CULTURE DAYS ACTIVITY

A free hands-on activity open to all ages
Saturday, September 25 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Richmond Public Library – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond B.C.
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Think, practice and create new quotes

“A smile is a curve that stes everything straight.” Anonymous

“The healthiest and smartest people are those who can laugh at themselves.” S.G.

“A life making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.” G.B. Shaw

“Those who maintain their child’s heads, preserve their heads.” Antonio Porchia

KNOCK-KNOCK

KNOCK – KNOCK

“Nobody is at home!”

“I’m glad I didn’t come.”

How to make your own movie

The School of Practical Wizardry
By Jana Williams

This is the story about a young wizard, Mercator who sets out on a quest to find a missing spell.
Along the way he acquires companions – Lucy, who will not be turned away, and George who doesn’t speak but has valuable things to say.
I made this series of little films to illustrate that anyone can make a movie using just the stuff you’d find around your house and a simple editing program like I-Movie on my Mac.

Click the picture to zoom in

Playing with names and their personalities

Could you describe the personality of one or more of the following people based on the meaning of their names?
Frank Lee
Howard You
Grace Ful

Joy Fera, an Olympic athlete

By Claudia Z. Blaney

Olympics Winter games are held every four years. This year Vancouver, Canada, is the host city with hundreds of athletes from around the world. All of them have prepared for years following their dreams, it took discipline and determination.
Do you practice any sports? Do you want to improve what you do? Have you dreamed of being an Olympic athlete?
Joy Fera, a great Olympic athlete, talked with us about her experiences as a Canadian athlete.

IT’S JUST ANOTHER RAIN BOMB

Poem by Mina Macdonald

It’s just another rain bomb
Every bit like the last
I’m usually on top of things
But I’m too young to understand

CATCHING THE SPIRIT

By Simon Jackson
First Nation legend says that Raven, the creator, wanted to leave a reminder of when the land was covered with ice and snow. To do this, he went among the black bears and turned every tenth one white. He promised they would live in peace forever.

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