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Interest in mindfulness meditation has exploded in recent years, with thousands of studies showing its positive effects on health and wellbeing. This workshop describes how you can benefit from meditation and will include instructions on…
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A conversation (reading and Q&A) with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD, author of the recently released “Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love". The book celebrates the resilience of women as they navigate…
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Come write with us! Join Young Willamette Writers for a chat about writing and writing exercises with author Christa Carmen, a Bram Stoker Award-nominated horror author from Rhode Island. Attend in person or register for a Zoom…
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Willamette Writers helps writers find their community, develop their craft, and expand their careers at our monthly chapter meetings. Whether you write for the mic, the page, the stage, or the screen, we would love for you to join our…
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Looking for new places to go and things to do this summer? Hear about several hidden gems and well known cultural, artistic, or educational sites to discover, as well as many cool events from the Oregon Renaissance Faire in Canby, OR to the…
- ,The Genealogical Society is dedicated to promoting the study of genealogy and the preservation of family heritage. Monthly meetings host speakers for instruction in family research. Topics range widely from local to international…
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Friends of Tryon Creek Executive Director Gabe Sheoships will share a broad cultural history of the region and discuss why Indigenous land management practices are crucial to address modern climate change challenges and other environmental…
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Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of many books, most recently Picks and Shovels and The Bezzle (follow-ups to Red Team Blues) and The Lost Cause, a solarpunk science fiction novel of hope…
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Local author Emmeline Duncan is the creator of two popular mystery series, the Ground Rules and Halloween Bookshop Mysteries. In this interactive author talk, the audience will learn how to build a mystery by creating one with Ms. Duncan!
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Enter the diverse world of independent publishing! From Kindle Unlimited to DRM-free eBooks, wading through the ways to be an indie author can be a battle. Join members of the Northwest Independent Writer’s Association for a discussion and…
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Join Gina of Vessel Kitchen Gardens to learn eco-friendly irrigation techniques, drought-tolerant plants, and smart watering practices. Discover how to keep your garden thriving while conserving water all summer long!
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One in five women will need expensive care as they age, but half of women aged 55 to 65 have no personal retirement savings. Please join us as Kathy Sharp, author of Aging into Poverty, discusses this looming crisis and solutions for family…
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During his two terms as Oregon's most recent Republican governor, Vic Atiyeh presided over an economic recession, the eruption of Mount St. Helens, and the arrival of the Rajneeshees. But he handled all of these challenges with skill, tact,…