Family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and former students of Miriam “Mirnie” Kashiwa gathered at View, the new arts center in Old Forge, on Saturday, June 25 for the dedication of the Miriam Davis Kashiwa Kinderwood Suite, named in honor of her founding of the area pre-school program.
Mirnie’s family took advantage of the opportunity and organized a weekend reunion for over 115 family members who traveled from all over the United States to be in attendance for the celebration.
Weekend events included a catered dinner at the McCauley Mountain Chalet on Friday night and a pre-dedication luncheon at the art center’s Gould Hall which was attended by close to 200 people.
Prior to the 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting and dedication, words of thanks written by current Kinderwood Director Page Hannah and Head Teacher Diane Heroux were delivered to the audience, as the Kashiwa clan filled the classroom space.
A message of congratulations from Senator Charles Schumer was also read.
“It was a wonderful dedication that can be shared by the entire Kashiwa family. It was the family’s matching fund effort that made the new suite possible, and we are so grateful for their participation in honoring their mother in this way,” said Heroux.
