Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Chili Night January 29th!!

BRRRR! Are you looking forward to a bowl of steaming hot chili next week? 

The Fort River 8th Annual CHILI NIGHT for a CHILLY NIGHT is just days away! Don't forget to add your chili ingredients to your grocery list! Many, many more cooks are needed! (There are 15 openings on the sign up list!) We have extra crockpots if you need one - email Stacey - stacey.fortriver@gmail.com

Don't do chili? How about making some cornbread? At least 10 volunteers are needed to bake or purchase cornbread! Sign up NOW! 

Donations of tortilla chips and beverages (no soda!) are also needed! Please sign up! 

Don't cook at all? You can donate your time helping to set up! Follow this link to sign up: http://frpc.pleasebringit.com/public/a$zS2hq9Is0

YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PRIZES, RIGHT??? Everyone votes for their favorite chili with prizes for Best Overall, Kid-Pleasin', and the most creatively-named chili! 

Dinner is $1 suggested donation per bowl. All funds raised support our teachers and learners! We hope to see you there! 

Wednesday, January 29
6 - 7:30 pm
Fort River Cafeteria
please drop off chili, etc by 5:45pm

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Community Dance

First Congregational Church will host a free community dance class on Friday, January 31 from 6-7:30.  The class is open to all and no dance experience is necessary.

"Express Yourself"! Kids, teens and adults in the Amherst community are invited to come immerse yourselves in the joy of dance through everyday movements, such as gesturing, walking, turning, jumping and posing, all set to natural rhythms and multi-cultural upbeat music and led by M'bewe Escobar. The next session is on Friday, January 31, from 6:00-7:15 PM in the Chapel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers. Please enter Church through back entrance in parking lot. The more the intergenerational mix, the greater the fun!

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Afra Dance

The Center Dance is excited to be welcoming back Ashirah DeviDalomba and Kalpana Devi for a special series of classes in 2020! Few spots left - classes start this week!


Afra Dance (1 hour, grades 3-8) is a diverse, spirited and life affirming celebration. Afra Dance provides a deeply energizing experience of dance and drum from the roots of traditional African dance forms. The call of live drums and the movement they inspire, supports dancers of all ages to flow in the breath, rhythm and art of living!

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