Attention kids ages 6-12: Take the Genre Challenge and your name will be entered into a drawing for an Eyeclops. An Eyeclops is a fun device that plugs into your television set and works like a microscope to enlarge images up to 200x. For more information about this program, visit the library children’s room.
The Texas Non−Fiction
Writers’ Retreat 2008
October 24 and 25, 2008 at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, Texas
Presented by Texas Non-Fiction Writers, a Web-based non-profit organization
that maintains an online community at www.texasnonfiction.org
The Retreat
Join us in a tranquil Hill Country setting for two days that
encourage interest and excellence in Texas non-fiction.
Celebrated authors, recognized experts and industry
veterans pepper our program, delivering a diverse and
engaging look at the craft of non-fiction writing. You’ll
learn the inside tips, get valuable coaching from pros, and
hear war stories from the front line of authorship.
Whether you’re a beginning author or a savvy veteran,
you’ll enjoy the program we’ve put together. The retreat
will bring you new ideas and fresh inspiration, helping
keep your writing career on track.
Who Should Attend
The Texas Non-Fiction Writers’ Retreat 2008 is open to
all writers, but caters to those who craft book-length nonfiction about Texas. The program is designed to appeal to
writers at all experience levels, and to those in a variety of
subject areas. Even writers of fiction will find plenty of
helpful information, and will be forgiven for their choice of
endeavor.
How to Register
Registration Fee: $50
Online: www.texasnonfiction.org
By phone: (830) 446-9067
By mail: Texas Non-Fiction Writers
18 Toepperwein Rd
Boerne, TX 78006
At Alpine’s Railroad Blues on Friday, August 9, local musicians and music fans gathered for a Benefit Concert supporting the Alpine Public Library. Many thanks to the Railroad Blues, and to co-sponsor TransPecos Guitars, who donated a guitar to be raffled.
Combined donations and raffle ticket sales brought in over $3,000 towards Library operations.
Boundless gratitude also goes to the musicians who donated their time and talents: A Few Too Many, Terra Peters, Jeff Brady, Big Mountain Boogaloo, Clam Dip, Selfish Too, the Doodlin’ Hogwallops, and the Distractions.
The TransPecos Guitars Raffle:
The Raffle was won by David Townsend of Marathon.
Mark Pollock of TransPecos Guitars and Annie (vocalist for Selfish Too) draw the winning name.
Our summer reading club celebration will be held Saturday, August 23, at 11:00 in the library courtyard. Join us for old-fashioned field games hosted by Cadet Girl Scout Troop 342. Wear play clothes and be prepared to get a little wet!
The passport card is a wallet-size card that can only be used for land and sea travel between the
The Department of State is issuing this passport card in response to the needs of border resident communities for a less expensive and more portable alternative to the traditional passport book. The card has the same period of validity as a passport book: 10 years for an adult, five for children 15 and younger. Adults who already have a fully valid passport book may apply for the card as a passport renewal and pay only $20. First-time applicants pay $45 for adult cards and $35 for children.
You can apply for the Passport Card at the following offices:
Brewster County Clerk 201 W Ave. E AlpineTX79830 (432) 837-62160
Presidio Post Office
Marfa Post Office100
Jeff Davis County District Clerk
For more information visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html
The Alpine Public Library, with the help of some wonderful patrons, has begun a Community Coupon Exchange. This is how it works:
2) Drop off your un-used or un-wanted coupons into the box and spread the wealth!