Several programs, including “Zero-Proof Mixology,” “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name,” and “Sing, Dance, Thrive,” will be offered this month at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater.
‘Zero-Proof Mixology’
According to information released by the library, the “Zero-Proof Mixology” program is designed to teach participants how to make tasty non-alcoholic cocktails, called “mocktails.”
Samples of drinks will be make available during the program, released information states.
“Non-alcoholic drinks are a hot trend right now as more adults are eliminating or reducing the amount of alcohol they ingest,” according to the release.
During the program, Irvin L. Young librarian Sarah French will create mocktails from several recipes.
The event will be held Tuesday, May 2, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., in the library’s community room.
Advance registration is requested through use of a form found on the library’s website: whitewaterlibrary.org.
Attending the “adults only” program is free.
For more information contact French by email: sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov, or phone: 262-458-2782.
‘Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name’
“Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name,” is a traveling exhibition featuring the photographs of each of the 1,161 Wisconsin soldiers who are officially listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., according to information released by the library.
Names and photographs of those listed on the The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Neillsville, Wis., also are included, the release states.
The exhibition is a “tribute to lost life and lost potential,” the release notes.
The exhibition will be available for viewing at the library through May 18.
As stated within the release, the exhibition was created in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Radio, PBS Wisconsin, and volunteers, who, between the mid-2000s and 2016, collected the photographs for display. Photographs depict those who were killed during the war, and were collected from friends, family, students, teachers, and others, who wanted to “put a face to the names listed on the monument in Washington D.C., the release stated, adding that Wisconsin was the fifth state in the nation to contribute a photograph representing each of its memorialized residents.
‘Sing, Dance, Thrive’
A program focused on learning parenting strategies to handle “stress, meltdowns, and challenging behaviors” exhibited by children, titled: “Sing, Dance, Thrive,” brings children, ages birth to 5, and their caregivers together to enjoy the benefits of dancing and singing, according to information released by the library.
The free program will be held Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m.
The workshop is taught by Noelle Larson, a board-certified music therapist, graduate of Whitewater High School, and Berklee College of Music. She also is the owner of Circle of Song Music Therapy, LLC, the release stated, further describing Larson as having a “passion for helping clients and participants to connect, thrive, and come alive through music, strengthen family relationships, learn adaptive coping strategies, and experience wonder and joy through the delight of participating in live music making.”
Registration is required by visiting the library’s website: whitewaterlibrary.org or through the following link: bit.ly/3GPv7cT.
Those with questions are encouraged to contact French by email: sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or phone: 262-473-0530.
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, file photo.
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