Branch Lines

MARCH 2015

American Association of University Women

Runway of Women's History Through Fashion Date: Saturday March 28, 2015 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Place: Granite Springs Church 1170 East Joiner Parkway, Lincoln Note: Change of venue from Roseville to Lincoln

Open to the Public

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a unique presentation of the roles of women through the decades starting with 1920’s fashions. This entertaining and educational event for all ages is sure to spark our fascination with the women’s lives who preceded us. Bring friends, neighbors, daughters and grand-daughters to this eye-opening event. Admission: $20 All admission fees will go to our branch philanthropies. Clip reservation form below and send to:

AAUW Fashion Show, 5153 Wedgewood Way, Rocklin, CA 95765 For questions and/or additional information, use “Contact” on our website. Reservation and payment must be received by Tuesday, March 24th.

RESERVATION FORM: WOMEN’S HISTORY THROUGH FASHION

Enclosed is my check for $20 (per person) payable to AAUW, with Fashion Show noted on the memo line. Event is open seating. Name:___________________________________ Number attending: ___________ Phone or email address:________________________________________

President’s Message

By Schelly Jensen

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March is Women’s History Month. So I thought it would be a good time to reflect on AAUW’s mission and our role in advancing equity for women and girls. Yes, AAUW is about social activities and friendship, but our primary purpose is to help eliminate educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. Our branch has chosen to attack these issues on several fronts, including providing scholarships to help re-entry women achieve their educational goals, sending middle school girls to Tech Trek to encourage them to pursue careers in STEM, and teaching classes at Sierra College in how to negotiate salaries to help eliminate the pay gap.

All of these activities are very much in line with our mission. However, all of these activities take money and time. I know many of you have already donated to the non-event, and I sincerely thank you for those donations. But in many ways our branch needs your time as much as it needs your money. On May 2 we’ll be having our largest fundraiser of the year—Antique Answers. This event was very successful last year—we raised over $5,000 for our branch philanthropies. However, this event requires a large number of volunteers to be successful. The good news is you can volunteer before hand to help with the pre-event tasks or you can volunteer for a couple of hours the day of the event. I know many people are reluctant to volunteer because they don’t have a lot of time, or a specific skill, or they just don’t know what they have to offer. You don’t have to make a long term commitment, but this branch needs people to volunteer to work on fundraising, to volunteer to be on committees, to volunteer to host a neighborhood group or interest group. By volunteering, even in a small way, you’ll be helping to advance the mission of this organization and help younger women and girls overcome some of the barriers that we faced in our lifetimes.

Nothing is more satisfying than feeling that you’ve done something to help others. Those of you that attended the Kickoff in September know that the philanthropies that this branch funds truly did make a difference in the lives of those Tech Trek girls and the scholarship women. What a feeling of accomplishment that was to see the effects of our hard work and contributions in those young women’s lives. Please, let’s keep in mind all of this branch’s wonderful activities and sign up to volunteer to help out.

If you’d like to volunteer to help with our Antique Answers event, please contact

Linda Howard. If you’re not able to help out with Antique Answers but would like to

volunteer for another project, please contact me. Thanks!

Driving Directions for March 28 Fashion Show

Take Highway 65 toward Lincoln. Exit at Twelve Bridges Turn left on East Joiner Parkway and continue on to Granite Springs Church, 1170 E. Joiner Parkway. Plenty of free parking. See you there!

February Board Meeting Highlights: We welcomed 3 new members! The March 28 Women’s History through Fashion fundraiser location has changed to Granite Springs Church on East Joiner Parkway in Lincoln. Please note this change.

Schelly

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Speech Trek Contest Results!

By Gail Berberian, Speech Trek Committee Chair

The Eleanor Stem Allen 9th Annual Speech Trek Contest held on Saturday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the Whitney High School Library was a great success. The audience, numbering between 53-55, enjoyed listening to speeches from eleven students representing six high schools in the Roseville-South Placer area. The topic, whether or not college was worth the time and the expense, brought to light some interesting arguments, both supporting a college education and questioning its value in today’s society. The program opened with branch president Shelley Jensen explaining the mission and work of AAUW, followed by David Allen speaking about his mother Eleanor’s dedication to education, to excellence, and to the creation and growth of the contest which memorializes her.

