Gator Alley and Company
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,535
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
July 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Shari Ellingson’s Gator Alley presentation incorporated fun with a message of learning and reading. Through her puppets, she teaches valuable life lessons and the importance of friendship, cooperation and a positive attitude. This lively and interactive program will inspire children to develop habits of life-long learning and encourage them to embrace reading as a way to expand their world.
Project Details
150
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,535
Other Funds Leveraged
$167
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will enjoy this unique and fun presentation while learning valuable life lessons and being encouraged to develop positive friendships and life-long learning habits. Program success will be based on anecdotal responses at the conclusion of the program.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience enjoyed Shari Ellingson’s puppets and their message of life-long learning and the positive outcomes from reading. Comments from those who attended were all positive and grateful to have the opportunity to see this wonderful performer and her ensemble of interesting and unique puppets in their own .
Source of Additional Funds
Blue Earth County Library, Local businesses in Amboy, Good Thunder and St. Clair, Mankato Free Press, KEYC-TV, TJ and Lisa Radio program.
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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