[Njabs-talk] NJ Library Fall Festival

[David Andrews]

This one has come a long way.  I remember the first one we put on -- 
I worked for the Library at the time -- would have been 1983 or 84, 
not sure which.

One early year we had Alexander Scourby, another we concentrated on 
Technology, with Larry Scadden and others -- but not a lot around 
then -- as compared to today.

Dave

At 10:10 AM 8/17/2009, you wrote:
>The New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center's 
>(formerly Library for
>
>the Blind and Handicapped) is holding its fabulous Fall Festi val on 
>Saturday, October
>
>3, 2009, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
>
>There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the library's 
>name change to
>
>the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. The 
>Little Rock Foundation
>
>will be recognized for their advocacy and tireless efforts in making 
>October Blindness
>
>Awareness Month in New Jersey.
>
>Programs include:
>
>Keynote Speaker:
>
>Author Mary Jane Clark, who is speaking at the request of the Friends of the
>
>  Library
>
>John Hopkins University Engineering Department:
>
>Will discuss cutting edge white cane technology, using the latest 
>GPS and radar technology
>
>to improve the lives of the visually impaired as applied to an 
>"intelligent" cane.
>
>Garden State Story Teller's League:
>
>Professional storytellers will create a fun-filled rendition of a 
>children's story
>
>set
>
>to music. ASL interpreters will translate and our Summer Reading 
>Program participants
>
>will be honored at an award ceremony immediately following the program.
>
>Accessible Racing:
>
>Prototype NASCAR for the Physically & Visually Impaired - a race car 
>designed for
>
>physically and visually challenged individuals will be on display to 
>touch and sit
>
>inside. Rides will be made available for individuals who want to 
>experience what
>
>it feels like to drive a race car. Participants must register in 
>advance on a first
>
>come first served basis for this experience. There is a small fee of 
>$10.00 to cover
>
>fuel.
>
>The Philadelphia Zoo:
>
>Touch & Tactile Animal Workshop - traveling naturalists bring animals and
>
>bio-facts providing the audience with an educational and exciting 
>encounter with
>
>wildlife!
>
>Grounds for Sculpture:
>
>Visiting Artist and Collection will showcase and discuss their 
>touchable artwork.
>
>Tell Us Your Story!
>
>Here's your chance for your five minutes of fame! Film a YouTube 
>video of your personal
>
>story and tell us how the library has helped you.
>
>Vendors:
>
>  Over 25+ Vendors have registered to attend the Fall Festival!
>
>Registration:
>
>Deadline: September 10, 2009
>
>If you have not received your registration packet, call 
>1-800-792-8322 or visit
>
>http://www.njlbh.org/fallfestival
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