After the speeches were delivered, the three judges---Janice Marcum, Dennis Miller, and Michelle Stark--- handed their ballots to the scorers who then spent the brief intermission in the program to tally the scores. During the break, attendees enjoyed light refreshments and shared reactions to the speeches. Then Speech Trek Committee chair, Gail Berberian, presented each participant with a certificate of participation, thanking each for his/her time and effort. Finally, David Allen presented the top three winners with their prize money:

1st Place: Sai Sumana Kaluvai 2nd Place: Jenny Mooney 3rd Place: Skyler Vega Senior at Granite Bay High School Senior at Horizon Charter School Sophomore at Rocklin High School Awarded $750 Awarded $500 Awarded $250

The first place winner’s speech will be submitted in the form of a DVD to the state finals. The top three speakers in the state will then give their speeches at the state meeting in April in Huntington Beach to determine who will capture 1st place ($1500), 2nd place ($1000), and 3rd place ($500) statewide.

Carole Biemer and Virginia Legarre organized a lunch at BJ's in Roseville after the contest for interested members of AAUW who attended the event.

A special thank you goes to all of the volunteers who so generously gave their time and expertise to this event, without whom the contest could not have been held. Peter Beckett, Mike Epling, and Julie Epling were the videography team; Larry Bordeaux was the photogra-pher; and Jennifer Hanks, Assistant Principal of Whitney High School, was instrumental in getting the venue. The Speech Trek Committee also deserves appreciation for putting on a successful event: Barbara Fraivillig, Cindy Hays, Susan Hall, Kim Lillard, Dona Louzader, Janice Marcum, Leslie McNeill, and Laurie Schuler.

It’s tax preparation time. Don’t forget that $70 of your 2014-15 branch dues is tax-deductible (branch and national together), as are all monetary contributions to the branch’s or National’s philanthropic programs made in 2014 because of our branch’s non-profit status.

Nominating Committee Report for March 2015

By Kathleen Crawford, Nominating Committee Chairperson

The branch Nominating Committee is pleased to place the following names in nomination for elected branch officers beginning in July 2015. The election takes place at the branch April General Meeting, and the Installation Luncheon will be in June.

PRESIDENT: Sanchia Spandow PRESIDENT ELECT: To Be Determined PROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT: Peggy Rutherford MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT: Patricia Lane FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT: Kathy Novotny OUTREACH VICE PRESIDENT: Lynda Braun PHILANTHROPY VICE PRESIDENT: Jackie Lamb SECRETARY: To Be Determined This is a very strong board with a Past President agreeing to serve another term as our incoming leader. Thank you, Sanchia! Returning board members Patricia Lane and Kathy Novotny will provide continuity and expertise. Lynda Braun has stepped up to the Outreach Vice President position and Jackie Lamb has returned to the board as Philanthropy Vice President. The branch is fortunate that each one has committed their time and talents for another year.

Two positions remain vacant and nominations remain open. President Elect is a two year term which allows a full year of board service while preparing for the next term as President to begin in July 2016. Secretary is a one year term involving monthly board meetings, creating board meeting minutes (summary descriptions of agenda items with motions/actions noted), distribution of minutes to board and Facebook page for member access as well as an Action Items list for board follow up. This is an opportunity to contribute to our leadership team while learning a great deal about the branch programs and projects. It is perfectly acceptable to self-nominate, so please consider “leaning in” by joining the branch board.

Additional positions needed include the appointed board positions as well as committee members for Membership, Program, Outreach and Philanthropy. For a complete list, you may check page 5 of your Handbook. Each Vice President will be recruiting a deputy and committee to assist in achieving the programs and goals. In fact, Kate Tiongson has already signed on as Philanthropy Deputy!

