To celebrate “Eat Joy,” City staff have put together a diverse lineup of activities and virtual events set to occur throughout the month of March. Some of the scheduled programs include a Zoom Mac & Cheese Cook-Along, a “Comfort Foods” Art Exhibit, Food Trivia Game Night and a Zoom conversation with “Eat Joy” editor Natalie Eve Garrett. Grab and Go Craft Kits will also be available for pickup at each library branch on select dates.
Due to the content covered, this book is recommended for adults and is not suitable for young readers under the age of 16.
The ‘One Story One City’ program is free and is held in partnership with Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library. To learn more about this event or view the full lineup of future events, visit their website here or contact Library Administrator Gina Roberson at groberson@santa-clarita.com.
Santa Clarita Public Library officials have announced the return of their popular annual reading program, “One Story One City,” with a delicious new book selection.
Each year, the Santa Clarita Public Library’s “One Story One City” program promotes reading and encourages discussion among Santa Clarita residents through the celebration of one story during the month of March.
This year, we will celebrate the book selection “Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers,” edited by Natalie Eve Garrett.
“Eat Joy” features an emotional collection of essays from celebrated writers, accompanied by recipes and vibrant illustrations. Each shared story delves into the comfort that food can bring us when we are navigating dark or difficult times in our lives.
Time to read: about 3 minutes
Food distribution
Two Alameda County Community Food Bank distribution sites are now available in Pleasanton on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Tri-Valley residents in need: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Muslim Community Center East Bay (5724 W. Las Positas Blvd., No. 300) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds (4501 Pleasanton Ave., Gate 8).
Officials advise participants at the drive-thru sites to keep their car windows up, follow the cones, answer the intake questions and open their car trunk so food can be placed in their vehicle contact-free.
New student webinar
Parents or guardians whose children will enroll in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District for the first time in fall 2021 can participate in an informational webinar on next Thursday (Jan. 14) at 6 p.m. with student services director Scott Vernoy.