconceived notions or fears of homeschooling\, the truths and realities can be very different. Well\, except the part about doing work in your pajamas – that part is very true.\nThe truth is there are many ways to homeschool – as many ways as there are homeschool families. There are tools\, and tricks\, and help along the way. The trick is finding the tools that work for you. \nYou can find out more with Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting in our upcoming talk So\, You’re Thinking of Homeschooling: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session. Find out Connecticut’s laws and guidelines\, ask your questions\, and get some answers. \nLinda Hincks\, a homeschooling veteran of 20 years\, is a former classroom teacher and museum educator. She’s taught groups of 2-250 in diverse subjects from poetry to oceanography to raptor physiology. Through the years\, she has helped many families in their homeschooling journey. She can help you\, too. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/so-youre-thinking-of-homeschooling-an-afternoon-conversation-and-information-session-2/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Educational,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200903T160000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200819T233805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T233805Z UID:10005556-1599145200-1599148800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:So You're Thinking of Homeschooling: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session DESCRIPTION:In these strange times\, homeschooling is being considered by more and more people. Maybe you’ve thought of it before. Or maybe this is the first time you’re considering it. What is it like? How does it work? Can I do it?\nHomeschooling brings up different images for different people. Maybe it’s idyllic picnics while reading classic literature aloud. Maybe it’s lively family discussions\, punctuated by laughter and rhetoric. Maybe it’s still being in your pajamas at two in the afternoon\, learning about fractions by baking cookies. Maybe it’s cajoling your kid (again) to diagram a sentence or them struggling to understand that algebra concept you haven’t used and forgot 15 years ago. \nMaybe it’s a lot of pressure. \nWhatever your preconceived notions or fears of homeschooling\, the truths and realities can be very different. Well\, except the part about doing work in your pajamas – that part is very true.\nThe truth is there are many ways to homeschool – as many ways as there are homeschool families. There are tools\, and tricks\, and help along the way. The trick is finding the tools that work for you. \nYou can find out more with Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting in our upcoming talk So\, You’re Thinking of Homeschooling: An Afternoon Conversation and Information Session. Find out Connecticut’s laws and guidelines\, ask your questions\, and get some answers. \nLinda Hincks\, a homeschooling veteran of 20 years\, is a former classroom teacher and museum educator. She’s taught groups of 2-250 in diverse subjects from poetry to oceanography to raptor physiology. Through the years\, she has helped many families in their homeschooling journey. She can help you\, too. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/so-youre-thinking-of-homeschooling-an-afternoon-conversation-and-information-session/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Educational,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200807T120037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T120037Z UID:10005553-1598889600-1598893200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Zoom for Webinars & Instruction DESCRIPTION:Zoom has been great for connecting with family\, friends\, and coworkers for meetings and cocktail hours. But it’s also a powerful tool for distance learning\, instruction\, and webinars once you learn to use all of its features. As we continue to practice social distancing to keep our communities safe\, making full use of digital technology can help us continue to make a livelihood\, inform others about our projects\, and perform our daily tasks. Features like screen sharing\, breakout sessions\, and automatic recordings can help you refine and improve your virtual projects. Get ready to go live with your own webinars and instruction after this program! \nYou must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. \nPlease contact Erik at ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-zoom-for-webinars-instruction-2/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Educational,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200807T120037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T120037Z UID:10005552-1598889600-1598893200@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Zoom for Webinars & Instruction DESCRIPTION:Zoom has been great for connecting with family\, friends\, and coworkers for meetings and cocktail hours. But it’s also a powerful tool for distance learning\, instruction\, and webinars once you learn to use all of its features. As we continue to practice social distancing to keep our communities safe\, making full use of digital technology can help us continue to make a livelihood\, inform others about our projects\, and perform our daily tasks. Features like screen sharing\, breakout sessions\, and automatic recordings can help you refine and improve your virtual projects. Get ready to go live with your own webinars and instruction after this program! \nYou must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. \nPlease contact Erik at ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-zoom-for-webinars-instruction/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Educational,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T114239Z UID:10005421-1598869800-1598871600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids ages 6 - 9! DESCRIPTION:Twisty Kids is a fun and non-competitive approach to get kids moving. Children learn creative movement concepts and yoga postures designed with kids’ imagination and fun in mind. They will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by Yoga with Miss Kim. Great for ages 6 – 9 years old! \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-twisty-kids-creative-movement-and-yoga-for-kids-ages-6-9-2/2020-08-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T235151Z UID:10005416-1598869800-1598871600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids ages 6 - 