To paraphrase an African saying, “It takes a village” to accomplish the AAUW goals and mission. Please contact anyone of the Nominating Committee members (Kathleen Crawford, Kathy Kort and Elsie Gaura) to let us know if you are willing to join our village, the branch Leadership Team!

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The Fundraising Goal for this year [2014-2015] was to raise $20,000 less expenses of $4,200.00.

Our fundraising total to date 2/16/2015 is $ $7,650.00

HERE ARE THE FIGURES:

1. Wine Event, November 3: The branch raised $3,105. [Gross amount]

2. Precinct/ Election work completed in November: The branch has raised: $1,240.00 3. Member donations [2014-2015]: $435.00 4. Non-Event: To date [2/16/2015] the branch has raised $2,870.00 Note: 53 branch members have responded to the non-event invitation out of 209 invitations mailed January 30, 2015; approximately 25% of our membership has responded with contributions. We look forward to receiving additional contributions from those who will participate in this fundraiser. TO DATE THE BRANCH GROSS TOTAL IS: $7,650.00

We have two additional very important fund-raisers planned for 2015 and hope to raise more and meet our goal for this fiscal year.

1. Fashion Show: “Runway of Fashion,” March 28; a joint venture between the Program Committee and Philanthropy Committee; this event will be held at the Granite Springs Church on March 28; all proceeds will go to the branch’s philanthropies. 2. The Antique Answers Evaluation Day: This event is scheduled for May 2, 2015 and will be held at the Valley Springs Church in Roseville; all proceeds will go to the branch Philanthropies. Year’s Goal

$20,000 $10,000 $ 8,000 $ 7,000 $ 5,000

Branch Fundraising By Maria Actis, Philanthropy Vice President

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Your attendance at

and support of The Fashion Show

and Antique Answers Evaluation Day will help us to

achieve our goal!

Thank you!

February 11 found the AAUW RSP Branch Board and Membership Committee gathered to greet and meet the new members of the Branch who have joined since August. Among the new members were these newest members.

Please welcome: Judy Bentley, who comes from Rocklin. Judy is a graduate of Pomona State University with a BA in English and has retired after a career in Medical Transcription. Also from Rocklin is Linda Hart. Linda holds an AA in English from the College of the Canyons. She has retired as a tutor and working with disabled students. Viktoria Peterson resides in Roseville. She has a BA in Education from San Francisco State University, is a retired teacher and bookkeeper. Viktoria maintains a career today as a property manager.

Welcome Judy, Linda and Viktoria to the AAUW Roseville South Placer Branch!

Long-time branch member Carol Powell has moved to Oregon to be closer to family

after many years in Rocklin's Springfield community. Carol has been an active and

productive member of the branch and AAUW's larger community. Her special passion

was Public Policy; she served as Chair of the Public Policy interest group for a number

of years in the early 2000's. More importantly, Carol was a Co-president in 2003-04

and served in many other capacities for the branch. In appreciation for her service to

the branch, she was an Eleanor Roosevelt award winner in 2007.

Thank you, Carol, for all you have done for the Roseville-South Placer branch to

advance AAUW's mission and goals. Should you wish to send Carol a card, please contact

Joan Mackey for her address.

The branch has, sadly, lost another member: Carol Tomlin. She has not

been active the last few years, but early on she had been a member of the

Women of the World interest group and attended our Rocklin Neighborhood

group several times. Carol was a graduate of a university in Wisconsin and

had an MBA from Golden Gate University. She was a past president of an

AAUW branch in the Bay Area some years ago. Our branch expresses

condolences to Carol’s family and friends.

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The Welcome Mat

By Leslie McNeill, New Member Coordinator

Bon Voyage, Carol

In Memoriam

A new and easy way to help the branch!

So many members order from Amazon, some even using Amazon prime. Now there is a way to buy your usual item(s) and let Amazon give back to our non-profit charitable funds.

When you are ready to place an Amazon order:

Find the "Select a charity" space and type in AAUW Roseville

South Placer. Then click the select button.

Now you are on Amazon Smile. You have just entered Amazon

through a different portal.

