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AARP Tax Assistance
Beginning Saturday, February 4 | Second Floor Conference Room
The Library will host AARP tax preparation volunteers throughout the 2012 tax season. Call 503-718-2517 for information about days and times.
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Author Visit: Chantal Kelly
Gelato Sisterhood on the Amalfi Shore
Thursday, February 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Community Room
Discover the sparkling Amalfi Shore of Italy through the eyes of a world traveler. Chantal Kelly's
Gelato Sisterhood on the Amalfi Shore is part travelogue and part historical review. The story
will mesmerize anyone who's ever been tempted to indulge in the charms of Italy.
Kelly will have her book for sale and signing after her presentation.
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Backyard Beekeeping
Saturday, February 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Community Room
Learn beekeeping basics with Matt Reed from Bee Thinking.
He'll discuss honeybees, popular beehive designs and the art of backyard beekeeping.
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Oregon History 101
Sunday, February 12 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Community Room
Learn about Oregon's rapid transition from salmon fisheries to shopping malls,
from tall timber to city streets. Historian Richard Engeman offers a condensed history of
our state, with dozens of historic photographs and images - 300 years of history in 90 minutes.
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Games to Get Your Heart Pumping
Tuesday, February 14 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Community Room | All Ages Welcome
It's Valentine's Day. Be good to your heart! Try out some games and fitness programs on the Wii™ and the Microsoft Kinect ™ body-tracking feature for the Xbox 360®.
Designed to get you moving and your heart pumping!
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Everybody Needs a Hand — Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance
Wednesday, February 15 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Second Floor Conference Room
The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program (SHIBA) is a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate, assist and serve as advocates for Medicare recipients. SHIBA volunteers will
explain the rights and health insurance options for those on Medicare so that they can make informed choices.
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Novel Needles
Saturday, February 18 | 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Houghton Room
Stitch along with knitters and crochet fans. All skill levels welcome.
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Everybody Needs a Hand — Washington County Department of Disability, Aging and Veteran Services
Wednesday, February 22 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Second Floor Conference Room
Learn about the many public services available from the Washington County Department of Disability,
Aging and Veteran Services. Programs include Project REACH to help seniors and family caregivers
access resources on aging and Oregon Project Independence, which provides limited in-home
assistance to allow people to stay in their homes as long as possible. Other services
include Family Caregiver support, Veteran Services, a Benefits Enrollment Center and an
Information and Referral program.
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Genealogy Workshop
Thursday, February 23 | 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. | Second Floor Technology Room
Trained volunteers from the Tualatin Family History Center will assist you in learning how to explore your family's roots using Ancestry and HeritageQuest, genealogy databases available at the library. Registration is required. Please call 503-718-2517 to register for one of these 90-minute sessions.
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Everybody Needs a Hand — Ride Connection
Wednesday, February 29 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Second Floor Conference Room
A representative from Ride Connection will explain how seniors can benefit from their services. Ride Connection, a nonprofit organization, provides reliable, accessible transportation for older adults, people with disabilities and others in need.
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Stringing Along With the Classics: Classical Violin & Cello Trio
Wednesday, February 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Community Room
Violinists George Shiolas, Casey Bozell and special guest cellist Levi Manselle will perform solo,
duet and trio arrangements. They will play classical music by Tartini, Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn,
Mozart, Bartok and Piazzolla.
George Shiolas was the founder and music director of the Lydon Ensemble. A soloist with many American
orchestras, including the Oregon Symphony, he has released four solo recordings. Bozell is currently
an active orchestral chamber and solo performer locally. She performs with the Portland Opera,
Oregon Ballet Theater and Linfield Chamber Orchestra. Manselle is one of the Northwest's leading
young cellists. In addition to performing and teaching, he is also a musical entrepreneur.
Sponsored by Friends of the Tigard Library.
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