Get Hooked on Crochet!

Learn to crochet a simple project suitable for gift or personal use.

Participants should come supplied with a crochet hook, preferable a size G or H. A few yards of yarn will be provided for the workshop, and participants are also welcome to bring their own yarn. Advanced crocheters who want to share ideas and techniques are also welcome.

Saturday, April 8, 2006
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mission Viejo Library
Community Room

This program is free and open to middle school students, high school students, and adults. It will be presented by Library Staff and Volunteers. Registration is required, max 20.

For more information e-mail Mary Anne mramsey@cityofmissionviejo.org or call her at 949 830-7100 extension 4016.

KidsKorner

Kid's Reading and Dining

The "Food For Thought" Reading Program sponsored by IN-n-Out Burger begins this Saturday, March 4 through April 15. Children ages 4-12 are invited to sign-up at the Youth Reference Desk at the Mission Viejo Library and receive a free hamburger coupon from In-N-Out for reading 5 books throughout the duration of this program. Readers can receive up to three hamburger coupons for reading a total of 15 books!!

The Successful Guide for Restaurants

Co-Sponsored by the California Restaurant Association

Wednesday, April 5th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Rancho Santiago Community College District
2323 N. Broadway, Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Fee: $25

Learn from the experts in the restaurant industry how to be ready for the challenges and succeed! Topics covered include menu item pricing, employee training and retention, point of sale-accounting controls, marketing tips, and food costing and inventory controls. Not only will you learn how to position yourself successfully, but you will also gain access to the Orange County SBDC services which include one-on-one, no-cost business consulting on Access to Capital, accounting needs, marketing and strategic planning and much, much, more! Don't miss the chance to spice up your recipe on success!

To register or if you have any questions, please call (714) 564-5202 or e-mail durdella_chirstina@rsccd.org. For more information visit the OC Small Business Development Center website.

FREE IRS/EED Payroll Tax Seminar

Thursday, March 23rd
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

City of Mission Viejo
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Representatives of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Employment Development Department (EDD) present this in depth seminar. Topics will include:
* Basic definitions of an employer, employee, independent contractor and wages,
* How to properly withhold, pay and report employment taxes,
* How to file and pay using modern technology,
* The difference between and employee and independent contractor.

To register or if you have any questions, please call (714) 564-5202 or e-mail durdella_chirstina@rsccd.org. For more information visit the OC Small Business Development Center website.

You’ve Seen the Movie … Now Read the Book

If you liked Brokeback Mountain

try Annie Prouix’s collection of short stories, Close Range: Wyoming Stories.


If you enjoyed Cinderella Man

try Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History by Jeremy Schaap.


If you liked Capote

read In Cold Blood, the book Capote wrote about accused killers Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, or Truman Capote by George Plimpton.


If you liked Good Night, and Good Luck

try Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism by Bob Edwards or a new book due out soon, Shooting Star: the Brief Arc of Joseph McCarthy by Tom Wicker.

“Writers Present” series begins with Quang X. Pham

Quang X. Pham, a 10-year resident of Mission Viejo, will be speaking about his memoir, A Sense of Duty: My Father, My American Journey, on Tuesday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

Pham was a finalist for the Southern California Booksellers Association Nonfiction Book Award in 2005. To learn more about the book visit Pham's website.

This event is free, open to the public, and will include a short reception with refreshments. Reservations are recommended, to RSVP call the reference desk at 949-830-7100 extension 4008. For more information about the "Writers Present" series visit the Library Calendar.

Astrology Makes Sense

Guest speaker Purcell Stybr, astrologer and member of the American Federation of Astrologers, will speak about astrology from a scientific point of view.

Don't miss this FREE heavenly presentation on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

Digital Camera Workshop

Tuesday, February 28,
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Discover how to get that perfect picture from your digital camera! Join professional photographer Danny Jaco and learn about shortcuts for:

Flash settings
White balance (correct color)
Composition (choosing better angles)
Shooting modes that your camera offers
Taking better photos of people

This workshop is FREE and will fill up fast. For reservations call the library at (949) 830-7100, ext. 4008 or email stanton@cityofmissionviejo.org.

Bring your digital camera and your camera’s owner’s manual. A class outline will be provided as well as visual demonstrations of the above topics.

Buy and Sell on eBay

Learn how to use this popular online auction service at the library.

Buying on eBay - Friday, February 24
(10:00AM - 11:30AM)

Find out about the types of products and services available, get tips for navigating your way through the site, learn about the bidding and payment process, and how to protect yourself as a consumer.

Selling on eBay - Friday, April 28
(10:00AM - 11:30AM)

People use eBay to sell everything from old, unwanted items to professional products and services. Learn about seller profiles, auction and fee types, the auction listing, and payment and shipping methods.

Classes are FREE and available to all those who have a basic understanding and familiarity with using the Internet. Both classes are held in the Library Technology Center (enter through the staff door).

FREE Microsoft Word and Excel classes

Learn the basics of using both Microsoft Word and Excel to create word processing documents and spreadsheets.

Classes are held in the Library Technology Center (enter through staff door)

Introduction to MS Word

Friday, February 10 (10:00AM - 11:30AM)
Friday, April 14 (10:00AM – 11:30AM)

Introduction to MS Excel

Friday, February 17 (10:00AM - 11:30AM)
Friday, April 21 (10:00AM – 11:30AM)