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What’s happening this weekend at the DLYC?
May 18th, 2012 
Admin1 
Book Club
April 16th, 2012 Admin1 
May’s Book Club selection is “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. We will discuss the book on Thursday, May 24th at 7pm at the DLYC. All members are welcome to join in!
Synopsis:
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn’t simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life’s ordeals.
On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny’s wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side.
A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life…as only a dog could tell it.
www.garthstein.com/arr/
Here is our list of books and meeting dates for the next few months. Tentatively all of the next meetings will be held at DLYC at 7:00.
May 24 – The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein;
June – Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford – date TBD. Either June 26 or June 28.
July – The Silver Boat: A Novel, by Luanne Rice – date TBD. Either July 24 or July 26.
August 23 – The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope, by William Kankwamba and Brian Mealer
September 27 – The Kennedy Women: The Saga of An American Family, by Lawrence Leamer
October 25 – Sarah’s Key, by Tatiana DeRosnay
Flower Planting
April 16th, 2012 Admin1 Join us in beautifying the DLYC grounds. Help the DLYC Auxiliary plant big and bold flowers for the 2012 season. Flower planting is Saturday, May 19th at 10am. (Rain date is May 26th.)
Friday Nights & A La Carte Dinners
March 19th, 2012 Admin1 
Friday night entertainment and a la carte dinner kicks off on Friday, April 13th. Reservations appreciated.
Bill Lewis and his Swinging Sirloins will perform from 8pm to midnight. Be sure to come out and enjoy catching up, having a great meal and swing to the sirloins!
