VOP Spring Public 2015

CHINESE CULTURE EXHIBITION August 10-18

Orland Park Public Library; Room 104 & Second Floor

Opening Event: Monday,August 10 at 10 a.m. Kids Day: Wednesday, August 12, all day This colorful exhibition features formal demonstrations of the Chinese tea culture ceremony, as well as live music and art. Representatives in traditional costumes will prepare and serve tea twice daily, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday–Friday. Each ceremony lasts approximately 25 minutes. Along with music on the zither, a traditional Chinese instrument, more than 25 paintings illustrating Chinese culture and tea ceremony symbolism will be displayed on the second floor. Sponsored by the Orland Park Public Library, Village of Orland Park, 21st Century Institute, and Beijing, China’s municipal government, this exhibition aims to build community harmony and enhance awareness of Chinese culture.

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU SHARED A MEAL, UNINTERRUPTED, WITH YOUR FAMILY?

The Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying, the Village of Orland Park, the South/Southwest Suburban Bullying Coalition, and The Bridge Teen Center are organizing the first annual FAMILY DAY on Saturday, August 15, 2015 . FAMILY DAY is just one element of a plan that is being implemented locally to take a proactive stance against bullying in our community. The purpose of FAMILY DAY is to annually set aside one day from busy schedules to connect with family by sharing a meal together – whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. We are asking that families come together for at least one hour, free of social media and electronics - completely unplugged from the outside world. We invite your families to join ours on August 15th as we celebrate FAMILY DAY in Orland Park, gathering with those we hold dear and unplugging from the outside world so we can focus on those we love.

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