Councilor Scott's Schedule for the week of May 12th-18th, 2013

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:30 pm-5 pm: Meeting with City Manager at City Hall.

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6 pm-8 pm: Sandoval County Commission Meeting.

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:30 am-1 pm: Illuminating Engineering Society Meeting (IES).

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 11:00 am-11:30 am: "Read To Your Dog" at Esther Bone Library. A wonderful treasure that we have in our city is our library system and the programs that are offered free of charge to adults and children. Tales of Joy is one such gem-although it is only a children's program. The Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® program is a group of volunteer handlers and their dogs (registered therapy animals) who bring their dogs to our libraries once a month where children can read to a dog. The presence of a dog relaxes the children immediately and it doesn't take long to see their confidence rise, as these dogs are attentive listeners and never criticize or judge. Visit their website to find out more about this all-volunteer organization and view their annual data, reports, membership information and more. To find out more about when this is offered at each of our libraries, visit the web page for Loma Colorado Library or the Esther Bone Memorial Library and look under "Children's Programs".

"Read To Your Dog" Children's Program at the Esther Bone Memorial Library. Councilor Scott visiting with the volunteer dog handlers. These dogs are registered therapy dogs and all are as sweet as can be!

Image Courtesy of  Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® program

Image Courtesy of  Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® program

Image Courtesy of  Tales of Joy R.E.A.D.® program