2010 SCHEDULE
JANUARY
WHEN: January 27, 10:45 Central Time
WHERE: Winona, MN (Jane will be home in Oregon)
WHAT: A speaker phone event with Winona Historical Society’s book group. Jane will be discussing A Flickering Light with people living where the story is set. For people in that region, contact the Winona County Historical Society for more information.
WHEN: January 30 – 10:00 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Refectory, 1616 NE 122nd Ave., Portland OR
WHAT: LWV-EMCO CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH. Jane will be speaking and signing her books at this annual fundraiser for the League of Women Voters of East Multnomah County. Cost is $30. Mail checks payable to LWV-EMCO to LWV-EMCO, P.O. Box 122, Gresham OR 97030, or request payment form by e-mail from mbyrne@people.com.
(JAN 31 – FEB. 11 – VACATION)
FEBRUARY
WHEN: February 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Chemeketa Center For Learning in Retirement (CCLR), Woodburn Center, 120 E. Lincoln St., Woodburn OR
WHAT: Jane will be speaking to the “LEARNING IN RETIREMENT” Class with a focus on the era of the Rajneesh and her book A Land of Sheltered Promise. Pictures!
WHEN: February 19-21
WHERE: Yachats OR
WHAT: BEACHWIDE WRITERS. Space is limited. Contact www.bobwelch.net for more information.. This is Jane’s third guest appearance with award-winning journalist Bob Welch author of numerous books and a columnist for the Eugene Register-Guard. Plan to laugh, discover writing talents you didn’t know you had, and make a way for that dream to write that you’ve been holding on to. Jane and Bob will help you take the next steps.
WHEN: February 26, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Balch Hotel, 40 So. Heimrich St., Dufur OR
WHAT: Jane will be the featured speaker for this gala dinner event. Books, stories, history and nurture. To make reservations for dinner or to stay at this renovated grand hotel call 541-467-2277. For more information visit www.balchhotel.com.
WHEN: February 28, 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Moro Community Presbyterian Church, Moro OR.
WHAT: Jane will bring the Sunday morning message.
MARCH
WHEN: March 12-14
WHERE: Sunriver OR
WHAT: RETREAT FOR THE WOMEN OF BEND 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
A closed event for the women of First Presbyterian and their guests.
WHEN: March 16
WHERE: Sherman County Public School Library, Moro OR
WHAT: ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY READS. Jane’s book A Flickering Light has been selected for this community-wide reading. Residents can check out their books at the library and on the evening of March 16 Jane will lead a discussion of the book. During the day she’s in class again…with English students at Sherman High School. It’s also the official release date for An Absence so Great so plan to pick up this sequel to one of the national Library Journal’s Best Books of 2009.
WHEN: March 26, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hood River Inn, 1108 Marina Way, Hood River OR
WHAT: OREGON WOMEN OF AGRICULTURE CONVENTION. Jane will be the dinner speaker at this closed event for members and their guests.
WHEN: March 28, 2:00 p.m. CORRECTION
WHERE: St. Helen's Book Shop on Columbia Drive, St. Helen's OR
WHAT: Jane will present and sign books for store visitors. St. Helen's Book Shop is under new ownership and in a new site but with the same old wonderful service, hand-selling to find the books customers really like and their support of Jane's books continues. Come enjoy an afternoon with Jane.
APRIL
WHEN: April 5, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Jones Street, Heppner OR
WHAT: ECUMENICAL LADIES' SALAD SUPPER. Jane will be the speaker for this annual gathering of ladies from various churches in the area. For more information contact Peggy Connor at spconnor@centurytel.net.
WHEN: April 7-10
WHERE: Denver, CO
WHAT: ASOC. FOR WRITERS & WRITING PROFESSIONALS/Program & Book Fair. Jane will moderate a panel on the WILLA Literary Awards. April 8. For more information contact www.awp.edu and click on conference.
WHEN: April 14, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sherman County Public School Library, Moro OR
WHAT: ANNUAL ‘READ ALOUD’ where voices of the community from students to elders read five minutes of one of their favorite books. Join Jane who moderates this fun annual event.
WHEN: April 15, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hood River Library, 502 State St., Hood River OR
WHAT: HOOD RIVER LIBRARY EVENT, arranged by Waucoma Bookstore. Jane will talk about her latest, An Absence so Great based on her grandmother’s life, a turn of the century photographer.
WHEN: April 17, 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Sunriver Books & Gifts, Sunriver OR
WHAT: Jane will present and sign books for book store visitors. Come early! Deon and Richard (and their dog Flashman) always bring out a crowd for Jane’s latest. An Absence so Great is the subject of this event.
WHEN: April 18, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Redmond Community Presbyterian Church, Redmond, OR
WHAT: "Landscapes iin Jane's Literature" will be the topic for Jane's presentation to the congregation. The public is welcome to attend.
MAY
WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 1:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort, Warm Springs, Oregon
WHAT: First Annual Fundraiser For Warm Springs Boys & Girls Place For Kids Club. Jane will be signing her books from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and will speak at the 6:00 p.m. dinner. For more information e-mail June.Smith@wstribes.org.
WHEN: May 8, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Sherman County Museum, Moro, Oregon
WHAT: Mother's Day Tea
WHEN: May 13, 1:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Radio Station WMKV 89.3 FM, Cincinnati Ohio
WHAT: Jane will be interviewed by telephone on "Grandparenting Today." Fans in the Cincinnati area can tune in, and others can listen online to the web-streamed broadcast.
WHEN: May 13, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, Oregon
WHAT: Join Jane for a reading at Powell's Books. She'll read from and discuss her latest novel An Absence So Great.
WHEN: May 15 (Times listed below)
WHERE: Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora, Oregon
WHAT: A DAY TO REMEMBER EMMA WAGNER GIESY
10:30 a.m. - Noon: Join Jane for a book signing at the museum. Jane's latest novel, An Absence So Great, will be available for purchase and signing along with her other titles. (Book signing open without reservations with regular museum admission.)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m: Presentation by Jane at the Aurora Presbyterian Church.
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Visit the Aurora Cemetery, and Emma's as well as other colony member's gravesites. Presentation by museum Curator, Patrick Harris.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, entertainment and more visiting with Jane at the Frederick Keil House. Tickets: $35.00 - limited to 100 guests. For more information or to make reservations contact: elizabeth@auroracolony.org.
WHEN: May 20, 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rolling Hills Community Church, Tualatin OR
WHAT: WOMEN OF WORTH TEA/LUNCHEON. Contact Rhonda.began@rollinghills.org for more information.
WHEN: Saturday, May 22, 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The White House Cafe & B & B., 3602 Kern Way, Yakima, Washington
WHAT: Join Jane for tea and a treat at this special gathering arranged by the staff of Inklings Bookshop. Jane will read from one of her books and be available to sign and chat. Call 509-965-5830 or e-mail mimi@inklingsbookshop.com for more information.
WHEN: May 31, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CANCELLED
WHERE: Wasco, Oregon.
WHAT: WASCO MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION.
JUNE
Jane will be in Minnesota so watch for updates on events and dates
WHEN: Saturday, June 19, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy. 97, Bend, Oregon
WHAT: Join Jane for an informal "chat and sign" at 1:00 p.m. and stay for her presentation about her new book,An Absence So Great, at 2:00 p.m.
WHEN: June 24, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Winona County Historical Society, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN
WHAT: Jane's presentation will be about An Absence So Great, the concluding book in her series based on Jane's grandmother's life, an early photographer in Winona, Minnesota. Come and enjoy a trip back in time.
WHEN: June 25, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: KARE-TV, Minneapolis, MN
WHAT: Join Jane on KARE-TV in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the NBC affiliate where Jane will be interviewed about An Ansence So Great some time between 10:15 and 11:00 a.m.
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northwest Book Store, Burnsville, MN
WHAT: Book signing at 1:00 p.m. followed by Jane's presentation from 2:O0-2:30 with more signing afterward.
WHEN: June 26, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Barnes & Noble at the Har Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave., Roseville, Minnesota.
WHAT: Jane will give a Power Point presentation about her Portrait of the Heart series, including An Absence So Great, the conclusion to her story based on her grandmother's early life as a photographer in the Midwest. Join her!
JULY
WHEN: July 7, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Paulina Springs Books, Sisters OR (4:00 p.m.) and Redmond OR (7:00 p.m.)
WHAT: Join Jane for one of her stellar presentations meant to make you laugh and consider. It's quilt week and she might slip in a few stories about quilts along with stories of her latest, An Absence So Great, the final book based on her grandmother's life as an early photographer. Come early! Seats fill up fast.
WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Harney County Library, 80 W. D St., Burns, Oregon
WHAT: Jane's presentation and signing are open to the public. For more information visit www.harneycountylibrary.org or e-mail cheryl@harneycountylibrary.org.
WHEN: July 10, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Keizer State Park, Keizer, Oregon
WHAT: Dedication of a plaque honoring Marie Dorion. Jane will speak briefly; descendants will attend, along with Barbara Clements, the woman who organized the funding and creation of a kiosk in honor of this remarkable woman, subject of the Tender Ties series. The public is welcome and attendance is free.
WHEN: July 22, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Benton County Historical Museum, Philomath OR
WHAT: MARY’S RIVER QUILT GUILD. For more information contact www.marysriverquiltguild.org.
WHEN: July 23, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Community Services Center, 175 W. 7th Ave., Junction City, Oregon
WHAT: "DESSERT WITH JANE KIRKPATRICK." This event is a benefit for Viking Sal Senior Center in Junction City, Oregon. Tickets are $4.00 if purchased before July 23rd; tickets on the day of the event and at the door are $6.00. Call 541-998-1556 for tickets and details.
WHEN: July 24, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Monmouth Christian Church, 959 W. Church St. (1:00 p.m.) and Cornerstone Books, 110 N. Monmouth Ave., #101 (3:00 p.m.).
WHAT: Jane will speak about God's Role in Oregon History at the WOMEN'S SPRING EVENT at the church. A BOOK SIGNING will follow at nearby Cornerstone Books. Admission fee at the church event is $5; the public is welcome to attend either or both events. For more information call Liz Halligan at 503-837-0925 or e-mail www.cornerstonebooks@minetfiber.com.
AUGUST
WHEN: Sunday, August 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Shaniko Books N' More, 48786 F St., Shaniko, Oregon
WHAT: BOOK SIGNING. Jane will be available to chat with store visitors and sign books at this charming store off Highway 97 in Central Oregon.
WHEN: August 11-12, 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Albertina Kerr Center, 424 NE 22nd Ave., Portland OR 97232
WHAT: ALBERTINA'S PRESENTS JANE KIRKPATRICK. This annual fundraiser helps with Albertina's work serving adults and children with disabilities. This is the tenth anniversary of Jane's visits to Albertina's. Reservations are required and the event includes Jane's presentation and a lovely luncheon served at the onsite restaurant. Jane's presentation is at 11:00 a.m. with luncheon at 1:00 p.m. both days. Tickets are $25 per person. Call 503-231-0216 to make reservations or for more information.
WHEN: Sunday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rockaway City Hall, Hwy. 101, Rockaway, Oregon
WHAT: OREGON WRITERS COLONY'S FOUNDER DAY CELEBRATION & AUTHORS' SHOWCASE. Open to OWC members and their guests. For more information visit www.oregonwriterscolony.com.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third St., Tillamook, Oregon
WHAT: The Library's Adult Summer Reading Program winds up with this celebration event. Jane's presentation is open to the public, admission is free. For more information call 503-842-4792 ext.1708, or e-mail sarah@beachbooks.org.
WHEN: Thursday, August 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Time Enough Books, 157 Howerton (at the wharf), Ilwaco, Washington
WHAT: A signing/gathering around books and discussions of Jane's latest and a few other titles, too! For more information contact tebooks@willapabay.com.
WHEN: August 21, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.NOTE: Jane will not be attending this event due to the Celebration of Life of a very good friend and fellow author, James J. Kopp, who recently passed away.
WHERE: Lincoln City, Oregon, in the plaza next to Bob's Beach Books, 1747 NW Hwy. 101.
WHAT: 2010 NORTHWEST AUTHOR FAIR. Lots of authors will be there signing books. Jane will attend, sign her latest and other books and watch the kite flyers that bring such color to the beaches of Lincoln City. Make it a beach weekend!
SEPTEMBER
WHEN: Friday, September 10, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Newell House Museum, 8089 Champoeg Rd., NE, St. Paul, Oregon
WHAT: NEWELL HOUSE HARVEST TEA. Join Jane as she speaks about Pioneer Women at this fundraiser event.
For more information contact Judy Van Atta at newellhousemuseum@centurytel.net or call 503-678-5537. The event is open to the public; tickets are $30.
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Chinook Winds Golf Course, 3245 Club House Dr., Lincoln City, Oregon
WHAT: PNQA (Pacific NW Quetzalcoatl Asoc.) Ladies' Luncheon. Jane will be the featured speaker for this portion of the PNQA's annual convention. PNQA's philanthropy is the Shrine Hospital for Children's transportation fund. The no-host luncheon is open to the public on a space available basis. For reservations or more information contact Ramona Hugulet at duaneh@pacififier.com or 503-254-9820.
SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 9:
VACATION IN GREECE TO CELEBRATE JERRY'S 80TH BIRTHDAY (a bit late!)
OCTOBER
WHEN: October 15-17
WHERE: Wickenburg, Arizona (at a great guest ranch!)
WHAT: WOMEN WRITING THE WEST Annual Conference. To attend or find out more: www.womenwritingthewest.org
WHEN: Saturday, October 23, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cayuse Hall, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Hwy. 331, Pendleton, Oregon
WHAT: First Presbyterian Church 125 Year Celebration. Jane will be the keynote speaker at a dinner gathering that is open to the public. For more information call or e-mail Rudy Rada at 541-276-2258, oldtimer18@charter.net.
WHEN: Thursday, October 28 CANCELLED
WHERE: Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon
WHAT: Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) Annual Conference. Jane is the luncheon presenter for this association committed to conservation projects throughout Oregon. She'll speak and sign books. For more information visit www.oacd.org.
WHEN: October 29, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Lane, Springfield, OR
WHAT: "AN EVENING WITH JANE KIRKPATRICK." Jane will be the featured speaker for this fundraiser for the Northwood Church Library. Admission is $5 and the event is open to the public.
WHEN: October 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Baptist Church, 27910 Seven Mile Lane, Brownsville OR
WHAT: BROWNSVILLE WOMEN’S STUDY CLUB’S 100th Anniversary Celebration.
NOVEMBER
WHEN: November 3-7
WHERE: Bend, Oregon ~ Various venues
WHAT: Jane will be attending the Nature of Words events. To learn more visit www.thenatureofwords.org and join Jane as she "treats" herself to time in the audience at readings and lectures of some of her favorite writers like Ann Lamott and Barry Lopez."
WHEN: Sunday, November 14 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Aurora Home Tour, Aurora, Oregon
WHAT: Jane will be the hostess at "Emma's house," one of the historic homes of Aurora. Come and see how the Colonists lived, marvel at how their homes have been preserved and help support the Aurora Colony Historical Society.
WHEN: November 16, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Williamson Hall, 2200 NE Hwy. 20, Bend, Oregon
WHAT: Jane is presenting to the Bend Genealogical Society about researching Native American stories; book signing to follow. For more information visit http://www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs. If you'd like directions to the hall or to ask about the Genealogical Society programs, contact Nancy Noble at bob.nan@msn.com or call her at 541-593-3585.
DECEMBER
WHEN: December 3, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Book Stop, 13 Oak St., Hood River, Oregon
WHAT: Signing and gathering as part of First Friday. Come visit with Jane, maybe there'll be a PowerPoint of Homestead pictures! Always a good time for Christmas shopping.
WHEN: December 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hostess House, 10017 NE 6th Ave., Vancouver WA
WHAT: ADVENT BRUNCH, hosted by Lydia Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church. $12.00 / ticket.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 4th St, Lake Oswego, Oregon
WHAT: THIRD TUESDAY AUTHOR SERIES. Join Jane as she shares about "Story Gifts" at this holiday season event which is open to the public. For more information contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-675-2540 or ayokoyama@ci.oswego.or.us.
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