Our community garden group is officially a society, known as the Book ‘N Worms Garden Guild. Planning is well underway as our teams are busy buzzing away.

The first fund-raising initiative took place on the March 29^th and attracted 22 residents. The event included a presentation by the Calgary Horticultural Society’s Community Garden staff, and a sale of cement stepping stones that the buyer can paint and decorate, then add to the garden path. So far, 9 have been sold and painting sessions are being organized for families who prefer decorating their stones in a community environment.

Another fundraiser took place on March 30^th, with international best-selling author Toby Hemenway speaking on home-scale permaculture.

If you would like more information or like to get involved, feel free to leave us a comment below.

By Rachel Simon, Published by Grand Central Pub, 2011

Lynnie, a beautiful white female who was born with a developmental disability and Homan, a black man who is deaf are on the run with the baby that Lynnie just delivered. Together they escaped from the Intellectual Developmental Disorder Institution, and were taken in by Martha, a widow and retired schoolteacher. Before they were able to settle down, the police arrived and caught Lynnie, but Homan managed to escape. The only words that Lynnie said to Martha was “Hide her.” And it is from this point where the story unfolds about the lives of Lynnie, Homan, Martha and the baby over the course of 40 years.

The book is set up into chapters that corresponded to a year and a character. The set up is similar to Time Traveler’s Wife, but it’s in chronological order.

This book isn’t like a typical love story. It explored the lives of those who are less fortunate and let the reader sense what’s it’s like to be in their shoes. There are many themes portrayed in this novel such as freedom, hope, and dignity.

The ESL Conversation Club at Forest Lawn Library was a resounding success. We had many people from all over the world taking part throughout its eight week run. The group’s enthusiasm was wonderful and infectious and everyone had a great time enhancing their English speaking skills with their fellow students.

This wonderful enthusiastic group wrapped up the program with a flourishing feast for everyone – with the participants bringing in sensational foods to share on the last evening. Some notables were the wonderful melty cheesy garlicky Darth Vader Potatoe Casserole and the beautiful Vietnamese salad rolls filled with vegetables and bright red Chinese sausage and eggs. We had lovely lasagna with a gently sweet tomatoe sauce. There were dainty little homemade sweet dumplings with a slightly sweet bean paste filling. We had fabulous breads with wonderful fruit fillings and one of our volunteers managed to entice her husband into baking some tasty frosted little cupcakes. As well there was a beautifully spiced noodle dish from Ceylon and a luscious spicy asian casserole dish with tofu and spicy peppers. There were too many foods to describe but they were all delectable! Everyone had a great last meeting to remember!

-Carol

Calling all teens between the ages 13-18!

The Forest Lawn Library is hosting a Hunger Games Challenge on Friday the 13th (Apirl). You must represent your district and face all the different obstacles that are ahead of you!

Challenges will include Cornucopia survival, Bracelet Making, Wii physical challenges and Trivia.

Do you have what it takes to survive? If so, please register at the Customer Service desk, spaces are limited.

Bonus points will be awarded to those who dresses up!

By Emma Donoghue, Published By HarperCollins, 2010.

This book was recommended by the librarian from one our local schools and I reluctantly placed the book on hold. I say reluctantly as the topic of the book frightened me. Sure enough, I started reading in the evening and had difficulty putting it down but I also trouble sleeping!

The book is narrated by 5 year old Jack who has spend is whole life living inside a small room where he and his mother are held prisoner. There is a frequent night visitor named "Old Nick". Jack and his Ma live in "Room" where is she tries to protect and entertain him from the realities of their situation. This is a quick read that keeps you turning the pages.

WARNING: DO NOT START THIS BOOK AT NIGHT!

• Monday March 12th- Think you can Act?

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday March 13^th- Fashion Design

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday March 14^th - Youth Toast Masters

4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday March 15^th – Board Games: What's old is now NEW!

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The movie "Hunger Games" is going to be in Theaters March 23rd!! We are so excited to see how the book will be made into real life.

If you haven't read the Hunger Games, you are so missing out. The story is set in a futuristic world, where people are divided into districts. There are a total of 12 districts, and one ruler, the Capitol. Each year, each district draws out one boy and one girl to represent them in the Hunger Games. The winner of the game wins a years worth of luxury goods for their district. However, there is a catch... Only one person can survive.

I won't go into the details of the book and ruin the suspense. But there are 3 books in the series, and the plot just thickens after another. I just couldn't put them down!

By Anne Bennett, Published Long Preston : Magna,2008

Gloria and Joe were the golden couple, until tragedy left them with nothing. Yet even poverty could not spoil the joy when their son is born. World War 11 rages and Joe labours on the docks by day and fights fires by night. When Joe is terribly injured, Gloria decides to take him home to his brother's farm in Ireland hoping that we will recover there. But in the remote countryside she faces her greatest challeng yet ....

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