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Past Events
October 2018
Civil War Author New Release Book Event
Award Winning Author Dr. Richard Sommers will be signing his new book, “Challenges of Command in the Civil War” and his book “Richmond Redeemed.” The event Celebrate the Book Festival is from 10:00am – 5:00pm on Satu rday, October 20th, 2018 at Bosler Memorial Library (158 W High St. Carlisle, PA 17013). For more information and to register: http://www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/bosevents Dr. Richard Sommers' Challenges of Command in the Civil War distills six decades of studying the Civil War into two succinct,…
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A Cast of Blues: Special Exhibition
Blues music was born in Mississippi, came of age in Chicago, and went on to inspire generations of rock and rollers, ranging from the British invasion of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to contemporary groups, such as The Black Keys. As one of America’s contributions to the world of music, the blues took root in the fertile soil of the Mississippi Delta, a flood plain covering 7,000 square miles between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers. Early blues greats in…
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Gratitude Garland Craft (Facebook)
Want a way to add a thanksgiving touch to your fireplace/front door? Join Miss Natalie on November 17 at 3 P.M. for a fun “Gratitude Garland” craft! She will be making a Gratitude Garland suitable for all ages and abilities. For the Gratitude Garland, we will cut out construction paper into small-to-medium-size flags. The supplies you will need for this event include the following: paper (construction or printer type), thin string/twine/yarn, markers/colored pencils, glue/tape, a pair of scissors, and a…
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Online Streaming Concert – Dr. Mo
Ready for some acoustic blues? Join us for an online streaming concert with David (Dr. Mo) Moyar Friday, November 20 at 7 PM! David began his musical carrier in the Pittsburgh area, playing in a variety of Rock, R&B and Soul bands. Being in this city during the beginning of the “Blue Wave” resurgence of interest in Blues helped to push his interest and focus more and more in the direction of Blues and traditional R&B. One high point was…
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Preschool Holiday Stories – Thanksgiving
Preschoolers ages 3-6 and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 3 to 6. Registration Required.
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Toddler Holiday Stories – Thanksgiving
Toddlers and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages: 18-35 months. Registration Required.
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Virtual Painting Showcase – Purify
How does Native American culture and art intertwine? Join us November 23 at 1 p.m. (Zoom) for “Virtual Painting Showcase – Purify” with artist Kelly Curran. This discussion will involve an introduction to the artist’s oil painting titled Purify, an analysis and deeper discussion of the painting, and a Q & A session. Kelly McGee Curran is a talented painter and stained glass artist from Pennsylvania. She designs her inspirations with the help of nature and the elements of meditation.…
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Toddler Holiday Stories – Hanukkah
Toddlers and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 18-35 months. Registration Required.
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Preschool Holiday Stories – Hanukkah
Preschoolers ages 3-6 and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 3 to 6. Registration Required.
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Preschool Holiday Stories – Christmas
Preschoolers ages 3-6 and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 3 to 6. Registration Required.
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Delta Blues (Live via Facebook)
What if you could travel back in time to the early Delta Blues? Join us for a virtual “Delta Blues” workshop and concert with JJ Kambic and Roman Barten-Sherman! In our December workshop, JJ Kambic will teach you about the cigar box guitar. In our January concert, JJ Kambic and Roman Barten-Sherman will come together to give an authentic blues concert. Central Pennsylvania born Joseph John Kambic was at a young age when he received accordion and then organ lessons.…
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Preschool Holiday Stories – Kwanzaa
Preschoolers ages 3-6 and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 3 to 6. Registration Required.
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Toddler Holiday Stories – Kwanzaa
Toddlers and their caregivers can join us on our YouTube channel for a special story and activity to celebrate the holiday! Registration opens for each holiday the first of the month during which that holiday falls. Once you register, you’ll receive the link to our YouTube video, to view at any time between 10:00am and 8:00pm on the date for which you registered. Via YouTube. Ages 18-35 months. Registration Required.
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Mindfulness for the New Year!
Contact: Natalie Kaplan | (717) 243-4642 ext. 2226 | nkaplan@ccpa.net What practice can help you stay present and hopeful this New Year? Mindfulness! Come find your Zen at our virtual Mindfulness course! Mr. Satu will guide you through seven classes that include guided meditations, theoretical discussions, poetry, stories, and inspiring quotes. Toro Satu is a Professor at Shippensburg University who researches depth and transpersonal psychology. He has served as a mindfulness coach and has led several mindfulness sessions at Shippensburg…
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Rags, Jazz, & Blues (Virtual Concert)
Ragtime. Early Jazz. Folk. Blues. December 30th come listen to Neil Tapp present a history of the development of American fingerstyle guitar from ragtime and early jazz to pre-war country blues and beyond! Neil Tapp is a fingerstyle guitarist/singer/songwriter who combines the East Coast Piedmont style, early jazz of the 1920’s and 30’s and the contemporary influences of Ry Cooder and Dave Bromberg, among others. He has absorbed 20th century folk, blues and ragtime music and incorporated it into his…
Find out more »January 2021
Life Casting Q & A (Virtual)
Did you ever wonder how molds are made and how casts get created? Have you ever heard of the term life-casting? Come find the answers at our Q and A session with Dr. Anthony Cervino of Dickinson College! Dr. Cervino will present a short lecture on the life casting process and contemporary and historical uses followed by a Q and A session. Sign up to join us on January 3rd at 1:00 p.m. to learn more about this art form!…
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Online Stream Concert – Capital C
Want to hear some new rap this New Year? Tune in on Facebook for our “Online Streaming Concert” with Rap Battle Champion, Capital C! He will be performing a freestyle rap that is sure to make you dance. Begins at 5 PM and streams live through Bosler Facebook page. Capital C is a native of Carlisle and a Field of Screams Rap Battle Champion. In addition to his rap battle success, he has hosted virtual freestyle classes to inspire youth.…
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Warrior Strength & Mobility
Would you like to become a warrior and regain your strength and mobility? Then, Megan can help you! Join founder and instructor of Athena Warrior Fitness, Megan Eckenrode, for a strength and mobility class that will restore and strengthen your entire body! This event will take place through Zoom. Megan Eckenrode is owner and founder of Athena Warrior Fitness, located in Carlisle, PA. As a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Pilates instructor, she helps her clients improve their overall health…
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Pilates 101: The Mat Method
Are you looking for easy exercise to shape and heal your body from head to toe? Pilates 101 will introduce the beginner to the Pilates Mat method: its history, purpose, and benefits. Pilates expert, Allison, will teach you about Pilates fundamentals covered in a Beginner Mat class, such as original mat exercises by Joseph. She will sprinkle in her knowledge while everyone is moving and learning. Join Allison from Absolute Pilates for a beginner Pilates class to help heal/prevent injury,…
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Massage for the Childbearing Year
Join Massage Therapist Camille Baughman for an overview of Massage techniques that enhance the various stages of pregnancy. Camille will teach mothers some supportive and nourishing massage techniques for before, during and after delivery. In addition, she will show parents basic massage techniques for their babies. Handouts to enhance your learning will be available for download. Camille Baughman, BA, MS, LMT has been a massage therapist and teacher since 1986. She has a successful massage practice in Carlisle with five…
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Martin Luther King Jr – Promoting Racial Equality
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. In today’s current pandemic and cultural situation, we strive to enforce change and seek justice for injustices. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most distinguished civil rights activist in our history. Come join us for an empowering discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. and the path to promoting racial equality for our nation!…
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