The Big Read

Calendar of Events

Hosted By: The Center for Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University

For More Information: www.kennesaw.edu/conflict

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Carson McCullers

FEBRUARY

D’Vine Concert

When: February 28           3:00-5:00 pm

Listen to the uplifting voices of D’Vine, a gospel a cappella trio. Followed by a reception. Tickets are $5.00 a person. Discounted tickets are available for groups and special populations. Contact the Center for Conflict Management at bigread@kennesaw.edu or 770-423-6299, for more information.

MARCH

KSU Movie: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

When:  March 2                5:00-7:30 pm

Where:  Kennesaw State University, SO 1021

Watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter and discuss the portrayal of minorities (including people with disabilities) in the book and the movie.

Hiram Caregiver Panel

When:  March 3                1:00-3:00 pm

Where:  Taylor Farm Park

Learn about the needs of people with disabilities and caregivers and the challenges they face in getting support. Then discover some of the resources available to help.

Woodie Fite Center’s  The Big Read Kick-off

When: March 3                 10:00 am

Where: Woodie Fite Senior Center, Douglasville, GA

Kicking off a month of book discussions on The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter at the Woodie Fite Center.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #1

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group.

Paulding Campus Caregiver Panel

When: March 8                 9:30 am-12:15 pm
Where: KSU-Georgia Highlands Joint Campus, Room 206 (25 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132)

Learn about the needs of caregivers and people with disabilities and the challenges they face in getting support. Then discover some of the resources available to help.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #2

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch the one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group.

Paulding Campus Book Discussion

When: March 11                5:00-6:15 pm

Where: KSU-Georgia Highlands Joint Campus, Room 207 (25 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132)

A guided book discussion on The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.

Paulding Campus Disability Panel

When: March 12                12:30-1:45 pm

Where: KSU-Georgia Highlands Joint Campus, Room 200 (25 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132)

Discover life beyond disability.

Dallas Sr. Book Club

When:  March 12               1:30-2:30 pm

Where:  Dallas Senior Center

A guided book discussion

This monthly book club will be discussing The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.  How social situations

when the book was written, compare to current social conditions

Douglasville Cultural Arts Center Book Discussion

When: March 14                3:00-5:00 pm

Where: Douglasville Cultural Arts Center

A guided book discussion on The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter followed by viewing the movie.

Working with People with Disabilities

When:  March 17               6:00-9:00 pm

Where:  KSU-Georgia Highlands Joint Campus, Room 200 (25 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132)

A three-hour training for mediators, attorneys, and counselors on the challenges and opportunities of working with people with disabilities when conflicts arise.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #3

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group.

KSU Staff/Faculty Book Discussion

When:  March 18               12:00-2:00 pm

Where:  Kennesaw State University, SO 1020 A and B

A guided book discussion on The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. 

Paulding County Boys and Girls Club Pizza Party

When: March 23               4:00 pm

Where: Boys and Girls Club

A pizza party and book discussion for the Paulding County Boys and Girls Club.  Books to be discussed,

My Sisters Keeper  and Esperanza Rising.

KSU Panel: Mental Health Care in Georgia

When:  March 23               12:00-2:00 pm

Where:  Kennesaw State University, UC 227

A panel of experts will discuss the state of mental health care in Georgia.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #4

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group.

KSU Movie: My Sister’s Keeper

When:  March 25               5:00-7:30 pm

Where:  Kennesaw State University, SO 1021

Watch My Sister’s Keeper and discuss medical ethics.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #4

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group.

Chattahoochee Tech Panel and Movie

When: March 25                3:30-7:30 pm

Where:  Chattahoochee Technical College

Watch The Secret Life of Bees, followed by a lecture on southern authors.

Youth Day

When:  March 27               10:00 am-4:00 pm

Where:  KSU Center (3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144)

Celebrate the joy of reading!

Learn about the diversity that makes our community such a special place to live. Activities include a service dog demonstration, performances by Laughing Matters Improv and Daniel Skandera on the marimba, crafts, and storytelling. **Meets the requirements for the Daisy and Junior Girl Scouts Disability Badges.** Tickets are $17.00 each and include lunch. Register online at www.kennesaw.edu/conflict.

KSU Book Discussion

When:  March 31     12:00 - 2:00 pm

Where:   Kennesaw State University, KHE 1203

A guided book discussion on The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.

A Slice of Life Film Series - #5

When: 1 pm on Wednesdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) in March

Where: Warren P Sewell Memorial Library (Bremen)

Watch one of the following films: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, My Sister’s Keeper, I Am Sam, and The Other Sister and participate in a discussion group. 

Chattahoochee Tech English Classes

When:  March

Where:  Chattahoochee Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College’s English classes will be reading The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter and attend a lecture on southern authors.

The Big Read Broadcast

When:  1 pm Daily Monday-Friday in March

Where:  Georgia Radio Reading Service

Georgia Radio Reading Service will be reading The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter on air throughout the month of March.

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