Who knew that the subject of fences could inspire so much chatter? Or so many opinions? Or so much work????




Jana has been great! creating bulletin boards that are in keeping with the subjects that are being discussed in the book groups or the speakers.
We've had Before Fences, now we have Behind Fences having to do with the Japanese-American internment camps. Rod Tatsuno was such a wonderful presenter. The film that his father, Dave, made while he was imprisoned at Topaz Camp is in the National Archive! We're so lucky to have people like Rod in our community.

Beth has created displays of books in the display case, too. I think we've introduced our patrons to books that they might never have seen had we not put them on display. Currently, the case contains photo books on cowboys, Indian rodeos, and the Latino contribution to the settlement of the "Wild West."

Damien Rodriguez spoke last night to a good sized crowd. I think it was good to have some of our patrons meet an educated Latino. I think it must be easy for most people to forget that we are all emigrants -- even those whose ancestral foreb

At the opening night party, May 23, 2009, we had a great time. The Lucky Stiffs performed "cowboy songs", the food, prepared by At your Service and our executive director, was wonderful. We enjoyed punch and a bit of wine. But most enjoyable was the way people responded to our exhibits. Leslie Rego's quilts are beautiful. All of the photographs that we're displayed are inspired.