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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Volume: 26, Issue: 27
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New Times / Strokes & PlugsThe following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo.com] - Volume 24, Issue 31
Foundation seeks donations for librariesBY ALYCIA KILEY
Money raised by the foundation will broaden access to library resources when the buildings aren’t physically open. Unfortunately, the foundation’s charter does not allow the money raised to be spent on staffing, so extending library hours directly as a result of contributions is not possible. Instead, funds raised will boost the library’s virtual realm. Proposed programs include online magazine and newspaper subscriptions, eBooks, a book review service called BookLetters, and new audiobooks. In addition, “place request” fees will be subsidized. Moreover, workshops will make these high-tech resources accessible. There are 15 library branches in the county, including remote areas where the library functions as the sole cultural resource center. Donations will help establish wireless Internet at all local branches, among them San Miguel. The foundation believes strong libraries make strong communities. Send donations to the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries, P.O. Box 12942, San Luis Obispo 93406, donate online via slolibraryfoundation.org, or call 546-1392. Fast Facts Animal Shelter Adoption Partners (ASAP) is urging pet owners to tag and chip their creature friends. Toward that objective, The Join The Pack campaign has recruited help from area merchants who are accepting coupons for discounts on tags and other services. “Pets with visible ID are usually returned home by neighbors or Animal Control officers, avoiding a trip to the pound,” said Terry Parry, CEO of ASAP. “That leaves space for the truly homeless animals waiting for adoption.” See JTPNOW.org for coupons … Registration for the Atascadero Junior Volleyball league ends March 5. Two leagues are offered: third through sixth graders and players from 11 to 16 years old. Sponsors and coaches are needed! To register and for more information call 461-5000 or visit atascadero.org/youthsports ... March is Pay-it-Forward month at K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers in Atascadero. The store is soliciting donations of canned food for local free pantries from March 1 to March 14. Donors will get a ten percent credit on any purchase. On March 18, a bus will park in front of the store for blood donors. Contact K-Jon’s at 466-7248 for details … Mark your calendars! The eighth annual Dazzling Diamond Ball at the Embassy Suites Hotel in SLO will be held on Saturday night, March 27. The black tie event takes place in a ballroom transformed into Treasure Island’s Pirates Cove and includes a champagne reception, a dinner by Chef Tim Hulbert, and music by the Oasis Band. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of ten. Proceeds benefit hospice patients and their families. For tickets call Hospice Partners at 782-8608 … The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society and the San Luis Obispo Library are offering a series of hands-on computer genealogy classes to help people research their ancestry. The first class will take place on Friday, March 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the computer lab on the second floor of the library at 995 Palm St. in SLO. Intern Alycia Kiley wrote Strokes&Plugs this week. Send your business and nonprofit news to strokes@newtimesslo.com. |
Discover Santa Maria history
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - recommended for ages 9 and older
Speaking up
Preparing for disaster - Flooding, fire, and earthquakes--local cities take a look at what to do in an emergency
Corrections
Local hospitals restructure their affiliation with the Catholic Church
Guadalupe finds a silver lining in the RDA shutdown
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