Friday, February 24, 2006

Date Description 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. Feb 27 11:00 am Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 27 4:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Board Meeting JTorrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. Feb 27 7:00 pm Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Feb 28 6:00 - 9:00 pm Muskegon County Genealogical Society Board Meeting Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Feb 28 6:45 pm Lapsit Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Mar 1 6:00 pm Introduction to Computers Hackley Public Library. 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). Mar 2 8:00 am Introduction to Computers Hackley Public Library. 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). Mar 2 11:00 am Preschool Storytime Youth Services Department, Hackley Public Library. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Mar 7 6:30 pm Perspectives On Local Women's History Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. Four local women will participate 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 10:10:05 AM

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