Monday, February 13, 2006

Perspectives On Local Women's History On March 7, at 6:30 pm, Hackley Public Library will host four local women in a panel discussion of several aspects of women's history in Muskegon. Question and answer period follows discussion. "Women and the Vote" - Krista Menacher of the Muskegon County Museum will discuss how West Michigan women shared in the struggle to achieve the right to vote "Women and Feminism" - Community activist and political candidate Marcia Hovey-Wright will describe Muskegon's participation in the early days of the women's liberation movement, including the Equal Rights Amendment and the formation of the NOW chapter "Women and Work" - Labor activist Myrl Lockett will talk about the history of women's role in the labor movement and employment issues facing women today "Women and Health" -- Counselor and midwife Barbara Olsen will discuss the history of women's health issues, including medical research, sex education and domestic abuse 3:05:52 PM     Introduction to Computers Introduction to computers will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it. It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers. Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). The class will be held at Hackley Public Library. Two sessions are offered: Wednesday evening, Mar 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and Tuesday morning Mar 2 from 8:00 to 9:30 am 2:49:12 PM     Upcoming Events Date Description Feb 13 6:30 - 9:30 pm John Allen Film Discussion Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Feb 16 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 13 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 13 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 14 10:00 - 11:30 am Ulysses Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Feb 14 6:45 pm Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 15 9:30 - 11:30 am Goodwill Reading Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222. Feb 15 6:00 - 9:00 pm Yarnspinners Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Feb 18 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222. Feb 20 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 20 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 21 5:30 pm Hackley Public Library Board Meeting Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Feb 21 6:00 - 9:00 pm Herb Society Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Feb 21 6:45 pm Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 22 9:30 - 11:30 am Goodwill Reading Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222. Feb 22 2:00 - 4:00 pm Blue Care Network Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222. Feb 23 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 25 2:00 pm Black History Month Calendar Contest Awards Program Hackley Public Library, Youth Services department. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. 8:48:41 AM

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