Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy an old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth.
A devoted father battles a local crime boss for the life of his son. Growing up on the racially divided mean streets of 1960s New York, 11-year-old Italian-American Calogero, known as "C," idolizes sophisticated local mob boss Sonny , despite stern warnings from his working-class father . When "C" gets older and defies his dad in order to join Sonny's dangerous gang, he finds that life is never black and white. Funny, touching and explosively honest, A Bronx Tale is a provocative coming-of-age story you won't soon forget.
In today's tough housing market, how do you make your house stand out above all others and gain the biggest return on your largest investment - your home? What are the wise, and not so wise, investments prior to selling? What is the most important thing you should do prior to listing your house? Home staging and re-sesign expert, Karen Gray-Plaisted, will share here insider tips of how to give your home the competitive edge.
Don Urmstrom of the Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club will tell you how to get started, what gear you will need, where to go paddling, where to meet other paddlers and where to get instruction on your technique. See and feel the difference in kayaks, paddles and other equipment with our hands-on presentation. Special attention is given to kayak safety and choosing your first kayak.
Registration limited to Warwick cardholders until April 27. Open registration after this date.
Learn contour drawing, shading and how to determine relative values using pastels on charcoal paper. There is a $5 program fee due at time of in-person registration at the Help Desk.
Registration is limited to Warwick cardholders until April 20. Open registration after this date.
Learn how to use basic shapes, shading and other techniques to draw still life, florals and trees. All materials are supplied. There is a $5 registration fee due at time of in-person registration at the Help Desk.
The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project promotes Korean history and culture to the wider world. The presentation will provide a basic introduction to Korea's long and rich artistic history, the spirit of its people, and its cultural values. The program will include insight into Korean history and culture with a demonstration of the Korean wedding ceremony in beautiful, traditional costume. There will also be a special recognition of local Korean War veterans. Following the program, traditional Korean meals will be served.
Chair Yoga is what it sounds like - yoga done on a chair. The chair becomes an extension of the body, allowing for more stability and support. This added support allows the student the opportunity to practice poses with proper alignment that might otherwise be difficult, particularly for those new to yoga or with weight, physical or emotional challenges. The addition of meditation and relaxation practice creates the perfect connection of the mind and spirit to the body and creates the experience of a full yoga practice.
Residents of the Warwick Valley Central School District are invited to meet with the Library Board and Director for further information about, or clarification of, the proposed 2013/2014 Library tax levy and related budget. The tax levy and Trustee vote is scheduled for April 9, 2013 at the Library from 9:00am-9:00pm. Registered voters of the Warwick Valley Central School District are eligible to vote.
