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    Traditional Juneteenth Foods Celebration

    Traditional Juneteenth Foods Celebration

    Presented by Austin Public Library at Austin Public Library - Carver Branch

    June 19, 2011

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    The Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library and Outreach Productions invite you to celebrate Traditional Juneteenth Foods on Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. The celebration includes a puppet show, a puppetry workshop, craft activities, a dance performance, and a book presentation. During the opening remarks, there will be a discussion about Minnie Freeman, a Recreation Program Manager at Austin Parks and Recreation who passed on in 2010. Freeman was instrumental in organizing Juneteenth during her tenure. The celebration is free and open to the public.


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        Austin Public Library - Carver Branch

        1161 Angelina Austin
        Austin, TX 78702

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        Free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 19, 2011

        Times:

        10:30 a.m. - Opening Remarks : Dedicated to Minnie Freeman

        11:00 a.m. - Story Time : "The Little Cornbread Girl"

        11:30 a.m. - Crafts & puppet making

        12:00 p.m. – Snacks & HEB Buddy Book Give Away

        1:00 p.m. - Healthy Eating Puppet Show featuring Funmi & Friends, &
        Flannel Garden Craft

        2:00 p.m. - Project Abundant Life : Dance & Garden Talk

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