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Lyell Branch Adult Book Club: "A Terrible Thing to Waste"
April includes Earth Day on the 22nd. Read A Terrible Thing to Waste (2019) by Harriet A. Washington. The title is available through MCLS.
Lyell Branch LibraryCrochet & Connect
Crochet & Connect is a welcoming gathering for yarn crafters at any level. Beginners and longtime makers sit together to crochet or knit, share know-how, and build community with every stitch. Materials are available on site, and personal projects are welcome. This event is family friendly when children attend with a parent or guardian. Participation is free and open to anyone with at least 48 hours of continuous sobriety. First-time attendees are asked to complete a brief membership questionnaire.
ROCovery Outreach CenterQigong: Flow Forms To Reduce Stress
Unwind with a calming Qigong class at The Assisi Institute that focuses on easing stress and cultivating steady calm. You will explore Yin Yang Medical Qigong and the Eight Pieces of Brocade, then move into the flowing motions of Swimming Dragon Qigong, a sequence that aims to boost metabolism, enhance flexibility in the spine, and unify mind, body, and breath. The session opens with Whole Body Breathing to help you center and closes with a gentle self-massage to finish feeling restored. Suitable for beginners, this mindful practice supports flexibility, builds strength, and encourages a clear, peaceful state.
The Assisi InstituteKitchen Confidence: Four-Week Cooking Series
This four week cooking series helps home cooks build everyday know-how, moving step by step from core techniques to finished dishes. Each session blends demonstration with hands-on practice and time for questions, so new skills feel approachable and useful. The first class focuses on knife use and prep, from safe grips to fundamental cuts, then puts mise en place to work by prepping vegetables for a quick stir fry. The second class dives into the five classic mother sauces, with guidance on making each one to take home, smart storage, and simple ways to turn them into everyday meals. The third class covers planning and shopping, offering practical strategies to map out a week of food, shop with intention, and move smoothly from grocery list to plate. The final session turns to pastry, introducing the basics through pâte à choux and pastry cream, then bringing them together as cream puffs to build confidence with doughs and desserts.
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