Science Days offer youth
chance to explore
The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center on St. Francis Community campus in Tiffin is to offer Science Days for children ages 5-10.
"We explore new areas of science and continue further studies in areas we explored last year," said Sister Shirley Shafranek, FELC educator. "Children may attend as many as they want."
The next program is set for 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 2-4. The Minicamp Astronomy Solar System will give children an opportunity to learn about the solar system and beyond, Shafranek said.
The programs are to be led by Shafranek. For information or to register, call (419) 448-7485 or email sshafranek@felctiffin.org. This program's cost is $30.
Programs are partially sponsored by Time Warner Cable.
Area Agency on Aging sets meeting schedule
MANSFIELD - The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging board of trustees is to meet 2-4 p.m. the second Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, November and December at the Annex office, 800 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio.
Advisory Council meetings are to take place 1:30-3:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and November at the Annex office located at 800 Park Avenue West, Mansfield.
Meeting times and place are subject to change. For information, contact Duana Patton, chief executive officer or call call (800) 860-5799 or (419) 524-4144.
Museum e-book available
TOLEDO The Toledo Museum of Art has published its first e-book, an electronic edition of its 2012 book "Color Ignited: Glass 1962-2012."
The book was originally published earlier this year as a companion to an exhibition of the same name.
"Color Ignited" is a fully illustrated catalogue of works by more than 50 artists, most of whom were featured in the exhibition. The e-book is compatible with many e-readers, including iPad, Kindle and Nook.
The book features essays by Jutta-Annette Page, Peter Morrin and Robert Bell and contains a forward by Brian P. Kennedy, museum director.
The e-book version of Color Ignited retails for $19.95; the hardback, for $39.95. Both can be purchased online through TMA's Museum Store at www.toledomuseum.org and national booksellers.
