I say it all the time, but we are indeed living in interesting times. The amount of confusion, disrespect, and lack of integrity that is witnessed is crazy. We hear stories of students showing disrespect toward their teachers, people destroying and looting their own neighborhoods, and politicians dishonoring their positions. However, we must realize this is the consequence of how far our country has digressed. Many no longer respect God, His word, and statutes. Consequently, many do not respect themselves which leads to confusion, self-worth issues, and self-mutilation. God’s word explains that we cannot love others until we learn to love Him and ourselves. I believe the same applies to respect. Therefore this month, we will focus on its importance. AMW
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National Deaf History Month
This month is National Deaf History Month. Here are a couple of well known Americans that have contributed to our country that you did not know were deaf.
Derrick Coleman, Jr. was born with a genetic abnormality that caused complete hearing loss at 3 years old. He started playing football in 6th grade and fell in love with the sport. Throughout school, he fought against the odds in a sport that traditionally was inaccessible to Deaf people. He even went to college and played for UCLA. Although he was the last college player to be accepted in the 2012 NFL draft he became a Superbowl champion 2 years later with the Seattle Seahawks’ 2014. He is currently the only Deaf player in the (NFL), as well as the first Deaf offensive player in NFL history. Coleman is currently signed with the Arizona Cardinals. To watch an interview of Coleman as he shares his story click here.
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Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany to a musical family. His father noticed his talent early on and encouraged Beethoven to practice long hours. He composed several great works and became one of history’s most well-known composers. However, during his success, he acquired symptoms of hearing loss over time. Beethoven’s housekeepers remembered that, as his hearing got worse, he would sit at the piano and touch the soundboard of the instrument to feel the vibration of the note. As lost his hearing his music changed. Researchers found his early works (String Quartets Opus 18; 1st Symphony Opus 21) used a variety of high notes. As his hearing loss began he used more low-frequency notes (Opus 74 and 95 quartets). When Beethoven was completely deaf, he wrote the late (string quartets Opus 127 to 135) which have significantly more high notes.
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After School Poetry Workshop
National Poetry Month is here! So let’s learn, play with words, and rhyme in a four-week poetry workshop. From silly sonnets to rhyming action games, your student will get to do it all. Appropriate for ages 7 to 14. WHEN: Wednesday, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th AT: 4:15PM - 5:15PM WHERE: Bennett Anythink Library |
Teen Tech: Summer Sublimation Tumbler
Join Bennett Anythink Library to make a sublimation tumbler to gear up for summer. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. No advanced registration necessary. WHEN: Tuesday, April 9th AT: 4:00PM - 5:15PM WHERE: Bennett Anythink Library |
Pop-Up Studio
Join Bennett Anythink Library to practice making custom kumihimo bracelets, using an ancient style of Japanese weaving. Appropriate for all ages. WHEN: Thursday, April 25th AT: 3:00PM - 5:00PM WHERE: Bennett Anythink Library |
-Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Wednesday, April 3 - Denver Zoo Sunday, April 7
-Denver Art Museum Tuesday, April 9 and Sunday, April 28 -Dinosaur Ridge Friday, April 12
-Denver Botanic Gardens Monday, April 22 -Four Mile Historic Park Friday, April 26
-Denver Museum of Nature & Science Sunday, April 28 -History Colorado Center Sunday, April 28
-Denver Art Museum Tuesday, April 9 and Sunday, April 28 -Dinosaur Ridge Friday, April 12
-Denver Botanic Gardens Monday, April 22 -Four Mile Historic Park Friday, April 26
-Denver Museum of Nature & Science Sunday, April 28 -History Colorado Center Sunday, April 28
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and
with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no
commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:30-31 NIV
with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no
commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:30-31 NIV