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ITEM 1 - LIBRARY PROGRAMS The following are activities to be held at the Library during May: May 11 - Mystery Writer's Panel;"A Day in the Life of a Mystery Writer" with Floria White, Steven Saylor, Bridget McKenna, and Bob Judd-moderated by Margaret Lucke, 1992-94 Northern California Chapter President of Mystery Writers of American- 7pm May 17 - Childrens' Program-"Annie the Clown"-7pm May 18 - Senior Health Lecture-"Understanding Alzheimer's"-Dr. R. jay Whaley-10:30am May 24 - "The Road to Oklahoma!: The Development of the American Musical 1865-1943-Golden Age of the American Musical"-Joe Marchi-7:30pm Supervisor Hedges's report indicated that the "Sound Off For Your Library" during National Library Week was quite successful and it received great press coverage. She also thanked all the Commissioners who have been supporting the American Musical Series with Joe Marchi. The last program of the series will be held on May 24. Superintendent Hartman said the Library needs a Commissioner to participating on the jurying for Library art wall. Commissioners Redington, Fischer and Ball volunteered. ITEM 2- DISTRIBUTION OF REMAINING 93-94 FUNDS -Joint Program with Joe Marchi Joe Marchi of the Center for the American Musical reviewed the successful John Raitt concert his group did in conjunction with the Cultural Commission several years ago. Since that time the Center has incorporated and he has retired from Canada College. He mentioned that he and Library Supervisor Linda Hedges wrote and were awarded a grant from the California Council of the Humanities for a lecture series. He said the Board of the Center for the American Musical is interested in sponsoring a six part lecture series in conjunction with the Cultural Commission featuring individuals who have contributed significantly to the heritage of the American Musical. He reviewed the list of possible lecturers for the series and possible locations for the series such as: Veterans Memorial Senior Center Little Theater, Fox Theater and Canada College. The Center would do the publicity for the event and would charge a minimal amount for the series (i.e. $10.00 per event, $60.00 for the series). He estimated that they could use Canada College at no charge and would only have to pay $150-$250 for the custodial and lighting staff. The Center also has a mailing list of 3,000 people which can used to advertise the event. He estimated the series would begin in September or October 1994 and would finish in the Spring of 1995. Because of the timing of the series, there was some question as to which fiscal year this event should