Dr. Chuck Stead will present the research he has compiled on the local folktale of the Ramapo Salamander. Considered one of the earliest stories in association with the Dutch Iron Mining of the 17th century in the Ramapo Valley, this tale includes influences of Christian, Algonquin, and Angolan culture.

An offering of music, eurythmy, poetry and a speech chorus, with a festival address by Kenneth Kilb. Karl Fredrickson will read the names of community members who have died in the past year. Please arrive on time and enter the hall quietly. Due to the nature of this event, the doors will be closed when the program begins.

A presentation on Rembrandt with slides.

We use the spoken word casually on a daily basis. Can we awaken to its true nature, origin, and its full potential? Join us for a lively event as we explore this question both conceptually and experientially.