BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Library to host slide show about AIDS in Africa Photographer and public health educator Lindsey Reynolds will mark World AIDS Day World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 38. on Tuesday with a Eugene Public Library slide show about her experiences in Southern Africa. The free event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown library, 100 W. 10th Ave. Reynolds works to bring home the facts and faces of Southern Africa's HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome pandemic pandemic /pan·dem·ic/ (pan-dem´ik) 1. a widespread epidemic of a disease. 2. widely epidemic. pan·dem·ic adj. Epidemic over a wide geographic area. n. , including the orphan crisis it's creating. The first-hand perspective of her slides is interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. with short films from the Media That Matters Film Festival. Reynolds became interested in HIV/AIDS prevention as a peer educator at South Eugene High School South Eugene High School is a public high school located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was founded as Eugene High School around 1900, and was located at Willamette Street and West 11th Avenue in a brick building that later served as Eugene's city hall. . After graduating in 2000, she attended Wesleyan University and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is part of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. It was the first institution of its kind in the world. Founded in 1916 by William H. Welch and John D. . With a South African colleague, she founded "Thembanathi," which aims to increase awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and provide support to South Africans working to prevent HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and ease its consequences. For information, call 682-5450. Portland writer's books about autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. are honored Oregon author Ellen Notbohm has received three distinguished writing awards this fall. Her new book, ``Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew,'' won Parenting Media's award for editorial excellence. A previous book, ``1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders,'' received Learning Magazine's 2006 Teacher's Choice Award. Notbohm, of Portland, also received an honorable mention in the 74th Annual Writer's Digest Competition for her essay about raising a child with autism. More information about her books is available at www .futurehorizons-autism.com. Author appearance to benefit music education COBURG - Author Joe Blakely will discuss his latest book, ``The Heirloom,'' a novel set in 1920s Bandon, at a fund-raising event Thursday for Coburg music students. Blakely, who also wrote two nonfiction books (``Tall Firs'' and ``The Bellfountain Giant Killers'') about Oregon basketball teams, will speak at 7 p.m. at The Depot House Espresso Cafe, 32677 E. McKenzie St. An $8 donation covers dessert and coffee or tea, with net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). going to the Coburg Music Scholarship Fund. For information, call Judy Volta at 334-4705. Readings & Signings WEDNESDAY Jennifer Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. - Author of "The Thong Also Rises," discusses and signs her latest collection of the best in women's travel and humor writing. 7 p.m., Eugene Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Drive. (687-0356) FRIDAY Bob Welch - Register-Guard columnist signs his new collection, "My Oregon." 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Hiron's, 785 E. 18th St. Workshops DEC. 8 Mid-Valley Willamette Writers - Register-Guard columnist Bob Welch discusses "Writing the Personal Essay," followed by a holiday party. 6:30 p.m., Baker Building, 975 High St., Eugene. Free to the public with donation of a new or used children's book. Out of town SATURDAY Marie Karns - The Astoria author signs copies of her new children's book, "The Incredible Peepers of Penelope Budd." 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wallace Books, 7241 S.E. Milwaukee Ave., Portland. Deadlines 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; e-mail to rgfeatures@guardnet.com. |
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