BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northwest Georgia Regional Library System - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northwest Georgia Regional Library System X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ngrl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northwest Georgia Regional Library System REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T161500 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181115T211406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T230058Z UID:3793-1546962300-1546964100@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Cursive Writing Pen Pal Club -- K-8th Grade DESCRIPTION:This is a six week class for Elementary and Middle School students who would like to learn or perfect their cursive reading and writing. Students are paired with a senior adult volunteer for one-on-one instruction. \nRegistration is required. \n\nRegistration is open for January-February session and is limited to 10 members URL:https://ngrl.org/event/cursive-writing-pen-pal-club-k-8th-grade-2/2019-01-08/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T163000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181214T195203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T205224Z UID:4210-1547135100-1547137800@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Family LEGO® Day -- All Ages DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages. This is a great excuse to act like a child again while spending quality time as a family. Show off your creativity by making a one-of-a-kind LEGO® creation that will be on display in the library! \n \nLEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group\, which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this web site. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/family-lego-day-all-ages-2/2019-01-10/ LOCATION:Chatsworth-Murray County Public Library\, 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd\, Chatsworth\, GA\, 30705\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lego-169603_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chatsworth-Murray County Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181213T015743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T015744Z UID:4183-1547280000-1547287200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Book Signing<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Author Jodi Ceraldi -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Join author Jodi Ceraldi as she speaks about her books. Titles include Redesigning the Mob\, Nicky Two-Fists\, and Cessna Down. Find out more about Jodi and her books on her website: http://jodiceraldi.com/. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/book-signing-author-jodi-ceraldi-adults/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/journal-2850091_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T173000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181218T200207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T180606Z UID:4302-1547569800-1547573400@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Game Night -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th-12th grade. Join us for some fun and games! Refreshments and materials provided. \n\nJanuary 15th - ROCKET LEAGUE® on the PS4®\nFebruary 12th - MADDEN NFL 19® on the PS4®\nMarch 12th - STREET FIGHTER VI® on the PS4®\nApril 9th - SONIC MANIA® on the Nintendo Switch®\nMay 14th - MAGIC<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->The Gathering – War of the Spark Draft Tournament — prior experience recommended.\nJune – NO PROGRAM\nJuly – NO PROGRAM\nAugust 13th – MAGIC<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->The Gathering - Play in a casual setting to make friends\, learn a new game\, or hone your skills!\nSeptember 10th - GRAN TURISMO SPORT® on the PS4®.\nOctober 8th - Betrayal at House on the Hill - Board Game\nDecember 10th - Free for all! - PS4® will be set up for teens to use with available games.\n\n \nAll games listed are registered trademarks of their respective creators\, which do not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this website. PS4 is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment\, Inc. which does not sponsor\, authorize or endorse this web site. Nintendo Switch is a registered trademark of Nintendo\, which does not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this web site. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/game-night-teens/2019-01-15/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gaming-2215601_960_720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181212T225240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T225240Z UID:4009-1547838000-1547924399@ngrl.org SUMMARY:CLOSED for MLK Jr Day -- All Branches DESCRIPTION:We will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope that all members of our community can spend this time with loved ones and friends. \nNo materials will be due while we are closed. Our drop boxes will still be available. \nNote<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->During this time\, the PINES system will be updating\, so there may not be access to downloadable materials\, the PINES catalog\, and more. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/2019-closed-for-mlk-jr-day-all-branches/2019-01-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-01-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T180000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181213T014356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T150255Z UID:4175-1548172800-1548180000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Parent-to-Parent Training -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Open to all; designed for parents of children with disabilities. \nLearn basic information about The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) including \n\nJanuary - "What a Great Idea"<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Special education and how it works\, including topics like\n\n– Child Find\n– Response to Intervention (RTI)\n– Student Support Teams\n– Making Referrals\n– Evaluation Expectations\n– Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting\n– Resolving Disputes \n\nFebruary – “Movin’ Up!”