BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:For years after his graduation from Columbia High School\, sp eaker Steve Weintraub could not get images of the school out of his head . He wondered who had designed the building. His dogged quest for an ans wer led him to create an innovative web site\, "James Betelle -- Where A re You? The Search for a Lost Architect." It serves as a treasure house of information about Mr. Betelle\, who designed the 1927 Columbia High S chool\, a national model\, seven of the district&rsquo\;s distinctive el ementary schools\, as well as Maplewood&rsquo\;s finest public structure \, the 1931 Municipal Building (Town Hall)\, which was recently certifie d eligible for the National Register. In his slide talk\, starting at 2: 00 p.m.\, Mr. Weintraub will tell the story of the intriguing architect who he has helped bring back into the public eye along with his memorabl e buildings.\n1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Visitors can also see the exciting new ex hibit\, "After the Hickories: Roosevelt Park" and visit the Country Stor e for unique gifts and souvenirs.  \;\nThe Durand-Hedden House is an historic house museum dedicated to telling the story of the history and development of Maplewood and the surrounding area in new and engaging w ays. The House and surrounding Grasmere Park were designated a Maplewood Historic Landmark in 2006. \;\nFor more information\, call 973-763- 7712. Durand-Hedden is located at 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood. \ ; URL:http://maplewood.patch.com/events/james-betelle-maplewoods-master-civ ic-architect SUMMARY:James Betelle: Maplewood's Master Civic Architect Rediscovered LOCATION:Durand-Hedden House: 523 Ridgewood Rd\, Maplewood\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR