Ciao a tutti!
We had our second meeting of the Italian play-group on Wednesday.
Olivia could not be here and we missed her, we are looking forward to see her next week.
The weather was nice so the kids played outside for a little, while mothers and a grandmother had coffee.
The children were really urging to spend time outside, after beeing cooped in most of the winter.
Once they came in and had snack, we started learning some new songs: the ABC in italian, the numbers and "I due liocorni" a very funny songs with movements, that tells the story of Noah's Ark and the animals on it.
The children were a bit shy at first, mostly worried that they could not understand and repeat the songs, but once we practice the words slowly a few times, they realized how easy and fun it can be. Then they really got into it.
Giuseppe asked to work on the banner we started at the last meeting, we did not have time, but I will plan on doing it next week. Also I will have the lyrics of the songs written for the kids to read along and take home with them.

Don't forget I host a Mary Kay party at the gallery tomorrow at 10:00. I believe I called or e-mailed everybody, but if I missed someone... just show up, it will be fun!

Until next time,

Chiara

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Hi, and welcome to my weblog.
Here I will be able to share with you any news that come up between issues of "La Galleria" newsletter, also I will be able to report and comment on our events as soon as they happen, and I can get YOUR imput on them!
Last Saturday was International Women's Day and we celebrated at the Gallery with a Ladies' Tea.
The event is benefiting the Women's Center of Bloomsburg. Donation will be accepted and a percentage of sale will be forwarded to the charity through the end of this week.
A representative of the Women's Center was supposed to do a presentation on self-esteem but called in sick and could not find a repacement. Sensei Bob Tomaiano of Cross Wind Karate was also expected to do a self-defense demonstration, but was unable to make the event. His student Brittany Reese, kindly stepped in at the last moment and we enjoyed a live demonstration of her skills.
Tara Holdren and Susan Brook of the River Poets attended the event and graced us with a reading of a few poems especially selected for the occasion. Artist Jo Thompson Pennypacker also read for us "I Am Woman", a poem with graphics currently for sale at our Gallery.
Nancy Schott came to talk to us about the Columbia-Montour Women's Conference and answered our questions about her candidacy for State Representative.
Artists Brash, Lori Reese, Giselle Whitmoyer and Tanya Gailan also attended the celebration.
We all had a great time,and learned a bit more about the meaning of this day and how it is celebrated around the world.
I hope that this will be the start of a new tradition for the Whitmoyer Art Studio & Gallery.
Ciao.
Chiara