Ellen Pirie to Recount her Peace Corps Service in Ethiopia

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) announced a special event in the Armchair Travel series featuring former County Supervisor Ellen Pirie.

Pirie, also a previous Library Joint Powers Board member, recently returned from Ethiopia where she served in the Peace Corps. According to Library Director Janis O’Driscoll, “Learning about different cultures expands our point of view and helps us grow. This is sure to be a thought provoking presentation.” In addition to her Peace Corps experience, Pirie will also discuss her upcoming June posting to the Caribbean with her husband Terry Hancock.

Armchair Travel Special Event Thursday • April 28, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. La Selva Beach Community Church 26 Florido Ave., La Selva Beach.

The Armchair Travel Series is a monthly event where local community residents share their travel adventures through photos and travel logs. Armchair Travel happens the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave.

The Friends of the La Selva Beach Library and the La Selva Beach Community Church jointly sponsor this special event. For additional information, please call 688-4033.

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The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org.