Area residents celebrated poetry month last weekend with the “Potpourri of Poets” at the Kent Theatre.
The event, held Saturday evening, April 30, showcased a variety of classical and original poetry read by 25 adults, teens, and youth. Several presenters either dressed in character or brought along props to enhance the presentation.  Sue Harrison emceed the event.
“It was a wonderful experience,” said Librarian Donna Clark, one of the event organizers, along with Rosann Gerhardt and Nancy Noreen.  “I’m so proud of each and every one who participated. Every poem was special, adding a special flavor to the evening. Every person I talked with said how much they enjoyed the evening. We definitely want to do it again next year!”

Rotary District 6290 is looking for young business professions between the ages of 25 and 40 who are interested in traveling to Bangladesh on a vocational exchange. While there, they will interact with other professionals in their fields, learn about the culture, and experience the way of life of the Bangladeshis. Other than personal expenses, all costs are covered by The Rotary Foundation.
If you are interested or know of someone who might be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please contact Tom Noreen at 696-5186 or TomNoreen@aol.com. For more information on the program, check out a flyer for a previous trip at  http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/6290//HTML/100829//GSEforwebsite.pdf