Monday, November 23, 2009
News Rummage Through Your Pantries
Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 24, is the last day of the Metro Public Library's "Food For Fines" program. If you've been holding onto that copy of The Lost Symbol for too long (and I know you have because I've been on the waiting list for a month), bring it back with a donation for the Second Harvest Food Bank and all is forgiven.
Details below:
Exchange canned goods and other foods for library overdue fines to support Mayor Karl Dean's campaign to help Second Harvest Food Bank during Food for Fines, Nov. 9-24 at Nashville Public Library.Library cardholders will get $1 in current fines* waived for each can or package of food donated during the drive, held at all Nashville Public Library locations.
Items especially needed include:
--peanut butter
--canned meats (tuna fish, beef stew)
--canned vegetables and fruit
--macaroni and cheese
--rice and pasta
Bring canned goods, or items in boxes or plastic bags or jars (no glass can be accepted) to the circulation desk at your library. Don't forget to bring your library card!
* Replacement fees for lost or damaged materials, fees for losses that are in billing or collection stages, and lost card fees are not included in the food drive.
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I know y'all have no control over such things but I'm horrified/amused by the large ad at the top of the Bites page against the tax on soda/sugary drinks. No doubt paid for by the food/beverage/grocery lobby. Hard working Americans need their cheap Mountain Dew for the love of God! What do you want them to drink, water?
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My library fines are epic -- keeping books out too long is my biggest vice. So I wait for this opportunity every year -- thanks for the reminder.
My browser shows an ad for Pottery Barn Kids. Considering I'm childless and my youngest niece/nephew is in college, to quote Bugs Bunny "you don't know me vewy well."
