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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Especially to the person who emailed me back when I went to respond [and it went to the spam folder and I lost it when I tried to retrieve]…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The arrangement I make with my sponsors is that a couple of weeks prior to the date of a workshop we open it up to <b><span style='color:#58002C'>ALL</span></b><span style='color:#58002C'> </span>[up to a max of 60]. That’s a win-win for everybody – if folks miss a workshop their library sponsored they can find another one. When everyone/every library participates in some way, everyone gets even more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>So, again, registration is open for two upcoming virtual workshops. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Upcoming workshops!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Representation, Our Federal Government and the Constitution<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We’ll look at the Constitution’s creation, trace major changes and examine current limitations. We’ll shatter some myths! Current status of democracy— The Constitution—Current issues of representation—Are changes needed?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Donna is a consummate professional. Donna delivered relevant, timely, fact-based information in a non-partisan way. Participants were engaged and left knowing more. Thank you, Donna.” ~ Liz Goodrich, Events Supervisor, Deschutes PL<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thurs. Jan. 22. 4-5:30 PST! 6-7:30 CST!</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <u>Virtual</u>! Check time zone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ValleyCenterConstitution">https://tinyurl.com/ValleyCenterConstitution</a> Library site: <a href="https://valleycenter.scklslibrary.info/">https://valleycenter.scklslibrary.info/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mon. Jan. 26. 4:30-6:00 PST! 6:30-8 CST! </span></b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virtual</span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Check time zone!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register: <a href="https://cche.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cche/event.jsp?event=1040">https://cche.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cche/event.jsp?event=1040</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Citizen Activism 101— Making Change Happen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Historical perspective; Examples of successful advocacy; Tools / strategies for change<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Having your voice be heard; Tracking legislation and submitting testimony [aka your opinion]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wed. Feb. 4. 6-7:30 PM PST </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In-person.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Multnomah County Library—Holgate Branch, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd., PDX, OR <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donna<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Portland, Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>503-333-2646<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:dcoheninfo@comcast.net">dcoheninfo@comcast.net</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Civics for Adults – and Others – Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Webpage <a href="http://www.civicthinker.info/">www.civicthinker.info</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/">https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>“My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not right, not just – stand up, say something, speak up!” Rep. John Lewis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>