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JULY 2018
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Roanoke car show to highlight European models
The car show will feature a 1965 Turner MKIII owned by John Stanford. He recently won in his class at the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational. CONTRIBUTED
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Roanoke is revving up for the fifth annual Rolling into Roanoke car show and fundraiser. The event will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in the historic downtown on Main Street and at Roanoke Park. More than 400 cars, motorcycles and bikes are expected to be on display at the event that draws 6,000 attendees annually. Attendees will have the opportunity to see unique automobiles
from private collections and museums. This year’s theme is “Across the Pond,” celebrating European sports cars and motorcycles. There will be areas for German, Italian, British and French models marked with flags of those countries, said event chairman Rick Fischer. European automobile manufacturers helped fuel competition that gave rise to some of the greatest automobiles ever
An open book
Women share vision for Human Library Ellen Sauer and Nicole King are community project coordinators for the Human Library-Fort Wayne. The event, which is scheduled to take place Aug. 4 at the Allen County Public Library downtown, will offer the public a chance to interact with more than 30 human “books.” Real people will be “on loan” to readers. The event will feature opportunities for one-on-one interactions as well as panel discussions. According to humanlibrary.org, the experience is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. While the model for this project has been reproduced in communities worldwide, Fort Wayne’s Human Library will be a true representation
of the community, King said. Here, they talk about their vision and give a behind-the-scenes look at the project.
How would you describe the Human Library – Fort Wayne and what you two are doing with it?
Human Library Fort Wayne believes prejudices and stereotypes can be interrupted and dismantled by creating a positive environment for conversation; an environment where real people are “on loan” to readers and where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. We feel that the books in our human library are a true representation of our community. Its first event, scheduled for Aug. 4 at the Allen County Public Library in downtown Fort Wayne, allows folks visiting it to open the pages of those books and learn from and embrace new faces and
stories.
How did you two meet and how did you become involved with the Human Library?
We met about one year ago while serving in a multiracial group. Both of us were interested in the human library concept and decided to forge ahead together and create the first one ever here in Fort Wayne. We set out to manifest a vision and ended up becoming friends over this past year of planning. Frankly, that was unexpected for both of us — a really lovely surprise for which we are so grateful. It’s basically been a mini Human Library in action — two women who would be considered ‘other’ in their respective worlds taking the time to learn about each other and shifting their See LIBRARY, Page 11
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created, he said. “There will be millions of dollars’ worth of wonderful cars that most people will only get the chance to see in magazines,” he said. “Take your time and appreciate their beauty and style.” While the car show’s theme celebrates European cars, all makes and models are welcome to register. Fischer urges attendees to talk with the
IF YOU GO owners, ask questions and learn about the cars’ history. A lot of the cars will bring back memories for older adults from when they were growing up, he said. That spark is passed down to the next generation. “It’s great to see See CARS, Page 6
What: Rolling into Roanoke 2018, a classic car show Where: Downtown Roanoke When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 21 Admission: Free General parking: Roanoke Park (shuttle service available) Website: rollingintoroanoke.com