Connections 2011 January 30, 2011

Discover Community Through Books at Connections 2011 with the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM - the annual signature outreach and fundraising event for Jewish women in the greater Seattle area at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

Reader? Book lover? Story teller? Philanthropist? Writer? Part of our Jewish community? Member of a book club? If you answered yes to any of these questions then Connections 2011 is for YOU! Why? We are thrilled to announce Nancy Pearl - NPR regular and noted author on books for all ages, genres and stages - as this year's event speaker!

All women are invited to join us at Connections 2011 and there is no minimum gift to attend! Brunch tickets are just $60. Or become a Friend ($180) or Patron ($360) and meet Nancy at a special pre-reception and book signing just prior to the event. To register or for more information, please visit www.JewishInSeattle.org/Connections or call Anna VM at 206 774-2210.

In honor of our speaker, we are also doing a book drive to support the Friends of the Seattle Public Library. Drop off your new or used books in good condition at the following locations: Chabad Jewish Center of Issaquah, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, Congregation Shevet Achim, Herzl-Ner Tamid, Hillel at UW, Jewish Day School, Jewish Family Service, North End JCC, Northwest Yeshivah High School, Seattle Hebrew Academy, Seattle Jewish Community School, Stroum Jewish Community Center, Summit at First Hill, Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Official Website: http://www.JewishInSeattle.org