Want a fun activity for your preschoolers and their siblings during April vacation week? Come to the Jeudevine Library in Hardwick on Monday, April 18 at 10 AM to drum and dance with Jordan Mensah of the Shidaa African Culture Project (www.shidaa.com). He will be doing this program with the help of Emily Lanxner, Director of the Jeudevine Music School as part of the weekly Music and Movement program at the library.

Jordan started traditional African Drumming at age 9 in Ghana. He grew up in Bukom, a suburb of Accra, a community where drum and dance played an integral part of all community activities. He is a Juried Artist listed with the Vermont Arts Council, and has organized Onion River Arts and Community Connections sponsored residencies in elementary and high schools across Vermont, as well as workshops for adult community groups in Adamant, Barre and Plainfield. He is a resource person on African Traditional studies.

Director of the Jeudevine Music School and PanAshé International, Emily Lanxner is a multi-instrumentalist who teaches lessons and classes in the local community, and enjoys creating special events featuring a broad range of cultural activities and performances. She recently received her Master’s Degree in steelpan performance from Northern Illinois University.

There will be snacks for the kids! The program is funded by a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation Northeast Kingdom Fund. For more information call 472-5948.