Reagan library hosts programs

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library announces events which will take place at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, in June.

For information or to purchase tickets, call (805) 522-2977 or visit www.reaganlibrary.com.

Sat., June 7: Former secretary of education Bill Bennett will discuss and sign copies of his book "America, The Last Best Hope." The book signing will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum Store. The lecture will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is followed by lunch.

The book signing is free to attend. Tickets for the lecture and lunch cost $40.

Mon., June 9: Alfred Regnery, publisher of "The American Spectator," will discuss and sign copies of his book "Upstream: The Ascendance of American Conservatism" at 10:30 a.m. The book signing and lecture are free to attend, but reservations for the lecture are recommended.

Fri., June 13: Lou Cannon, author of five books on Ronald Reagan, will discuss and sign copies of his book "Reagan's Disciple: George W. Bush's Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy" at 1 p.m. The book signing and lecture are free to attend, but reservations for the lecture are recommended.

Tues., June 17: A "first lady's tea" will be held at 1 p.m. followed by a docent-led tour of the Nancy Reagan- A First Lady's Style exhibit. All guests will receive the 256page softcover edition of the exhibit's catalog. Tickets are $65 per person.

Tues., June 24: At 6 p.m. The Reagan Forum will host Tom journalist and author who previously worked on news documentaries for NBC television. He is the former NBC News anchorman and managing editor of the program "Nightly News with Tom Brokaw." Tickets are $50 and include a dinner following the forum.

Thurs., June 26: The Reagan Library's Sunset Dinner series returns at 6 p.m. California Grill will serve dinner and Ronnie and the Classics will provide entertainment. Tickets are $49.95 and reservations must be made at least one week in advance. LIGHTING