IND 2008-02-21 - The Independent

PAGE 14 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 21, 2008
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Croce students also heard from another new author, Oakdale
resident Lisa Widdess. She read from her book “Cutie Brown Gets
a Bestest New Friend”, which is the first book in the Cutie Brown
series. For more information, see www.cutiebrown.com.
Storyteller John Weaver, known in Livermore for his work with
the Springtown Library, was the third guest of the evening. For
more information on Weaver, see
www.storytellerjohnweaver.blogspot.com/
Kids were dressed in pajamas with blankets, pillows, and stuffed
animals for a cozy night of stories. The evening also included a
book fair and catered dinner.
Story Night was held in conjunction with Croce’s Read a Thon,
which ended on Feb. 14. Students who attended not only heard
some exciting new stories, they also received two hours of credit
towards their Read a Thon hours.
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the firehouse along with the
plans for the arts center in the
coming year. As his part of supporting
the Firehouse Arts Center,
he donated over half the cost
of the production of the video.
Production of the Firehouse
video wasn’t Pentin’s first involvement
with the project; he
has been a member of the
Firehouse Arts Center Task Force
over the past three years. He says
he believes that the firehouse is
the right place for an arts center
and is excited about the inclusion
of the digital arts along with
representation of the brick and
mortar arts as well.
Pentin says he believes that
the youth of the city would be
well served in this new facility
and foresees a time when student
art will be displayed in the
gallery, there will be student performances
in the theatre along
with a student film festival showcasing
the talent that abounds in
Pleasanton.
“I have had the opportunity
to work with many of our gifted
Christie Wayne
youth here in Pleasanton and I
see this wonderful arts center as
a gathering place to showcase
their talents, it will be incredible”
stated Pentin. “I also think this
Firehouse Arts Center will continue
the progress in making our
downtown a popular destination
and add to what we all consider
our own piece of paradise, our
home, Pleasanton.”
For more information about
the Firehouse Arts Center, visit
our website at
www.pleasantonartsfoundation.org
Photo - Doug Jorgensen
Romance was in the air in downtown Livermore on Valentine's Day. John and Nancy Chiprich
took advantage of the good weather to go for a carriage ride in downtown Livermore.