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September Calendar of Events
September 4th Tuesday 7 PM
Northwest Heritage Resources Washington Road Tours with Jill Linzee
Northwest Heritage Resources’ tour guides highlight the unique scenic character and rich cultural expressions of Washington’s Heritage Corridors. These guides are books with maps, CDs, photographs and points of interest; they bring to light aspects of the “invisible landscape” through the traditional music, songs, stories and reminiscences of the people of Washington. Hear cowboy poets, Native American storytellers, Mexican-American mariachi bands, gospel choirs and much more as you learn about the cultures and history of our region. You’ll come away from tonight’s audio/visual presentation, and your trip, with an increased understanding and appreciation of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Washington.
September 11th Tuesday 7 PM
Disturbance-Loving Species with author Peter Chilson
Peter Chilson will read from his new book, Disturbance-Loving Species: A Novella and Stories, and discuss the task of doing field research in Africa for a work of fiction. The stories in Peter’s book explore the experiences of Americans efforts to cope with life in Africa, and of Africans acclimating to life in the United States. The characters struggle with war and grief, as well as the unexpected pleasures and challenges that arise when cultures meet. The reading and lecture will be accompanied by a slide show of photographs the author took while in the field.
September 15th Saturday 9AM
Gutsy Women
Join us as we host an informal gathering for women to meet and learn from each other’s travel experiences and share wisdom learned from the road. Bring your coffee and your questions!
September 18th Tuesday 7 PM
Barranca del Cobre - Copper Canyon with Sandy Braun, Adventure Associates
The Sierra Madre’s Barranca del Cobre is the most spectacular, extensive and remote canyon system in North America. Known to many of us as the Copper Canyon, it is deeper and broader than the Grand Canyon, home to the Tarahumaran indigenous people and rich in colorful Spanish frontier history. Tonight, traveling on the world famous Chihuahua al “Chepe” train, we’ll descend the canyon and its history with Adventure Associates founder Sandy Braun for a spectacular journey into the Barrancas.
September 25th Tuesday 7 PM
Biking Puget Sound: 50 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans with author Bill Thorness
Learn the best road biking routes in the Puget Sound with Bill Thorness, author of Biking Puget Sound: 50 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans, recently published by Mountaineers Books. The book covers road cycling in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and more than 50 other Puget Sound communities with ride selections that include urban neighborhoods to wide-open farmland. Using slides and maps, Bill’s presentation will reveal some of the great off-street paved trails and safest road routes in the region, provide tips on biking in the San Juan Islands, and offer ideas for rides with out-of-town guests. Freelance writer and editor Bill Thorness also writes about travel, health care, gardening and photography. An avid cyclist, he resides in Seattle and is a member of the Cascade Bicycle Club.
September 26th Wednesday 7PM
Chile Moon Handbook author Wayne Bernhardson
Chile expert and travel writer extraordinaire Wayne Berhardson stops by on a Wednesday to let us know the latest travel information and to share his vast knowledge of a country he has been visiting since 1979. Along with breath-taking slides, Wayne’s enthusiasm for Chile is sure to make you dream of travels to this geological extravaganza and culturally diverse country.
