In brief
African Drumming at Florida Public Library
FLORIDA Maxwell Kofi Donkor will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Florida Public Library in a program for families and drumming enthusiasts of all ages.
Anyone who has an African drum is encouraged to bring it to the library and join the drumming circle on Sunday. Kristin Henne, music and African drumming teacher at Golden Hill Elementary School, will attend with some of her students and their drums.
Kofi was born in Ghana, West Africa. He grew up in an Asante village and became a master drummer at an early age. He has shared his Asante music and culture throughout the United States. His performance promises to get everyone involved, audience and performers alike.
The program is free and open to children, adults and families. For more information call the library at 845-651-7659.
The library is located at 4 Cohen Circle behind Village Hall in Florida.
Kindergarten registration for Golden Hill Elementary begins March 29
FLORIDA Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year in the Florida School District will take place at Golden Hill Elementary School on the following dates:
Thursday, March 29. Friday, March 30.
Tuesday, April 3. Wednesday, April 4.
To be eligible for admission, a child must reach the age of five on or prior to Dec. 1, 2012, have the necessary immunizations signed by a doctor, original birth certificate and proof of residency.
Kindergarten registration underway in Warwick
WARWICK Kindergarten registration letters have been mailed to the parents of students eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2012.
In order for a child to be eligible; the parent and child must reside in the Warwick Valley School District and the child must be five years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2012.
Parents who did not receive Kindergarten registration information are asked to call Central Registration at 987-3050 ext. 9 as soon as possible.