CLUB'S FALL BOUTIQUE TO BENEFIT SCHOOL.Byline: BETTIE RENCORET SENIOR COLUMINST QUARTZ HILL - Nippy nip·py adj. nip·pi·er, nip·pi·est 1. Tending to nip: an exuberant, nippy puppy. 2. Sharp or biting: nippy cheese. 3. fall weather has a way of ushering in Noun 1. ushering in - the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era" first appearance, introduction, debut, entry, launching, unveiling - the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" the season for gift giving. Stores are beginning to put out Christmas and Hanukkah decorations alongside Halloween witches and goblins, and the Quartz Hill Woman's Club is not an organization to be outdone out·do tr.v. out·did , out·done , out·do·ing, out·does To do more or better than in performance or action. See Synonyms at excel. . Every fall, the club hosts a boutique to benefit charity that offers many one-of-a-kind, handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft items and home-baked goodies. This sale will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Lane Park, 5520 W. Ave. L-8. This year's beneficiary will be Joe Walker Middle School. Vendors will feature a variety of seasonal holiday fun things, baked goods and the ever-popular pepper bellies. The sale is one of several charity benefits conducted annually by the club, whose members pride themselves on patriotism, compassion for the unfortunate, respect and concern for the elderly and dedication to education. ``We are a group connected by our single-minded efforts to make life a little easier for those who need our help,'' said Ginny Beaver, now in her second term as president. ``We're actually a sisterhood sisterhood: see monasticism. of women who work well together to accomplish our goals as part of the Sierra-Cahuenga District, California Federation of Woman's Clubs.'' Jordana Beaver, her daughter and Miss Quartz Hill for 2006, is the club's membership chairman. She invites other young women to join her in helping to bring about as many positive societal changes as possible by joining their youthful energies to the years of experience of the older club members. ``By pooling our resources, we can only make major beneficial differences,'' she said. ``We hope everyone will turn out for the boutique and stop to talk to one of us about membership.'' ``Come on by and shop,'' said member Mary O'Malley. ``It's a good thing we do.'' For more information, call Helen Mendler, (661) 270-9642 or Sofia Fentress, (661) 943-3268. Menus for the week at the senior life nutrition sites in Lancaster and Palmdale have been announced. All meals include bread, margarine and coffee, tea or milk, for the suggested donation of $2. Monday: Columbus Day Columbus Day, holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. It has been traditionally celebrated on Oct. 12 throughout most of the United States, parts of Canada, and in several of the Latin American republics. holiday. Tuesday: Ham slice, sweet potato, broccoli, coleslaw cole·slaw also cole slaw n. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. , applesauce. Wednesday: Orange chicken, macaroni macaroni: see pasta. salad, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, peaches. Thursday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, parslied carrots, coleslaw, cookies. Friday: Chicken casserole, wild rice, Normandy vegetables, Caesar salad, orange. Bettie Rencoret (661) 943-2998 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Quartz Hill Woman's Club president Ginny Beaver, left, and club member Nancy Bohman at the club's 2005 boutique. |
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