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SVVSD- Parents of Students with Dyslexia is hosting Artful Dyslexia Awareness Project (Join our new Mentor Group) on Saturday October 7, at the Longmont Public Library 10 a.m.-Noon. It is piggy-backing off the Longmont Library's Make and Mingle event. Students are invited to create a piece of art with their peers and to meet other families.
Parent-Child Ukulele Series is featured at the Longmont Museum October 7-28, 10a.m.-noon for ages 8+. John Mieras, a local music teacher and noted songwriter, is teaching the course. Registration is required, the class is $90/person (494313). Register online here.
A gigantes building workshop is being held October 7,14 and 21, 3-5p.m., for ages 7-12 at the Longmont Museum. This is event is in preparation for the Día de los Muertos celebration and parade. During the workshop, the participants will build their own gigante from paper mache, paint, and fabric while learning about the traditions of the holiday. Cost is $120 (494314)
Longmont Museum is hosting the a concert, Una Corda on October 7, at 7:00 p.m. Musicians Lee Smith, Kat Fritz, Don Perkins, and Shieky Uno will be performing music from cultures worldwide. They meld their heritages and experiences to play several genres of music including: classics, tango, Asian and American fold, fiddle, blue grass and jazz.