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SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Maria Montessori:  Life as an Italian Woman
DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			July 19\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Carmel Clay Public Library\n	\n	\n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n	\n		\n		Carmel\,\n\n	IN\n\n	46032\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				IHSI Book Club - July 2026	\n\n\n		\n	\n		IHSI Book Club - August 2026
URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-maria-montessori-life-as-an-italian-woman/
LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com
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