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Sundays FUNDays

Dine at Arcodoro & Pomodoro

September 5, 12 and 19

 

Mention the Friends of the Dallas Public Library

to your server or when making your reservation.

10% of your food purchase will benefit the Friends

any time on the benefit days.

 

 

Meet the authors for a book signing and stay for lunch

 

 

September 12 — 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm  

Julie Hersh: Struck by Living—From Depression to Hope

Julie Hersh will present her book in a formal program at the restaurant.

Brice Beaird will be performing songs from his CD which were influenced by the book.

 

September 19—11:30 am—3:00 pm

Rusty Williams: Dallas in the 50s, 60s, and 70s

Photo book shows the fascinating transformation of Dallas starting in 1950, when Dallas was a Spirited Texas town of regional importance and by 1980 it was an international city.

 

NOTE: On all dates, Efisio Farris, owner and chef, will have autographed copies of his award winning cookbook Sweet Myrtle & Bitter Honey. Buy a copy and 10% will be donated to the Friends.

 

Arcodoro & Pomodoro Sunday Hours of Operation:

Brunch - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dinner - 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

During brunch enjoy $11 bottomless

Mimosas and Bellinis!

100 Crescent Court (corner of Maple & McKinney) Dallas, TX 75201

 Reservations: 214-871-1924

http://www.arcodoro.com


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Check our new Website to Save Our Dallas Libraries
A new website www.SaveOurDallasLibraries.org has been set up to keep you informed about what you can do to help the libraries. Check it now to see the ever growing list of the many ways each individual can help.  


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Donor Bridge
Get Up & Give - North Texas Giving Day 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010

 The 2010 North Texas Giving Day, Get Up & Give, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2010.  All donations of $25 or more received between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be matched by some percentage.  Donors may give at any time during that period to receive the match. Access website for making your donation: www.donorbridgetx.org

There is $700,000 in matching dollars available for 2010 North Texas Giving Day.  In addition, another $50,000 will be given out as prizes.  For more information on the match, prizes and Giving Day questions, click here.

Join us on September 8 and Get Up & Give! to the Friends of the Dallas Public LIbrary.

Ways to Save Our Dallas Libraries

CLICK HERE for Print Version

  1. Eat at Arcodoro & Pomodoro on September 5, 12 or 19th and 10% of food sales will benefit the Friends.
  2. Make a donation to Donor Bridge on September 8, 7 am - 7 pm to be matched approximately 25%  (www.donorbridgetx.org
  3. Join our Face Book pages: Save Our Dallas Libraries & Friends of the Dallas Public Library
  4. Check our website for updates www.SaveOurDallasLibraries.org 
  5. Attend upcoming Town Hall Meetings beginning August 9 (click here for complete schedule)
  6. Write letters to your Dallas City Council members (Click here for listing)
  7. Write letters to the editor of The Dallas Morning News (letterstoeditor@dallasnews.com)
  8. Join the Friends of the Dallas Public Library (Click here)
  9. Make a donation to the Friends of the Dallas Public Library (Click here)
  10. Contact your local branch library to volunteer (CLICK HERE for list of branch libraries)
  11. Use Tom Thumb Reward card number 4874
  12. Join your local branch library Friends group (CLICK HERE for list of branch library Friends) 
  13. Attend Friends Literary Lions Gala with Alexander McCall Smith on October 22 at the Ritz Carlton www.dallaslibraryfriends.org
  14. Email ALL City Council members and the Mayor. 
    Tom Leppert tom.leppert@dallascityhall.com  
    Dwaine Caraway dwaine.caraway@dallascityhall.com
    Pauline Medrano pauline.medrano@dallascityhall.com
    Della Jasso della.jasso@dallascityhall.com  
    Ron Natinsky ron.natinsky@dallascityhall.com
    David Neumann david.neumann@dallascityhall.com
    Vonciel Jones Hill vonciel.hill@dallascityhall.com  
    Steve Salazar steven.salazar@dallascityhall.com
    Carolyn Davis carolyn.david@dallascityhall.com
    Tennell Atkins tennell.atkins@dallascityhall.com
    Sheffie Kadane sheffield.kadane@dallascityhall.com
    Jerry Allen jerry.allen@dallascityhall.com  
    Linda Koop linda.koop@dallascityhall.com  
    Ann Margolin ann.margolin@dallascityhall.com
    Angela Hunt angela.hunt@dallascityhall.com  
     
    Important Dates to Remember

    September 5, 12, 19   Arcodoro & Pomodoro Benefit Days
    September 8                Donor Bridge
    October 22                   Literary Lions Dinner


    CLICK HERE for Print Version



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Literary Lions Dinner with
Alexander McCall Smith
October 22, 2010
Ritz Carlton Hotel
6:30 p.m.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online




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