Manchester To Host Community Day At Koinonia Retreat Center On April 27

April 12, 2024 at 7:10 p.m.


NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University's environmental studies, peace studies and education departments will host Community Day at Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center on April 27.
Community Day will bring environmental education and outdoor exploration to community members, families and local educators. The event will have activities for children, a community meal, live music and education sessions. Education sessions are open to community members and local educators and will include a certificate of completion from the MU Department of Education, according to a news release from Manchester University.
Speakers for the education sessions are Eris Migliorini and Mary Harter. Migliorini is a visual thinking strategies facilitator from the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Center in Wabash, Ind. Harter is a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and a registered dietitian nutritionist, nurse and certified diabetes care and education specialist. These sessions will include a 60-minute presentation and hands-on lesson demonstrations led by Manchester University education students.
The event will last from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but participants are not required to stay for the entire duration. Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center is located at 6147 S. CR 650E, Pierceton.
This event is sponsored by the Cable Peace Fund.


NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester University's environmental studies, peace studies and education departments will host Community Day at Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center on April 27.
Community Day will bring environmental education and outdoor exploration to community members, families and local educators. The event will have activities for children, a community meal, live music and education sessions. Education sessions are open to community members and local educators and will include a certificate of completion from the MU Department of Education, according to a news release from Manchester University.
Speakers for the education sessions are Eris Migliorini and Mary Harter. Migliorini is a visual thinking strategies facilitator from the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Center in Wabash, Ind. Harter is a member of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and a registered dietitian nutritionist, nurse and certified diabetes care and education specialist. These sessions will include a 60-minute presentation and hands-on lesson demonstrations led by Manchester University education students.
The event will last from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but participants are not required to stay for the entire duration. Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center is located at 6147 S. CR 650E, Pierceton.
This event is sponsored by the Cable Peace Fund.


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