The following is a list of the planned Pember Presents programs. I will post detailed information on each program about two weeks before the date of the lecture/program. All programs are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Pember Presents programs include:
February 5: a public information presentation on the 2010 US Census. George Demas will give a general explanation of how the US Census is organized, and information will be available on when and how to apply for census jobs.
February 26: Brad Zupp will bring to life financial concepts like the importance of saving, budgeting, needs versus wants, living within your means and more during his performance of “FUNance For Kids – Where Fun and Finance Collide.” This presentation is sponsored by the Pember Library and a grant from the Leo Cox Beach Foundation.
March 19: “From Rosie the Riveter to Harriet the Happy Homemaker: Women on Screen During and After World War II”, a NY Council for the Humanities lecture by Rob Edelman
April 9: “From Muscles to Motors on the Farm: Henry Ford and the Great American Tractor Wars, 1910-1930”, a NY Council for the Humanities lecture by Dr. Milton C. Sernett
April 30: Joe Peck, a semi-retired farmer will speak about life on the farm. This presentation is sponsored by the Pember Library and a grant from the Leo Cox Beach Foundation.
May 22: author and historic interpreter Don Thompson will portray Samuel de Champlain commemorating the 400-year anniversary of Champlain’s explorations. This presentation is sponsored by the Pember Library and a grant from the Leo Cox Beach Foundation.
June 12: “Traditional and Historical Songs of New York State”, a NY Council for the Humanities lecture by Dave Ruch
July 2: Summer Reading Program kick-off
July 23: Ann Rich Duncan will be here with her new book and the game based on the book. The newest Johnny Vic story will focus on the Lake Champlain area.
September 24: To be announced