COMMUNITIES BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard `Sparrow' author cancels event because of illness Illness has forced the cancellation of Readin' in the Rain author Chris Chester's planned appearance at the Hult Center tonight. Chester, author of the Oregon Book Award-winning "Providence of a Sparrow," had unexpected health problems that prevented his traveling to Eugene this week, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. organizers of the community reading event. Chester was able to participate from his Portland home in an Internet chat with Register-Guard readers on Sunday. To read that conversation, visit www.registerguard.com/ blogs/books. Click the comments link beneath the entry headlined `Let's Talk About `Providence of a Sparrow' with author Chris Chester Christopher Sean Chester (born January 12, 1983) is an American football offensive guard for the Baltimore Ravens. He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma. .' For a complete calendar of free Readin' in the Rain events, visit www.read-rain.org or call 682-5450. Humorist's event benefits groups that help animals The Shelter Animal Rescue Alliance and the Willamette Animal Guild are sponsoring `Digging Up Your Funny Bone: A Playshop for Grown-Ups Who Are Ready to Get in Touch With Their Inner Pup (Potentially Unwanted Program) An application that is installed along with the application the user actually asked for. In most cases, the PUP is spyware, adware or some other unwanted software. (or Kitten kitten newborn or young cat or ferret. kitten mortality complex a general term applied to a syndrome involving death of young kittens, particularly in breeding establishments. ),' with motivational and humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was speaker Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant on Saturday. To help participants get in touch with their less serious selves, Jasheway-Bryant, M.P.H. (mistress of public humor) will pursue goals such as laughing, goofing off, acting like animals, being silly, giggling until it hurts, making funny friends and learning techniques for lightening up an often too-serious world, according to a press release. All proceeds will go to S.A.R.A. and WAG, two local nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that work to make life better for companion animals. The event will take place at the Eugene Red Lion Red Lion may refer to:
Registration is $20 in advance. Tickets are available at www.sarasavesanimals.org or at SARA's Treasures, 871 River Road. The cost will be $25 at the door. Send announcements to: Briefly News at The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440, fax 683-7631 or e-mail rgnews@guardnet.com. |
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