Long noted for fun-filled birthday galas, the Friends of the Platt Library pulled out all the stops to mark Platt Branch's first decade. In turn, when April 2005 arrived, our community responded in kind.
| After months of planning, preparing, and producing, Birthday Party coordinators Sue Strickland (left) and Carol Roseman review the fruits of their labors. |
As you can see in the birthday-related photos and articles throughout this issue, local businesses generously supported Platt's 10th Birthday Celebration. Local schoolchildren rose to the occasion with a commemorative Birthday Quilt second to none. Friends who had moved on returned to join in the festivities. Both LA City and County recognized the achievements of Platt's Staff and its Friends. Our local firefighters contributed to the fun. And hundreds of people came to complete the celebration by thoroughly enjoying the outstanding treats, activities, and entertainment provided.
Without a doubt, this year's Birthday Party Coordinators and their host of helpers produced a bit of magic themselves: a perfectly marvelous party!
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Just for the younger set: Millie's Marvelous Crafts booth (staffed by Becky & Jenna & Julie Booth, Ruth Bromund, Annie Haas, Rebecca Joseph, and of course, Millie Berger) offered budding artists their choice of Peter Rabbit pop-ups, Jack-in-the-beanstalk pots, Fluttery Butterflies, and Magic Bookmarks. LA Fire Station 105 sent fire trucks (manned by firefighters John Griffin, Michael Hayes, Joseph Rodela, firefighter paramedics Brian Brooks & Lionel Johnson, and engineer James McPherson) for potential public servants to explore. |
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Art for everybody: |
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 | A pause for ceremony: |
Continuing tradition: |
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 | The fabulous vanishing book act: Veteran volunteer Ethel Margolin coped with the throng in the Multipurpose room while book sale stalwart Sid Eiduson directed traffic in the Bookstore. Bookstore regulars Nancy Reeve & Muriel Eiduson handled sales outside. |
Manning the gate: |
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Fueling the festivities: Hungry celebrants kept Ellie Haney, Sue Strickland, and Roberta Mehegan busy serving festive baked goods and beverages provided by local vendors. Of course, treats this tasty called for an occasional snack-break, as enjoyed here by Lynn Durbin. |
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Wow! It was a great party…thanks in part to the contributions and donated services we received from the companies listed below. It is so gratifying to know that community businesses support our library! The talented individuals who entertained us were also a major factor. While the Friends volunteers who worked so tirelessly are outstanding, they can't enthrall a crowd. Thanks go, as well, to the wonderful firefighters from LAFD Station 105. They're always the hit of the show.
But we also need to say a special “thank you” to some very special Friends: Sue Schuster…The quilt from the Welby Way students is magnificent, and it's wonderful to see what the kids love to read. Don Schuster…Your airbrush tattoos are so fun, and we thank you for staying all day. Ellie Haney deserves a big thanks for taking over the refreshment detail! Joan Vos saved the day by finding a magical musical combo, and Harriet Strauss gave so much of her time and energy to help us plan the event…hugs and thanks to you both! Millie Berger answered all of our questions, gave wonderful guidance, and was so supportive that the success of this event must be shared with her. You are truly terrific, Millie; the nickname “energizer bunny” is well suited!
Sue Strickland & Carol Roseman, Birthday Party Co-Chairs
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BENEFACTOR |
PHONE |
SPECIALTY |
Albertsons Market (Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills) |
883-6565 |
Groceries |
Box City (Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park) |
346-5390 |
Boxes |
Coldstone Creamery (Fallbrook Square, West Hills) |
887-0524 |
Ice Cream |
Fields Market (Saticoy at Woodlake, West Hills) |
346-5117 |
Groceries |
Green Jug (Platt Ave., Woodland Hills) |
887-9463 |
Beverages |
Don Hunt (West Hills) |
887-7604 |
Realtor |
Jim's Fallbrook Market (Woodland Hills) |
347-5525 |
Groceries |
McDonalds/Donna Teck (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
883-2301 |
Fast Food |
Party City (Fallbrook Ave., West Hills) |
348-6558 |
Party Goods |
Pavilions Market (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
999-5939 |
Groceries |
Plusko's Bakery (Sherman Way, Canoga Park) |
348-2880 |
Baked Goods |
Quizno's Subs (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
704-9448 |
Fast Food |
Ralphs Grocery Co. (Victory Blvd., West Hills) |
716-8199 |
Groceries |
Starbucks (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
346-3085 |
Coffee |
Subway Sandwich Shop (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
887-0848 |
Fast Food |
Target (Fallbrook Square, West Hills) |
999-2390 |
Department Store |
Trader Joe's (Fallbrook Square, West Hills) |
347-2591 |
Groceries |
The UPS Store (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
703-7190 |
Mail Services |
Vons Market (Mulholland Blvd., Woodland Hills) |
223-3221 |
Groceries |
Wendy's (Platt Ave., West Hills) |
887-7526 |
Fast Food |
John Abrams Animal Magic |
(310) 532-5085 |
Magician |
Big Boys Band/Hank Amigo |
887-4383 |
Musicians |
Tony Daniels |
988-9052 |
Magician |
Janeece Flint |
360-7069 |
Storyteller |
Los Angeles Fire Department, Station 105 |
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Don & Michael & Samantha Schuster – Air Brush Tattooing |
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Sue Schuster, Annie Haas & Mrs. Shin's 4th-Grade Class at Welby Way School – Birthday Quilt |
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Carly Adelman, Danielle Bass, Becky Booth, Jackie Brenner, Brittany Lehman, & Corie Rosenblatt – Face Painting |
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The generous community members who donated the used books that make our book sales so outstanding. |
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