2002 Caledar of events

The Big Read Program is the largest federal reading program in U.S. History, whose aim is to encourage communities to discover and promote the enjoyment of reading.

The program was launched by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. In November 2007, The NEA announced that the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center is one of 127 libraries, municipalities, and arts, culture, higher education, and science organizations to receive a grant to host a Big Read celebration of one of 16 classic novels from January-June 2008.

“In just two years, the Big Read has grown from ten communities to include nearly 200 towns and cities nationwide. Although each of these communities celebrates its Big Read program in its own way, one theme we consistently hear back is that the Big Read is not just bringing citizens back to the joy of reading, but also reinvigorating the very idea of community,” said NEA Chairman Dana Gioia. “I am delighted to announce the newest round of Big Read communities in this program, which is about so much more than reading.”

Events in Haines begin December 8th, 2007 and run through February 9th, 2008. Come and join the fun!

Saturday 8th at 1:30pm	Christmas in Haines at the Sheldon Museum
	This year's Christmas Open House at the Sheldon Museum will feature a special Christmas reading from "My Antonia," introduction of The Big Read Program, traditional carols sung by the Tlingit Language Class students and old-fashioned ornament making for all ages.
Saturday 22nd at 10am	KHNS Radio Airing Interview on the Big Read Program
	KHNS Public Radio Station in Haines, Alaska, will air and interview with local coordinators of the Big Read Program.

Friday 4th at 7pm	Big Read Program Opening Kick-off at the Haines Borough Library
	Local State representatives and the Haines Mayor will open the event with an introduction of The Big Read Program, followed by a short skit performed by the Haines Junior High Youth Team with refreshments served.
Monday 7th at 10:30am	Haines Junior High Youth Team perform "My Antonia" at the Haines Borough Elementary School
	The Haines Junior High Youth Team will introduce The Big Read Program and perform a short skit from "My Antonia."
Tuesday 8th at 7pm	Tlingit Stories and Legends at the Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center
	During the weekly Tlingit Language Class at the Sheldon Museum, guest locals and students will be invited to read Tlingit stories (fact and fiction) relating to Tlingit subsistence culture.
Wednesday 9th at 1pm & 2pm	Haines Junior High Youth Team perform "My Antonia" at the Klukwan School & Mosquito Lake Schools
	The Haines Junior High Youth Team will introduce The Big Read Program and perform a short skit from "My Antonia."
Wednesday 9th at 12pm	Reading is Fun for Seniors at the Haines Senior Center
	Local authors, writers, administrators, and high school students will share readings of "My Antonia" with the Haines seniors during their lunch hour every Wednesday in January 2008.
Saturday 12th at 1pm	Bread Baking the Pioneer Way at the Haines School
	Children and family will learn to bake bread from sour dough, while they listen to the CD "My Antonia" and discuss the book and other related pioneer life stories.
Tuesday 15th at 7pm	Tlingit Stories and Legends at the Sheldon Museum
	During the weekly Tlingit Language Class at the Sheldon Museum, guest locals and students will be invited to read Tlingit stories (fact and fiction) relating to Tlingit subsistence culture.
Wednesday 16th at 12pm	Reading is Fun for Seniors at the Haines Senior Center
	Local authors, writers, administrators and high school students will share readings of "My Antonia" with the Haines seniors during their lunch hour every Wednesday in January 2008.
Friday 18th at 7pm	Friday Film Series: Pioneer Life in the 1880's at the Sheldon Museum
	The Sheldon Museum will feature a variety of films based on the book "My Antonia" and pioneer life in the late 1880's in mid-west America.
Saturday 19th at 1pm	Pioneer Art at the Sheldon Museum
	Children and families will enjoy making a variety of 'whole-earth art' creations, as well as listen to a reading from "My Antonia," read by a local author.
Sunday 20th at 2pm	Third Sunday Recital Series at the Sheldon Museum
	As part of the Sheldon Museum's monthly Sunday afternoon recital program, the Haines High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Team will perform a skit from "My Antonia," along with an introduction of The Big Read Program.
Tuesday 22nd at 7pm	Tlingit Stories and Legends at the Sheldon Museum
	During the weekly Tlingit Language Class at the Sheldon Museum, guest locals and students will be invited to read Tlingit stories (fact and fiction) relating to Tlingit subsistence culture.
Wednesday 23rd at 12pm	Reading is Fun for Seniors at the Haines Senior Center
	Local authors, writers, administrators and high school students will share readings of "My Antionia" with the Haines seniors during their lunch hour every Wednesday in January 2008.
Friday 25th at 7pm	Friday Film Series: Pioneer Life in the 1880's at the Sheldon Museum
	The Sheldon Museum will feature a variety of films based on the book "My Antonia" and pioneer life in the late 1880's in mid-west America.
Tuesday 29th at 7pm	Tlingit Stories and Legends at the Sheldon Museum
	During the weekly Tlingit Language Class at the Sheldon Museum, guest locals and students will be invited to read Tlingit stories (fact and fiction) relating to Tlingit subsistence culture.
Wednesday 30th at 12pm	Reading is Fun for Seniors at the Haines Senior Center
	Local authors, writers, administrators and high school students will share readings of "My Antonia" with the Haines seniors during their lunch hour every Wednesday in January 2008.

Saturday 2nd at 10am	Round Table Discussion at the Haines Borough Library
	Select local, avid readers who have read "My Antonia" will discuss the book.
Tuesday 5th at 7pm	Tlingit Stories and Legends at the Sheldon Museum
	During the weekly Tlingit Language Class at the Sheldon Museum, guest locals and students will be invited to read Tlingit stories (fact and fiction) relating to Tlingit subsistence culture.
Saturday 9th at 1pm	Chilkat Valley Reads Open House at the Haines Borough Public Library
	To celebrate 6 weeks of The Big Read Program, the closing ceremony will consist of awarding prizes for an art and writing contest based on "My Antonia," attendance by Haines government and school administers to award prizes, final reading of "My Antonia" and promotion and appreciation for The Big Read Program.

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