Coming Together in Skokie  

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A Celebration of the Greek People
January through March 2013

The Village of Skokie is a community rich in diversity. Residents hail from many different countries and speak more than 90 languages and dialects. This exciting mixture of cultures offers an opportunity to build knowledge, awareness, and appreciation for all of our neighbors.

Four years ago, Niles Township High School District 219, Skokie Public Library, the Village of Skokie, the Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie, and the Indian Community of Niles Township initiated a unique program called Coming Together in Skokie to explore in depth a different culture each year through reading and discussing a common book, and enjoying a host of other exciting activities. The event takes place during a six-week period from January through March. The first three projects showcased the Asian Indian, Filipino, and Assyrian communities. Thousands of residents attended book sessions, lectures, dramas, and musical events for each celebration.

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