Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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HMA TO HOST CLASSES & WORKSHOPS EXHIBITION
The Huntington Museum of Art will present a Classes & Wo r k s h o p s E x h i b i t i o n f r o m May 15-May 20, 2012, featuring the work of artists who have participated in recent classes and workshops in HMA’s studios. An opening reception takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tu e s d a y, M a y 1 5 , 2 0 1 2 . A d mission is free. Recent classes and workshops have focused on pott e r y, w a t e r c o l o r, figure d r a w i n g , p h o t o g r a p h y, a n d pastels. For more information on events at HMA, visit w w w. h m o a . o rg o r c a l l ( 3 0 4 ) 529-2701. HMA is fully accessible.
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Annual Taste of Putnam set for May 20 atValley Park By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
HURRICANE – The second annual Taste of Putnam will take place on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Valley Park in Hurricane. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and will feature 15 area restaurants and chefs, according to Michael Henshall of the Kiwanis Club. “The Taste of Putnam will be a unique addition to the list of community events for the residents of Putnam County,” Henshall said. “The area has some very fine restaurants and talented chefs and this is an opportunity for Putnam County to display its culinary resources.” The format of the event is similar to other food-tasting events, Henshall explained, in that people purchase tickets that they exchange for samples of food from the participating restaurants. Tickets are 50 cents and will be avail-
While food is the central focus of the Taste of Putnam, a variety of activities will also be available for children. Photo courtesy of Putnam Kiwanis
able for purchase the day of the event. Admission and parking are free. Items available for sample will run the gamut from appetizers to main courses to desserts, Henshall said. Seating will be available around Valley Park including at the large shelter, but Henshall said that he encour-
ages people to bring a blanket and have an afternoon picnic in the park while sampling the best that local chefs have to offer. And while food is the centerpiece of the event, Henshall said that there will also be several activities available during the Taste of Putnam for chil-
dren. The Hurricane High School Key Club will be offering face painting, and P.J.'s Preschool and Daycare will be on hand to offer other playful activities for children. “There will be a lot of activities for children,” Henshall said. “This is a very family friendly event.” Taste of Putnam will take place rain or shine, Henshall said. This marks the second year for the Taste of Putnam. Henshall said that the first year was very successful and that organizers are looking forward to another large turnout this year. In addition to offering visitors a sampling of the variety of food available in Putnam County, the event also serves as a major fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club. All the money raised from the event goes back into the Club's support of community activities in Putnam County, Henshall said. For more information, contact Michael Henshall at (304) 993-7650 or Michael.Henshall@suddenlink.net.
Roadside park to honor 'Rosie the Riveters' By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com
ST. ALBANS – A new park dedicated to honoring women who worked on the home front during World War II is slated to be dedicated on Saturday, May 26 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Albans. The Rosie the Riveter Park will be located in the Roadside Park main-
HOW TO REACH US PHONE: (304) 743-6731 FAX: (304) 562-6214 A new roadside park honoring area Rosie the Riveters will be dedicated during a public ceremony on Saturday, May 26, in St. Albans. Photo by Jack Bailey
tained by the city of St. Albans that is along U.S. Route 60 (MacCorkle Avenue) in St. Albans across from the
St. Albans Shopping Center that houses McDonald's, Kroger and Kmart . About 12 'Rosies' are ex-
pected to attend the event. The park will be complete except for the central monument/statue,
which is still being researched, priced and discussed by the Rosie Park Committee. Organizers hope that the new roadside park will serve as a model for other roadside parks across the country to also honor 'Rosies.' “This park is a message, by example, that American communities can honor and learn from Rosies in ways that make a long-term impact,” said Jeff Bosley, president of the group Thanks! Plain and Simple. “Because the park is beautiful, useful, and affordable to many communities, it’s a great model for Americans to make a statement - Americans can pull together, from the grass-roots up, to honor and work with Rosies. The park is one of many educational efforts we have created to share with America; however, we hope the park and its timing help us show that it’s time for a national Rosie the Riveter movement.” SEE PARK ON PAGE 3
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