Growing Orchids is Easier Than You Think!

Join us on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 7-8 PM for a free gardening event with UC Master Gardener David Giroux, an orchid expert. Mr. Giroux will discuss varieties of orchids as well as share tips on maintaining healthy, beautiful orchids in your home and garden.

Bring your problem orchids to the talk for his diagnosis and advice.

This free gardening event is sponsored by West Valley Branch Library, Friends of the West Valley Library and the UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. We will meet in the West Valley Branch Library Community Room.

Silicon Valley Reads & February Book Club

This year's title for Silicon Valley Reads is a non-fiction book that you've probably heard about due to the ample attention that the writer has received in recent years for his important and timely writings. The author is Michael Pollan and the title is In Defense of Food. Maybe you've heard the mantra: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." That is the most basic summary the author can provide for advice that was sought out from him after his previous bestseller, The Omnivore's Dilemma. Both of these titles are important works addressing contemporary topics on food, diet and health in the broader spectrum of culture, but for February's book club we'll be focusing on In Defense of Food. It is the Silicon Valley Reads pick of the year and you'd be wise to pick up a copy and join in the community dialogue. There are tons of programs going on, just check out the link for sponsored programs ... or come to our book club for starters! WV Book Club next meets on Wednesday, February 10th @6:30pm.

"A Mysterious Past" Book Club

Readers, our next title for the historical mystery book club will be Demon of the Air, by Simon Levack. This is a novel that takes place in the heydey of the Aztec empire, two years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Rumors of pale, bearded men reach the emperor Montezuma and from there a tale twisted plots and counterplots form a gripping narrative. The meeting will be held on Tuesday the 16th of February at 6:00pm. All interested readers are welcome.