Author will speak at fundraiser
TRAVERSE CITY -- Central Asia Institute cofounder and author Greg Mortenson will speak at a Traverse City fundraiser for his institute, a nonprofit global organization that builds schools in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Mortenson's book, "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time," is about his expereinces in central Asia and is this year's selection for TC Reads.
A tea reception will be held Sept. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Firefly, 310 Cass St. Following the tea, Mortenson will give a talk at the State Theatre.
Tickets for both events are $50; sponsorships and donations are available.
For more information, e-mail Sally Stilwill: sstilwill@gmail.com. To request tickets, send a check made out to CAI along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Stilwill/Three Cups of Tea, P.O. Box 352, Traverse City, 49685. Include your phone or e-mail contact information.
Congress' librarian in Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX -- James Billington, librarian of Congress, will talk about artifacts from the Library of Congress and how they affect libraries today at the Charlevoix Public Library Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Billington has been librarian of Congress since 1987 and his known for championing the library's "American Memory" National Digital Library Program, which makes available more than 11 million items online.
A Friends of the Library reception will follow the presentation. Call (231) 237-7360 for reservations.
Father-son team publishes kids book
TRAVERSE CITY -- Local residents Tom and Matthew Shoaff have self-published a children's story based in Traverse City and Leelanau County.
"The Woodscrit Manuscripts" is the story of a magical peninsula and the host of forest creatures that govern and protect the land. The Shoaffs say it is "inspired by actual events" and combines "the warmth of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' with the whimsical foolery of 'The Wind in the Willows.' "
The book is available around Leelanau County and will be for sale at several art fairs throughout the summer. The book retails for $15.95.
Some first-graders will receive books
TRAVERSE CITY -- Some first-graders in the region will get a donated copy of "My Favorite Book," along with an interactive CD and parent guide.
The project is spearheaded by the Ambassador Co. of Gastonia, N.C. Local sponsors include Econo Lodge, the Interlochen Boat Shop, Wayne Bancroft Auction Service, Saif Insurance Agency, Giovanni's Restaurant, Little Hands Day Care, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Interlochen Quality Lube.
For more information on the program, call (800) 275-6008.
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