Please join us for our annual Celebration of Scholars event in the Rogue River Room of the Stevenson Union at the SOU campus on October 16.
Doors open at 5:30 and the program will start promptly at 6:00. The branch has paid for parking, so it is free for all attendees. This year there will be three scholars from SOU, and two from RCC. Appetizers and beverages will be served during the event. Members are encouraged to bring an appetizer to share.
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