30 Evergreen Books Of Our Time

January 19, 2014 | chitra rout

Pride and prejudice by Jane Austen ; edited with notes by Vivien Jones — Austen’s powers of subtle discrimination and shrewd perceptiveness is revealed in "Pride and Prejudice". She is able to convey such a complex message using a simple, yet witty, style.

On the road : the original scroll by Jack Kerouac ; edited by Howard Cunnell ; introduction by Howard Cunnell, Penny Vlagopoulos, George Mouratidis, and Joshua Kupetz — On The Road, the most famous of Jack Kerouac's works, is not only the soul of the Beat movement and literature, but one of the most important novels of the century.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë ; edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davies — An evergreen book that one can read again and again.

Total Wellness with Tai Chi

May 11, 2013 | chitra rout

The goal of this program is to achieve total wellness of mind and body with the use of the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Join Julie Burt, Head Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness and Tai Chi Instructor in finding your energy as you refresh and strengthen your body. Learn a set of simple flowing Tai Chi movements that will enhance your health and fitness. This workout will also let you cultivate your internal energy for total wellness. Join us on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 PM.

Food Memoirs

April 19, 2013 | chitra rout

The language of Baklava by Diana Abu-Jaber
Food connects the author to the two cultures of her childhood –American and Jordanian

Hallelujah! the welcome table [electronic resource] by Maya Angelou
Memories and recipes—from her childhood in Arkansas and her world travel.

Rosemary and bitter oranges: growing up in a Tuscan kitchen by Patrizia Chen
Recollections of a youth spent in the Tuscan seaside town of Livomo.

My life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme
Child's experiences in Paris and Marseille led her to create a food revolution in America.

International Folk Dance Celebration

September 5, 2012 | chitra rout

The International Folk Dance Program is being held at the Canton Public Library on Saturday October 13th at 2:00 PM in the Community Room. This free family-friendly event will feature dances, sounds and tastes of the many cultures that make up our community. Bring the whole family for a celebration of music, dance, food and culture.

  • 2:00 — Ardan Academy of Irish Dance
  • 2:30 — Troupe Ta'Amullet (Belly Dancing)
  • 3:00 — American Jazz Quartet
  • 3:30 — Chinese School Dancers
  • 4:00 — Nadanta Indian Dancers
  • Delicious ethnic food will also be available for you to sample

[Cultural Diversity by Fethi Mansouri is used with permission]

Honor Sikh Temple Shooting Victims on August 12

August 10, 2012 | chitra rout

On August 5th, 2012, a gunman killed 6 innocent people and critically wounded three at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Mourners began paying their final respects Friday to six worshipers gunned down by a white supremacist at a Sikh temple in the US almost a week ago.

In remembrance of the victims of the shootings and to create awareness about the Sikh religion, the Canton Gurdwara will have a "remembrance prayer" and "Langar" (lunch) at its premises on Sunday August 12th, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. Please pass the message along to family and friends.

Origami

June 18, 2012 | chitra rout

Origami for everyone: beginner, intermediate, advanced by Didier Boursin

Origami zoo: 25 fun paper animal creations by Paul Jackson and Miri Golan; illustrations by Paul Jackson; photographs by Avi Valdman

The new encyclopedia of origami and papercraft techniques by Ayako Brodek; edited by Claire Waite Brown

Complete origami: easy techniques, 25 great projects by David Mitchell

Origami card craft: 30 clever cards and envelopes to fold by Karen Elaine Thomas

President's Obama's Reading List

March 9, 2012 | chitra rout

On Friday, August 19th, 2011, while vacationing in Martha's Vineyard President Obama and his daughters made an impromptu stop at the island bookstore. Of the books purchased by the president were two new books: The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell and:

Rodin's debutante: a novel by Ward Just

The President also brought along three other books with him:

Cutting for stone : a novel by Abraham Verghese

To the end of the land by David Grossman ; translated from the Hebrew by Jessica Cohen

The warmth of other suns : the epic story of America's great migration by Isabel Wilkerson

Bollyfit

March 5, 2012 | chitra rout

BollyFit classes synthesize artistic elements of high-energy dances from what is commonly referred to as Bollywood dance with classical and folk styles in a high-powered cardiovascular exercise. Come shed weight within and without with BollyFit. Anuja Rajendra, founder of Bollyfit, a program of fitness through Indian dance, teaches it all over Metro Detroit. Come join our program on Saturday, March 10 at Noon to find out if this dance and fitness form is for you. Registration required.

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