Celebrate St. Brigid at the Irish Cultural Center with Lunch & Learn for Kids!

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE to children of all ethnicities aged 8-14 (lunch for students is included - advanced registration is required)

Location: H.A.R.P. Museum located on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley at 623 Columbia St., Utica

Register: https://bit.ly/4izjl7N

Contact: Al Sisti (H.A.R.P. Museum Director) - (315) 733-4228 Ext. 5 or irishccmv.museum@gmail.com 

The H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley is excited to host two fun and educational Lunch & Learn sessions for kids aged 8-14 on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

We’re diving into the Gaelic festival of Imbolc, celebrated in Ireland in early February, which honors St. Brigid - a patron saint of Ireland - and Brigid the goddess.

Here’s the scoop:

Morning Session: Meet the Author!

Time: 11:00 AM

Kids will connect with Irish author Síne Quinn over Zoom to explore the incredible life of St. Brigid. Síne, a creative writing facilitator at Trinity College Dublin, will share stories from her book Holy Shocking Saints, which dives into the lives of Ireland’s most fascinating saints. (Spoiler alert: St. Brigid is full of surprises!)

Afternoon Session: Get Crafty!

Time: 1:00 PM

Let’s get hands-on! Kids will learn to weave a traditional St. Brigid’s Cross using pipe cleaners and rushes straight from Ireland. Don’t worry - our awesome volunteers will be there to help every step of the way.

Details to Know:

• FREE to attend!
• Lunch is included for kids (parents/guardians are welcome to join but will need to purchase their own lunch).
• Limited spots available! Register now: https://bit.ly/4izjl7N

This program welcomes children of all backgrounds and is funded through a Legislative Initiative Program grant secured by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, laugh, and celebrate Irish culture! ☘️

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