During our trip to the Hopi Reservation, July 4 – 8, 2016 we took part in three Hopi Book Mobile events. Our events included balloon animals and face painting, games, a dramatic story time and magic show. The book mobile or mobile library, a large 5th wheel and truck, is headed by Dinah Pongyesva and funded by the Hopi Tribe Library Department.
Our first event was in Moenkopi, a Hopi village located near the Navajo town of Tuba City about 45 miles northwest of the Hopi Reservation.
On the second day we visited families in the hospital and at home in several Hopi villages. Along the way we assisted many Hopis with $50 food certificates as well as funds to purchase propane used for cooking. We also made a $500 contribution towards the Book Mobile.
On our third day we again took part in a Book Mobile event in Polacca, the town below the First Mesa villages of Hano, Sichomovi and Walpi, with about 100 children and youth. Then after an incredible lunch cooked by Dinah, the team visited the ancient village of Walpi where we were greeted by our old friend Bertha Kinale. Our second event that evening was in the Hopi Wellness Center with a small group of children while their parents were in an exercise class.
We were able to disperse over $1,000 in food certificates and general assistance, as well as the $500 donation for the Mobile Library, made possible by contributions from all our friends.
Also, a great big "Thank You!" to our team who gave of themselves and their resources to make this all possible!
Jack Lankhorst
More about the Hopi
Our first event was in Moenkopi, a Hopi village located near the Navajo town of Tuba City about 45 miles northwest of the Hopi Reservation.
On the second day we visited families in the hospital and at home in several Hopi villages. Along the way we assisted many Hopis with $50 food certificates as well as funds to purchase propane used for cooking. We also made a $500 contribution towards the Book Mobile.
On our third day we again took part in a Book Mobile event in Polacca, the town below the First Mesa villages of Hano, Sichomovi and Walpi, with about 100 children and youth. Then after an incredible lunch cooked by Dinah, the team visited the ancient village of Walpi where we were greeted by our old friend Bertha Kinale. Our second event that evening was in the Hopi Wellness Center with a small group of children while their parents were in an exercise class.
We were able to disperse over $1,000 in food certificates and general assistance, as well as the $500 donation for the Mobile Library, made possible by contributions from all our friends.
Also, a great big "Thank You!" to our team who gave of themselves and their resources to make this all possible!
Jack Lankhorst
More about the Hopi
(Back) Jack & Jane, Yaseer & Monique, Margaret, Paula, Olivia, Ana (Front) Jon, Paul
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