Discover some fascinating facts from each state and visit some of our colossal constructions Join me for *AROUND AMERICA: 50 STATES IN 40 MINUTES OR LESS* for a quick trip across the U.S. in order of statehood featuring Trivial Tidbits of Fascinating Facts and Interesting Individuals. We're meeting at the *Elyria West River Library; 1194 West River Road in Elyria, Ohio on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m*. There is no charge for the program which is open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 440-324-2270 or visit them at https://www.elyrialibrary.org/ Then take a trip with me on *Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.* to some of the country's most iconic locations. We'll be leaving from the *Bay Village Library at 27400 Wolf Road in Bay Village, Ohio.* Americans built this country from the ground up! Discover some of our Colossal Constructions such as Grand Central Station, The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, The Timberline Lodge in Oregon, and The Golden Gate Bridge. *UNDER CONSTRUCTION: AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS* tells the stories of these remarkable landmarks. There is no charge for the program. For more information call the library at 440-871-6392. Registration is requested at https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/15834515. If you love to travel but you don't have the time (or money!) to take a trip across the country, this is for you! I'll be your tour guide for these fast-paced storytelling programs that will hit the highlights of each state and spotlight some of the architectural achievements from the past and I'll get you home in time to catch your favorite evening TV show! Join me for these special EVEnts and enjoy a staycation like you've never had before. See you there! *- ¡ Bette Lou ! -* Bette Lou Higgins Tour Guide/Artistic Director Eden Valley Enterprises For complete a complete schedule of EVEnts, check our calendar page at https://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/calendar.htm. To arrange to have this or any of our programs for your group, simply reply to this e-mail. *To unsubscribe from this mailing list, simply reply to this e-mail with your request.*