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Hispanic Heritage Celebrations!

Independent Spanish Films Night
Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.
“The Trumpeter” ( a short animation) and “The Borinqueneers/Los Boronqueños,” the story of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit in U.S. Army history)
Sponsored by ICAL and Johnson Public Library

Learn to Salsa Dance!
Thursdays at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6
Join us for 4 free salsa dancing lessons taught by Manny Santiago of Con Ritmo Salsa Studio. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, call Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or e-mail schuit@bccls.org.

Una Mariposa en Luna
Monday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m.
An original play by Cesar Canas inspired by the cartoon series “Mafalda.” Sponsored by ICAL and Johnson Public Library

Latin American Guitarist Jesse Rivera
Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of Latin-American rhythms, music styles, and cultural aspects of other countries with award-winning singer and song-writer, Jesse Rivera. There’s something for everyone! Bring the whole family!
Pre-registration required. To pre-register, call Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or e-mail schuit@bccls.org.

Come and join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to Salsa Dance! There will be 4 free classes at the Johnson Public Library Auditorium on Thursdays at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on September 15, 22, 29, October 6. The experienced instructor is Manny Santiago of Con Ritmo Salsa Studio. This program is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t miss the fun! Bring a friend! Pre-registration is required. TO PRE-REGISTER, call Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or e-mail schuit@bccls.org.

Do you have the itch to write but don’t have a clue where to start . . . or how to finish? Join us for an 8-session Writers’ Workshop at the Johnson Public Library to learn how to begin a story, develop the story, and end the story well. You will learn story writing skills in a group environment, with experienced workshop leader Michael Potter. Michael has a Certificate in Creative Writing and has been teaching writers’ workshops in Bergen County for the last eight years. His enthusiasm for and knowledge of writing will make this series both enjoyable and helpful to you in your goal of learning to write. This 8-session workshop is free and open to anyone at a beginning level of writing. Preference to Hackensack residents, but others may join us as space is available. No experience is necessary! You must be able to attend all 8 workshops, on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., on September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1. Pre-registration is required. TO PRE-REGISTER, call Barb at 201-343-4169 x19 or e-mail schuit@bccls.org.