Our annual holiday luncheon is on Saturday, December 12th at the North Ridge Country Club. Music provided by our own Mary Williams. We will once again collect books for the Oak Park Preschool that serves 3 and 4 year old children. And, as a special treat, Dennis Mangers, Chairman, Board of Directors, Sacramento Region Community Foundation, will speak on “The Status of the Performing Arts in Sacramento”.
- Meal choices are either Chicken Havarti Crepes or Quiche Vegetable (vegetarian)
- A vegan option is available upon request
- Garden salad, fruit skewers, bread and butter included
- Coffee, tea and cookies are included
- Cost is $28 per person
- Parking is free
- Reservations are due December 5th
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to buy tickets with a credit card on Eventbrite option
- print a hardcopy form and contact Dawn B. at darnone1@att.net or 925-321-9946 if you wish to send her a check directly.
2015 Holiday Gift Books by Mary Schneider
Thank you in advance for once again generously giving books to the Oak Park Preschool at our Holiday Luncheon. Many of these 3- and 4-year-olds do not have books at home or parents who read to them. They really appreciate our books. Preschool books should have mostly pictures with a few words on each page. They love little surprises like doors that open to show something hidden or push buttons that play a song or say something. Both English and Spanish paperback and hardcover books are welcome. Here are some helpful suggestions for popular books with preschool children:
- “Press Here” by Herve Tullet
- “Go Away Big Green Monster” by Ed Emberley
- “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
- “The Napping House” by Audrey Wood
- “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen
- “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn
- Scaredy Squirrel books by Melanie Watt
- “I Will Never, Not Ever Eat a Tomato” by Lauren Child
- “I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More” by Karen Beaumont
- “Diary of a Wombat” by Jackie French
- Peter the Cat books by Eric Litwin
- “This is Not My Hat” by Jon Klassen
- Many titles by Bill Martin Jr., Mo Williams, Eric Carle, Janell Cannon, and Antionette Portis
- Dr. Seuss books are usually a safe choice as well, but lots of children already have some of these.
Thank you again for helping to open the world of reading for our Sacramento children. The world is a richer place for it.