FALL 2009 PROGRAMS

American Fuji, by Sara Backer.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009
7:30 p.m. - Toadstool Bookshop, Lorden Plaza, Milford, NH.

Join NCC as we schedule readings and school visits with author and former visiting professor at Shizuoka University. Visit Sara's website and blog to learn more about the book and contact NCC to host a reading at your library or other community organization or school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remembrance and Renewal

Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:00-3:00 p.m.

A program to remember lost friends and loved ones, in particular one of our co-founders, George Milligan, through music, readings, a tea ceremony and a walk through the lovely gardens. This program is offered in partnership with The Healing Garden, Harvard, Massachusetts. More details to come. Visit The Healing Garden's website.

 

 

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FUTURE PLANS...JUST A SNEAK PEEK

Want to be involved? Contact NCC for opportunities and collaborations.

Spring 2010 and beyond

National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA)- Seminar
NCTA's next 30-hour seminar in partnership with NCC and organized by Blanche Milligan, will be held in cooperation with Arlington High School, Arlington, MA and will be open to K-12 educators from NH and MA, space is limited. Brochure with dates and details will be available this fall. If you are interested in participating, the seminar will be held on a series of six Saturdays. To receive info as soon as it is available, send an e-mail to Blanche Milligan or check this website or visit NCTA's website.

Reunion lunch in Boston's Chinatown with members of NCTA summer study-tour 2004.
From left: Amy Lake, CT; Denise O'Toole, ME; Alice Kao, MA (co-leader); Blanche Milligan, NH (co-leader); Diane Tregea, NH; Chris Walsh, RI; Tim Nolan, MA.

 

Understanding Cambodia Past and Present: Survival, Healing, and Forgiveness
Socheata Poeuv, award-winning documentary filmmaker and Loung Ung, author of First They Killed My Father and Lucky Child and landmine activist, will join NCC for a screening of New Year Baby followed by a discussion with these two artists on their work in understanding one of the bloodiest episodes of the twentieth century, the killing fields of Cambodia. Educational program for all, especially teachers and students of Southeast Asia. (Location: TBA)
Learn more.

 

 

 

Paris: Its beauty, influence, and evolving sense of culture and style
An exhibit of museum quality photographs of Paris by photographer Ronald Hurwitz, concerts, French wine tasting, history, cooking, literature, films and collaborative programs concerning all things French will be held in partnership with St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH. Watch our website and the Chapel Gallery at St. A's for details in the coming months.