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Jon Meacham

Presented by Norfolk Forum at Chrysler Hall

April 13, 2010

Editor of Newsweek and a best-selling author, Jon Meacham was named "one of the most influential editors in the news magazine business" by The New York Times. A skilled raconteur and eloquent speaker, he understands important issues and events in all of their complexity and how they impact our lives. Meacham is responsible for all day-to-day editorial operations of Newsweek and has written many cover stories. His best-seller Franklin and Winston: An,...More

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Paws To Read Paws To Read Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library April 3, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required.	Newport News Library System	04/03/10	Newport News
Women in and Out of the Kitchen: Women and Domesticity in 19th Century American Paintings Women in and Out of the Kitchen: Women and Domesticity in 19th Century American Paintings Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum April 6, 2010 This discussion of Women and Domesticity in 19th Century American Paintings is a presentation by Vicki Fama, Instructor of Art History, James Madison University.. The presentation will be given at the monthly meeting of the Tidewater Antiques and Arts Association.	Virginia Living Museum	04/06/10	Newport News
Lunch and Book Signing with Debbie Phelps Lunch and Book Signing with Debbie Phelps Presented by Chesapeake Bay Academy at Chesapeake Bay Academy April 10, 2010 While her son Michael thrilled the world with his record-setting eight-gold-medal performance during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Debbie Phelps caught the public's attention as she and her two daughters cheered Michael on from the stands. No Olympics coverage was complete without her, as fans fell in love with the mother who wore her heart on her sleeve. A Mother for All Seasons: A Memoir is Debbie Phelps inspiring personal story - one of adversity, dedication, and the struggle to...	Chesapeake Bay Academy	04/10/10	Virginia Beach
Storyteller Megan Hicks Storyteller Megan Hicks Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library April 10, 2010 The national storyteller will enchant audiences of all ages with stories and origami to mark the beginning of National Library Week.	Newport News Library System	04/10/10	Newport News
Storyteller Megan Hicks Storyteller Megan Hicks Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library April 10, 2010 The national storyteller will enchant audiences of all ages with stories and origami to mark the beginning of National Library Week.	Newport News Library System	04/10/10	Newport News
Storyteller Megan Hicks Storyteller Megan Hicks Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Library April 10, 2010 The national storyteller will enchant audiences of all ages with stories and origami to mark the beginning of National Library Week.	Newport News Library System	04/10/10	Newport News
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Author Connie Porter Author Connie Porter Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library April 17, 2010 Connie Porter, author of the Addy Walker books in the American Girls historical fiction series, will present an author talk and book signing. The Addy books are about a courageous 9-year-old girl determined to be free in 1864, during the Civil War. An Addy American Girl doll and bookmarks will be given away free during the event, and American Girls materials will be available to purchase from Barnes and Noble Booksellers.	Newport News Library System	04/17/10	Newport News
Paws To Read Paws To Read Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library May 1, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required.	Newport News Library System	05/01/10	Newport News
Paws To Read Paws To Read Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library June 5, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required.	Newport News Library System	06/05/10	Newport News