Chris Gardner’s relationship with the campus at UC Berkeley predates his commencement speech there in 2009. How? Listen on YouTube and find out how the campus was part of his life in the 1980s, and why he immediately responded to the request to address graduates there. It’s a thoughtful and dynamic nine-minute introduction to the […]
Tomorrow night Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center is hosting a panel discussion with local input and local impact on Families in Transition: Giving a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out. Panelists will share experiences working with the homeless population, and their own experiences with homelessness. For names of panelists or more information, please call 336-703-2950. Monday […]
Around the country, communities are hosting an immersion experience known as poverty simulations. Most of us deal with a budget, but poverty simulations put you into the shoes of families who simply don’t have the resources to live comfortably, and juggle what resources they do have to get through the month, in many cases, falling […]
On the Same Page tries to reach and engage as many book clubs in our community as possible. But how many are book clubs for the family? Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center proudly presents the Golden Nuggets Book Club. Next Tuesday afternoon the 24th, at 4:30 round up your grandparents–or your grandchildren–and head to Malloy/ […]
a/perture cinema is one of Winston-Salem’s gems, a unique experience and our opportunity in town to see the films that don’t show up at the multiplexes. a/perture has been a generous partner to On the Same Page in the past, and we’re continuing the partnership this year with a Hoping for a Home Film Series. (Scroll […]
Young library patrons at Kernersville had a chance to give back PLUS enjoy what has to be one or the most popular crafts around town right now, origami. Look at the origami buddies that guests at Kernersville Library’s Give Back Crafts program created. Each artist got to keep their own work, plus, create another to […]
New York City artist Heather Stolz’s fiber art and quilts are an expression with her commitment to social justice and a reflection on her experience of Jewish culture and the Jewish liturgy. Her 2011 work, Temporary Shelter, evokes the Jewish Sukkot in form and is built, physically and artistically, from the stories of the people […]
One of the books On the Same Page is highly recommending is Richard LeMieux’s Breakfast at Sally’s: One Homeless Man’s Inspirational Journey. LeMieux was 60, a successful, comfortably established businessman who lost everything–business, home, the perks of a luxury lifestyle, connections with family–and found himself and his beloved bichon frisé, Willow, with only a van […]
Coming up on Sunday, September 15 at Central Library, 2:00 pm. Drumming is a great way to relieve stress as we go through the everyday pressures of life. Happy Beat Drumming of High Point, NC will be here to lead this drumming circle as we drum to a healthier and peaceful you. Registration is required […]
Everybody knows kids love to do crafts in the library, and Kernersville Library is partnering with Next Step Ministries to host a craft event where kids can get creative and share their results with another child, too. This Friday, September 13th, from 4:30-6:00 pm, Kernersville Library. For ages 11 and under. Registration is required. For more […]
Chris Gardner talks about Milwaukee, the town he was raised in, last month in the Milwaukee Sentinel/Journal, with a comparison of employment in the city in the past, and employment prospects in the new economy, especially for African American men. “It took hard work, but it would not have happened had it not been for […]
This Friday September 13th, you can be part of A-OK Day–that’s Acts of Kindness Day. Few people don’t want to step up and help when there are problems to be solved, and when people are hurting. That drive to act to help others was recognized locally this summer, as Winston-Salem was recognized as one of […]
On the Same Page kicks off this coming Wednesday night, the 11th, at 7:00 pm at the Central Library. Join us for a panel discussion with a local perspective with guests Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, Denise Neunaber of the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness, and Andrea Kurtz of United Way of Forsyth County. Light refreshments, […]
Being able to talk about what you’ve read and comparing notes with other readers is our favorite feature of On the Same Page. Check out our book discussion schedule and pick a time and place that works for you. All meetings are free and open to the public. Coming up next week we have Book […]
Don’t forget BOOKMARKS Festival of Book and Authors coming up this weekend in downtown Winston-Salem’s Art District. It’s going to be a beautiful Saturday, 10:00–5:00 pm, with programs featuring great books and authors all day long. And of course Forsyth County Public Library and On the Same Page are expecting to see you at our […]
Chris Gardner's The Pursuit of Happyness 