South East Rural Community Outreach will present a series of public programs about the importance of education, family, and community in January – April 2011. Events for “First Teachers: Families and Communities” will include several lectures, a genealogy workshop, and the 4th Annual Strong Threads community festival in Hopkins, SC. SC Humanities supported this project through a Major Grant in September 2010.
The purpose of “First Teachers: Families and Communities” is to connect history and culture to solutions for a better quality of life for the citizens of Lower Richland County. The events and programs are designed to motivate families and community members to take a more active role in improving academic success for their children.
Events include:
January 22 | 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Historical Perspective of Education
Presented by Dr. Larry D. Watson
Sponsored by South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO)
Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-747-9267
February 19 | 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Strong Threads IV
A gala celebration of the arts, dance, music, exhibits, and vendors. Featured guests include Rose Rock (author and mother of comedian Chris Rock), Newberry-honored novelist Joyce Hansen, and scholar Veronica Davis Gerald
Sponsored by South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO)
Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Free and open to the public
Info: http://www.strongthreads.com/ or 803-747-9267
March 5 | 02:00 – 04:00 p.m.
Genealogy Workshop
Presented by Rev. John A Middleton
Sponsored by South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO)
Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-747-9267
March 19 | 02:00 – 04:00 p.m.
The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement on Education
Presented by Rev. Dr. Neal Jones
Sponsored by South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO)
Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-747-9267
April 9 | 02:00 – 04:00 p.m.
Final Evaluation Session
Evaluation session with all participants invited to assess the impact of “First Teachers: Families and Communities”
Sponsored by South East Rural Community Outreach (SERCO)
Harriet Barber House, 116 Barberville Loop, Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins, SC 29061
Free and open to the public
Info: 803-747-9267
For more information about the Strong Threads Festival, the Historic Harriet Barber House, or South East Rural Community Outreach, please visit the websites below:
http://www.harrietbarberhouse.org/
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