Shop and place your order in the usual way, and Amazon takes care of the rest, giving back one-half

a percent to our branch--not a lot, but every few dollars help, and you have no extra charges. You

already have your credit card and personal information on file and secured with them, so you are not

exposing any information to a third party. If you are an Amazon Prime user, the process works the

same way.

If you are not an Amazon user but would like to be, you will be asked to set up an account.

Amazon walks you through the process. If you are a regular Amazon buyer, you already know

the procedures. Eventually the branch hopes to have a similar connection with other

businesses that will work the same way. Keep shopping and help our worthy causes!

Recent records show that our supporters made purchases on the Amazon Smile program between October 1st and December 31st of 2014. Thanks to all who participated, and thanks for continuing to make your purchases through Amazon Smile!

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Use Amazon Smile and Help Our Branch

World War II opened up many opportunities for women, particularly for Mexican American women. In the war years, unprecedented employment avenues opened in U.S. defense industries, at the same time that massive population shifts and the war challenged Americans to rethink notions of race. At this extraordinary historical moment, Mexican American women found new means to exercise control over their lives in the home, workplace, and nation. You are cordially invited to meet and hear from a panel of Mexican American women educators about the role Latinas played during World War II.

This stimulating and thought-provoking event will take place on March 26, 12:30 – 2:00 pm in the Dietrich Theater on the Sierra College Campus. Admission is free.

Cesar Chavez Higher Education Speaker Series - March 26

Hidden Voices: Mexican American Women of WWII By Sue Miller, Sierra College Leadership Chair

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Attend Northern CA Leadership Development Workshop on March 21 By Kathleen Crawford: Public Policy & Leadership Development

Have you ever wondered what your membership in AAUW means? Are you a member, a participant or a contributor to the branch? My own history with our organization is one that says at different times I have been all three roles. A member qualifies by educational requirement and a dues check annually. A participant is a member who attends interest group(s) or a few programs in a given year and makes a financial contribution towards our projects. A contributor is someone who serves as a board member, takes a committee position or assists with the many fundraising tasks in addition to their financial commitment to our programs and projects. Which are you? Have you ever considered moving from one role to another? For me, personal growth means being open to new opportunities, and AAUW is a good resource for our members. Please mark your calendar for Saturday March 21, 2015 to attend the Northern CA Leadership Development Workshop in Hayward, CA. The details and sign up form are on page 13 of your California Perspective emailed to you by the state office in late January. If you need another copy, please go to the state website (ca-aauw.org) and click on Forms, then click on California Perspective to pull up the correct issue OR you can call me to request that I forward a copy to you. In addition to the keynote speakers Deepti Gudipati and Erica Stout (national AAUW Training & Program Manager) and our state President Kathleen Doty, this Saturday session includes three opportunities to sample from seven workshop titles, including Mentoring & Supporting Leaders as well as Managing Change, Being a Change Leader. I am planning to attend and would appreciate hearing from anyone else interested so that we can cover as many workshops as possible to share materials with our current as well as incoming board members. The registration deadline is March 12. This will be the only workshop offered in Northern CA by the state or Interbranch Council. The branch Nominating Committee continues to identify new leaders for our board positions and these workshops are wonderful opportunities to develop your skills and interests in serving on the board as well as committees which are vital to accomplishing our branch goals and projects, including Tech Trek, Speech Trek, and Sierra College Scholarships & Leadership efforts. Please contact anyone of the Nominating Committee members (Kathleen Crawford, Kathy Kort and Elsie Gaura) to let us know if you are willing to join the branch Leadership Team! Take advantage of our women power and join in the advocacy efforts by signing up at advocacy@aauw.org for the Two Minute Activist and weekly emails on federal issues. Once you sign up on the national site, you are automatically registered for the CA State Alert messages. If you are interested in public policy issues and wish to join a branch discussion group, please contact me by phone or email. Thank you!

Kathleen Crawford Public Policy & Leadership Development

AAUW Empowering Women since 1881

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Interest Group Meetings in March—Open to all members

Interest Group Coordinator: Marilyn Gregory

Party Bridge Monday, March 2 and 16 at 1:30 p.m. Contact Sally Altman for information.

