The Sierra Madre Woman’s Club and The Sierra Madre Public Library will co-host a Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. This will be held at "Essick House," the Woman’s Club historic clubhouse, 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre. You are invited to attend and enjoy this special event.
For your pleasure a "living history" portrayal of Louisa May Alcott will be presented by Valerie Weich. Weich has brought this beloved author to life numerous times for both adult groups and students. She is a past director of development for Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre and presently is founder of "Literary Lives," an educational performing arts outreach for local students.
The Tea follows her performance. Also featured will be American Traditional Period Music performed on the hammered dulcimer and harp by Senara.
Tickets are adults, $20.00, those under 17, $8.00. For reservations please call or Polly Bonnett (626) 355-7186, or Rosemary Morabito, (818) 415-6189. Proceeds benefit Sierra Madre Woman’s Club charities.
By Phyllis Chapman