OJAC plans May Day family festival

Everyone is invited to a May Day Family Festival hosted by the Old Jail Art Center on Saturday, May 4, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.

“Bring the whole family and explore the ancient and contemporary May Day Celebration of Spring,” invited education director Erin Whitmore.

She encouraged local residents to investigate collection artifacts and enjoy traditional crafts, games, food, and music inspired by May Day tradition.

Student artwork from Region 14 will be on view in the Stasney Center for Education.

The family festival is free and open to the public.

Mother’s Day Tea

On the following weekend, a Mother’s Day Victorian Tea Party is planned at the Old Jail from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Mothers, aunts, grandmothers, daughter, granddaughters, and nieces are invited to share the event with a loved one.

The only stipulation is that the tea is designed for ages eight and up, according to Whitmore.

Participants at the May 11 tea party will design their own spring hat before enjoying finger sandwiches, scones, sweets, and teas, with a small charge of $5 per person.

“There will also be a fun presentation about proper Victorian tea etiquette,” said Whitmore.

Registration deadline for the Mother’s Day tea party is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, with online registration available at theojac.org.