JANUARY 2013
TIOGA COUNTY COMMUNITY PRESS
New Executive Director for Tioga Arts Council
Tioga County Council on the Arts (TCCA) announces the appointment of Abbey Hendrickson as its new Executive Director. Ms. Hendrickson joined TCCA in December and assumes her new responsibilities effective January 1, 2013. “The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Abbey,” said Steve Cooper, Board President. “We are fortunate to have found a new Executive Director with such exemplary qualifications and experience.” Ms. Hendrickson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from SUNY College
at Brockport and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University at Buffalo. Most recently, she was an Instructor in the Art Department at Mansfield University. Prior experience includes being the Public Arts Program Educator at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA, and the Programs Director at Western New York Book Arts Collaborative in Buffalo, NY. She has also been the editor of her own blog for the past five years, coordinating blog posts for major brands, including Parents Magazine, Old Navy, and B. Toys. Ms. Hendrickson says, “I’m excited to have been chosen as the Executive Director of the Tioga County Council on the Arts. I’m looking forward to building upon the many fine programs presented each year and will work hard to extend the Council’s offerings and services to an increasing number of County residents." Ms. Hendrickson succeeds TCCA’s previous Executive Director, Ms. Annette Schweiger, who had skillfully led the Arts Council for the past 21 years.
At the Apalachin Library 719 Main Street, Apalachin 625-3333 • Valentine Fundraiser January 3 through January 26 Order your Lindt truffles at the library through January 26. Stop in to look at the selection and place an order. Your candy will be delivered in plenty of time for Valentine giving.
• Free Computer Class Begin January 7, 1 to 3pm The first class will be PC 101. Sign up at the library desk.
• Preschool Story Time January 8 and 10, 10:30 am Preschool story time begins again January 8 and 10.
• Knitting Groups January 8 and 22, 1 and 7pm Knitting lessons are being held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 1 and 7 pm. People already
attending are having lots of fun. If you need childcare here at the library, please let the library staff know.
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• Come for Tea January 15, Tuesday, 7pm Celebrate National Hot Tea Month. Come in for a cup of tea and learn about the health benefits, the history of and the enjoyment of tea. Bring a friend!
• Library Closed January 21 The library is closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
• Valentines Tea Party February 9, Saturday, 10am Young ladies ages 4 to 8 are invited to the tea party. Sign-up is a must. Participants will read, do a special craft, and have "tea" and goodies.
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Waterman Center Events 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin 625-2221 • Bingo Saturday, January 19 Doors open at Noon. Early Bird Bonanza at 12:45 pm. Regular Bingo at 1 pm. Cash prizes. All paper. Proceeds benefit the Waterman Center. Refreshments available. $3 Admission. Call 625 -2221 for more information. • Movie Afternoon Saturday, January 12 Spend a winter afternoon watching some thought provoking films. Come to one or all three. Just $3.00 for each film. For more information, call Waterman Center at 625-2221. 12:00 pm Green Fire – Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time Aldo Leopold is considered the father of the national wilderness system, wildlife management and the science of ecological restoration. This documentary explores Leopold’s personal journey of observation and understanding. It features commentary from conservation leaders including scientists, ranchers, scholars and three of Aldo Leopold’s children.
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