Fifth District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske keeps trying to find ways to boost funding for libraries with spare change. Schipske initiated the effort two years ago, and at the upcoming Good Neighbor Festival and Picnic in her district, she is hoping some penny games -- actually, nickel games, to be accurate -- will help raise money for area libraries.
Here's the press release that Schipske's office sent out today:
Who says you can't buy anything with penny now a days?
Check your couches and your cars and round up your spare pennies and change and bring them to the "penny carnival" this Saturday, September 26 at the Third Annual Good Neighbor Festival and Picnic."Kids can play several carnival games for 5 cents each and at the same time help El Dorado and Bach library branches," says Fifth District Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske.
Pennies brought to the Good Neighbor Festival will be donated to the two branch libraries in the 5th District and used to purchase books and materials.
The Third Annual Good Neighbor Festival and Family Picnic will be held Saturday, September 26 from 10 am until 3 pm at Good Neighbor Park, 2800 Studebaker Road. In addition to the penny carnival, the Festival features music by the Wonderelles, free food, a sidewalk chalk art contest, prizes, a pie eating contest and more than 45 informational booths.
For more information, contact Office of Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske, 562.570.6932.
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Take note other council members. I think this is a great idea, rather than bringing up a 1st annual parade that cost the city money. Spend my tax money wisely Garcia.