Archive - Jan 2012

Date

January 30th

Upcoming dates

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

Thursday, Feb. 2: Early out, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16: Early out, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16: High school P/T conferences 1:30 until 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 1: Early out, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7: Early out, 1 p.m. LV/MS P/T conferences 1:30 until 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 8: Early out, 1 p.m. LV/MS P/T conferences 1:30 until 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 9: No school
Monday, March 12: Spring break starts


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

Wed. Feb 1:
Salmon loaf, l potatoes, sunshine carrots, mixed green salad w/assorted dressings, oatmeal crème cookie.

Thu. Feb 2:
Swedish meatballs w/egg noodles, Malibu veggie mix, tropical fruit, crispy rice bar. BINGO.

Fri. Feb 3:
Oven fried chicken, baked potato half w/sour cream, stewed tomatoes, Mandarin oranges. Cards.

Mon. Feb 6:
LS Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes w/LS gravy, broccoli Normandy, pears, vanilla pudding.

Tue. Feb 7:
BBQ chicken, party potatoes, corn, banana, applesauce cake. BINGO.


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

“50/50” (2011, R, Comedy/Drama) Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27 year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. Starring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
“Real Steel” (2011, PG13, Sci-Fi/Action) Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter feels he’s found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11 year-old son who wants to know his father. Stars Hugh Jackman. (Nominated for a 2011 Academy Award for Visual Effects).


Teen Advisory Board (TAB, for short)

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

Last fall a group of teens who regularly use the Solon Public Library took steps to unite and organize a board aimed at the interests of middle and high school students. Under the direction of Deena Foss, youth services coordinator, the group of teens created a five-person Teen Advisory Board (TAB), whose main goal is to encourage teens to enjoy the library. Planning to meet once per month, this energetic board has met several times a month to get the organization off the ground.


February book club selection

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

The February selection for the Solon Area Book Club is “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka. The book club meets in the library on the third Tuesday of the month. Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. will be the next gathering. All interested adult readers are welcome to attend. For questions about the book club, please contact Joyce at jebarta@southslope.net. To borrow a copy of a selected book, please contact the library circulation desk by calling 319-624-2678 or email Jacque at jdeaton@solon.lib.ia.us.


New display window

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

Stop by the library and enjoy a window full of snow and a wonderful winter scene in Toni Russo’s new display window, “Snow Bound: The Garden in Winter.” The window, inspired by Whittier’s poem “Snowbound” is a winter scene of woods and gardens and is dedicated to Betty Croy and the Solon Garden Club. A display of gardening books, including five newly purchased ones, is set up next to the window. The books are available to check out.


Winter book sale Feb. 4

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

More books are accumulating for the winter book sale to be held on Saturday, Feb, 4, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Over 4,500 books will be offered for sale. In addition, there will be over 200 music CDs, over 50 puzzles , a few board games, 20-plus cake pans, and at least 100 stuffed animals, (all $1 or less) . If you are doing some winter cleaning, we still have room for your donated books, DVDs, CDs and gift items.


Early out movie Feb. 2

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

The early out program for tomorrow, Feb. 2 will be a movie. The funny family film about Mr. Popper and his many penguins (rated PG) will be shown in the meeting room. Movie time will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Fun and free early-out activities are for all Solon students. There is no registration. Children under the age of 10 attending the movie need to be picked up by parents or caregivers at 3 p.m.


Reconstruction begins at Sutliff

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

SUTLIFF– Three and a half years after historic flooding nearly destroyed it, the Sutliff Bridge reconstruction project has begun.
The controversial project was given the final green light in November with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors awarding the bid for construction work to Iowa Bridge and Culvert, Inc. of Washington. The firm delivered the lowest of six bids at nearly $1.6 million. Previous estimates by VJ Engineering, the firm hired by the County to oversee the project, were around $2.4 million. The project is being funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).


 “Home Sweet Home” 

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– Red Cedar Chamber Music in collaboration with Sts. Peter and Paul Historical Foundation presents “Home Sweet Home” at Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, 1165 Taft Ave., north of Solon, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21.