Library Gala June 23rd

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:05 am

Plans for the Lakewood Library's Gala, "Be the First to See the Best" are going forward, full steam. Keep up to date on this event at :

http://bethefirsttoseethebest.com/index.html

As a co-chair of the silent auction committee, we have been soliciting donations from area businesses and individuals. We've been fortunate to receive some great items, from Ohio Buckeye football tickets, to the Cleveland Orchestra; from condo usage in Florida to skiing opportunities in New York. Lots of great dining items! People and businesses have been very responsive.

But, to make this a real success, and provide needed funds for public art at the Library, we could sure use some more auction items!

Do you have a donation? Better yet, do you have a contact who would make a donation if you gave them a call? Many times we can't help personally, but we forget that our (fill-in-the-blank) is the manager of (fill-in-the-blank) and that if you asked, they'd be more than happy to support this great institution.

We're on the web:

http://bethefirsttoseethebest.com/auction.htm

if you have questions. Or call any of the chairs.

Thanks Observers!

Jeff

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Sat May 05, 2007 11:23 pm

Name in place.

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Sun May 06, 2007 6:07 am

WHEW! We were all sweating that one.....I was hoping that the stone supplier had spell check.....

Jeff

Stan Austin · Post by **Stan Austin** » Sun May 06, 2007 8:11 am

Not so fast there Jeff---- The "I" is missing!!!!!!!!

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:23 am

I actually wanted a "THE" as in....THE Ohio State University. But, alas, it went the way of my proposed demo kitchen.

Jeff

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:24 am

Gettin closer.

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dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:56 am

After this gala, I look forward to a more blues/rock event, "Break on Through to the Other Side."

Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:34 am

DL

Ah yes....with the completion of Phase 2, we will, indeed, break on through to the other side! And what a side it will be. Just as the Grand Reading Room, new auditorium and gallery spaces will knock your socks off from phase 1, just wait until the wall comes tumblin' down to expose the Grand Stairs, the greatly enhanced and expanded computer center and a world-class children's area.

I know that over the next months it's going to be a bit cramped, service a bit curtailed, as we move operations into the addition. It's a necessary short term sacrifice for a project that will make Lakewoodites proud for generations to come.

Jeff

Rick Uldricks · Post by **Rick Uldricks** » Mon May 07, 2007 12:10 pm

Stan Austin wrote: Not so fast there Jeff---- The "I" is missing!!!!!!!!

good thing it's not the "L"!

Suzanne Metelko · Post by **Suzanne Metelko** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:22 pm

And just to be very clear - phase 2 is paid for.