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BITS N PIECES PUPPET THEATRE VISITS VAN BUREN

The Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre from Tampa, FL came to visit the Van Buren 1st grade students in November. The workshop brought much excitement to each of the schools as students learned about puppets from all over the world.

First grade students made their own puppet and put on a performance of "Millions and Millions of Cats." Then all 1st grade and 2nd grade students traveled to the Fine Arts Center to see the 9 ft. puppets and other actors perform "Alice In Wonderland."

ARTIST GUEST HOUSE

Blessings come in all shapes and sizes and that is what has happened to CAE. We received a call from one of our patrons who lost a loved one and had art supplies to donate to the center. I loaded up my car with the supplies she had to donate. We began to visit about Alice Boatright and how she loved the art center and creating her own art. Jane Kennedy looked toward Alice’s studio and asked if I would like to see it. As we walked in, Jane mentioned how she wished she could use the space to honor her life time friend and as a result, the art center was blessed with a Guest House.

We have had several donations and volunteer work hours that have made the space into a very cozy retreat. If you would like to help complete the furnishing of the guest house listed below are some items that are needed:

• Turquoise & chocolate brown towel bath sets or gift card to JC Penney/Kohls
• Baker’s rack - used
• Small dressing table and night stand - used
• Gift card: Lowes/Yeager Ace - for materials to build artist’s work table.

Most of the artists using the guest house are part of the Art in Education program in the Van Buren elementary schools.

Summit Medical presents a check to the
Center for Art & Education

In photo front row is left to right: Mary Jo Brinkman Summit Medical presenting check to Jane Owen, CAE Director, Jan Nelson Board member, Back Row left to right: Alex Golden, CAE Board President and John Cooley, CAE Board Treasurer