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Funky Possum Dance Party

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,599
Project of
East Central Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
August 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
Funky Possum Dance Party, a high-energy, fun and interactive show for children and families was held at all fourteen branches of ECRL on July 31, August 4-7. This group was part of the Emmy-Award winning Zinghoppers show on several PBS stations.
Project Details
747
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,599
Other Funds Leveraged
$349
Direct expenses
$10,948
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will be entertained by a DJ with music and animal costumed characters. They will learn how to dance, perform and become stars of this interactive show as they express themselves through dance. The program will also be a celebration of their summer reading success.

Measurable Outcome(s)

91% of the audience thought the program was great and/or excellent. When asked what did you learn or what attitude changed after attending the program attendees replied: Kaden age 7 didn’t like to read after attending 1st grade, but after 2 weeks in the program, he said, "I love to read" and he wanted to celebrate!; the library continues to amaze with wonderful children's programs. thank you!; the importance of high-energy play in preschool age children.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-689-7390, ext. 11
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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