Archive for July, 2018
Nelson Mandela
“It is so easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.” ”“ Nelson Mandela July 18, 1918 ”“ Dec. 5, 2013
What’s Up at the Franklin Community Library – August 2018
BY ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Live Show: Marvels of Motion Phantastic Physics Wed. 8/15, 3:30-4:15 pm Create lightning indoors! See electricity at work as we float pie tins & make a pickle light bulb! Discover the power of a Tesla coil as it ignites a cannon. Then, we send 200,000 volts of electricity through one lucky volunteer for a truly hair-raising experience! Sponsors: Friends of the Hennepin County Library, MELSA. Collaborator: Mad Science MN. Read Aloud Book Club Mon. 8/20, 2-3 pm Registration required. Entering grades 3-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required. This month”'s book: True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex. Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 2-4 pm Badminton, soccer, Frisbee, & games outside; weather permitting. Science Wednesdays Wednesdays, 2-4 pm Join us for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activity each week! Puzzlemania! Thursdays, 2-4 pm Educational, fun puzzles & games! [...]
Metro Transit – You’re voting for an agenda
BY JOHN CHARLES WILSON This is another slow month for transit news in the Phillips Community. I was originally going to write about the Gold Line, a Bus Rapid Transit line being planned to operate on the East Side of Saint Paul, when I was inspired to change the topic to something more geographically universal. The primary elections are coming up on the 14th of August. How does that relate to transit? Since 1970, the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, and various other local government entities have run the transit system in the Twin Cities. The Federal government provides funding for specific transit projects, like Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit. In this context, elections are important. (more…)
