Lifetree cafe looks at racism
ELYSBURG - The issue of racism will be discussed at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.
The program, titled "The Black and White Truth About Racism: Will We Ever Live in a Colorblind World?" features an exclusive filmed interview with Daryl Davis, a black man who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan.
Davis said, "I wanted to question those people who would lynch me for no other reason than the color of my skin," says Davis. "Why do you hate me when you don't even know me?"
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For more information, call 672-2873 or go to www.facebook.com/LifetreeCafeAtEPC.
Children's theater auditions set
SHAMOKIN - The Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities' Anne Miles Children's Theater will hold auditions for this summer's production of "The Little Mermaid Jr." and "Annie KIDS" from 5 to 7 p.m. May 8 and 9 at the career and arts center auditorium, 2 E. Arch St.
Children currently in second through fourth grades can audition for "Annie KIDS," and those in fifth through eighth grades can audition for "The Little Mermaid Jr." They will be asked to read a portion of a script, sing a song with piano accompaniment (an accompanist will be provided) and do a brief dance.
There is a fee for the program. Discounts available for families with more than one child participating.
Show dates are July 15 and 16 for "Annie KIDS" and July 15 and 16 for "The Little Mermaid Jr."