SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD 2012, 2-6PM / Celebrating Differences Film Festival & Arts Exhibit

Kick-Off Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Month with The Arc of Delaware County and the Delaware County Office of Intellectual Disabilities. Where: Delaware County Community College (DCCC) 901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063 Musical Performances, Films, Art Exhibitors and more! Free to the Public Contact: www.thearcofdelco.org Verve Vertu will be selling and exhibiting our artwork...

Tuesday, March 6th, Join us for "The Proclimation Reading" at the Luzerne County Courthouse in the Rotunda.

March 6th, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Month Ceremony Luzerne County Courthouse in the Rotunda / Time 11:00am Newly elected Luzerne County Council will declare March Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Luzerne County, at a brief public ceremony.

JOIN US ON MARCH 16TH, "INTERWEAVING CREATIVITY" PERFORMANCE AND ART EXHIBIT 6:00 PM

Downtown Arts/Arts Youniverse, 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes Barre / Join usin the Sharing of Community Talents! Performance 6:00-7:00 (In the Artuary), with reception to follow. Call 570-208-5305

CONGRATULATIONS JOSH SCHLEGEL AND BILLY SUKUS!

We would like to congratulate Josh Schlegel and Billy Sukus! A piece of Josh's artwork titled, "Flight Over Flowers" was sold at Bryn Mawr which was a juried event. Billy Sukus sold "Sunblock." Congratulations also, to all the artists who were accepted into the event this past summer.

Clarks Summit Festival of Ice - February 18, 2012 11:00-2:00

Join the fun at Clarks Summit Festival of Ice on February 18, 2012. Verve Vertu will have our artwork exhibited and for sale at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Making Music!

Kathleen Godwin so kindly gifted Josh Schlegel a Ukulele! Josh was overjoyed to start tapping into a new creative outlet and explore his musical self. Josh and Kathleen plucking away....

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS DANCERS....

Ballroom Dancing for special needs dancers. Parent/staff/companion must remain with dancer. Instructors: Jill & Gehred Wetzel. Great Fun, Good Exercise! 4 Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 25 & May 2. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Clarks Green United Methodist Church, Glenburn Road, Clarks Green Call Dori Waters at 570-954-6650

Verve Vertu Art Schedule

VERVE VERTU ART CLASSES 47 N. Franklin Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 570-208-5305 vervevertu@yahoo.com Verve Vertu is an arts apprenticeship that taps into the creative energy of individuals with special needs. Verve Vertu Studio classes encompass a wide range of mediums, in which unique whimsical art pieces are created. Watercolors, acrylic, fibers, batik and wool needle felting are some of the mediums used. Studio time is Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Scheduling is flexible with 1 hour to a full day of classes. The cost for a one hour class is $18.00 Studio hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Monday thru Thursday Wednesday evening class - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm There are opportunities for group workshops. Available upon request. Classes are flexible. Thank you for your interest!

Verve Vertu is closed for the holidays 12/26 to 1/2...

We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 Thank you to all our artists, their families, friends, and patrons and we wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MANY BLESSINGS!

Deutsch Institute Christmas Party 2011

What fun all had at the Christmas party!! A wonderful dinner was served, and all danced into the evening to great music! Happy Holidays to all!