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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Maureen Eagle The following members have recently joined the Friends: Jane Armstrong Emily Burns Joanne Campbell Peggy Chang Eve Day Shirley Forrester Jillian Hunter JefT Johnson Chris McVittie Laurel Muir Karin Raimet Anne Marie Thomsen Alison Tohill Sadie Zarawel 2007 BUDGET Postage & Admin. Expenses: Bank S.C., Stationery, Membership cards, fees, etc. $1500. Remembrance Day Reception $1300. Receptions: Flowers, napkins, AGM lunch, Refreshments: punch, soda, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, cookies $1500. Gifts: Christmas gratuities, etc.$ 500. Library commitments: Community Day $ 300. Summer Reading Programme $4000. North Shore Writers' Festival $2000. TOTAL $11,100. The Library's 2007 Wish List consists of: Laser colour printer for graphics $4700. Display racks for the Adult and Youth departments $2000. UPCOMING EVENTS April 13, Friday 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Artists' Reception. "Beautiful British Columbia" a display by five local artists. April 22, Sunday 1:00-3:00 PM, " Who killed the Electric Car?" April 22, Sunday 3:00-5:00 PM, and also on April 23, Monday 1:00-3:00 PM "An Inconvenient Truth". April 23, Monday 10:00-11:30, "Earth Friendly Gardening". April 26, Thursday 6:30 PM, "Fidel" - A Doc. Talks moderated by Harry Greenwood. April 30, Monday 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Dr. Halanna Mathew, author of "Physical Mental and Spiritual Health " will discuss the obesity epidemic of both children and adults. April 20,23,25, The 8th Annual North Shore Writers' Festival. BOOKtopia Events: May 4, Friday 6:30 -8:00 PM, Artists' Reception "Youth Works". May 11, Friday 6:30 - 9:00 PM, Book Launch and Poetry Reading. If you wish to join us hosting at any of these events, please contact Edda Davis 922-3755 for more information. We have again been requested to serve popcorn at the movie nights. It's a great way to see some interesting films and participate in a lively conversation. Please call Grace Kravac 921-8333 for more information.