Submitted by the Orcas Library
When I asked children’s Librarian Nita Couchman if we should put down a drop cloth to protect the carpet she said, “Nah. Mushed-in brownies: no problem!”
And so we begin the community “Thank You! Party,” hosted by the Library Friends this Saturday at Noon. Older folk are invited to watch, but wee ones may sit on Mr. and Mrs. Santa’s laps. There will be kid stories too, and everyone is invited to join the Tea Ceremony.
The Santa’s local 503, Legions of Elves affiliate, has created heaps of magical amuse bouches to nosh on. Tom Fiscus and other Library luminaries will pour from beautiful silver tea services and expound upon proper tea etiquette [see below*]. Listen to strains of wonderful live music played by our local musical virtuosi, including Librarian polymath Holly King who organized the lineup. What could be better?
Our lineup:
12 p.m. Tre Voci
12:30 p.m. Crow Valley String Band
1:00 p.m. Katie Oberg-Jensen
1:30 p.m. Clifton Sisters
2:00 p.m. Olga Symphony
2:30 p.m. Jenson Family Brass Band
Or you could just find a book and hang out solo or with your island friends, like lots of folks do every day at the Library. We’ll have coffee too.
Get a first glance at proposed modifications to the Library Expansion project since the last round of public suggestion sessions. It’s an ongoing story you are an essential part of. Buttonhole Director Phil or Library Board members with your thoughts.
For those recently joining the Library Friends, this is the first chance to put on a party with us! Or consider joining after a few cups of tea and watching the “well choreographed mêlée.” Come early, stay late to help us set-up/clean-up and meet us. The High School Key Club will be helping us.
It’ll be a blast. Better than last year, even. C’mon, take a break from your holiday schedule!
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*TEACUPS: HOW TO HOLD CUPS AND SAUCERS**
- Place the saucer holding the cup in the palm of your left hand and move it forward to rest on the four fingers, which are slightly spread apart.
- Steady the saucer with your thumb resting on the rim. A left-handed person simply reverses the procedure.
- A handled cup is held with the index finger through the handle, the thumb just above it to support the grip, and the second finger below the handle for added security.
- The next two fingers naturally follow the curve of the other fingers. It is an affectation to raise the little finger, even slightly.
— From The Etiquette Scholar [dot com]
**ps. Just kidding**
