Mr Fun Presents Global Games
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
The Global Games program is a fun and informative way to teach children about other cultures through a variety of skill based toys. Steve Poreda, alias Mr. Fun, will first demonstrate how each toy works. He will then teach a brief history behind each toy, followed by a session of group games. Finally, participants will get a chance to demonstrate what they have learned through mini-performances of their own. Steve Poreda is the owner of Funtime Funktions out of Minneapolis.
Project Details
242 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$750
Other Funds Leveraged
$360
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
This will be a unique and entertaining program that will allow the audience to not only learn about different toys and culture but also put those lessons into action. The participants will have a better understanding of how toys are adapted to carious cul
Measurable Outcome(s)
Those in attendance truly enjoyed this unique and interactive program. The audience learned about toys and games from around the world and the comments from those who participated were all very positive.
Source of Additional Funds
TdS, Mapleton, Lake Crystal and Blue Earth County Libraries, Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries, Taylor Corp, Mankato Free Press, New Country 93, KEYC-TV, local businesses.
Project Manager
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Boese
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
rboese@tds.lib.mn.us
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