Wednesday Evening Book Group March 4, 6:30 p.m. At the Lincoln home of Pat McLaughlin Pat reviews: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr RSVP to Pat if you plan to attend. April book: The Housemaid’s Daughter by Barbara Mutch

Mah Jongg Thursday, March 5 and 19, 1:00 p.m.

Group plays twice monthly in members' homes on first and third Thursdays.

Players will be contacted by hostesses and Coordinator Joyce Wade.

New members are welcome at the teaching table. For information: Give Joyce a call.

Casual Gardeners Saturday, March 7, 2:00 p.m.

In February, we had a delightful time listening to representatives from the Board of Sacramento

Camelia Society. We are following up with a trip to the Camelia Show in March at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Meet at 2:00 p.m. at back of Target parking lot, Sierra College and Hwy 80.

Please RSVP to Karen Haggard by March 3rd and she will tell you about transportation plans.

Women of the World Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Hostess: Meeting at Elsie Gaura's Roseville home Michele Stark reviews "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg Contact Joan Mackey for further information about our group.

Hand and Foot Card Group Tuesday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. Group meets monthly on the second Tuesday at the Granite Bay home of Darlene Thomas. Bring a snack to share. All are welcome. RSVP to Darlene if you plan to attend.

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Mexican Train Tuesday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. In March at the Roseville home of Kate Tiongson Please RSVP to Kate if you plan to attend. Remember to bring $2.00 in nickels. Hope to see you there!

Party Bridge Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 p.m. For information, call Joan Lowry.

Great Decisions

Friday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. Raley's Event Center, 1915 Douglas, Roseville

Topic: "Sectarianism in the Middle East" Kathy Kort and Sharron Harcarik are presenting. DVD & Discussion. No-host lunch afterwards.

Further information: Contact Elsie Gaura.

Duplicate Bridge Friday, March 13, 1:00 p.m. (Group plays monthly on the second Friday) In March at the Lincoln home of Barbara Gorden.

RSVP to Barbara if you would like to play. Please contact Sandi Roullier if you would like to join or be a sub in this group.

March Interest Group Meetings —Open to All Members Interest Group Coordinator: Marilyn Gregory

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Wine Appreciation Group (Meeting days & times will vary)

No plans as yet. Members will be emailed information for a March gathering

if a venue can be obtained. Questions/suggestions: Contact Diane Madden.

Movies on Monday March 16 at 11:30 a.m. At Sue Cofer’s Lincoln home Our film: “In America” 2002 PG A family leaves Ireland for America, and what follows is a series of adventures as they adjust to their new life. Bring your lunch. $2 “at the door” pays for chips, beverage, movie rental. Seating is limited to 15. For Reservations: Contact Adele Tarantino. Further information: Contact Darlene Thomas.

Tuesday Book Group March 17, 10:30 a.m. At 6365 Douglas Blvd., Granite Bay Reviewing: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson April book: Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett Questions: Contact Patricia Glover.

Wednesday Book Group March 18, 10:30 a.m. At Raley’s Event Center, 1915 Douglas in Roseville Reviewing: Night in Shanghai by Nicole Mones April book: The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin Questions: Contact Nancy Taylor.

Couples Dinner Group

Dinner Group’s event is Saturday, March 21st. We need volunteers to be hostesses or plan a

venue outing or dinner for the group. Otherwise we will need to cancel the March event.

Please contact Fran Rice or Barbara Gorden.

Women’s Gourmet Monday, March 23 Women's Gourmet will be held at the Lincoln home of Joan Thompson. Joan will be sending out the menu to members of the group in March. Anyone wanting more information about the group should contact Coordinator Karen Allen.

Scrabble Group Tuesday, March 24, 2:00 p.m. Plays in members' homes monthly on 4th Tuesday.

In March at the Roseville home of Sandy Haley. RSVP to Sandy if you plan to play.

For further information: Contact Judy Maas.

