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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">OLA Children's Services Division and Salem Public Library Present:</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Finding high quality children’s performances to bring to your library or school has just become easier.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The 2012 Showcase of Performers allows audience members to see a five-minute preview of the work of a range of northwest performers suitable for children and families. As with previous showcases, the day will highlight magicians, musicians, storytellers, animal acts, creative dramatics, jugglers, clowns, authors, and others who specialize in entertaining and educating children. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">A $10 registration fee per adult covers the cost of a manual with information sheets on each performer, including pictures. The fee also includes morning coffee and treats. Although there will be a lunch break, plan to bring your lunch, so you have more opportunity to visit with the hottest performers. <STRONG>Children are welcome to attend at no charge</STRONG>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri">Preregistration is required online <STRONG>beginning in mid-August</STRONG> at the Oregon Library Association’s website at <A href="http://www.olaweb.org/csd/">www.olaweb.org/csd/</A>. More information is available from Karen Fischer at Salem Public Library at at <A href="mailto:kfischer@cityofsalem.net">kfischer@cityofsalem.net</A> or by calling 503-588-6039.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<DIV>Karen Fischer, </DIV>
<DIV>Youth Services Manager</DIV>
<DIV>Salem Public Library</DIV>
<DIV>503-588-6039</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:kfischer@cityofsalem.net">kfischer@cityofsalem.net</A></DIV></BODY></HTML>