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Pre-K through Gr 2 | High School | Annual Calendar
Cultural Explosion
Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Schedule (Download - Cultural Explosion Brochure PDF)
Times flexible and scheduled to accommodate as much as possible.
Call for details and reservations: 321.264.6595
- September
- Labor Day Parade
- Tuesday and Thursday
- The children will have fun with crafts and games as they celebrate Labor Day and learn about Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore.
- At the end of the session they will use all they have learned and made to participate in a traditional Labor Day Parade and take with them what they have made for the parade.
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Labor Day Parade
- November
- Happy Birthday Harry
- Wednesday and Friday
- The Griot will regale the children with a story about Harry T. Moore.
- In memory of Harry, they will make a take-home present that they can enjoy.
- The session will end with the children singing Happy Birthday to Harry and eating cake* and ice cream (*fruit cups will be available).
- Griot: poet, praise singer, wandering musician, a repository of oral tradition
- Wednesday and Friday
- Happy Birthday Harry
- December
- Kwanzaa Celebration
- December 3 - 19
- Kwanzaa is a non-religious African American holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture.
- It is celebrated for seven days: December 26 - January 1.
- The seven principles will be shared with the children.
- December 3 - 19
- Kwanzaa Celebration
- February
- Black History Celebration
- Monday and Wednesday
- With games, crafts and songs the children will celebrate Black History Month learning about Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore.
- Monday and Wednesday
- Black History Celebration
- March
- Women’s History Celebration
- Wednesday and Thursday
- From adventurer Amelia Earhart to civil rights leader Harriette V. Moore to computer pioneer Grace Hopper to Novelist Zora Neale Hurston, discover wo-men who have made a difference in people's lives
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Women’s History Celebration
- April
- National Poetry Month
- Tuesday and Thursday
- The children will be allowed to relax as they enjoy an hour of spoken word and music in the quiet of the Griot’s tent
- Tuesday and Thursday
- National Poetry Month
- Times flexible and scheduled to accommodate as much as possible.
Call for details and reservations: 321.264.6595
Lecture Series
for High School Students
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Schedule (Download - Brochure PDF)
Dates are on Wednesdays, Lectures start at 10:00 a.m..
Call for details: 321.264.6595
- September
24
- Black Seminole Heritage in Florida
- Dr. Rosalyn Howard, Anthropology
Featuring Mr. Matthew Griffin, Black Seminole descendant and re-enactor- Was there an Underground Railroad in Florida?
- In 1821 Black Seminoles fled from Florida to Andros Island Bahamas.
- Who were they? What is their legacy?
- Dr. Rosalyn Howard, Anthropology
- Dr. Rosalyn Howard, Anthropology
- Black Seminole Heritage in Florida
- November
19
- Sacred Places
- Dr. Rebekah McCloud
- The African American Church Experience in Winter Park.
- Dr. Rebekah McCloud
- Sacred Places
- January
28, 2009
- Rhythm Revolution—Music of the Heart
- Master Drummer Fred Goodnight
- A drum circle, or rhythm circle, where a group of people create and share a rhythmical and a musical experience.
- No musical experience is required and both the novice and experienced drummer can come together as one.
- Master Drummer Fred Goodnight
- Rhythm Revolution—Music of the Heart
- April 22, 2009
- Lecture content TBA
- Winston E. Scott, Former Astronaut
- Winston E. Scott, Former Astronaut
- Lecture content TBA
Annual Calendar
February
- Black History Month 2009
March
- Women’s History Month 2009
April
- National Poetry Month 2009
June
- Black Music Month
November
- Celebration of Harry T. Moore Birthday
December
- Christmas in the Park
See also...
Parks & Recreation Department Calendar
