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Congratulations to local young authors in the
Writing for Literacy Contest
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Locally, the Friends of Pt Loma Library honored 6 students for essays entered in the Writing for Literacy contest. Representing High Tech High International and PLHS teachers Ross Roemer, Jen Peterson and Cynthia Hedges were winners Arielle Blumen, Holly West, Meg Benzel, Katie Pickle, Kealoha Betanzos and Christina King. Youth Services Librarian Mark Harryman and essay coordinator Deni Down presented the awards at the library on March 17.
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Katie Pickle took first place in city-wide contest. Katie, a PLHS student in Cynthia Hedge’s 10th grade English class took top honors in the Writing for Literacy Student Essay Contest. The contest is sponsored by the San Diego Public Library, Friends of the SDPL, SD Unified School’s media teachers and One Book One San Diego. Katie’s essay on “Duck for President” was judged best of over 1,100 entries. She received the Best Overall Essay Award in memory of Jack and Carolyn Winer. The ceremony was held April 1 at the Balboa Park Club.
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The essay contest is open to all 4th,8th, and 10th graders. Next year’s contest will begin in the Fall. Information available at the library’s Youth Services Desk, and in area schools.
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Save Water! Beautify Your Garden!
Free Lecture
“30 Great Drought Tolerant Plants for Your Garden”
Pt. Loma Branch Public Library
Wednesday, April 28, 6:30pm
3701 Voltaire St, San Diego
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Autumn Sage
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Kangeroo Paw
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Ceanothus
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Cleveland Sage
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See, touch and smell some great drought tolerant plants such as Salvias and California natives at a free lecture. This power point presentation will feature gorgeous photos, flowers, foliage and fun tales from the field.
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Presented by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
619-200-7066, www.sdgreatgardens.com
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Saturday May 1st, 2010, at 10:00 A.M.
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Suzy Spafford, the internationally beloved creator of Suzy’s Zoo books, calendars and greeting cards, will be on hand for the unveiling of three colorful new geraniums named for her delightful animal creations and specially developed by the Marston House’s all-volunteer Geranium George Project. The Duckport geranium series, inspired by the imaginary place where Suzy’s Zoo creatures live, will be unveiled and plants will be available on May 1.
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THE POINT LOMA LIBRARY FRIENDS PRESENT
ADRIENNE NIMS
On the library lawn
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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She will be accompanied by Warren Bryant on percussion and Jim Lair on keyboards. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics and enjoy the versatile global music and contemporary, Latin and classical jazz.
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Her band Spirit Wind features Adrienne on soprano, alto, tenor saxophones, traditional flutes as well as Native American, Indian, African and Asian flutes and percussion.
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There is no charge for programs presented by the Friends of the Point Loma Library.
The library is located at 3701 Voltaire St.
For more information on the concert call the library at 619-531-1539
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For more information on Adrienne Nims visit her
website: www.versatileadriene.com
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Calendar for 2010
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Wednesday
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6:30 pm
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April 14, 2010
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OASIS Evening Program, TBA
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Wednesday
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6:30 pm
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April 28, 2010
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Doug Kalal, gardner
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Wednesday
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6:30 pm
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May 12, 2010
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Diane Bush, The Bee Lady
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Thursday
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9:30 am
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May 13, 2010
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Friends of Hervey Family/Point Loma Library Board meeting
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Sunday
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2:00 pm
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May 23, 2010
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Adrienne Nims, musician
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