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Join us in celebrating award-winning author Peter Donahue’s new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Washington author Peter Donahue will read from his new book Three Sides Water at Harbor House Writers with novelist Scott Elliott in Aberdeen on June 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM. In his latest work of literary fiction, Donahue distills the raw and vivid world of the Olympic Peninsula into a stunning work that challenges what it means to live life with purpose and integrity.
THE BOOK
Across the dramatic landscape of the Pacific Northwest’s Olympic Peninsula, Donahue’s characters take extraordinary actions to transcend the limitations imposed upon them. Marguerite struggles with the emotional aftermath of sexual assault amidst the mysticism and untamed wilderness of the Pacific coast in the 1920s. Avery navigates life as a “juvenile delinquent” while the social and political convulsions of the 1960s transform the world around him. Chris escapes the present-day mill town where he grew up, only to find he must reconcile his true self with the troubling persona he’s taken on.
THE AUTHOR
Peter Donahue is the author of the novels Clara and Merritt and Madison House, winner of the 2005 Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction, and the short story collection The Cornelius Arms. He is co-editor of the 2016 edition of the memoir Seven Years on the Pacific Slope and the anthologies Reading Seattle and Reading Portland. His Retrospective Review column on Northwest literature has appeared in Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History since 2005. He teaches at Wenatchee Valley College at Omak and lives in Winthrop, Washington.
In addition to reading passages from each of the short novels in Three Sides Water, Peter will be spending some time discussing Olympic Peninsula literature and fielding questions from the audience.
The American Lung Association is hosting our second annual cycling event Reach the Beach Washington on September 29, 2018. This cycling event takes place over a fast and flat course with multiple starting points. 100 miles from Lacey, 88 miles from Olympia, 44 miles from Elma, and 25 miles from Cosmopolis, all ending on the beautiful beach in Westport. There will be rest stops ever 15 miles, with hot lunches and hydration at each stop. There will also be bike mechanics along the route to provide quick fixes to popped tires, chain malfunctions, etc. Once across the finish line, we will celebrate with good food, good drinks, and good company!
For more information about the race and volunteer opportunities please visit our website reachthebeachwa.org
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REST STOPS*
The Puyallup Festival of Books celebrates its 5th year with an amazing line up of authors and events.
On Friday, October 5th, we’ll have an evening reception, which is free and open to the public, with beer and wine will be available for purchase (cash only). Enjoy an episode of Longmire before a talk with Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire novels.
On Saturday, October 6th, Jeremy McCarter, co-author of the New York Times #1 Best Seller Hamilton: The Revolution, will join us at Pioneer Park Pavilion in the afternoon to discuss his work with Lin-Manuel Miranda writing the “Hamiltome.”
Harvest Moon, Storyteller and Quinault Tribal Ambassador shares stories from the Northwest Coast Indian tradition. In partnership with Hoquiam Timberland Library.
The Friends of the Elma Timberland Library are hosting their Fall Book Sale. Pick up great books at even better prices!
Support the Central Park PTO and join us at the 3rd Annual Central Park Bazaar. Enjoy a free cup coffee or hot chocolate, and shop for baked goods, Christmas decorations, clothing, jewelry, and more! We are raffling off a Seahawk’s & Chocolate basket this year.
Santa will be available from 11:30 am-2: 30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your support.
Handmade items, unique crafts, baked goods and local and national vendors available. To reserve a space as a vendor or for other information, please call (360)532-9000.
Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.
The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.
Storyteller Rebecca Hom will share the stories of several Women Airforce Service Pilots, (WASPs) as well as the history of the program. The WASPs were an essential part of the US military’s air efforts during WWII.
The WASP training base was in Sweetwater, Texas – A dry desolate place where 1,100 women trained at Avenger Field, during WWII. They were selected from more than 25,000 applicants from all over the United States. Those chosen were highly qualified civilian pilots, and became the first females to earn their Silver Wings and fly military aircraft. These women flew over 60 million miles, in pursuit, cargo, and bomber planes during the brief two years of the WASP program. Their proficiency, enthusiasm, and spirit served the country, broke the norm, and paved the way for the future inclusion of female pilots.
Aberdeen author and Disney collector Gregory E. Zschomler will present on the life and times of the most famous of Disney characters, Mickey Mouse. Mickey celebrates his 90th birthday on Sunday, November 18. Zschomler’s talk coincides with the display of his Mickey Mouse memorabilia at the library, running throughout November and December.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Author signing and meet and greet. Kerry is the author of Amish Vampires in Space, Fraught, A Star Curiously Singing, Frayed, Mask and more.
Originally from Seattle.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
Author meet and greet.
Summer Signing Series featuring Matt Mikalatos author of The Heartwood Crown, The Crescent Stone, Into the Fray, My Imaginary Jesus, and more.
The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.
Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.
Harbor Books Summer Signing Series meet and greet.
A.R. Bunch is the author of Authenticity of Self, Primacy of God, Diner Tales, Suffering Rancor, Saber & Science, and more.
Join others in a conversation about the book “In the Kingdom of Ice” by Hampton Sides. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park
FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7 AM – 4 PM
Lake Sylvia State Park – 1813 Lake Sylvia Rd North Montesano, WA
https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival/
Pancake Breakfast
7 am—11 pm $5
Trail Races 8:30 am
Half Marathon / 10K / 5 K
Artists Market 9 am—4 pm
Food Booths and Live Music
Historic Talk by “Doc Shores” 1 pm
Kayak Paddle 2 pm
Kids Vintage Games and Nature Crafts
Educational booths by Stream Team
Join others in a conversation about the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Harbor Books ends our Summer Signing Series with author Ian Doescher. He is the author of Get Thee Back to the Future, Much Ado About Mean Girls, Shakespeare’s STAR WARS series and more. He will be reading from his Star Wars books at 12:30 and signing thereafter. Special 2 pm appearance by Darth Vader.
October is Star Wars Reads month.
