HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE 2011

This holiday season is past, and we hope you were able to celebrate the season and participate in the City of Murrieta’s sixth Annual Holiday Magic Push Cart Parade.
 

The parade took place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at approximately 5 p.m. and went through Historic
Downtown Murrieta.

This unique parade boasts only non motorized vehicles, marching musical units, specialty groups (ie. dance teams, clowns, etc), equestrian/animal units, bicyclists/skateboarders, wagons and strollers- the sky’s the limit!

Check here for pictures of the Holiday Lights Parade 2011.

"Jazz at the garden"

We hope you didn't miss the jazz concert featuring the duo Hart and Soul presented October 2nd.  It was a rousing success, raising more than $10,000 to benefit the Murrieta Public Library's programs and collection.

Hart and Soul's Jennifer Hart, vocalist, and Llew Matthews, pianist-arranger-composer, perform at jazz festivals, restaurants and clubs throughout Southern California, including Jazz at the Merc in Temecula. Hart sings standards, jazz, contemporary, pop, country and gospel. Matthews, who has been Nancy Wilson's musical director since 1987, is a composer and pianist.

The twilight event was set for Oct. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Community Room and Garden of the Murrieta Public Library, Eight Town Square, Murrieta.  Twinkling lights set off the refreshment tables outside, replete with wine and lots of food, and the terrific Opportunity Baskets which were stuffed with goodies.

Many individuals and businesses donated money, time, and goods to make this event a success.  Click on the following link to see the Thank You poster which lists them by name, and please thank them in person when you frequent their businesses.

Jazz At The Garden Donor Poster

To find out more about our donors, please click on the following link, then click on the company logos.

Foundation Jazz at the Garden Webpage

For more photos of the event, see the Foundation site: 

J Carter Fundraiser

Please click here to see and print the flyer for the fundraiser, set for June 21, 2011.

Doug McAllister reception and Book Signing at the Corner Bookstore

May 13, 2011 4-6 PM

Click here to see flyer.

Friends of the Murrieta Library Host Reception & Book Signing Featuring Author Douglas McAllister

MURRIETA, CA – The Friends of the Murrieta Library are hosting a reception and book signing celebrating author Doug McAllister’s recently published novel, The Sovereign Principles, on Friday, May 13, 2011, 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Friends’ Corner Bookstore located at 39445 Los Alamos Road, Murrieta, in the Murrieta Gateway Center at Los Alamos and Whitewood Roads.

The public is invited to hear the author discuss his scientific thriller, how he came to write it, and plans for the future. Books will be available for purchase, and attendees may have them signed by the author.

Wine, cheese and other light refreshments will be served, and live music will be provided by Bob Schultz on his keyboard. The event is free to the public, though donations to the Friends of the Murrieta Library are welcome. This is a great opportunity to mingle with other booklovers, talk with the author, and get to know the Friends and their Bookstores.

 “We are so pleased to host this event for the debut novel by a local author, and to welcome the public in our Corner Bookstore. This store and our Town Square Bookstore next to the Library are key to the Friends’ ability to support the Murrieta Library,” said Judy Call, Friends President. “The Friends were instrumental in bringing a Library to the City of Murrieta, and since 1998 have donated over $400,000 to support the programs and resources it provides to our community.”

 Don't miss this exciting event!

Fireman's Barbeque April 16, 2011