On Monday, students will research, plan and design a bulletin board depicting the past, present and future contributions of African Americans in the areas of science, history, literature and arts. Classes are free. Times and programs vary at each school. Typical workshops include guitar lessons, cake decorating, martial arts, ballet, reading or science. The Elder program offers an international theme with lessons in Chinese and Korean as well as an adult program for those who want to learn to speak English.
Registration is required to attend.
Yolanda Lopez, admin. Rosalyn Whitted, admin. The free program offers performing and visual arts education for kindergarten through eighth-grade students in such areas as arts and crafts, drama, music, chorus, puppetry, dance, photo journalism, computer skills and more. A bus schedule will be provided at registration. Several elementary schools will host a special interest program open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.