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The North Salem library holds series of literary events to benefit the library

January
21

Here are some really interesting fundraising events the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library has organized:

Tables of Content—-Literary Events

You are invited to attend literary dinners and brunches benefiting the library and hosted by local families. While many of the events have sold out, these are still open. Please call or email the library to reserve a place. Checks should be made out to the library.

Saturday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00 – Martinis & Mayhem – $75/person

Whether you are a gin man (or woman) or a vodka fanatic, you will find no better place to quench that special thirst than at this grand celebration of the martini. Follow Robert Benchley’s advice: “Why don’t you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?” (Or some other drink)

Saturday, March 20th at 11:30 – Maple Harvest – $50/adult & $25/child

Crowd around the grill for a country lunch, while learning all about “sugaring” from your enterprising hosts who every year tap their own trees. You might even snag a taste of North Salem syrup.

Sunday, March 14th at 4:00 – Art North Salem – $150/person

Enjoy dinner at Roseclyff, the spectacular home created by this multi-talented artist and designer. The decor is accented by the vibrant colors of her paintings and her sculpture, and by the whimsical one-of-a-kind furniture. Show-cased in the March/April 2009 Bedford Magazine.

Sunday, February 28th at 11:30 – Edible Ecriture – $100/person

As philosopher Francis Bacon observed: “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed.” In an unusual pairing of literature and food, your hosts will offer you a selection of fine foods written about in their favorite books.


The library can be reached at 914-669-5161 or keelerlibrary@yahoo.com. The library web site is www.northsalemlibrary.org.

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 5:47 pm by Elizabeth Ganga.
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