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An Evening with Roger Parent

2023-04-06 18:00:00 2023-04-06 19:00:00 America/New_York An Evening with Roger Parent Join us in welcoming Roger Parent, former South Bend mayor, for a discussion of his newest book, Getting Things Done. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Thursday, April 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-06 18:00:00 2023-04-06 19:00:00 America/New_York An Evening with Roger Parent Join us in welcoming Roger Parent, former South Bend mayor, for a discussion of his newest book, Getting Things Done. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Francis Branch

The Pasture Room

Join us in welcoming Roger Parent, former South Bend mayor, for a discussion of his newest book, Getting Things Done.

In Getting Things Done: Stories of Leadership from the South Bend Mayor’s Office to the School Board, the Peace Corps and Beyond, former South Bend mayor, Roger Parent, details his work as a public servant from his time as one of the first Peace Corps volunteers, to serving on the South Bend City Council and School Board, to being elected Mayor of South Bend. 


Join us as we dive into South Bend’s past with a community leader who has helped shape the present and future of the city through investments in both infrastructure and the community.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature & Writing | History & Genealogy |

Francis Branch
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Phone: 574-282-4641
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Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area, outdoor patio

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Chess Club
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Euchre Club
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Book Talks
Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
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Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Chess Club
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Fluffy Flapjack Phenomenon - STEAM Lab
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Learn about math, temperature, measurements and chemical reactions in this STEAM lab by cooking up some pancakes! Enjoy the flapjacks at the end of the lab and take home a recipe card. Ages 8-12.
Euchre Club
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Making Lemonade: A Positive Change Community Club
Tue, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you are doing it? Join the Making Lemonade Community Club!
Chess Club
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
No Experience Necessary: Art Club for Adults - with Sarah Martin from the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Explore the art of metal embossing—no experience necessary! Come ready to make, discuss, and get inspired by art as you flex your creative muscles in this hands-on session.
The Green Dragon: A Fantasy Book Club - "Jade City" by Fonda Lee
Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
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Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.
Euchre Club
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Medicare 101
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Significant and unprecedented changes are coming to Medicare in 2026! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the Library to get the answers you need to your Medicare questions!
Chess Club
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Busy Fall Wildlife
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join a naturalist from St. Joe County Parks to discover how animals get ready for winter. Make discoveries and experience how animals keep warm with the blubber glove experiment! Ages 6-11.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Book Talks
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!
Chess Club
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Euchre Club
Fri, Nov 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
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