Book and Author Luncheon

The 12th annual Book and Author Luncheon sponsored by Friends of the Lena Armstrong Public Library is Saturday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lord Conference Room in the Parker Conference Center at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.

The Book and Author Luncheon is the primary fundraiser where funds are used to acquire special books, periodicals, and nonbudget amenities. Friends of the LAPL also provides and coordinates volunteer help as needed, develops, implements programs of community interest, and serves as advocates for the advancement of the library. This year’s luncheon will include a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an Author Reception, Book Sale, and Autographing following the program.

The luncheon features Rachel Anne Ridge author of “Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me About Life, Faith and Second Chances”, George Weaver author of “The End: Flights of the Owl”, and Carol O’Keefe Wilson author of “In the Governor’s Shadow.”

According to Friends of the LAPL, Rachel Anne Ridge is an artist and writer who lives in Ovilla, Texas. She is the mother to three grown children and grandmother to two grandchildren. Ridge writes an online blog at HomeSanctuary.com.

George Allison Weaver was born in 1952 in Speyer, Germany. Abandoned soon after birth, he was placed in private and foster homes for a time and then into an orphanage. Major Ralph and Nell Weaver met Allison on Thanksgiving Day at St. Mary’s Orphanage and George became part of their family soon thereafter. George became a naturalized U.S. citizen at age five. George has worked in the legal profession as a legal secretary, paralegal, court reporter, an insurance investigator, a criminal defense investigator, and a writer. He also composes piano and vocal music, teaches voice lessons, and conducts two choruses in the Central Texas area.

Carol O’Keefe Wilson is a 1987 graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a Texas CPA, and a retired certified Fraud Examiner. She enjoyed a long career that included both the public and private sectors of accounting before her retirement. A native of Temple, Wilson has an insatiable interest in local history.

Tickets for the luncheon are $30 each; includes complimentary first year membership to Friends of the Library. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Feb. 23 and are nonrefundable and are not confirmed until paid. For reservations and payments call the Lena Armstrong Public Library at 254-933-5830 or Judy Owens at (254) 770-7958.