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SUMMARY:Brews & Books: Camping in BC with Jayne Seagrave
DESCRIPTION:Join North Shore libraries for a refreshing summer series with local authors and local brews! Attend all four Brews & Books to win a prize (details below). \nJoin us at Bridge Brewing Co. to learn more about camping in Western Canada! Author Jayne Seagrave will explain how she started researching Provincial Park camping in the early 1990s and then how camping has changed over the years. She will then go on to discuss her favourite camp sites and tips for planning a camping trip. \nCamping British Columbia\, the Rockies and Yukon by Jayne Seagrave is Western Canada’s quintessential camping guide—now in its 9th edition— laying the ground-work for anyone planning to get out of the city and explore the best that nature has to offer. At a time when many people are bursting to travel but still concerned with safety\, Camping British Columbia\, the Rockies\, and the Yukon offers over 150 possibilities for campers of every age and experience level. In conducting the research for the ninth edition\, Jayne did what she always does – she visited campgrounds to ‘test the waters’ and speak to those who work for BC Parks to get the real scoop. www.jayneseagrave.com \nBrews & Books with Jayne Seagreave\nLocation: Bridge Brewery and Tasting Room (1448 Charlotte Road\, North Vancouver\, V7J 1H2) \nIf you are driving\, leave some time to find parking; There is limited free street parking on Charlotte Rd. and surrounding streets.\nThere are many nearby bus routes: 209\, 210\, 211\, 227\, 245 plus a little further away on Main Street is the 232\nThe Brewery is located close to the Spirit Trail\nBridge is open to all ages and offers a small food menu in addition to its beers and other beverages\nAll ages welcome; must be over 19 for alcohol.\nRegistration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471\, ext. 8175. \nAbout the Author \nJAYNE SEAGRAVE is a bestselling travel writer and has published an eclectic range of books over a twenty-five-year writing career. Born in England\, Jayne moved to Canada more than 30 years ago. She is the author of Camping British Columbia\, the Rockies\, and the Yukon (now in its ninth edition)\, Camping with Kids in the West\, and All the World’s a Stage: The Story of Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach. In 2021\, she published her first work of fiction\, The Games Women Use (Vanguard Press). She lives in Vancouver and is now retired. \nThis series is presented in partnership by the North Vancouver City Library\, North Vancouver District Library\, and West Vancouver Memorial Library. \nEnter to win! Join us at ALL four Brews & Books events for your chance to win a $60 gift card to the Brews & Books venue of your choice. Details at the first event on July 11 at Bridge Brewing Co.
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LOCATION:Bridge Brewing Co.\, 1448 Charlotte Road\, North Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Brews & Books: Rescue Me with Cathalynn Labonté-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join North Shore libraries for a refreshing summer series with local authors and local brews! Attend all four Brews & Books to win a prize (details below). \nRescue Me takes you behind the scenes of some of North America’s riskiest search and rescue operations. Author Cathalynn Labonté-Smith shares real-life stories as told by volunteer members of Search and Rescue teams\, who find the lost and rescue the injured in the most extreme conditions and situations the wilds of North America throw at them. From rescuing avalanche victims in blinding snowstorms\, to climbing into vehicles teetering on cliff edges to free passengers from mangled metal or crossing wafer-thin ice to save an injured cross-country skier\, these thrilling first-hand accounts will forever change how you prepare for your next outdoor adventure. Labonté-Smith uncovers everyday dangers\, from the unexpected risks of familiar urban settings to the extreme conditions in North America’s wilderness. Deserving of a place both on your bookshelf and in your backpack\, Rescue Me is a must-read book that could save your life. \nLearn more about Rescue Me and listen to Cathalynn speak about her book on the “Sounds LIke a Search and Rescue Podcast”. \nBrews & Books with Labonté-Smith\nDate: Tuesday\, July 25 from 7:00pm-8:30pm \nLocation: Angry Otter Tap and Forno (1015 Marine Drive\, North Vancouver\, BC V7P 1S6) \nAmple free parking off Mackay Rd\nNearby bus lines: 236\, 240\, 241\, 255\, R2\nRegistration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471\, ext. 8175. See the menu and learn more. \nAbout the Author\nCathalynn Labonté-Smith grew up in Southwestern Alberta and moved to Vancouver\, BC\, to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia (UBC). After graduation\, she worked as a freelance journalist until present. She became a technical writer\, earning a Certificate in Technical Writing from Simon Fraser University. She later went to UBC to complete a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and taught English\, Journalism\, and other subjects at Vancouver high schools. She lives in Gibsons\, where she is the president and founder of the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society\, and North Vancouver\, BC.\, where she is a member of the North Vancouver Writers’ Association. She is a spotter for Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) out of Boundary Bay Airport.\nThis series is presented in partnership by the North Vancouver City Library\, North Vancouver District Library\, and West Vancouver Memorial Library. \nEnter to win! Join us at ALL four Brews & Books events for your chance to win a $60 gift card to the Brews & Books venue of your choice. Details at the first event on July 11 at Bridge Brewing Co.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/brews-books-rescue-me-with-cathalynn-labonte-smith/
LOCATION:Angry Otter Tap & Forno\, 1015 Marine Drive\, North Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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