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Trivia Tuesdays!
Every Tuesday, a lively trivia night takes over the mezzanine with free entry and friendly competition for prizes. Form a team of up to six players, no reservations required. While you play, enjoy Taco Tuesday specials with $3 tacos, $5 margaritas, and $2.50 Modelo bottles.
The Names - A Book Club Presented by Courage Connection
Courage Connection presents a book club conversation centered on The Names by Florence Knapp, a story that follows three identities, multiple versions of one life, and the many outcomes that can flow from a single choice. The discussion will explore the different directions a life might take and how abuse can shape a family system. Topics include domestic violence, sexual assault, and other sensitive material, so please consider these themes and take care of yourself. Capacity is limited, and reservations are recommended. Copies of The Names are available from the Literary.
The LiteraryPajama Storytime
Wear your comfiest pajamas for a cozy mix of stories, songs, and fun at the Douglass Branch Library. This free program is designed for children 5 years and younger and requires a parent or caregiver to attend.
Douglass Branch LibraryThat’s Amore! Meatballs & Marinara. An Italian Culinary & Wine Tasting Experience
Settle into the cozy rhythm of an Italian kitchen where sauces simmer slowly, wine complements each bite, and every course has a story to tell. That’s Amore! Meatballs & Marinara celebrates beloved comfort dishes refined in the Grovestone style. This multi-course culinary and wine tasting experience moves from bright, citrus-leaning beginnings to richly developed sauces and indulgent finales, bringing together tradition, technique, and high-quality ingredients. Participants learn approachable kitchen skills and taste each dish as it is prepared, with wines thoughtfully paired to selected courses. It suits a girls night out, a date night, or a relaxed evening with friends. Guests must be 21 for the wine service. Settle in to sip and enjoy while the cooking is taken care of. The planned menu features a Tuscan salad with lemon vinaigrette, Italian wedding soup, a meatball gnocchi bake with arrabbiata sauce, chicken Parmesan meatballs with marinara, and chocolate olive oil cake, along with wine tastings. Menus and chefs may change, and classes may be canceled or rescheduled. Attendees receive 20 percent off olive oils and balsamics. Please note that the facility is not allergen or gluten free, and not all dietary needs can be accommodated. Dishes may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish, and cross contact may occur. Ingredient formulations may also change. There are no refunds. Credit toward a future class is available with one week’s notice and a 10 dollar processing fee. Recipes provided during the class remain the property of Grovestone for personal, non commercial use only, and may not be shared or sold without written permission. Photos and video may be taken for use on websites, social media, publications, and related materials. Participation includes consent to this usage without compensation and a release of related claims.
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