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SUMMARY:Red Dress Beading with Elaine
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Red Dress Day\, Elaine Alphonse will be on hand to guide you through creating a beaded red dress. This project was designed by Qwalshamtunaat/Heather Harris of the Stz’uminus First Nation and inspired by the Lil Red Dress Project\, a group of beaders in the K’omoks & Pentlatch area.\nWe have all the supplies\, just bring your patience!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/red-dress-beading-with-elaine/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens
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SUMMARY:Book Release Event: Maker of Widows by Kim Bannerman
DESCRIPTION:Join author Kim Bannerman for a reading from Maker of Widows\, the 7th book from her Circus Salmagundi Mysteries\, including a presentation on circus history on Vancouver Island in the 1920s. \nAbout the series: The Great War is over\, the Spanish Flu Pandemic has ended\, and Miss Rose the Tattooed Lady has joined the traveling Circus Salmagundi to escape her troubled past. However\, much to her frustration\, she stumbles over a new mystery in almost every West Coast port they visit! In a world left scarred by war and tragedy\, clever Rose must use her knowledge and cunning to solve crimes\, protect the innocent\, and keep her newfound circus family safe from harm. \nCheck out Kim Bannerman’s website
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-release-event-maker-of-widows-by-kim-bannerman/
LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Long Sixties: stories from the New Left
DESCRIPTION:Join Gabriola’s Bob Bossin\, folksinger\, songwriter\, author and activist\, co-author of this inspiring collection of stories.  With Marie-Lynn Hammond\, he founded the seminal Canadian folk group\, Stringband. Bossin’s books\, articles and videos have won a shelf-ful of honours. \nBob will discuss the book The Long Sixties: stories from the New Left.  “Inspiring stories from 7 Canadians who have spent 60+ years fighting for social justice and transformative change.  With inspiring contributions from Bob Bossin\, Joan Kuyek\, Dimitri Roussopoulos\, Lib Spry\, Cathy Walker\, Peter Warrian and Jim Harding.”
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-long-sixties-stories-from-the-new-left/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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