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March 2018
Libraries, Literacy & Lundibund....Oh My!
Dallas 2-4pm ntif.org Fair Park
The NTIF has described it's event as, "From Scottish Clans to culinary demonstrations, DeLoreans to chalk artists, there is never a dull moment at NTIF. So, while you are walking between stages or relaxing after a lunch of Irish Stew, stop by and visit one of the many attractions at NTIF."
Kiest Park has announced it's free spring classes:
The Spring starts with free yoga classes in the park – and if the kids don’t want to do yoga that’s fine – they’ll get their exercise on the free bounce houses and while jamming to the sounds of the live DJ. All levels of yoga enthusiasts and beginners are welcome.
When: Saturday, March 24th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Where: Kiest Park, 3080 South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75224
Phone: 214-951-6002
Email: yogandahood@gmail.com
Cost: Free.
St. Patrick's Day Festival:
According to the website, there will be around 90 floats proceeding along the two-mile route, besides the marching bands, dancers, and entertainers at this parade, which is reputed to be the largest in the South West. Get your green on, and your beads.
When: Saturday, March 17th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The festival itself starts at 9:00 am and continues until 3:00 pm.
Where: Parade starts from Greenville at Blackwell Street and ends at Yale and SMU Boulevards near 75 Central Expressway
Phone: 214-600-1533
Email: navarro@raizpr.com
Cost: Free
The DMA has a fun activity every second Thursday:
The website has posted information about a fun new program called Second Thursdays with a Twist takes a unique and unexpected look at the museum’s artwork with a pop culture twist. Get ready to travel to Middle Earth – the March event honors the Lord of the Rings trilogy with the theme “My Precious.” Take the personality quiz to determine if you’re a hobbit, elf or wizard, then get your name written in “Elvish” script by professional calligraphers. Catch a sword fighting demo before embarking on a jewelry-themed tour of the museum’s collection and choosing which ring you think is the most powerful.
Tickets $5 (Some exhibitions require additional tickets on this evening)
Did you know?
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- Women's History Month https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
- Employee Spirit Month
- National March into Literacy Month
- National Peanut Month
There are many more International and national holiday but I think I hit the highlights! Anyway, to celebrate Women's History Month, The African-American Museum of Dallas is hosting a series of lectures on Saturdays in March. It includes the following speakers:
March 10 - Mother / Daughter duo Margie Reese and Dr. Marlena Reese McKnight
March 17 - Dr. Susan McElroy
March 24 - Attorney Yulise Waters
And, in honor of March into Literacy Month, check out the following blog about the Cultivate World Literacy Project here.
Google Tech Tidbits...
*Now, hopefully most of you know this handy little trick but if you don't, it is my responsibility as your library media specialist, colleague and fellow Google-ite to share this tip! You can reopen a tab that you have accidentally closed in Google Chrome with a couple of keystrokes and that is gold to me because I am always too quick to close a tab and then I am so irritated with myself!
Here you go:
Get it back by right-clicking in the tab bar and selecting Reopen closed tab from the menu or by clicking Ctrl+Shift+T. You can also find a list of recently closed tabs in the Settings menu. Click on the 3 dots that are to the right side of the address bar and choose History and then under Recently Closed, you can click on the tab that you just closed.