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| News Release |
February 6, 2008 |
| What: | San Antonio Public Library's Pie Baking Contest Announcement |
| Where: | Central Pie-brary, 600 Soledad, at SAPL's Big Read 2008 Program Launch |
| When: | Entry deadline, February 25, 2008; Judging, March 2, 2008 |
Central Library will host an old-fashioned “Southern Social” on Sunday, March 2, 1-4 p.m., to launch San Antonio Public Library’s Big Read 2008: To Kill a Mockingbird. This program, held March through April, will involve San Antonio area residents reading and discussing Harper Lee’s classic novel at a number of library events.
To create a nostalgic, small-town Americana atmosphere, the library is sponsoring a friendly pie baking competition. The contest is free and open to all. Contestants will be divided into Adult and Youth categories, and adults can assist young bakers under 17 years. Entries must be baked pies (no tarts) and will be categorized by single crust or double crust/crumb topping. Pies will be judged by professional chefs and celebrity judges, based upon taste, appearance, and ingredient creativity. Pre-registration is required for this contest and entries must be received by 5 p.m., February 25, 2008. Entry forms are available at any San Antonio Public Library and on the library’s web site, www.sanantonio.gov/library.
Winners will be announced Sunday, March 2, 2008, at the Big Read 2008 Southern Social, on the Central Library lawn. The day will also include performances by the Fox Tech High School marching band, gospel music, refreshments, and a presentation by Charles Shields, author of Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee. Parking in the Library Garage will be free for this event.
For more information on this and other planned Big Read 2008: To Kill a Mockingbird events, call 207-2500 or visit the library’s web site, www.sanantonio.gov/library.
Posted/Updated: 02/12/2008
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