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SUMMARY:Christmas in July Sale
DESCRIPTION:It’s the Christmas in July sale in the Pearl S. Buck International Gift Shop! 20 percent off everything excluding red and yellow dot items – 50 percent off all Christmas items! This is the perfect time to finally pick up that special gift you’ve had your eye on – sale runs through Saturday\, July 31. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHours:\n\n\nMonday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm   |   Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm   |   Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/christmas-in-july-sale/
LOCATION:International Gift Shop\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA\, 18944\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Special Event
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URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/special-event/2021-07-20/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing Center – Writers Guild
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Guild will begin monthly Zoom webinars on the 3rd Sundays from 1-3pm beginning March 21st through October 17. This class is for adult writers\, ages 18 and up. All genres of literature are welcome—from novels and short fiction to memoirs\, essays and poetry by all levels of writers. Visit our blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org to become a follower and receive email notifications of any new blog posts. \nRegistered members must send writings for editing consideration and distribution to lindadonaldson@verizon.net two weeks prior to our meetings so attendees can read and be prepared to discuss. Please consult the blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org for more details. $80 fee. \nTo register or for more information\, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-writers-guild/2021-07-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Louden":MAILTO:clouden@pearlsbuck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T193000
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SUMMARY:Push to the White House: The Legacy of Dr. Frank E. Boston
DESCRIPTION:Boston Legacy Foundation has partnered with the TriCounty Community Network as we push to the White House with the launch of several new initiatives\, including a featured Dr. Boston comic book\, new motivational posters\, foreign language versions of his story\, new videos and an upcoming pictorial biography as we seek a third US Presidential Citation.  Did you know that Pearl S. Buck and Dr. Boston were both honored by President Eisenhower? \nFeatured speakers at this informative event will be:\nMajid Alsayegh\nMajid chairs the Board of Delaware Valley University\, the Board of the Dialogue Institute\, and is a long-term member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania \nKhoi Pham /  Heather Wilson Pham\nKhoi is a renowned illustrator whose artworks include DC Comic’s Teen Titans and Marvel’s Mighty Avengers\, X-Men Legacy\, Spider-Man. Heather is a behavioral specialist and coach and together they have created the Boston comic book based on the work of George Whitehair to support the mission of the Boston Legacy Foundation. \nGeorge Whitehair / Dr. Francis Jeyaraj\nGeorge and Dr. Jeyaraj will share exciting new facts as they have led the efforts to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Frank Erdman Boston\, a WWI veteran\, doctor\, surgeon\, first responder and American hero\, supported by a team of volunteers\, along with renowned physicians – Dr. Orlando Kirton and Dr. Edith Mitchell. \n$100 per person | $750 per Table of 8 | $1\,000 Premier Sponsor \nPremier sponsorship includes special seating\, acknowledgement in all materials and recognition at event.  \nTICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY! \nTo purchase tickets or learn more\, please contact: \nSophie Sow at ssow@tanelcare.com\nGeorge Whitehair at FEBlegacy@gmail.com\nDr. Francis Jeyaraj at francisjeyaraj@icloud.com
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/push-to-the-white-house-the-legacy-of-dr-frank-e-boston/
LOCATION:Janet L. Mintzer Center\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T180000
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SUMMARY:Woman of Influence Honoring Judge Cynthia M. Rufe
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Woman of Influence Award honors our founder\, Pearl S. Buck\, by recognizing women who continue in her footsteps.  The 2021 Woman of Influence is the Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe\, a Judge of the United States District Court\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. For the full list of honorees from 1979-2020\, click here.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/woman-of-influence-honoring-judge-cynthia-m-rufe/
LOCATION:Estate Pavilion\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing Center – Writers Guild
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Guild will begin monthly Zoom webinars on the 3rd Sundays from 1-3pm beginning March 21st through October 17. This class is for adult writers\, ages 18 and up. All genres of literature are welcome—from novels and short fiction to memoirs\, essays and poetry by all levels of writers. Visit our blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org to become a follower and receive email notifications of any new blog posts. \nRegistered members must send writings for editing consideration and distribution to lindadonaldson@verizon.net two weeks prior to our meetings so attendees can read and be prepared to discuss. Please consult the blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org for more details. $80 fee. \nTo register or for more information\, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-writers-guild/2021-06-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Louden":MAILTO:clouden@pearlsbuck.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house\, organizing community events\, and fundraising for the organization. \nVolunteers do this by serving in a variety of roles such as docents and facilitators\, who lead guided tours of the Pearl S. Buck House; clerks\, who staff the International Gift Shop; office assistants\, who help the staff of Pearl S. Buck International with clerical and other office needs; and event organizers for the Holiday Craft Show and Community Holiday Open House. \nTo learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International\, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations. \nTo register\, please call Jill Dansereau at 215-249-0100 x110 or enter “0”. \nPearl S. Buck International has implemented strict health and safety protocols due to COVID-19 to protect the well-being of all our volunteers\, guests\, and staff. Read more details here.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:Pearl S Buck International\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center Ribbon-Cutting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an inspirational ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the new Conference and Event Center at Pearl S. Buck International. This beautiful state-of-the-art event space will be named in honor of Janet L. Mintzer\, Emeritus President and CEO\, who dedicated nearly 20 years of leadership and love to Pearl S. Buck International. \nIn addition to hosting Pearl S. Buck International signature events such as Woman of Influence and programs such as High School Global Leadership and Welcome Workplace intercultural competency training\, the Janet L. Mintzer Center will provide the perfect venue on 67 wooded acres for business meetings and retreats\, community and civic gatherings\, family special events\, weddings\, and more. In keeping with the work and mission of Pearl S. Buck International\, it will also serve as a center that truly furthers Pearl Buck’s cross-cultural and humanitarian legacy as a hub for conversation\, dialogue\, and education. \nThis special day is a celebration of four years of hard work that began with a vision and was realized through the generosity of our dedicated\nPearl S. Buck International donors and friends. \nThis will be an outdoor dedication ceremony with limited seating. A light reception within the new event space will follow.  Self-parking is available. Please note that COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly followed. Masks must be worn.\n \nRSVPs are requested by May 27.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/grand-opening-of-the-janet-l-mintzer-center-ribbon-cutting-reception/
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