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Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library
Exhibit Opening Reception (Virtual): Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen Somerstein

Thursday, January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm More of their online events here and on their Facebook page.

Oddfellows Winter Offerings!

Ms.B's Cultural Heritage and Enrichment Corner. This offering is an amazing opportunity for students to get a better understanding of themselves and the world around them by looking back at some very influential, historical figures. Students will work with Professor Velma Banks to dive deep into the lives of people like Madam C.J. Walker and George Washington Carver to uncover how their accomplishments are still opening doors for many people today. Here is a short 1min video introducing Professor Velma Banks and the Enrichment Corner.

This class is open to students ages 9-11.
Class meets on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
Classes will run from January 20 to February 24th
Tuition is $50 REGISTER HERE!
Financial Aid is available

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"About our OPENwALL Series: Free Center's commitment to sharing the best of our creative community is showcased with our OPENwALL 'zine gallery series. Join us for provocative responses comprising a full range of artistic expression to themes that are relevant to our community, our times, and our humanity."
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GMChorale presents 3 Free Talks about Music and Diversity, available in January 11-26, 2021! More info and register here!

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ONLINE WORKSHOPS!

Community Match Fund

Sustainable CT, a nonprofit that promotes action on wide-ranging sustainability and community initiatives is seeking to facilitate and support public projects in Middletown and the greater region through their funding program, the Community Match Fund. Sustainable CT provides dollar-for-dollar matching funds, up to $7,500 per project, as well as fundraising coaching and support to help project leaders raise the other half of their budgets.

Anyone working on or planning a public, community focused project that aligns with Sustainable CT's work is eligible to participate. Applicants don't need 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor, projects are accepted and approved on a rolling basis, there's no grant application to submit, and no lengthy review period.

To learn more or to propose a project, visit www.patronicity.com/sustainablect or contact Sustainable CT's community outreach manager, Abe Salorio, at hildingsalorioa@easternct.edu.

Middletown Scholarship Committee of Greater Middletown

JANUARY 18, 2021 AT 12:30 P.M.
ZOOM MEETING ID: 928 5389 8676 and PASSCODE: mlk2021

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