<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Planning your child's successful transition at age 3\, including preparing for a smooth transition from Babies Can't Wait / early intervention and an overview of programs and services that may be available for three year olds with special needs in our community. Childcare is provided.\nMarch - "Where Do We Go From Here?"<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Preparing your special needs child to transition from high school. The presentation includes learning the keys to successful transition\, the role of the school in transition planning\, and things to consider when planning your child's transition to adulthood. Childcare is provided.\nMay - "Where Do We Go From Here?" <!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Preparing your special needs child to transition from high school. The presentation includes learning the keys to successful transition\, the role of the school in transition planning\, and things to consider when planning your child's transition to adulthood. Childcare is provided.\nSeptember - "Let's Talk About the IEP Process"<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Talk about the IEP process. If you have children that you need to bring with you\, please do. We have some fun activities they can do while you are listening to the presenter. In partnership with Brandi Waters\, Gordon County Schools Special Education Parent Mentor and Deanna Bohannon\, Parent to Parent Regional Coordinator of Georgia.\nOctober - "Little Learner Literacy"<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Bring your children and read books\, do activities related to literacy and math\, and every child will be given a book to take home. In partnership with Brandi Waters\, Gordon County Schools Special Education Parent Mentor and Deanna Bohannon\, Parent to Parent Regional Coordinator of Georgia.\n\n URL:https://ngrl.org/event/parent-to-parent-training-adults/2019-01-22/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/heart-826933_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T173000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181218T195121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T150559Z UID:4290-1548174600-1548178200@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Create<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Craft Night -- Teens DESCRIPTION:Open to 8th-12th grade. Refreshments and materials provided. \n\nJanuary 22nd - Duct Tape Art\nFebruary 19th - Collages\nMarch 19th - Coloring\nApril 23rd - Coloring URL:https://ngrl.org/event/create-craft-night-teens/2019-01-22/ LOCATION:Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library\, 310 Cappes St\, Dalton\, GA\, 30720\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ngrl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/duct-tape-2202209_960_720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library":MAILTO:ngrl.librarian@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T150000 DTSTAMP:20240420T043913 CREATED:20181213T031358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T160743Z UID:4186-1548766800-1548774000@ngrl.org SUMMARY:Crafting for a Cause -- Adults DESCRIPTION:Each month we will be focusing on a different need in our community and we welcome any suggestions you might have in this endeavor. \n\nJanuary<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Come make "Fidget Blankets" for us to give to people with Dementia/Alzheimer's. We would like to give a gift of love to our friends and need your help. We are collecting items to make fidget blankets and are meeting to put the blankets together.\n\nWe need for several people to bring sewing machines to sew the items on blankets. The rest of us will pin items to the blankets. Items that we are collecting now include<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->material\, quilting filler\, zippers\, pockets\, buttons\, small doll clothes\, laces\, large wooden beads to string on the laces\, and straight pins. \n  \n\nFebruary<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Beginner knitting class - We will be "starting" to knit baby caps\, scarves\, or baby booties or crochet a dish rag. We will learn casting on and basic stitches for knitting and very basic crochet stitches. Bring your own yarn (please\, no specialty yarns; 100% cotton yarn is needed for creating the dish rags) and needles. You will need either straight knitting needles (suggested sizes 7\, 8\, or 9) or crochet hooks 9 (or I) or 10 (or J)\, or a circular needle 16" or shorter. Metal is recommended. You will also need scissors and a tapestry needle.\nMarch<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Beginner knitting class - We will be "starting" to knit baby caps\, scarves\, or baby booties or crochet a dish rag. We will learn casting on and basic stitches for knitting and very basic crochet stitches. Bring your own yarn (please\, no specialty yarns; 100% cotton yarn is needed for creating the dish rags) and needles. You will need either straight knitting needles (suggested sizes 7\, 8\, or 9) or crochet hooks 9 (or I) or 10 (or J)\, or a circular needle 16" or shorter. Metal is recommended. You will also need scissors and a tapestry needle.\nApril<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Fidget blankets - Come make small "Fidget Blankets" for us to give to people with Dementia/Alzheimer's. We are collecting items to make fidget blankets and are meeting to put the blankets together.We need for several people to bring sewing machines to sew the items on blankets. The rest of us will pin items to the blankets. Items that we are collecting now include<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->material\, quilting filler\, zippers\, pockets\, buttons\, small doll clothes\, laces\, large wooden beads to string on the laces\, and straight pins.\nMay<!-- mp_trans 14 -->: <!-- mp_trans 14 -->Tie Blankets - We will be making fleece tie blankets for exploited children in Gordon County who have experienced forms of abuse. Come join us and make a difference in a child's life. We will supply all the materials to make the blankets. URL:https://ngrl.org/event/crafting-for-a-cause-adults/2019-01-29/ LOCATION:Calhoun-Gordon County Public Library\, 100 N Park Avenue\, Calhoun\, GA\, 30701\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR