Thomas Jefferson portrayed

DOWNEY - Historical impressionist Peter Small will perform as Thomas Jefferson this Monday at the Downey Adult School OASIS class.Small has performed for OASIS before, most recently as Harry S. Truman. He has portrayed Jefferson at numerous presidential libraries. As a history teacher, Small's admiration for historical characters "has become a legend of its own," OASIS officials said. The OASIS class is open to all older adults and meets Mondays inside the Harriett Paine Event Center at Downey Adult School. Enrollment is free and begins at 2:45 p.m. The program begins at 3:45 and is followed by an optional dinner which may be purchased for $3.50 at time of enrollment. Downey Dial-a-Ride will provide transportation to those who qualify.

********** Published: October 30, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 28