Authors to read at two fund-raisers.Byline: Book notes by The Register-Guard Valerie Brooks, Richard Cass, Milt Cunningham, Carla Perry, Eve Powers and Brenda Shaw will read from the new anthology, "Scent of Cedars: Promising Writers of the Pacific Northwest," at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes and Noble, 1163 Valley River Drive. The readings are part of a fund-raiser for the ``Readin' in the Rain'' project. Information about the project will be available from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 687-0356. Also, nine writers including poet Joe Millar of Eugene and Oregon Book Award-winner John Daniel For other persons named John Daniel, see John Daniel (disambiguation). John Daniel was a 17th century musician, born in Somerset, England. Daniel held some offices at court, and was the author of Songs for the Lute, Viol and Voice (1606). of Elmira will take part in a reading to benefit hunger relief organizations in the mid-Willamette Valley at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Majestic Theater in Corvallis. Also reading: Alison Clement, Margarita Donnelly, Tracy Daugherty, Kathleen Tyau, Anita Sullivan and Donna Henderson. Called "The Magic Barrel: A reading to Fight Hunger Fight Hunger is a global initiative, based in Rome, Italy [1], calling for the end of child hunger by 2015 [2]. It is organised by the World Food Programme and its partners, and comprises different activities throughout the year. ," the event also will include live music, free food and autographed books for sale. Donations of $5 and up are suggested, but no one will be turned away. All proceeds will go to Linn-Benton Food Share. For information, call Marjorie Sandor at 737-1648. READINGS & SIGNINGS MADISON CLELL, author of `Cuckoo: One Woman's True Story of Living with Multiple Personality Disorder Multiple Personality Disorder Definition Multiple personality disorder, or MPD, is a mental disturbance classified as one of the dissociative disorders in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). ,' will read from her book at 7 p.m. Thursday at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Bookstore, 895 E. 13th Ave. Information: 346-4331. LECTURES PAUL SIMON Noun 1. Paul Simon - United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942) Simon , former senator and author of "Tapped Out: The Coming World Crisis in Water and What We Can Do About It," will speak at 7 p.m. Monday in 175 Knight Law Center, 1515 Agate St. Information: 346-4331. JOAN ACKER, MARGARET HALLOCK AND SANDRA MORGEN, editors of `Work, Welfare and Politics: Confronting Poverty in the Wake of Welfare Reform,' will discuss the issue of welfare reform at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Knight Library Knight Library is the main facility of the University of Oregon's library system, located on the University's campus in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Its design is emblematic of the architecture of the University's older buildings, and it serves as a hub of student activity. browsing room, 1501 Kincaid St. Information: 346-4331. MOLLY GLOSS Molly Gloss (born 20 November, 1944) is an American writer currently best known for science fiction works. Her novel Wild Life won the James Tiptree, Jr. Award for work that explores or expands notions of gender. , author of ``Outside the Gates,'' will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Baker Building, 325 E. 10th Ave. Her topic will be "The Write Time, The Write Place." Part of the Mid-Valley Willamette Writers Lecture Series. Admission is $5. Information: 896-3511 or 686-0189. EVENTS TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL Beth Israel, which means "House of Israel" in Hebrew, could refer for:
Religious study of the Torah in search of the God who makes himself known in that work. It focuses on learning God's message for contemporary times through inquiry into the books of Hebrew scripture or those that record the original oral Torah of Sinai, the Library. Information: 485-1898. AWARDS & GRANTS "OREGON PILGRIMAGE IN GREEN: A FOREST JOURNAL FOR MY BROTHER," produced by the Knight Library Press, has been awarded first place in the category of Fine Press Books in the 2002 Northwest Bookfest Arts Exhibition. Sandy Tilcock, director of the Knight Library Press, was the book's designer, printer and binder. She accepted the award on Oct. 18 in Seattle. The book is a work of art and literature created by writer Kim Stafford, artist Voorhies Thompson and Tilcock. OUT OF TOWN BARRY LOPEZ Barry Holstun Lopez (born January 6, 1945) is an American essayist, poet, fiction writer and prose stylist whose work is best known for its ecological concerns. He began attending the University of Notre Dame in 1966 and earned a graduate degree there in 1968. , a contributor to "The Book That Changed My Life," will read at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Powell's City of Books in Portland. Information: (800) 878-7323. OREGON BOOK AWARDS will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Scottish Rite Scottish rite n. A ceremonial rite in a Masonic system. Center, 1512 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Sherman Alexie Sherman Joseph Alexie, Jr. (born October 7, 1966) is an award-winning and prolific author and occasional comedian. Much of his writing draws on his experiences as a modern Native American. He lives in Seattle, Washington. will be master of ceremonies. Tickets are $20. Information: (503) 227-2583. WILLIAM LANDEWIESCHE, author of "American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center," will read at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Powell's City of Books in Portland. Information: (800) 878-7323. The Book Notes deadline is 9 a.m. Friday for publication nine days later. Mail to: Book Notes, Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; fax to 338-2813; or e-mail to rgfeatures@guardnet.com. JONATHAN CARROLL, author of "White Apples," will read at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Powell's City of Books in Portland. Information: (800) 878-7323. DAVID SIBLEY, naturalist and author of "Sibley's Birding Basics," will read at 7:30 p.m. today at Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland. Information: (800) 878-7323. KATHI GOLDMARK, author of "And My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You," will read at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Powell's Books, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Information: (800) 878-7323. |
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