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SUMMARY:Personal Safety and Self Defense Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to team up with Lindsey of Strictly Self Defense for our\nPersonal Safety and Self Defense Workshop. In addition to learning\nsimple self-defense techniques\, the training will include an ageappropriate discussion of selfdefense-related topics that encourage\nattendees to make good decisions\, to speak up when something doesn’t\nseem right\, and to use physical techniques only if there is a real\nthreat. To register for this class\, visit our events page\, call the library at\n(815) 434-0509\, or stop by the Circulation Desk. All attendees must\nhave a parent or guardian sign the electronic waiver in advance of the event\nto participate. This event is for teens and adults.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/personal-safety-and-self-defense-workshop/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Educated
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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice\, Culture\, and Human Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join critically acclaimed\, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a\ncompelling conversation about her work. Her newest book\, The Great\nDivide\, is a moving exploration of the people who lived\, loved\, and labored\nduring the construction of the Panama Canal. To register for this\nvirtual event\, go to: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez or\nscan the QR code. Registration for this event closes at 5:00 p.m. on event day.\nLate registrations will be processed after the live event\, allowing access to the\nevent recording.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/illinois-libraries-present-cristina-henriquez-voice-culture-and-human-connection/
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Your Concert Series: Cecelia Teneal's Divas of Soul
DESCRIPTION:This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin\, Gladys Knight\, Chaka Khan\, Tina Turner\, Whitney Houston and more has wowed audiences worldwide\, featuring hits from the Disco Era to Broadway to Pop. An award-winning songstress in her own right\, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song and 2011 Best R&B Album\, as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song.  For tickets and Ottawa Concert Association membership information\, please visit the OCA website or Facebook. You can also call Beth at (815) 228-6474. Adult membership is $60 each or $130 for the whole family. Membership includes four concerts in Ottawa and four in Pontiac.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/your-concert-series-cecelia-teneals-divas-of-soul/
LOCATION:Central Intermediate School\, 711 E McKinley Rd\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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