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Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, November 4, 2010 Between the Bookends By Susan Cackler, Library Assistant Banks Public Library Join us at the Tanasbourne branch of Barnes and Noble on Friday and Saturday, Novem- ber 19 and 20 for a bookfair to benefit the library. What a great way to get a head start on hol- iday shopping. A proceed of sales from patrons who men- tion the library will be donated to the library. There will also be special events scheduled, including performances by band members from Banks Junior and High Schools on Saturday afternoon. Most people who preserve are winding up for the year but, if you are planning to do more this year or prepare for next year, make sure that you have the most up-to-date recommendations for food safety. Our library recently withdrew canning publications that were outdated, so be careful when using heirloom recipes or older publications. Current information is al- ways available from the OSU Extension office. Recycling is back at the library! We have a new drop box that accepts mixed paper as well as newspaper. Please let us know if it is getting full when you put pa- per in. Join us for craft night Wednesday, November 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the community room. Enjoy some lively conversation while you work on your fa- vorite craft. Come and meet some new friends or visit with old ones while using the library’s work space and enjoying some light snacks. You may find knitters, scrapbookers, quilters and maybe even a tatter or two. Do you have a youngster who needs something to do on Wednesday morning? Story time at the library could be the answer to what to do. Our reader, Miss Cathy, picks a few stories around a theme each week and shares these stories with the children in an enter- taining, engaging way. Join us for Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. in the community room of the library. Story Time is designed for children aged three to six, but younger siblings are welcome. The themes for November are: November 3: Brrr- It’s Cold Outside November 10: EIEIO November 17: Fire-breathing Dragons November 24: Thanks a Lot The Friends of the Banks Public Library can always use your support. You can make a tax deductible do- nation, become a member, or volunteer. Money that the Friends raise helps the library purchase Cultural Passes, upgrade equipment and purchase books and movies. Also, we take donations of books that are in good condition. Bryson shows how each has figured in the evolution of private life and how whatever happens in the world ends up in our houses. Fitness Illustrated by Brian Sharkey. This exercise guide allows you to see exercise and activity from a whole new perspective. Sharkey takes you inside each type of activity to show you what works, what doesn’t and why. You’ll see how your body changes with in- creased activity, how muscles gain size and strength and the effect of aerobic activity on heart and lung function. There are explanations of how to choose a goal and how to reach that goal. Sharkey takes the basic advice of eat less and exercise more, and helps tailor a program to fit your needs. The Complete Guide to Black and White Digital Photography by Michael Freeman. Digital technology has made the medium of black-and-white photography easier and more accessible than ever. This guide shows you ways to create compelling images. You can learn the best ways to control the conversion of color to black and white, create sharp, snappy prints and mimic the look and feel of classic photos. Whether you are seeking to create fine art prints for exhibition or photos for use on a website, this book provides the in- formation and techniques needed. On the shelf: This month I’ll step out of my usual zone and focus on some new adult non-fiction Well-Preserved by Eugenia Bone. This is a beauti- ful book with many uncommon recipes. It especially calls out to people who love to give homemade food at the holidays. While there is an emphasis on seasonal foods and canning when quality is at a peak, there are many things that can be made at any time of the year. The recipes are for small Banks Public Library: 111 Market Street. batches and not too arduous. Also, after Hours: Mon., Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tue., Wed., Thu., 11 a.m.-7:00 each product the author gives several p.m. Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. recipes that the product can be used in. Phone: (503 ) 324-1382 for information Not all of the recipes are for canning and Internet: www.wccls.org Browse library resources, reserve or some store in the refrigerator instead of on renew materials online. Call for information. the shelf. At Home by Bill Bryson. Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great The Oregon Zoo marks Vet- friends. The Zoo Store is also significance has happened since the Ro- erans Day by offering free ad- offering a 10-percent discount mans left. But, Bryson decided to look into mission for military veterans for veterans and active military the history of our homes. The bathroom personnel with proper identifi- and active military personnel. brings a discussion of the history of hy- cation. “We’re very grateful to those giene; the bedroom an account of sex, Other Washington Park at- death, and sleep; and the who have served in the military, kitchen a discussion of nutri- and we appreciate the sacri- tractions, including the Port- tion and the spice trade. fices they’ve made on our be- land Children’s Museum and half,” said Kim Smith Oregon the World Forestry Center, are Zoo director. “On Veterans Day, also offering free admission to show our gratitude, we’re of- Nov. 11 for military veterans fering them free admission to and active military personnel. Free admission does not ex- the zoo.” To receive free admission tend to military personnel’s November 11, visitors must family or friends. The zoo opens at 9 a.m. dai- show a military or veteran or- ganization ID, discharge pa- ly and is located just off High- th pers or other official military way 26. The zoo is also acces- identification. Free admission sible by MAX light rail line. Vis- applies only to former and cur- itors who travel to the zoo via rent military personnel and MAX receive $1.50 off zoo ad- does not include family and mission. Call TriMet Customer Service, 503-238-RIDE (7433), or visit www.trimet.org for fare and route information. TRASSEL S UTO EPAIR General admission is $10.50 (ages 12-64), $9 for seniors (65 YDRAULIC OSES 2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE and up), $7.50 for children S UCTION H OSES (ages 3-11) and free for those 2 A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2” and younger. A parking fee of A MERICAN & M ETRIC F ITTINGS $2 per car is also required. Ad- B ULK O IL P RODUCTS ditional information is available 276 S UNSET , B ANKS at www.oregonzoo.org or by 503-324-9808 calling 503-226-1561. 503-324-2171 Veterans: Free Zoo day on Nov. 11 Announcing Jim’s Thriftway Holiday Show 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 12 Enjoy live music While you sample the tastes of the holidays. S ’ A &H 660 So. Main, Banks • R H
