Friday, March 06, 2009

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library How to get Published Tuesday, March 10 6:30-7:30 pm Have you written a book but don’t know what steps to take next to get it published? Roger Rapoport, of RDR Publishing, will discuss the steps to getting your book in print and share his extensive knowledge of the publishing industry. Mr. Rapoport is a published author whose latest book is “Citizen Moore: the life and times of an American Iconoclast”. The program will take place at the Library at 6:30 on March 10. This is a free program but seating is limited. Pleases call ahead to register so we can provide enough seats. Call the Hackley Public Library at 231-722-7276 for more information. Rotary Meeting Tuesday, March 10 12:00 - 1:30 pm Torrent House. Ulysses Group Tuesday, March 10 10:00 am Book Discussion Group. For more information call 231-722-7276. Computer Class--Intro to Computers Wednesday, March 11 6:00 - 7:30 pm Introduction to computers will offer an introduction to what a computer is and how to use it. It is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of computers. Topics covered will include an explanation of Windows and files, how to turn on a computer, and how to use the mouse. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on January 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library. MS Support Group Wednesday, March 11 5:30 - 7:30 pm Torrent House. Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Stars Wednesday, March 11 6:30 PM Meet players from Muskegon’s IHL hockey team at Youth Services. Kids will get a close up look at the game, equipment and life as an athlete. One lucky volunteer will play one-on-one Sock Hockey against a Lumberjack. The Door Prize winner will go home with 4 free game tickets. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Yarnspinners Wednesday, March 11 7:00 - 9:00 pm Torrent House. Storytelling Group. Michigan Department of Civil Rights Thursday, March 12 2:00 - 5:00 pm Torrent House Hands On Genealogy Workshop Saturday, March 14 9:30 to 11:30 Learn how to do Genealogy research in the Local History Department “Ruff Reader” - Kids Read to Dogs! Saturday, March 14 2 PM The Reading Dogs are back! Kids will boost reading skills at this popular program from last fall. Sign up for a private read-aloud session with a trained Listener Dog. The friendly pooches are from West Michigan Therapy Dog, Inc. Read aloud sessions are 15 minutes. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, March 16 4:00 pm. Meets at the Torrent House Monday Storytime Monday, March 16 6:45 pm Stories and activities for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Toddler Storytime Monday, March 16 11:00 am Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Hackley Library Board Meeting Tuesday, March 17 5:30 pm Julia Hackley Room, Hackley Public Library. Open to the public. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222 Herb Society Tuesday, March 17 6:00 - 9:00 pm Torrent House. Toddler Storytime Tuesday, March 17 6:45 pm Stories and activities aimed at 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and grownups attend together. Registration is required. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Computer Class--Intro to the Internet Wednesday, March 18 6:00 - 7:30 pm Learn how to "surf the net", set up an email account, and find your away around cyberspace. Class size is limited. Please call ahead to register (231-722-7276). Registration starts on March 2. The class will be held at Hackley Public Library. OFF THE WALL COFFEE HOUSE Wednesday, March 18 7 PM The Coffee House honors winners in “Off the Wall,” HPL’s writing and drawing contest for teens. Winning writers will share the mic, reading their poems and stories. A Coffee House Art Gallery will display the comic art, drawings and other exciting work by Off the Wall artists. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Watch for our Off the Wall magazine, published in April, featuring all the winners. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230. Read Along the Lakeshore Author Visit Thursday, March 19 7:00 pm Muskegon Museum of Art The author will make at two appearances in our community to discuss the book, possibly read from it and discuss his/her progression as an author, and answer questions. There will also be a book signing. For more information call 231-722-7276. 4:54:54 PM     Step-by-Step Guide to a Healthy Emergency Fund [Money] . An emergency fund may seem like a luxury in the midst of a recession, but if you don't have one, now's the time to start it. Photo by Tracy O. Personal finance weblog The Simple Dollar details how to build a big, healthy emergency fund a little at a time—so even if you're not in a great place with your income, you can still take the first steps necessary toward filling out your extra cash reserve. For example: Set Your Initial Target Low So, what's the first step? Many people bite off a gigantic goal for their emergency fund right off the bat and then find that it's very hard to get there. Eight months of living expenses is an enormous goal, one that will take years to reach - and along the way, you're bound to get disheartened. Instead, one great way to start is to set a goal that's more reasonable. Make it your initial goal to have an emergency fund of just $250 or $500. That's a goal that you can reach in just a few months (or even less if you're in a good income situation) and yet it's an amount that can make a huge difference when you have an emergency. The emergency fund isn't new territory on Lifehacker, but it's good to get such a detailed refresher right about now. Not sure how much you need in your emergency fund? Check out Bankrate's emergency fund calculator. A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Big, Healthy Emergency Fund [The Simple Dollar] [Lifehacker] 4:39:35 PM

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