Communities of color are often the populations most vulnerable to the toxic effects of industrial waste and soil contamination. Sinks: Places We Call Home, highlights the environmental disparities created by manufacturing sites in two communities near Self Help Graphics: the Exide battery plant in Vernon and the former Athens Tank Farm (Exxon Mobil) site in Willowbrook.
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Victorian Christmas
Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.
Free
Movie Monday: Driveways
Join us for a screening of the 2019 film Driveways, starring Hong Chau and Brian Dennehy and directed by Andrew Ahn. A lonesome boy accompanies his mother on a trip to clean out his late aunt’s house, where he ends up forming an unexpected friendship with the retiree who lives next door.
Free
Free Citizenship Classes
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview, and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.
TEAM TAIKO JAPANESE DRUM LESSONS
Taiko is a drumming practice originating from Japan that has become a global phenomenon over the last several decades. World-renowned taiko artist ManMan Mui teaches drumming patterns over 8-week sessions. Lessons include developing rhythm, body awareness, and technique as students make music together as a team. Team Taiko is open to all, from beginners to seasoned musicians.
Life of Pi
Experience the Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Life of Pi, based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. This visually stunning production tells the story of sixteen-year-old Pi, who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. Through innovative puppetry and stagecraft, the play brings this epic tale of adventure and survival to life. Check the website for performance times and ticket prices.