Sterling Cultural Council approves two bicentennial events with $25 grants.
Sterling Cultural Council approves two bicentennial grants and welcomes new member. The council voted unanimously to fund "Music: America's 250th - Something to Sing About!" and "Poetry: America in Many Voices" at $25 each, both proposed by member David Schneider. A family paint night drew 36 paid
Cultural Council · Meeting of March 9, 2026
Sterling Cultural Council approves two bicentennial grants and welcomes new member. The council voted unanimously to fund "Music: America's 250th - Something to Sing About!" and "Poetry: America in Many Voices" at $25 each, both proposed by member David Schneider. A family paint night drew 36 paid attendees and 32 participants; a community dance attracted approximately 15 youth and will repeat.
Council member Dhivyaa Chelvan reported a potential photography exhibit by Native American artist Scott Strong Hawk Foster and will research venues. Matt Kooyomjian will assume the secretary role in April, succeeding Patricia Ward.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of March 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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