Wow, what a fast week.  We had a great crowd for the Poetry Reading on Wednesday.   The next poetry reading will be in April 2010 in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Culligan Water Company moved from their Hendricks Street location.   Their old building is now owned by Shelby County.  There is no longer a need for the loading zone on Hendricks Street.   Thank you to Mayor Scott Furgeson on removing the yellow stripe and giving the Strand (2nd Baptist, 1st Baptist, the Library and everyone else on the block) an extra parking space.   The Strand appreciates the quick action on the part of the City to help provide as much parking as possible.  Parking is one thing that has not been an issue.  Even when we are packed, everyone seems to have a parking space.   It will be nice to have one more so close!

Bob S. ascended to the roof to do some preventative caulking.   While he was at it, it was time to replace the valves in the toilets.   Sure enough, we had one that didn’t seal and was causing the water to run.  By doing this simple maintenance, the Strand is able to keep our utility costs low.

Now for the NOVEMBER 2009 Schedule (drum roll if you please…)

We have another month of great variety.  Check out our web site for all the details.  We hope to see you at one of the events in November, but you don’t have to wait until then…

This weekend the Mel Brooks classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.   Friday at 8:00pm Saturday at 9:00pm.   There will be a costume contest on Saturday.   The Strand volunteers will be dressed up both nights.   Hope to see you at the movie.
Thanks for all you support.  We can’t do it without you!