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Ellen Pirie Recounts her Peace Corps Service in Ethiopia Former County Supervisor Shares her Experiences in a special ‘Armchair Travel’ event on April 28th CONTACT: Sandi Imperio 831-427-7717 imperios@santacruzpl.org April 12, 2016—SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced a special event in the Armchair Travel series featuring former County Supervisor Ellen Pirie. Pirie, also a previous Library Joint Powers Board member, recently returned from Ethiopia where she served in the Peace Corps. According to Library Director Janis O’Driscoll, “Learning about different cultures expands our point of view and helps us grow. This is sure to be a thought provoking presentation.” In addition to her Peace Corps experience, Pirie will also discuss her upcoming June posting to the Caribbean with her husband Terry Hancock. Armchair Travel Special Event Thursday • April 28, 2016 7:30 – 8:30 PM La Selva Beach Community Church 26 Florido Ave. LSB The Armchair Travel Series is a monthly event where local community residents share their travel adventures through photos and travel logs. Armchair Travel happens the first Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave. This event is jointly sponsored by the Friends of the La Selva Beach Library and the La Selva Beach Community Church. For additional information, please call the church at 688-4033. ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM: The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally-produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. ###
Ellen Pirie Recounts her Peace Corps Service in Ethiopia Former County Supervisor Shares her Experiences in a special ‘Armchair Travel’ event on April 28th
CONTACT: Sandi Imperio 831-427-7717 imperios@santacruzpl.org April 12, 2016—SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced a special event in the Armchair Travel series featuring former County Supervisor Ellen Pirie. Pirie, also a previous Library Joint Powers Board member, recently returned from Ethiopia where she served in the Peace Corps. According to Library Director Janis O’Driscoll, “Learning about different cultures expands our point of view and helps us grow. This is sure to be a thought provoking presentation.” In addition to her Peace Corps experience, Pirie will also discuss her upcoming June posting to the Caribbean with her husband Terry Hancock. Armchair Travel Special Event Thursday • April 28, 2016 7:30 – 8:30 PM La Selva Beach Community Church 26 Florido Ave. LSB The Armchair Travel Series is a monthly event where local community residents share their travel adventures through photos and travel logs. Armchair Travel happens the first Thursday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave. This event is jointly sponsored by the Friends of the La Selva Beach Library and the La Selva Beach Community Church. For additional information, please call the church at 688-4033. ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM: The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally-produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. ###