Participants in this years’ One Book/One New Prague event learned firsthand what an arduous process writing a book can be. Author Diane Wilson talked about writing her book The Seed Keeper. “I’m a slow writer,” explained the author. “It took me about ten years to write the book, but it really took me about twenty … [Read more…]
More than 60 people braved the snow and cold to attend Sunday night’s Community Conversation, Stewards of the Earth: Realities, Responsibilities and Opportunities, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church featuring Bill Middlecamp. In his presentation, Middlecamp discussed how science and faith intersect in his life. He says his faith calls him to love his neighbor, which … [Read more…]
NPCAN hosted the second of a two-part community conversation on healthcare on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague. More than 75 people attended “What’s Next: The Future of Healthcare Policy,” featuring panelists Mary Klimp, Rep. David Bly, Rep. Clark Johnson and Sen. Rich Draheim. The panelists answered questions about healthcare policy, … [Read more…]
NPCAN had a great turnout for Sunday’s presentation on strategic communications. We were proud to host Dr. Suzanne Candell, who spoke about how to best communicate when you disagree with someone — even when it is a family member or close friend; how to know when to engage and when to walk away; … [Read more…]
NPCAN’s first annual Acts of Kindness Days (Sept. 22-24) was a great success. Some of the Acts of Kindness we saw: cookies and flowers being handed out along Main Street, quarters taped to vending machines at Coborn’s, apples and bananas to share at flag football, chalk drawings along Main Street and in front of Mala … [Read more…]
Kindness and NPCAN were both winners at New Prague’s Dozinky Days. The group participated in its first parade, handing out candy, stickers, sidewalk chalk and fliers promoting its upcoming Acts of Kindness days, Sept. 22-24. We had a strong showing, and can’t wait to have an even bigger presence next year. Thanks to everyone who … [Read more…]
The New Prague Community Action Network (NPCAN) welcomed Angie Craig to its fall kick-off meeting on Sept. 14. Craig, who has announced her candidacy for the Second Congressional District, spoke about a variety of topics, including her priorities for the district, her background and hopes for 2018. She also took questions from the audience. Committed … [Read more…]
Meetings have been scheduled for the remainder of 2017, through May 2018, however we are in the process of revisiting the schedule to better suit the needs of our members. Each of the following meetings will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague. 2nd Thursday Meetings: Speakers, … [Read more…]