October 18, 2007

BRIEFLY

Tour of Redlands library is planned

Patrons of the library at Cal State Fullerton and guests have been invited to a private tour of the A.K. Smiley Library in Redlands on Nov. 8.

The facility is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The original 1898 building has been expanded to accommodate a 33,000-squarefoot addition. There is also a conservatory reading room and two outdoor garden areas.

The library is also home to the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, the only museum and archives west of the Mississippi River dedicated to the study of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War.

A chartered bus will transport members and guests to the library. Following the morning tour, participants will have lunch at the Tartan Restaurant before returning to the CSF campus at 3 p.m.

The cost of the field trip is $30 per person and covers transportation only. Information: Jane Iacovetti at 657-278-2959.

Nutrition class offered for seniors

A new class on food preparation and good nutrition will be served up on Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday at the Senior Center.

The “Healthy Cooking” class will be presented by Older Adult educator Jolene Johnston from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each session.

A $5 materials fee will be requested per semester; pre-registration is requested.

Information: 714-738-6305. The center is at 340 W. Commonwealth Ave.

Looking for Miss Fullerton 2008

The Miss Fullerton and Fullerton Outstanding Teen programs are accepting applications for the 2008 competition. Entrants for the Miss Fullerton program must be between ages 17 – a senior in high school – and 24, and must work, live or attend school in the city.

Teen contestants must be between 13 and 16, and will compete in a personal interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear and onstage questions.

The competition will be held Feb. 16, at Cal State Fullerton.

Information: 714-524-6096 or e-mail khikawa@aol.com.

Spooky garden planned at Arboretum

The Haunted Garden returns to the Fullerton Arboretum on Oct. 26, 27 and 28 with bats, bullfrogs, ghosts and goblins dotting the landscape.

Tours are set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The less spooky "Younger Children’s Costume Party" will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 for children 3 to 5 years old. The afternoon will include a daytime walk through the garden, costume parade, crafts and refreshments. The cost is $5 per child. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Reservations may be made by calling the Haunted Hotline at 657-278-4002. Reservations and time will be confirmed by phone or e-mail.

Information: 657-278-3407.