The donation will be used to help fund special activities geared toward school-age kids throughout the growing community of new neighborhoods in eastern Chula Vista. Beginning Oct. 9, and continuing monthly, the library will present a variety of programs, ranging from puppet and magic shows to musical performances and craft projects for younger participants. Programs for young adults will be included as well, with personal finance and computer tips courses, as well as fashion and teen consumer workshops.

“EastLake’s donation shows their continued commitment to the youth of our community,” said Eric Rhee, branch manager at the EastLake Library. “This contribution makes it possible for us to expand our library programs and create a more exciting, stimulating environment for young people.”

Community members are encouraged to donate books for the library’s monthly book sale – the main source of income for the Friends of the EastLake Library – or to help volunteer for all events, as staffing is needed. Donors can drop these books off at the EastLake Library during regular library hours, and inquires as to volunteering, cash donations, or information on the organization can be made directly to Mr. Rhee at (619) 656-0486. The next sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library lobby.

EastLake has been voted the best new-home community by The San Diego Union-Tribune readers’ poll three years running. At completion, this diverse development will have 22,000 residents and encompass a wide range of housing options, office, commercial and high-technology uses, plus public and private parks, lakes, trails and new schools.

For more information about EastLake’s newest neighborhood, EastLake Trails, call the HomeFinding Center at (619) 421-3111 or log on to www.eastlake.net. To visit EastLake, take Interstate 805 to Telegraph Canyon Road and go east. The HomeFinding Center is located in EastLake Village Center at the EastLake Parkway intersection.