Audio Book Exchange No regular meetings--just sharing of books on CD throughout the year. Contact Coordinator Nancy Taylor

if you are interested in joining our group. New members are welcome.

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March Neighborhood Groups Neighborhood Group Branch Chair: Susan Hovde

Granite Bay/Loomis/Newcastle/E. Roseville/ Orangevale -- Our group is going for lunch at Frau Haus on our usual day--third Friday of the month--March 20 at 12:30. The restaurant is located on Auburn/Folsom Road a few blocks up from Douglas. Please RSVP to Sally Altman whether you can attend or not.

Rocklin/Springfield-- On March 26, we will have lunch at Granite Rock Café at 11:30. After lunch, we will visit Gini Crepp’s Gallery IQ. We look forward to meeting Shirley’s daughter and exploring her Gallery. The Gallery and Granite Rock Café are located on Pacific Avenue, Rocklin. If you plan to attend, contact Shirley Crepps. Email directions will be sent to each person.

Lincoln—The Lincoln group will be enjoying “Dinner and the Theater” on March 11. Dinner will be at Siino’s on Twelve Bridges at 5:15, followed by the musical “All Shook Up” at Whitney High School at 7:00. You are invited to attend either or both. Tickets for the play are $8 (payable to Cindy Hays the night of) and reservations need to be in by February 26. Siino’s Restaurant will do Individual checks and need to know the number attending by March 8. Please make reservations by calling Cindy.

SCR Villages 1-8 + Northwest Roseville Our neighborhood group is on Spring Break in March. On Tuesday, April 7, there will be a flower painting workshop at Amy Costello’s. Details to come. Limited to 8. RSVP to Amy by April 1st. SCR Villages 9-13 + Southeast Roseville No one has volunteered to host a March event. for April, Gini Christiansen is planning a visit to the Carnegie Museum in old Roseville, followed by lunch. Details will be emailed when they become available and will also be published in the April Branch Lines. We still need volunteers for May through November. Contact Sandy Haley.

Neighborhood Group Leaders

(They welcome your call and questions.)

Granite Bay/Loomis/Newcastle/E. Roseville & Orangevale: Sally Altman Rocklin/Springfield: Jerri Yeager Lincoln: Susan Hovde SCR Villages 1-8 + Northwest Roseville: Connie Frank SCR Villages 9-13 + Southeast Roseville: Sandy Haley

Neighborhood Group Chair Susan Hovde

Save the Date: In May! Antique Answers Fund Raiser Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

At Valley Springs Church. Watch for Details.

Sunshine Chair Welcomes Your Requests

Patricia Glover has graciously offered to take over the responsibilities as our new Sunshine Chair. She welcomes your requests to send a card or make a friendly call to members who are ill, need encouragement, or are to be congratulated.

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AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Board Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM at

Raley’s Event Center. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Raley’s in Lincoln.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Contact President Schelly Jensen

with any agenda items.

Board Meeting Notice

Misplaced your copy of Branch Lines? No problem!

Contact Editor for a re-send.

OR: The current issue of Branch Lines can be found

on our Website. Check it out.

Members will want to visit our Website and Facebook page for a wealth of information about

branch events present, past, and future— also to access links to articles of concern

for today’s women.

rosevillesouthplacer-ca.aauw.net

www.facebook.com/aauwrsp

Visit Our Media Sites

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Adele Tarantino, Editor Gini Christiansen, Distributor

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Friends of Lincoln Library Book Sale

Saturday, March 14, 2015 Noon- 4pm

Twelve Bridges Library 485 Twelve Bridges Dr. Lincoln

The Friends of the Roseville Public Library are announcing their Adult Poetry Contest, It will begin on February 2, 2015 and will close on

April 11. Winners will be notified in late May and the prizes will be awarded on June 8, 2015 in the Martha Riley Library Community Room

at the Friends Annual Meeting.

Contest details can be obtained at the front desk in each of the Roseville Libraries or can be downloaded from the Friends’ website:

www.rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org. Or email: friends@rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org .