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Barnes & Noble Book Fair Dec. 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

The Solon Community School District Media Services’ annual Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held from 9 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Coral Ridge Mall location in Coralville.


Senior pictures

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

We will be collecting three photos from each senior in the high school office. All files can be either wallet sized photos dropped off to Kelly in the office or digital files emailed to kfoster@solon.k12.ia.us. They will be used in the following publications:
1. Yearbook photo,
2. Class of 2013 class composite.
3. Solon Economist for early June senior insert edition.


Upcoming dates

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

Friday, Nov. 9: high school musical, “Wizard of Oz,” 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10: high school musical, “Wizard of Oz,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11: high school musical, “Wizard of Oz, 2 p.m.


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

“Ruby Sparks” (2012, R, Comedy/Fantasy/Romance) A novelist struggling with writer’s block finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence.
“I Am” (2011, Documentary) Director Tom Shadyac speaks with intellectual and spiritual leaders about what’s wrong with our world and how we can improve both it and the way we live in it.


Thanksgiving jar mix orders due

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

Take along as a hostess gift to your Thanksgiving dinner or indulge yourself with a delightful and inexpensive seasonal treat. Thanksgiving jar mixes may be preordered through Nov. 7. Order forms are available at the library or by emailing SolonLibrFriends@aol.com. All jars are priced below $5 and payment must accompany the order. Choose from cranberry cornbread mix, turkey noodle soup mix, pumpkin chocolate chip muffin mix or apple cider spice mix. Gift jars may be picked up at the library during regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 16, through Wednesday, Nov. 21.


New Solon digital library sign makes debut

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– If you haven’t driven past the library and seen the new sign, it really should be on your next route through town. As the staff learns the computer program that runs it, the tweaking will continue but to the untrained eye, it’s a sight to behold as is.


Solon High School hosts annual POW/MIA program

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– The scene is always somber, the audience attentive and quiet.
On Sept. 21, Solon High School held its annual program to recognize the veterans deemed missing in action and those who were at one time prisoners of war.


Solon Garden Club to meet Nov. 10 at library

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– Solon Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the public library. The club will be decorating trees for the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser at the library. The club will be doing two trees– one with a nature theme (think dried flowers, seedpods, birds) and the other will be a more traditionally decorated tree. Bring items you would like to include on the trees. All are welcome. For more information contact Mardi Rasmussen at 319-624-4090.


Lake MacBride Holiday Vendor Fair Nov. 18

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– The public is invited to the second annual Holiday Vendor Fair, Sunday, Nov. 18, from 1 until 4 p.m. at Lake MacBride Golf Club (3891 Pro Rd. NE). The fair will have chocolate samples, prizes and great shopping from the following vendors: Dove Chocolate, Gott Twisted, Initials, Mary Kay, Norwex, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Stella & Dot, Tastefully Simple, Thirty One, Tupperware and more.


Solon griefshare session set for Thursday, Nov. 15

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

SOLON– Have you lost someone and are wondering how you will survive the holidays? That first holiday can be much easier with some guidance and planning. The Solon Griefshare Team will host its annual “How to Survive the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One.” program this month. The Griefshare team is comprised of members from all three of Solon’s church communities.