Prescott Community Center

Indians celebrate festivities in splendor. Indian festivals are full of colors to remove the bad and retain the good! Beyond the extravaganza, rich cultural and scientific values are embedded in everything from dawn to dusk. Divya and Padma will introduce us to environmentally friendly cooking using banana leaves! Join us to learn about Indian Culture and enjoy some street food. Here are some popular Indian street foods we are teaching in our class: Bhel Puri is a delightful mixture of puffed rice, chopped vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and boiled potatoes, cucumber mixed with tangy tamarind chutney and spicy green chutney, garnished with sev (crispy chickpea noodles). Pakoras also known as pakodas, are a popular Indian snack enjoyed across the country, especially during the monsoon season. These delicious fritters are made by dipping various ingredients like onion, spinach, and plantains in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-frying them until golden and crispy. Pakoras are typically served hot and crispy, often accompanied by chutneys like mint or tamarind chutney and a cup of hot masala chai. Masala Chai is a cozy beverage on a chilly day. Its warming spices and creamy texture make it a beloved drink in Indian households and beyond. Overall, the class will also share the experience of eating using a plantain leaf which adds an element of cultural richness and sustainability to the dining experience. It also encourages a closer connection with nature and an appreciation for traditional customs. This is a family class. Only Adults will be cooking as it involves frying and cutting. Kids are welcome to participate with the help of an adult. Adult - Class $20 | Material Fee $15 Child - Free **Registration is required for both adults and children. You must be registered to attend. Parents must accompany children.** All proceeds from this program will benefit the Prescott Community Center.

The Dragon Boat Festival, 端午節, is a traditional Chinese holiday which occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. The holiday is celebrated by holding dragon boat races and eating sticky rice dumplings called zongzi 粽子. In this class, we will make and enjoy this traditional food together. You may build a dragon boat at Groton Riverfest on June 9th! Age 14+ Class $25 | Material fee $10 Ages 5-13 Class $10 | Material fee $10 All proceeds from this program will benefit the Prescott Community Center.

A century ago, Farmers Row was Groton’s “millionaire's row.” See the grand estates that define this distinguished road and hear about their colorful occupants on this walking tour. We will meet at the at the Groton Fire Department parking lot. While children are welcome to attend, these are history tours that involve walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. **Registration is required to attend. No drop-ins.**

Elegant mansions, stately churches, and one of America’s oldest houses distinguish Groton center. Learn about the town’s history through its buildings in this walking tour which travels up Main Street and Hollis Street from Prescott. While children are welcome to attend, the tour involves walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly. Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. **Registration is required to attend. No drop-ins.**