Name: Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Chanel Sisters”
Start: 2026-11-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Join the Library’s historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.The title for this meeting will be The Chanel Sisters by Judith Little. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s circulation desk.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/historical-fiction-book-group-5587" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.</a>

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When a beloved pet is gone, the love remains.&nbsp; The Creatures Of The Creator Pet Ministry at Unity Presbyterian Church offers the community a special opportunity to remember and honor their cherished pet companions.&nbsp; All are welcome.&nbsp; Whether you have lost a pet recently or many years ago, we are here to honor them in a positive, uplifting way.&nbsp; Our service features music, prayer, poetry and Scripture readings.&nbsp; A candle lighting ceremony and special tribute video featuring photo of your pets makes it extra special.&nbsp; A complimentary delicious luncheon follows.&nbsp; Email ckozlowski@unitypresbyterianchurch.org with your name, the name of your cherished pet(s) and their photo before November 1, 2026 to include them in our video.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, it’s a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition. Experienced sharpener Dennis Snedden will teach participants how to keep their own knives sharp and ready to use.Each participant should bring two or three 5″-10″ kitchen knives (non-serrated); a diamond, oil, or water stone (if you have one); a honing rod or steel (if you have one); your knife edge questions; and a will to learn! You will learn the best and safest techniques for honing a fine edge. Come with dull knives – leave with safer, sharper, functional edges!No ceramic knives, hair or sewing scissors, please.18 years and older, please. A suggested donation of $15 will be put towards funding the 2027 Summer Reading Program. <a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/knife-sharpening-dennis-snedden-whetstone-tips-tools-techniques-8270" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Space is limited, so please click here to register!</a>

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