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Oregon Reads 2009 at Beaverton City Library
Oregon Reads 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
6:30 PM
Book Discussion of Stubborn Twig
(Meeting Room A)Sunday, January 11, 2009
2:00 PM
Celebration of Poet William Stafford’s Birthday, with special guest Lawson Inada
As part of the Oregon Reads 2009 and Oregon’s 150th Birthday celebrations, Beaverton City Library presents A Reflection on Social Justice in World War II.
This event, which honors Oregon poet William Stafford, will take place in the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, Sunday, January 11, from 2 pm to 4 pm. It is free, and co-sponsored by the Friends of William Stafford.
Lawson Fusao Inada, Oregon Poet Laureate, will read from Legends from Camp, poems about his family’s internment.
Paul Merchant, William Stafford Archivist at Lewis & Clark College, will read from Stafford’s work from conscientious objector camps.
The event will commemorate William Stafford’s life as well as the WWII internment experiences of the Yasui family relayed in Stubborn Twig, by Lauren Kessler, the book chosen for Oregon Reads 2009.
Bring your favorite William Stafford poem to share!
(Auditorium)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
11 AM
Japanese-American Experience in Oregon: Internment Camps & Beyond.
Presented by John Nakada of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center. Registration is required—call 503-350-4001.(Auditorium)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
2:00 PM
Whiskey Flats Brass Band
Celebrate Oregon’s 150th birthday & St. Valentine’s day with a concert of late 19th century band music on authentic period instruments.(Auditorium)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
2:00 PM
Quintessential Wood Wind Quartet
A guided musical tour of Oregon(Meeting Rooms A&B)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
4:00 PM
School Days Program
The Washington County Historical Society presents a program that replicates the pioneer school experience. Registration is required - call 503-350-3600.(Meeting Rooms A&B)
Friday, April 10, 2009
2:00 PM
Rick Meyers Old Time Music Show
The show features pioneer music played on the banjo, musical saw, limberjack, nose flute, washboard and washtub bass.(Meeting Rooms A&B)