Fall 2009 Travel Programs
September - December
These free programs are held at the Bainbridge Public Library, corner of North Madison and High School Road, in the large meeting room at 7:30 PM.*
Wednesday, September 16, 2009. 11:00 am or 1:00 pm
Running the Iditarod with Laura Daugereau
Laura Daugereau, a sled dog trainer and race driver from Port Gamble, is the first woman to represent Washington State in the history of the famed Iditerod in Alaska. She takes great pride in giving the best care and love to each of the dogs she works with, and has received numerous "Best Kept Team" awards over her 15-year career. This unique program will inform and inspire!
Saturday September 26, 2009 4:00 p.m.
Presented in conjunction with West Sound Reads
Philippa Gregory - The White Queen
Bremerton High School
West Sound Reads, a collaboration among area independent booksellers, Kitsap Regional Library and the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The events are free. Reserved seating is available with advance book purchase from participating stores: Bethel Avenue Books, Port Orchard; The Dauntless, Port Gamble; Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island; Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo; Mostly Books, Gig Harbor; Olympic College Books, Bremerton; Sage Books, Shelton; and The Traveler, Bainbridge Island.
Thursday, October 22, 2009 -- Time and location TBA
Presented in conjunction with West Sound Reads
Travel as a Political Act with Rick Steves
According to Rick, "Travel has taught me the fun in having my cultural furniture rearranged and my ethnocentric self-assuredness walloped. I've written a new book - Travel as a Political Act - that has given me the chance to share what has made my travels most rewarding, and how my travels have helped shape my worldview and inspired my activism."
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Morocco: Home of the Berbers with Emily Wilson
Explore the Kingdom of Morocco: walled cities, Kasbahs, rugged peaks, vast deserts and wild coasts. Known as the Lords of the Atlas, the Berber's homes are tucked deep within these lofty mountains, their small communities hidden from common tourist view. Via narrative PowerPoint presentation, visit Morocco's Imperial cities: Rabat, Fez, Meknes and Marrakech. Learn about culture, community and lifestyles of Moroccans. Interesting for both armchair travelers and ardent adventurers. Wilson, a tour leader in North Africa, will provide tips and useful pointers about travel in Morocco. Interesting for both armchair travelers and ardent adventurers.
Friday November 20, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Presented in conjunction with West Sound Reads
Barbara Kingsolver - The Lacuna
Bainbridge High School
West Sound Reads, a collaboration among area independent booksellers, Kitsap Regional Library and the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The events are free. Reserved seating is available with advance book purchase from participating stores: Bethel Avenue Books, Port Orchard; The Dauntless, Port Gamble; Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island; Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo; Mostly Books, Gig Harbor; Olympic College Books, Bremerton; Sage Books, Shelton; and The Traveler, Bainbridge Island.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Croatia Today - Ties to the Past with Barbara Winther
Croatia's history is one of turmoil: ruled by other nations, fighting wars, experiencing droughts, and suffering economic downturns. Croatia did not gain independence until 1992. Island author Barbara Winther views the history of Croatia with an eye to connecting it to the immigrant history of Bainbridge, and has made two trips there to find out what the country is like today.
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