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Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Upcoming Programs

Rhyme Time

Ages: Birth – 3 years
When: Tuesday, January 30 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Rhyme Time offers caregivers and children the perfect opportunity to engage with songs, rhymes, and simple stories.  Each 20-30 minute class period is followed by a play time. Please register on the Children’s Page of the library website.

Please note there is no Growing Readers class on February 1st.

Young Adult Advisory Council

Ages: 11-18
When: Tuesday, January 30  from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Youth age 11-18 are invited to make friends, eat food, and have a positive impact within their community.  Under the direction of the Youth Educational Services Librarian, YAAC members select and review books, movies, and music for the young adult area, design and implement library programs and services for teens, and positively represent the library to their peers.

Interested teens should contact Deana Rolfsmeyer for an application.

 

Whitewater Oasis

Whitewater Oasis is this Saturday and 2/3 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 pm.  All are welcome!

No entry fee and great fun things to do, see and vendors for the whole family.

Public is invited to join a St. Patrick Catholic Church group to practice a Contemplative meditation called “Centering Prayer”.

The Centering Prayer was developed as a response to the Vatican II invitation to revive the contemplative teachings of early Christianity and present them in updated formats. Today Centering Prayer is practiced by people all around the world, creating local and global networks of Christians in communion with Christ and each other and contributing to the renewal of the contemplative dimension of Christianity.

You will find the consistent practice of centering prayer to be transformative. It offers spiritual gifts as we become more and more conscious of the Presence of our loving God, even in the midst of our daily activities. Centering Prayer can inspire us to become kinder, more compassionate people. This practice also offers additional gifts personal to each individual.

Each session would begin by discussing a chapter of the book Open Heart, Open Mind by Rev. Thomas Keating. This book offers practical and spiritual insights into the practice and the fruits received from centering prayer.

In centering prayer, we welcome God’ presence and action within us and then we let go of thinking and simply sit in the intimacy of God’s presence.

The first gathering is scheduled for Monday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 11 of Berry Hall.

Meetings would be every other Monday at the same time and place.

If you have any questions please call Jacquie Titus at 262-458-2678.

Presented by Adult Faith Formation, St. Patrick Catholic Church of Whitewater.

Heidi Sherman, 7th Grade, is named Whitewater Middle School’s Top Youth Volunteer of the Year.

The honor was granted as part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide youth volunteer recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

By selecting Heidi as its top youth volunteer, WMS has advanced her application for state-level judging in the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

Prudential will announce Wisconsin’s top youth volunteers of the year on February 6, 2018.

For more information on the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: 

Eric Runez previous WUSD Administrator completed his Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) degree program at Edgewood College, Madison.

Eric is the Superintendent for DeForest schools since July 2016. 

He was an administrator for the Whitewater Unified School District for 11 years. He served as middle school principal for six years, and his final five years in Whitewater as the District Administrator.

Eric was “hooded” in Dec 2017 at Monona Terrace by Tom Ganser.

The UW-Whitewater Department of Music will be holding a Woodwind Mania concert, as a part of the Music Mosaic series at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 27.

The performance will be held in the Light Recital Hall, and will feature four movements played by Cristina Ballatori on the flute, Christian Ellenwood on the clarinet, Matthew Sintchak on the saxophone, and Suzanne Geoffery on the oboe. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased for adults ($10), seniors over 65 ($9), children under 18 ($3), and UW-Whitewater students with a valid ID ($3) by calling 262-472-2222, going online , or by visiting the Greenhill Box Office.

The concert will include a variety of pieces written specifically for the woodwind instrumental combination. The musicians will be performing the jazzy piece “American Counterpoint” by David Gillingham, the multi-movement “Eclectic Trio” by Catherine McMichael, contemporary movement “Intermezzi” by Thierry Escaich, and a premiere of a brand-new piece of work from performer Christian Ellenwood. Matthew Sintchak states, “We’re very excited about this new faculty ensemble and our first public performance! We’re also thrilled to be premiering a new work written for us by a trio member and faculty colleague, Christian Ellenwood. There will be something for everyone on this program!”.

The performance is also a part of the 1st Annual “Woodwind Mania Clinic”, held on Saturday, January 27. The clinic will feature classes and recitals with UW-Whitewater faculty and guest artists, classes for woodwind players of all ages and ability levels, mass ensembles for each instrument, exhibitors, and more.

The Music Mosaic series benefits the UW-Whitewater Music Department’s Scholarship Fund, which allows for the opportunity to recognize students for their talents and academic excellence. The next performance to be held within the Music Mosaic series is the Whitewater Chamber Players, which will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 10 in the Light Recital Hall. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased for adults ($10), seniors over 65 ($9), children under 18 ($3), and UW-Whitewater students with a valid ID ($3) by calling 262-472-2222, going online , or by visiting the Greenhill Box Office.