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Your April monthly program guide is here! Below you will find program highlights for the month. Take a look at our April calendar for a full list of programs and events. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Senior Scoot Let’s Dance at Quirk! Join us for a fun afternoon of line dancing at Quirk on Friday, May 1 at 3:00 PM! This lively class for ages 55 and over will have you moving and grooving, staying active, and meeting new friends. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and enjoy the music! Come dance, laugh, and get some exercise in a welcoming and friendly environment.
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Community Puzzle Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Stop by Quirk Cultural Center to help put the pieces of the community puzzle together. Relax, unplug and add a piece - or 200! Stay for a few minutes or a few hours. Come to Quirk and share a piece of the fun! Quirk Cultural Center is located at 1201 Grant Ave. No registration is required; puzzle lovers are welcome to come any time during the building's normal working hours.
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Community Sketchbook Sketch it. Pass it. Repeat. The Quirk Community Sketchbook is a collaborative art project that community members of all ages can participate in. Take home the Community Sketchbook (or hang out in the community room) and fill your own page with a drawing, poem, or anything else you can think of. When the sketchbook is full it will become a permanent part of Quirk's collection for everyone to see!
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Social EYES Do you or someone you love have difficulty seeing the world? This can lead to significant social isolation and feelings of loneliness. Come and join us for some fun and low vision friendly recreation. There will also be some light education about the newest technology to make life more manageable, even when it is hard to see. Group to be led by local Certified Low Vision Specialist, Amy Craigen, owner of Sight Assist Rehab. The group will be meeting at Quirk on the second Friday of the following months: April, June, August, October and December at 10:30 AM, for approximately 90 min.
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Calling All Musicians! The Cuyahoga Falls Community Band is looking for new members to join the fun! Sponsored by the Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation Department, this volunteer music organization rehearses weekly at the Quirk Cultural Center in preparation for seasonal concerts throughout the year, including weekly concerts during the summer months in parks throughout the city. New members who play a band instrument are always welcome. Whether you’re getting back into playing or keeping your skills sharp, this is a friendly, low-pressure way to make great music and connect with fellow musicians. Also, this is a perfect opportunity for Pride Alumni Band members to keep up their chops for that grueling Band Show season! For further details, call Quirk at 330.971.8425.
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Melody Makers Join us for the Spring Session of Melody Makers at Quirk! Each class provides a creative, playful environment where children learn through song, instruments, and movement. This early childhood music and movement class is designed for ages 18 months to 4 years with a participating caregiver. Younger siblings are always welcome to sit in! Spring session begins May 4. Classes are held Monday mornings with two times to choose from: 9:30am and 10:30am
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Stained Glass Discover the art of stained glass! Join local artist Eric Starr for a hands-on, 3-session stained-glass class designed for all skill levels. In this workshop you will receive training in cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering glass to create your own stained-glass masterpiece! Learn safety, tool usage, and basic techniques for projects like small panels, ornaments, or abstract designs. All skill levels are welcome, ages 16+. April 13, 20 & 27 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Come get creative, learn a new skill, and leave with something beautiful!
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Glazeware Studio Monthly Membership Create something beautiful in our glaze-your-own studio! Choose a Tuesday or Wednesday monthly membership and enjoy exclusive studio access from 9 AM–12 PM on your selected day for four consecutive weeks. Get creative and complete your own ceramic work of art at Quirk! Ages 16+. Registration is required.
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Adult BalletStay active this spring with Adult Ballet at the Quirk Cultural Center! Enjoy a fun and energizing workout while building flexibility, coordination, and balance. Choose from two 60-minute Tuesday classes at 5 PM or 6 PM, or a 90-minute Thursday class at 5 PM. Ages 16+.
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Youth BalletStep into the world of ballet at Quirk! Our introductory class teaches foundational terminology, technique, and movement in a supportive and engaging setting. Now enrolling students ages 3–5 and 6–16—reserve your spot today!
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Homeschool ClassesMake Mondays creative at Quirk! Homeschool students are invited to join us for music, dance, and ukulele classes in a fun, relaxed setting. Registration is now open for these drop-in style classes.
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Night GlazeSpend your evening in the Glazeware Studio at the Quirk Cultural Center! Learn glaze techniques and decorative patterns as you create beautifully hand-painted ceramic pieces. Night Glaze meets the third Wednesday of every month. Ages 16 and over.
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RecreARTUnwind and spark your creativity at RecreART! Join local artist Jennifer Allshouse as she guides you through painting techniques and styles inspired by pop art, illustration, cubism, and modern art. Create your own original work of art on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at Quirk. Ages 16+.
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Watercolor WorkshopExplore a nature-inspired composition this winter at Quirk! Guided by local artist Ana-Joel Falcon-Wiebe of Falcon Grove Studio, learn essential painting skills including color mixing, brushstrokes, and composition. Watercolor Workshop meets the first and third Saturday of every month and is open to all skill levels. Supplies are included and registration is required. Ages 16+.
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Youth Paint PartyGet ready to unleash your creativity at Quirk! Hop in to spring with us on Monday, April 13 as we paint adorable ceramic bunny plates - perfect for celebrating the season! Registration opens April 1 at 9am. For ages 2-18 with participating caregiver.
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Emerging TechnologyAs the internet changes, so does technology. We will discuss emerging technology, such as cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), Blockchain, AI, quantum computing, and 3D Printing. Learn what they are, how they are used in everyday life. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library services and the State Library of Ohio; brought to you by Jenna Kohut, Cuyahoga Falls Library.
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Celebrating Birds through PhotographyDid you know that there are over 11,000 species of birds in the world, with Ohio recognizing over 450 species? Join local nature photographer and artist Aimee Pierson on a photographic, international journey to learn about birds of the world. their habits and how to find some of the more unique visitors during migration right in Ohio. Presented by National Award Photographer, Aimee Pierson.
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Failure Is Not An OptionThe Voyage of the Apollo 13The Apollo 13 moon mission was called “routine” until it became the most dramatic rescue mission of all time. This is the full story of what happened and how the astronauts returned safely to Earth.
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Cuyahoga Falls Partnership for ParksThe governing Board of Directors set forth the mission of the Cuyahoga Falls Partnership for Parks as dedicated to provide quality recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles, shape our youth and enrich our families, and work to promote conservation through sustainable and innovative growth.
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