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News Briefs

Staff
Wednesday June 14, 2000

Families invited to museum 

The Judah L. Magnes Museum presents it second annual summer Family Day on Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. 

The free event will feature music, refreshments, art activities, and exhibit tours to families and individuals of all ages. 

Storyteller/song-leader Ira Levin will be on hand to entertain visitors, and guided tours will give visitors an in-depth look into the museum’s current exhibitions. 

The museum is located at 2911 Russell St. For more information, call 549-6950. 

 

Annual book sale planned 

ALBANY – The annual book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Albany Library will be held on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Albany Community Center on the corner of Marin and Masonic avenues. 

Prices for books, journals, art works, magazines, CDs, LPs, and videos start at 25 cents and go up to $25. If you wish to assist at the sale, you may sign up at the Library Reference Desk, or call 526-3720. 

Puppet show for kids offered 

The Kids on the Block will offer two puppet shows on Saturday at the Hall of Health at 2230 Shattuck Ave. 

The shows start at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and are for children of all ages and their parents. The award-winning educational puppet troupe’s program will be on physical and mental differences. Admission is free; for more information call 549-1564. 

 

Ensemble ends 41st season 

OAKLAND – Westwind International Folk Ensemble closes its 41st season with a choral concert Saturday at 3 p.m. 

The concert will sample Albanian, Bulgarian, Slavonian, Russian, Georgian, and early American songs. The concert will be led by Suzanne Lenora and features guest artists Maria Bebelekova and Vassil Bebelekov. 

It takes place at the First Congregational Church of Oakland at 27th St. and Harrison in Oakland. Tickets are $8 at the door, $5 for children and seniors. 

 

– Daily Planet Staff