Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

There’s a new artist in town. In fact, there are two and they’ve added a display to the Friends Art Gallery wall in the library’s community room. Come by to view the pastel, oil ,and watercolor renderings of Diane Wozniak and Jacqueline Smith. Both ladies have had a long held passion for creating.

Jacqueline shared her escapades of painting the Helderberg escarpment as a teenager. She has found joy in painting since she was 8 years old. After years in the work force and other responsibilities, she retired and  began devoting her time to the arts. Jacqueline presents 10 pieces on the wall and holds memberships in various art groups. She is self taught.

Diane, who has also displayed her artwork at the Voorheesville Public Library, brings us five relaxing scenes from various threads of her life: her grandmother’s house in Vermont, the Pine Hollow Arboretum in Slingerlands, the Albany tulip festival, a backyard flower garden, and a barn.

Diane began taking watercolor classes during her life journey. A course at Sage College, a workshop at Greenville Arms, and studying under the watchful eye of Apgar Smith of Schoharie.

Both Diane and Jacqueline are members of the Bethlehem Art Association and the Albany Artist Group.

Give yourself a treat and visit their show now through the end of August.

Explore

Story Time Explorers is on the schedule for Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Just two more story times left for the summer season. Come with your little ones to explore at the library with Miss Kathy.

Honor

On Aug. 10, please join Music In the Park’s final show for 2022 starting 6:30 p.m. at the Berne Town Park. Tonight’s event, featuring Two’s Company w/ Co., will be a special tribute to longtime band member Billy Dibble. Joining Two’s Company w/ Co. is another group Billy shared his musical talents with, Climb To Glory.

Hope you can make it to this special tribute.

Relax

On Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m., try “Serenity, Sea Shells & Sea Lions,” being held outdoors at the library. This is a night for chair yoga, relaxation, and beach thoughts. Call 518-872-1246 sign up.

Listen

Appearing Aug. 17, a music and art workshop for adults called “Paint the Sound” launches at 1 p.m. It’s a Zoom event in the library or from your home. Supplies  are provided when you attend the program at the library.

Be imperturbable

Now for a word from the Word of the Month Club. August is imperturbable. Meaning — unable to be upset. Unflappable. Calm. Relaxed. Tranquil. Serene. That’s imperturbable in a nutshell.

Roxanne, Cindy Leigh, and the gang are practicing honing their imperturbability skills this month. They may even float into September with the same goal.

Want to give it a go? You could start with “Serenity, Sea Shells & Sea Lions” on the 12th or “Paint the Sound” on the 17th for a relaxing good time.