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ART GALLERY Gisele Black reported that the opening reception on June 19th, for artist Elizabeth Martin attracted a very large crowd of 100+ people, one of the best attendances we've seen. Gisele was assisted by Jo Milne serving refreshments and coffee. Gisele also mentioned that we need a 30 cup coffee urn for receptions. Marie Moscovitch graciously offered to cover the cost of the coffee urn. It has been purchased and is in our locked cabinet in the Peters' Room. We greatly appreciate your generosity, Marie and your continued support of the Friends. The current Exhibit is "Montages" by Anna Milton Anna Milton is a native of Wales who now lives on Bowen Island. She has taught art locally at Klee Wyck and Granville Island. She now divides her time between her second career in her art therapy practice and working in her studio. The next Exhibit will be "The Journey" by Synnkune Loh August 21st - Sept. 9th Synnkune Loh, whose work is acrylic on canvas, has exhibited internationally, especially in Mexico. He is inviting all to go with him on a "journey" of his work in the Library on August 23rd between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL 2000 The Harmony Arts Festival 2000 Group Exhibition is being held in two venues -The West Vancouver Memorial Library and the Ferry Building Gallery from August 7th - 20th. Opening receptions will be held simultaneously at both venues on Monday August 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Bread Garden is providing the refreshments and a jazz pianist will add to the festival ambience. Everyone is invited to support our local artists and enjoy what the community is all about. CONTINUOUS BOOK SALE It's up and running. Thanks to Barbara Drummond, Wanda Osborne and June Harris, we reopened the continuous book carts on Monday, July 10th and yes, sales have been good. As of Wednesday, July 26th, we made $139.86. Paper backs have been movers along with some hard cover books. It seems people are looking to stock their summer cottage libraries. So thanks to Barbara, Wanda and June for continuing the sorting and stocking during the summer. We will watch the summer sales with great interest. The next meetingof The Friends will be on Wednesday September 27th 2000 at 7 p.m. in the 3rd Floor STORY HOUSE Editor - Mary Holland Printing & Circulation -Maureen Eagle Contributing Writers -Sophia Weremchuk Mary Holland