9! DESCRIPTION:Twisty Kids is a fun and non-competitive approach to get kids moving. Children learn creative movement concepts and yoga postures designed with kids’ imagination and fun in mind. They will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by Yoga with Miss Kim. Great for ages 6 – 9 years old! \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-twisty-kids-creative-movement-and-yoga-for-kids-ages-6-9/2020-08-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T114155Z UID:10005411-1598437800-1598439600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim for kids 3 - 5! DESCRIPTION:A joyful way for children to explore creative movement and develop physical skills\, learn yoga poses through active imagination and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. Lil’ Yogis is for 3 to 5 year olds with a caregiver. \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-lil-yogis-with-miss-kim-for-kids-3-5-2/2020-08-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T235436Z UID:10005407-1598437800-1598439600@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim for kids 3 - 5! DESCRIPTION:A joyful way for children to explore creative movement and develop physical skills\, learn yoga poses through active imagination and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. Lil’ Yogis is for 3 to 5 year olds with a caregiver. \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-lil-yogis-with-miss-kim-for-kids-3-5/2020-08-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T235151Z UID:10005415-1598265000-1598266800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids ages 6 - 9! DESCRIPTION:Twisty Kids is a fun and non-competitive approach to get kids moving. Children learn creative movement concepts and yoga postures designed with kids’ imagination and fun in mind. They will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by Yoga with Miss Kim. Great for ages 6 – 9 years old! \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-twisty-kids-creative-movement-and-yoga-for-kids-ages-6-9/2020-08-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T114239Z UID:10005420-1598265000-1598266800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Twisty Kids: Creative Movement and Yoga for Kids ages 6 - 9! DESCRIPTION:Twisty Kids is a fun and non-competitive approach to get kids moving. Children learn creative movement concepts and yoga postures designed with kids’ imagination and fun in mind. They will also learn relaxation techniques and practice mindfulness and respect for others in this class lead by Yoga with Miss Kim. Great for ages 6 – 9 years old! \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-twisty-kids-creative-movement-and-yoga-for-kids-ages-6-9-2/2020-08-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200817T122323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T122323Z UID:10005555-1597939200-1597942800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: How Americans Can Join Across Racial Differences: Lessons From Apartheid DESCRIPTION:The recent Black Lives Matter protests sweeping through the nation have made many Americans question their own beliefs and long held assumptions about race and privilege in America. In this talk\, Manju Soni\, a longtime resident of Connecticut\, and author of When Lions Roared: How Brave Young People Defied Apartheid\, will give a brief overview of her experiences growing up in South Africa under the system of racial separation called Apartheid\, and draw parallels with America’s own past and present experiences with racism. \nYou must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. \nPlease contact Erik at ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-how-americans-can-join-across-racial-differences-lessons-from-apartheid-2/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T170000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200817T122323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T122323Z UID:10005554-1597939200-1597942800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: How Americans Can Join Across Racial Differences: Lessons From Apartheid DESCRIPTION:The recent Black Lives Matter protests sweeping through the nation have made many Americans question their own beliefs and long held assumptions about race and privilege in America. In this talk\, Manju Soni\, a longtime resident of Connecticut\, and author of When Lions Roared: How Brave Young People Defied Apartheid\, will give a brief overview of her experiences growing up in South Africa under the system of racial separation called Apartheid\, and draw parallels with America’s own past and present experiences with racism. \nYou must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. \nPlease contact Erik at ecaswell@mysticnoanklibrary.org for more information or with questions about how to attend digital library programs. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-how-americans-can-join-across-racial-differences-lessons-from-apartheid/ LOCATION:40 Library St\, Mystic\, CT 06355\, 40 Library Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355 CATEGORIES:Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org GEO:41.3543426;-71.974634 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=40 Library St Mystic CT 06355 40 Library Street Mystic CT 06355;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 Library Street:geo:-71.974634,41.3543426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T110000 DTSTAMP:20261110T063625 CREATED:20200715T114155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T114155Z UID:10005410-1597833000-1597834800@thisismystic.com SUMMARY:Digital Program: Lil' Yogis with Miss Kim for kids 3 - 5! DESCRIPTION:A joyful way for children to explore creative movement and develop physical skills\, learn yoga poses through active imagination and creatively channel energy by following movement instruction and practicing calming moments. Lil’ Yogis is for 3 to 5 year olds with a caregiver. \nThis is an online event. You must register to attend this program. To protect the security of the meeting\, the join link will be provided the day of the meeting via email. You can find more resources about how to use Zoom\, a video conferencing program\, on their website. URL:https://thisismystic.com/event/digital-program-lil-yogis-with-miss-kim-for-kids-3-5-2/2020-08-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Library ORGANIZER;CN="Mystic &%3B Noank Library":MAILTO:kkenney@mysticnoanklibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR