10/02/09 Books


ON Magazine

THE BIG READ

 

THE MALTESE FALCON. This year's book is "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Book discussions, movies and other activities at various locations. www.yakimabigread.org

* 6-7 p.m. Oct. 21: Presentation of animal folklore by Vivian Adams at the Yakama Nation Library.

* 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22: Presentation by Julie Rivett, Dashiell Hammett's granddaughter, at The Seasons.

 

DISCUSSION

 

BORDERS. 1700 E. Washington Ave., Union Gap. 509-248-4018.

* Passionate Readers Book Club: 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.

 

WORKSHOPS

 

ALLIED ARTS OF YAKIMA VALLEY. Ongoing writing classes through December. Full schedules and details at www.alliedartsyakima.org or 509-966-0930.

 

WRITING

 

YAKWRITERS. 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Village Center, 215 N. 40th Ave. Stories, poems, technical articles, feedback. Info: Al Allaway, 509-494-6937, allaway@charter.net, webpages.charter.net/yakwriters/YakWriters/.



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