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6 city news october5 2017 Oregon Humanities Discussion About Aging and Intergenerational Friendship Aging is a life- long experience that is both universal and differ- ent for everyone. While most of us agree that people of different gen- erations have wisdom to offer those who are ahead of or behind them in life’s journey, barriers to connection often per- sist between generations. Many of these barriers are rooted in our ideas about age and ag- ing. Where do these ideas come from, and how do they impede or encourage relationships across generational differ- ences? How do we acknowledge both the universality of aging and the differ- ences we experience? How do we create meaningful connections with others of different ages and life stages? This is the focus of “Just a Num- ber: Aging and Intergenerational Friend- ship,” a free conversa- tion with Jennifer Sasser and Simeon Dreyfuss on Thursday, October 19, at 6:30 pm at the Verno- nia Public Library. This program is hosted by the Friends of the Vernonia Library and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Dreyfuss is a writer and independent interdis- ciplinary scholar. He was on the faculty of Marylhurst University for twenty-three years. His essays, sto- ries, poems, scholarly articles, and jour- nalistic publications have appeared widely. He is currently coeditor of Is- sues in Interdisciplinary Studies. Sasser is an educational geron- tologist, transdisciplinary scholar, and community activist. She has worked in the field of gerontology for more than half her life, beginning as a nursing as- What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Events Ongoing Programs Food for Fines Fundraiser Writer’s Group October 16 - October 31 Bring non-perishable food or personal care items to the library and $1 in fines or lost/damaged fees will be forgiven from your account in exchange for each item. All donations benefit Vernonia Cares. Food for Fines 2017 is made possible with a grant from Vernonia High School Community 101 students. Wednesday, October 18, 6 -7:30 pm (alternate meeting time this month) Usually the 3 rd Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 pm. For writers with all levels of experience. Just a Number: Aging and Intergenerational Friendships Thursday, October 19, 6:30-8 pm Conversation Project program sponsored by Oregon Humanities and hosted by the Friends of the Vernonia Library. Facilitators for the program are Simeon Dreyfuss, writer and independent scholar and Jenny Sasser, educational gerontologist. Knitting Group Saturday, October 21, 10 am-12 pm For all levels of knitting experience. Contact Caitlin at boylandknitworks@gmail.com if interested. Book Discussion Group Monday, October 30 Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm Selection for October 30: Circles of Confusion by April Henry Contact the library to reserve a book for the discussion. Kids Book Group Storytimes Friday, October 13, 4-5 pm First meeting. For kids with reading levels ranging from grades 3-5. Come by the first meeting to help choose titles and meet group members. Contact Shannon at the library shannonr@vernonia-or.gov if interested in being on a contact list. Baby and Toddler Time Movie Night Tuesday, October 17, 6 pm Featuring: Hidden Figures (PG) Relax and enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library. Call or visit the library for movie titles. Library Halloween Party! Saturday, October 28 2-2:30 pm: Short movie and Snack – Featuring Monsters vs. Aliens Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (27 min.) 2:45-3:45 pm: Craft Time – Decorate Halloween treat bags, make play- doh monsters and spider magnets. For kids and families Pre-K through Grade 5. Mondays, 10:30-11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0-3. Older siblings welcome. Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up through age 5. October Features: Community Helpers! Special Visitors include: Friday, October 6: Dentist Friday, October 13: Cub Scouts Friday, October 20: Taekwondo Instructor Friday, October 27: Police Officer Library Hours & Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 - 5 Tuesday, Thursday: 1 - 7 Saturday: 10 - 4 Closed Sundays Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov sistant and aging advocate before focus- ing on research, writing, and teaching. She is the author of Aging: Concepts and Controversies and of the forthcom- ing book Gerontology: The Basics. Through the Conversation Proj- ect, Oregon Humanities offers free pro- grams that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s future. For more information about this free community discussion, please contact Shannon Romtvedt at (503) 429-1818 or shannonr@vernonia- or.gov. Oregon Humanities (921 SW Washing- ton, Suite 150; Portland, OR 97205) con- nects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. More information about Oregon Humanities’ programs and publications, which in- clude the Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Idea Lab, Public Program Grants, and Ore- gon Humanities magazine, can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Hu- manities is an independent, nonprofit af- filiate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. New Video Commemorates Old Oregon News Stories Vernonia resident who produced to an old-fashioned cattle ranch in east- the video has donated a copy to ern Oregon, a thunder egg mine, and a restaurant which proudly serves “the the local library Former Vernonia resident Ray Etheridge has donated a new DVD to the Vernonia Library called From Or- egon, Film at 11 – Fun Stories of the 1970s-80s. Etheridge, a 1970 VHS gradu- ate, began his 35 year career in televi- sion as a news cameraman at KATU in Portland. The DVD is a collection of ten “feature stories” from Ray’s private collection, which were originally shot and edited on 16mm film back in the days before video cameras. The program takes the viewer worst food in Oregon.” You also visit a woman who publishes a newspaper out of her mobile home, a rowing club on the Willamette River, a close up look at Blitz Beer’s “Schludwiller” beer truck, and a VHS football homecoming from over 30 years ago. Etheridge photographed and edited all of the original material, and the DVD was produced with his wife, Migdalia. The contributing reporters are Pat Wilkins, Bill Boaz, and Jim Hyde. The DVD is now available at the Vernonia Library, or available for download from Amazon.