Lesbian community's story kicks off reading series.Byline: Book notes by The Register-Guard LA VERNE Gagehabib and Barbara Summerhawk, authors of "Circles of Power: Shifting Dynamics in a Lesbian-Centered Community," read at 7 p.m. Friday at Mother Kali's, 720 E. 13th Ave. The reading is part of the bookstore's series, June Is Pride Month. "Circles of Power" tells the story of the Southern Oregon Women's Community, a 25-year-old "back-to-the-land" group also responsible for the publication of WomanSpirit Magazine. Summerhawk, a professor of literature and women's studies at Daito Bunka University Daito Bunka University (大東文化大学 lit. Great East Culture University) is a medium-sized university with two campuses: one at Itabashi in Tokyo, and the other at Higashi Matsuyama in Saitama, Japan. in Tokyo, edited the book "Queer Japan." Gagehabib is a doctoral candidate 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. . For information, call 343-4864 or e-mail kali@efn.org. READINGS & SIGNINGS ROLAND CHEEK, author of "Echoes of Vengeance," will sign books from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Waldenbooks, Valley River Center Valley River Center is a shopping mall located in Eugene, Oregon. As the largest shopping center south of Portland and north of San Francisco, this mall comprises over 130 local and national stores and restaurants. , 3610 Goodpasture Loop. Information: 344-9431. OUT OF TOWN ROBERT MICHAEL PYLE, conservationist and entomologist, presents his "Butterflies of Cascadia: A Field Guide to All the Species of Washington, Oregon & Surrounding Territories," Monday at 7 p.m. at Powell's Books, 8725 S.W. Cascade Highway, Beaverton. Information: (503) 643-3131. JAMES LEE BURKE For other people with the same name, see . James Lee Burke (born December 5, 1936) is an American author best known for his mysteries, particularly the Dave Robicheaux series. will read from his latest Dave Robicheaux mystery, "Jolie Blon's Bounce," Thursday at 7 p.m. at Powell's Books in Beaverton. JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society The Insight Meditation Society is a Buddhist organization located in Barre, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1975 by Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, and Joseph Goldstein, and is rooted in the Theravada tradition. , will read from his book "One Dharma dharma (där`mə). In Hinduism, dharma is the doctrine of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual; it generally refers to religious duty, but may also mean social order, right conduct, or simply virtue. : The Emerging Western Buddhism" at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland, Information: (503) 228-4651. 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. |
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