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Adult Programs and Lectures at the Scottsdale Public Library–November – City of Scottsdale
Library Humanities & Cultural Programs
Grunts: American Combat Soldiers in Vietnam
Wed., Nov 8 at 6:30 p.m.
More than 2.3 million Americans fought in Vietnam. Kyle Longley, author and Director of graduate
Studies in the History Department at ASU, examines the important issues and provides insights to the sacrifices of the Vietnam generation.
Arabian Branch
10187 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Information: 480.312.READ
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Writing for Publication
Mon., Nov 6 at 6 p.m.
Can’t get published and don’t know why? Former book reviewer and mystery author,
Betty Webb, offers writing instruction, creative support and manuscript critiques for fiction
and non-fiction authors.
Mustang Branch
10101 N. 90th Street
Information: 480.312.READ
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Long-Distance Grand-parenting
Wed., Nov 15 at 1 p.m.
Learn ways to keep in touch with your grandchildren-even if they live far away. Kathleen Waldron, of ASU’s Gerontology Department, addresses issues that face grandparents that live far from their grandchildren. Waldron will discuss age-appropriate ways to keep in touch and other grand-parenting issues.
Mustang Branch
10101 N. 90th Street
Information: 480.312.READ
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Boost your Brain
Wed., Nov 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Improve learning, reduce stress, re-energize and focus! Christina Whitehawk presents Brain Gym -a method that integrates body movements with thought to develop and reinforce “whole brain-learning.”
Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Information: 480.312.READ
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Diana Gabaldon to speak at the Romance Writers of America Workshop–Scottsdale Public Library – City of Scottsdale
Library Humanities & Cultural Programs
Desert Rose Chapter
Romance Writers of America Writers’ Workshop
Geared toward both aspiring and seasoned writers of all genres.
Saturday, Nov. 4
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater
Scottsdale, Az
480.312.READ
Free
Info: www.desertroserwa.org
Schedule of programs and events:
9:30 a.m. — Coffee
10 a.m.– Morning Sessions:
Writing to Enthrall with Vijaya Schartz
Writing the page-Turner with Connie Flynn
Hands Across the Novel with Pamela Tracy Osback
Write Advice for Beginners with Roz Denny Fox
How to promote yourself with Teri Gerow
11:30 a.m. — Lunch break
1 p.m. – Diana Gabaldon presents “Why You Ought to Read Bad Books”
2:30 p.m. — Afternoon Sessions
What’s New Out There? Panel discussion
Creating Your Character’s Fatal Flaw with Laurie Schnebly Campbell
Fresh Is for Fiction, Not Just Fish with Cathy McDavid & Carrie Weaver
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Library Author Talks, Writing & Book Discussions
Bluegrass at the Scottsdale Public Library — November 5
Library Program is music to your ears!
Bluegrass Sunday Afternoon-Family Program
Sun., Nov 5-1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Come to the library with your family and friends to hear the award-winning Copper River Bluegrass Band. It will be a toe-tapping afternoon with this local, award-winning quartet of bluegrass boys. Featured will be selections from their new CD “Black Diamond.”
Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Information: 480.312.READ
Free
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| Kurt Warner to Speak at
Business Motivational Seminar
Kurt Warner, quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, captured the imagination of the sports world in 1999 when he defied the odds by emerging from obscurity to lead the St. Louis Rams to a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV. In that same year, Warner was named the NFL and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and stood out as the spiritual leader of the Championship team. MORE INFO
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| Event: Business Motivational Seminar 2006
Date: Tuesday, October 31st Time: 8am – 11am Place: Cardinal Stadium, Register: Click Here |
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Contact Rachel Van Hofwegen, at (602) 955-9600 extension 205 or email rachelv@kknt960.com |
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| Bill Austin Chief Technology Officer and Director of Internet Marketing Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership |
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Work: 480-998-0246 Email: bill@azhttp.com  http://www.linkedin.com/in/billaustinFamous Quotes |
No more cold calls! Does your web site sell more than your sales force? |
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PayPal Statement on
Meg Whitman and
Governor Napolitano
Phoenix Meeting
eBay President and CEO Meg Whitman (l) with Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano
SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, eBay President and CEO Meg Whitman, PayPal executives and Arizona area leaders met on Sept. 25 in Phoenix to celebrate PayPal’s increased presence in Arizona, commencing with the opening of the PayPal Technology Center in Scottsdale.
The PayPal Technology Center, which opened earlier this year, plans to hire hundreds of local technical professionals.
“We’re excited to celebrate this opening with Governor Napolitano and other Arizona officials,” said Meg Whitman, eBay president and CEO. “I look forward to a long-standing relationship between PayPal and the Arizona community, and the continued growth of jobs in this highly skilled workforce.”
The PayPal technology center has openings for technical professionals with expertise in product development, operations and infrastructure design, engineering and support. With locations in San Jose, Calif., Omaha, Neb., and Dublin, PayPal is noted for its exceptional work environments and its commitment to both employees and community.
